The Grandstand - Van Wert County Fair (2024)

Speed Committee: Roger Wilkin – 419-233-1067
Presiding Judge: Paul Combs – 419-733-5367
Starting Gates: Mike Woebkenberg
Charter: Julie De Mull – 248-396-8257
Clerk: Bill Peters – 614-984-9515
Photo Finish: Nash Photo Finish – 513-646-3976
Photographer: Brad Conrad Photo – 740-215-5765
Starter: Mike Woebkenberg – 937-313-2221
Announcer: Bill Peters – 614-984-9515

3 DAY BOX — Entries close at 10:00 AM
PARI-MUTUELS, PHOTO FINISH, CHARTED LINES
WE WILL HONOR THE OHHA PASSES ON RACE DATES.

Directions: Enter through Gate #5 on Fox Rd, west of 127

2024 Speed Office Hours:
Tuesday August 27, 8:00am – after races
Thursday August 29, 8:00am – after races
Monday September 2, 8:00 am – after races
Speed Office hours are subject to change

Tuesday August 27, 2024 | Post Time 6:30pm

Entries close on Saturday August 24, 2024 @ 10:00am

Thursday August 29, 2024 | Post Time 12:00pm

Entries Close on Monday August 26, 2024 @ 10:00am

Monday September 2, 2024 | Post Time 11:30 am

Entries close on Friday, August 30, 2024 @ 10:00am

Conditions and Information

• All Entries close at 10:00 am three (3) days before scheduled race.
• Online entries @ www.ustrotting.com are encouraged.
• Telephone entries to OFRC Coordinator Bill Peters at
  614-984-9515 or 419-630-5952.
• Rain date is Friday, August 30, 2024. Post time will be
  11:30 AM.
• No Lasix Veterinarian on the grounds. Lasix is the trainers responsibility.
• Current negative Coggins test is required.
• OSRC and USTA Rules to govern with exceptions. Rules of OFRC to govern Stake Races.
• Track scores six (6) wide. Stakes races split on nine (9). overnight and Signature Series split on ten (10) entries.
• The Signature Series & Ladies Driving Series will be raced under the published conditions.

• Entry Fees:
  • $100 per house for OFRC Stake Races
  • $100 per horse for Signature Series events
  • $35 per horse for overnight events
• Purse Distribution: 50% – 35% – 12% – 8% – 5%
• EIN or SSN for owners are required before any purse money
  will be paid.
• The Van Wert County Fair is not responsible for accidents
  on or off the track.
• The Van Wert County Fair reserves the right to postpone,
  declare off, change the program, or refuse any entry.
• OHHA membership card honored at gate on racing days only.
• On-Track Accident Insurance Policy in effect
• Trotting Track Record: Red Hot Herbie 1:59.2 (2014)
• Pacing Tract Record: J C 1:56.0 (2002)

Come out and support all the cheerleaders as they cheer their way through the night on the track to try and win the GOLD. Registration deadline is August 19th, 2024.

Ticket Prices

Cheer Competition Event Forms

• Event Flyer
• 2023 Invitational Letter
• 2023 Rules
• 2023 Application
• 2023 Music Copyright Form
• 2023 Athletic Insurance Waiver

ABOUT CONFEDERATE RAILROAD

Confederate Railroad first rolled onto the national country music scene in the early 90s with its unique style and sound.

Headed by founder and frontman Danny Shirley, the former backup band for both David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck got their big break by signing with Atlantic Records. The first single from their debut album (“Confederate Railroad”) was “She Took It Like A Man”. It went to No. 26, a preview of what was to come. “The next two singles, “Jesus and Mama” and “Queen of Memphis” went to the top of the charts. Three more huge hits followed, “Trashy Women”, “When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back”, and “She Never Cried”. “Trashy” would lead to a Grammy nomination and become their signature song. That album with six hits and nearly three million sales brought Confederate the Academy of Country Music’s Best New Group Award in 1993 as well as numerous nominations from the Country Music Association and the British Country Music Foundation.

The second album, “Notorious”, produced one of the group’s most popular songs “Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind” which became a No. One video as well. “Elvis and Andy” and “Summer in Dixie” would further establish the Railroad as one of the most versatile acts in the business. This album would sell more than one million. Their overal totals are 18 charted hits and five million albums sold.

From rowdy country to raw emotion, a Confederate Railroad concert today covers a wide range of feelings. Young people will be there rocking to “Trashy Women”, while their parents and even grandparents will likely be singing along to “Jesus and Mama”. The band plays 100 or so dates each year. Whatever the venue, they are right at home…be it a fair, a club, or a biker show. Shirley, the lead singer and vocalist, and his mates, Mark Dufresne on drums, Mo Thaxton on bass and vocals, Rusty Hendrix on lead guitar and Joey Recker on keyboards and vocals are obviously having fun right along with their appreciative audience. At the end of each show, the band stays around until every fan who wants an autograph, or to pose with the group for a picture or just say “hello” is taken care of.

Ohio State Tractor Pullers has over 50 years of success with sanctioned pulling events. OSTPA has active members from every part of Ohio. It is made up of eight local clubs: Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio, North Central, North Eastern, Northwestern, Richland TNT, Scioto River Valley, and Southern Ohio.

Ohio State Tractor Pullers is a member organization of the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League (PPL) and follows its safety rules and regulations which govern all participants at OSTPA sanctioned events.

• LIMITED PRO DIESEL TRUCKS
• LIGHT LIMITED PRO STOCK TRACTORS
• SUPER MODIFIED 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS
• PRO STOCK TRACTORS
• PRO STOCK SEMIS

Ticket Prices

A Bar Rodeo Productions was formed in 1994 as a family business dedicated in providing family entertainment owned by Patrick and Mary Ayers of Bluffton, Ohio. Active in the sport for over 25 years. A Bar has the livestock, equipment, and professional personnel necessary to produce quality Rodeos and Bull Rides to fit any needs.

A Bar Rodeo Productions offer professional, fast-paced, high-speed competition from cowboys and cowgirls. A Bar is able to attract the type of cowboys and cowgirls that your crowd will enjoy watching. Not only that, but the Ayers family will hire some of the country’s best acts and personnel that will keep the show running smoothly and informatively!

Ticket Info

• Open $
• 250 A / 250 B / 250 C
• 450 A / 450 B / 450 C
• 25+ VET
• School Boy
• College Boy
• 2 Stroke
• Womens
• 85 Open
• 50 Jr/50 Sr
• 50 Shaft/50 Open
• 65 Open

PIT BIKES

• Open $
• Stock Mod
• Stock 110
• 35+/Heavyweight
• Womens
• Trail Bike
• Youth
• Stacy C
• Stock Limited

Pedal to the floor, till she won’t go no more. Come on out to see who is the last car running. A great experience and fun time for all family and friends.

Event Details

• Event Flyer
• Entry Form
• Derby Rules

Ticket Info