Minnesota State Fair Racetrack Memories

03/15/2026

Car races at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair (1958)

09/01/2018

Lots of glare, but this is a replica of the old bell & partial list of ASA race winners 🏁

08/30/2018

These cracked walls in the Grandstand MUST be what the State Fair Board was talking about when they decided to close the racetrack for “safety” concerns in the grandstand after the 2002 season... picture from 8/28/18

12/14/2015

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9U45RLL_ap0

The final race at the historic Minnesota State Fair. Dick Trickle, no matter where he was during the same weekend, always made the trip to MN, Johnny Sauter ...

09/07/2015

Today should be race day...
Instead the races have to live on in memories. Feel free to post your memory, photo, or story about the State Fair Labor Day Race.

05/11/2013

It's the weekend! That means, it's time for some local RACING!!! Get out & support your local track & your favorite drivers!

05/06/2013

Which local track did you go to this weekend? What are your plans for the upcoming racing weekend? Get out there and support your local track! :)

04/25/2013

The snow is (hopefully) melting! That means the beginning of local racing!!! FINALLY! Make sure you show your support by attending your local track as often as you can!!

04/06/2013

Support your local race tracks!!

04/05/2013

As many race fans know...we are on the verge of losing another local track...2013 will be RACEWAY PARK's final season in Shakopee. PLEASE support their final year by attending every possible event and filling up the stands! This is history in the making folks! Be a part of it & support Raceway Park in Shakopee! http://www.shakopeenews.com/news/local_government/update-asphalt-recycling-plant-proposed-at-raceway-park/article_cdc081b1-7226-5afd-a64f-09b560ac3c36.html

02/14/2013

Just wanted to welcome all the new "likes" to our page! Thanks for joining us!! Please feel free to post pictures or memories from the MN State Fair races past! Make sure you let the State Fair Board know how you feel about bringing the races back! Let's bring back the Labor Day tradition!