701.822.RACE (7223) racenodak@gmail.com

Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Kelly Bertsch, Wayne Johnson, Scott Joern, Rick Huber, & Holly Johnson. Meeting called to order at 6:57pm. 

Guests: Jen Hubrig & Mike Mueller from Bravera Bank

Minutes: The January 14, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and accepted as written with motion and second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. No bills to approve/pending. 

Old Business:  

  1. Track Equipment
    • Heavy Hitch – deposit paid
    • Water truck parts are needed.
  2. Raffle Car
    • Need to obtain raffle permit. 
    • 125 tickets at $50/piece.
  3. 2025 Schedule
    • WOO Late Models June 29, 2025
      • Contract brought and presented to Board Members
    • INEX Legends Winter Nationals Oct 9-11, 2025
      • Announced/released at their banquet on this past Saturday. 
  4. 2025 Sponsorships
    • All board members need to work together to obtain sponsors.
  5. Car Show
    • Dakota Cruisers – check with the club on what they want to do for the car show
    • Williston Basin wants a booth
  6. My Race Pass
    • Fees – % of tickets or set fee; $1.90 + 4% cred card fee. They will handle rainouts returns. 
    • Can use the MRP app without subscription. 
    • $50-$150 audio/headsets to finish

New Business:

  1. Bravera Bank – Mike & Jen
    • Loan for Heavy Hitch at 0% interest was offered. In exchange, Bravera wants the Club to move all the banking to Bravera, and a sign board/advertising on the Heavy Hitch. 
    • Will waive the first box of checks cost
    • Will waive the fee for stop payment on checks
    • Option to use Clover app versus Square
      • We would be a Seasonal customer, which is monthly fee but lower transaction fees.
      • Square summary reports requested.
    • Motion and second to move bank accounts to Bravera in order to pursue the financing for the Heavy Hitch, 5 in favor, 1 opposed. Motion carried. Discussion about moving bank accounts occurred including transfering ACH payments (there is a dedicated person to take care of/assist with the transition). The person in opposition indicated that we are likely able to pay for the purchase of the piece of equipment without having to finance. 
  2. NOSA 410 Sprint Car for 2025 Nodak Schedule
    • 5/11, 5/18, 7/4 dates were given. Countered with 5/4/2025 as no one else races NOSA before that date.
    • Payout = $12,000 for 24 cars, and $300 sanctioning fee.
    • Regular payout that night (5/4/25) for other classes = $13,610
    • Motion and second to have NOSA Sprints race on May 4th. 4 in favor, 2 opposed. Motioned carried. 
  3. Website meeting minutes & updates on website
    • Access to website now in place and meeting minutes will be posted along with the 2025 Schedule graphic. 
  4. Fireworks Committee

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Clarion. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion and second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.