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Racing Commission

The North Dakota Racing Commission is the regulatory body in charge of regulating live and simulcast racing in North Dakota and administers three special funds for the benefit of the horse racing industry in North Dakota. The Commission is made up of five members appointed by the Governor and has an office staff of an Executive Director and Administrative Officer.

Commission Members: (serving 5-year terms)

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Tracy Hanson
Chairman
thanson.ndhorseracing@gmail.com
Term Expires: 06-30-26

Jessica Benson

Commissioner

jraebenson@gmail.com

Term Expires: 6-30-26

Jack Schulz

Commissioner

jjkschulz@bis.midco.net

Term Expires: 6-30-26

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Shadd Piehl

Commissioner

shadd.wtba@gmail.com

Term Expires: 6-30-27

Mike Schmitz

Commissioner

midwestsportstours@gmail.com

Term Expires 6-30-28

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North Dakota Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled:

Friday, August 1, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)

Expressway Suites Meeting Room

4303 17th Avenue South

Fargo ND 58103

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Recent News

Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled - August 1, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 02:20 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Expressway Suites Meeting Room

4303 17th Avenue South, Fargo ND @ 10:30 a.m. Central Time

Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Link for Entries & Post Position Draws

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 02:50 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

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Racing Commission Meeting Scheduled - June 6, 2025

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 05:33 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes

Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)

Derrick Dixon Event Center

1210 William Hardesty Street

Belcourt ND 58316

Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 05:00 pm

Categories: Commission Minutes