WEST SALEM, WI (March 1, 2007) – LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway officials are proud to announce North Country Contractors Inc., of West Salem WI, as the new title sponsor of the speedway’s Grand National Sportsmen Division beginning in 2007.

North Country Contractors is a Designer/Builder, specializing in new home construction and remodeling.  “We strive hard to design a home that meets our customers’ wants and needs, and our crews always go the extra mile to be sure your new home building process is an enjoyable one.  We have a great

The Grand National Sportsmen Division provides area race fans with some of the closest and most exciting competiton on the Speedway's 5/8th mile.

customer base, of which we are very grateful to receive many referrals from, commented Mike Reschke, North Country Contractors General Manager.  North Country Contractors builds primarily in a 50 mile radius of the LaCrosse Area.

Reschke, an avid motorsports fan, has been involved in racing for several seasons at LaCrosse Speedway.  In addition to track signage, North Country Contractors has been a supporter of several race cars at the track, and was a sponsor in bringing Dick Trickle to the 2006 Oktoberfest Race Weekend.  “Our involvement at the track over recent years has helped our business grow, and when this opportunity arose to sponsor the Sportsmen Division, it was something that was too good to turn down,” continued Reschke.

“While many builders sub-contract their carpentry work on home construction, North Country employs

Coming Up: March 23-25 - 2007 Preview Car Show at Valley View Mall March 24 - 2007 Driver Orientation Meeting - 10am at Fox Hollow Banquet Hall April 7 - Media / Practice Day 11am - 3pm April 14 - Budweiser Presents: Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, North Country Contractors Grand National Sportsmen, United Auto Supply Thunderstox, Steel Wall Crash, and $2.00 off Adult Admission with Coupon

all of their own carpenters to assure the best workmanship on each and every project. We can custom build on your site or on one of our select sites. Whether you are building your first home or your retirement home, rest assured, you are getting the best with North Country Contractors,” concluded Reschke.

The first event on the Speedway’s 2007 Schedule is the Preview Car Show at Valley View Mall, in Onalaska, WI, on Friday March 23^rd through Sunday March 25^th.  The driver orientation meeting will be held for any interested participants at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday March 24^th, at the Fox Hollow Golf Course Banquet Hall in Barre Mills. 

On-Track action starts with the Media / Practice day on Saturday, April 7^th, followed by another open practice on Thursday, April 12^th, and Opening Night is set for Saturday, April 14^th.  Weekly action will include the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, the North Country Contractors Grand National Sportsmen, and the United Auto Supply Thunderstox. The Features Sports Bar & Grill Hornets will add to the excitement on Saturday, April 21^st.  

North Country Contractors can be found on the internet at www.northcountrycontractors.com, and they can be reached for your next construction project by e-mail at northcountry01@centurytel.net, or by phone at 608-786-2628, or toll free at 1-888-250-8209.  For more information about the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway and the 2007 season, please contact the office at 608-786-1525, email lacrossespeedway@yahoo.com, or visit www.lacrossespeedway.com.