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)

 

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

Vacancy
Commissioner
Term Expires: 6-30-31
Jack Schulz
Commissioner
Term Expires: 6-30-26

 

Shadd Piehl
Commissioner
Term Expires: 6-30-27

 

Mike Schmitz
Commissioner
Term Expires 6-30-28

 

North Dakota Racing Commission Meeting:

 

Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time) 

Sakakawea Room
North Dakota State Capitol
600 E Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck ND 
 

Categories: Commission Minutes

There are Commissioner positions available beginning July 1, 2026 due to current terms ending. 

If interested, please apply at the following: https://apps.nd.gov/gov/boards 

Categories: Commission Minutes

Categories: Commission Minutes

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time) 

Derrick Dixon Event Center
1210 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt ND 58316
 

Categories: Commission Minutes

Categories: Commission Minutes