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Raceway pitches Friday–Saturday racing, touring series to boost fair attendance
Summary
Raceway representatives told the Dunn County Fair Board they can bring touring late‑model and sprint‑car series to the fair weekend and help with track prep; they proposed Friday–Saturday race dates with demo derby on Sunday and estimated higher attendance and potential gate and purse discussions.
Johnny Johnson, representing the local racing association, told the Dunn County Fair Board the track would prefer racing on Friday and Saturday rather than Thursday, and that several touring series expressed interest in appearing at the fair if scheduling and purses align.
Johnson said the Dirt Kings late‑model tour had indicated willingness to add the Dunn County Fair to its schedule; if booked, the fair could host 30 to 40 late models and “usually expect at least 500 to 1,000 more people,” he told the board. Johnson also noted the higher-profile sprint‑car show held previously drew roughly 4,000 spectators.
Why it matters: Board members are weighing changes to fair‑week scheduling and costs. Raceway organizers propose…
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