Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Kelly Duchsherer, Holly Johnson, Rick Huber, Scott Joern, & Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:04pm.
Guests: Noah Schmidt
Minutes: The June 25, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as written. All in favor. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
- Will pay July payroll on DCMT night (7/6).
- RDO will be set up on auto withdrawal.
- NDSF has not been paid facility rental fee to date.
Race Weekend Recap:
- Attendance = 2,864 grandstand; 636 pits; total = 3,500 (preliminary numbers)
- 22 Late Models, 36 Modifieds
- Positive feedback overall, a few minor complaints
- Outstanding Tickets and money still needs to be collected from a few places.
Old Business:
- 2025 Sponsorships: outstanding sponsorships were discussed as well as payments from sponsors since last meeting. Paul’s Towing rainout will move to open 8/25 Racenight sponsor.
- Dakota Classic Modified Tour (July 6, 2025)
- Mod tour tickets – $20. XPressMart will not be selling tickets.
- Shirts – priced at $30 youth-2XL, $35 for 3XL+ by DCMT
- Trophies in building for 4th of July and DCMT.
- Give leftover checks to Brandon to distribute.
- Miscellaneous
- NDSF Tear Down/Fair Break:
- Volunteers for wall take down were identified.
- Need totes for Souvenir Trailer from NDSF to pack merchandise Sunday after DCMT. NDSF will store it at their office to keep it secure.
- Back pit fence for July 4th and DCMT – pull the fence out Saturday, and be ready to pull it out on July 4th if needed based on car count.
- Tim Goodwin donation – check if he will be here on July 4h or DCMT and have 2-3 Board Members present it to him.
- Draw/Redraw for July 4th
- Track prep crew expressing burnout.
- NDSF Tear Down/Fair Break:
New Business:
- Noah Schmidt (Guest): VP at Harley’s Automotive Corp. & Guardian Safety Nets (cargo nets)
- Noah wants to help the Race Club with marketing and ways to bring big races like the WOO Late Models to Nodak Speedway more frequently. He was encouraged to observe the day-to-day operations the remainder of the season. Requested a membership. Membership after June 1st requires Board approval. Motion with second to approve his membership. All in favor. Motion carried.
- Discussion occurred of gaining info on Nodak Race Club Board of Directors as paid positions. Discussion also occurred on a percentage of sponsorship being paid to the Board Member obtaining it, which has been done in the past.
- Marco raffle ticket sales – Penny Perdue approved to sell raffle tickets at the races
- Candy for ND State Fair Parade
- Vision Zero – road radar signs in Corner 1
- Dunk Tank – rental fee for $150/night, sell 3 balls for $5 to dunk Board of Directors. We would have to man it and fill it.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will tentatively be on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm at the track.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03pm.
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