Berlin Raceway
Saturday April 11 - Testing - 1-5pm w/ free grandstand admission
Wednesday April 15 - Testing - 4-8pm w/ free grandstand admission
Crystal Raceway
Saturday April 11th - Test and Tune - 1-5pm All classes run. $15 Pit pass. Grandstands No Charge.
Sunday April 12th - Test and Tune - 1-5pm All classes run. $15 Pit pass. Grandstands No Charge.
I-96 Speedway
Saturday April 11
Test and Tune for all classesDriver appreciation night for drivers and crew only. Go Kart Racing, Free burgers, beer, and music
Orleans Raceway
Friday April 17, FS 4cyl SS HS PS OM TEST & TUNE $10 PERSON
Mid-Michigan Raceway Park
Track Phone is (989)637-4353 Call ahead for times
Practice is April 19
Season Starts April 26
Thunderbird Raceway
Saturday April 11th CANCELED
Winston Speedway
Saturday April 11th - 11:00-3:00
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Wilkerson & Anderson Results at Farmer City
West Michigan Modified Drivers #43 Mark Anderson and #78 Dean Wilkerson were part of the Farmer City Raceway 100 weekend in Illinois. Click on the link below for results of how they did.
Saturday Night April 4th
http://www.speednetdirect.com/results.php?cls=Modifieds&tid=6134&tname=Farmer%20City%20Raceway&dt=2009-04-04&types=Feature
Friday Night April 3rd
http://www.speednetdirect.com/results.php?cls=Modifieds&tid=6134&tname=Farmer%20City%20Raceway&dt=2009-04-03&types=Feature
Saturday Night April 4th
http://www.speednetdirect.com/results.php?cls=Modifieds&tid=6134&tname=Farmer%20City%20Raceway&dt=2009-04-04&types=Feature
Friday Night April 3rd
http://www.speednetdirect.com/results.php?cls=Modifieds&tid=6134&tname=Farmer%20City%20Raceway&dt=2009-04-03&types=Feature
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Mark Anderson 5th at Farmer City Raceway
West Michigan Modified driver Mark Anderson finished a strong fifth place on the opening night of the "Famer City Raceway 100" opening weekend. Click on the link below to read about it.
http://truspeedinc.com/forum/index.php?topic=32.0
http://truspeedinc.com/forum/index.php?topic=32.0
Jeep Van Wormer 7th at Screven Speedway
Jeep Van Wormer made the trip to Georgia for a double header Lucas Dirt Series races. Friday night saw him place 7th. For Complete details click on the link below.
http://www.lucasdirt.com/newsfull.php?subaction=showfull&id=1238824497&archive=&start_from=&ucat=3&
http://www.lucasdirt.com/newsfull.php?subaction=showfull&id=1238824497&archive=&start_from=&ucat=3&
Friday, April 3, 2009
Extra $25 Tow Money For Drivers
The competition for drivers at West Michigan area tracks has already started. With the economy the way it is track owners are getting creative to help their car counts and attendance.
I am sure they will not be the last but Thunderbird Raceway and their new owners Arroway Farms have stepped forward with an interesting marketing ploy. They are offering an extra $25 of payoff money at the end of the night to any team that has traveled over 75 miles to get to Thunderbird. This is one of their many new ideas for 2009.
I feel these kind of promotions are a step in the right direction, but ultimately what every driver wants and every fans wants to see is great racing. If a track provides that you will see drivers and fans at the racetrack. I wish Thunderbird and all area tracks success this summer. It could be quite the challenge with today's economy.
You can check them out at http://www.thunderbirdraceway.net/
I am sure they will not be the last but Thunderbird Raceway and their new owners Arroway Farms have stepped forward with an interesting marketing ploy. They are offering an extra $25 of payoff money at the end of the night to any team that has traveled over 75 miles to get to Thunderbird. This is one of their many new ideas for 2009.
I feel these kind of promotions are a step in the right direction, but ultimately what every driver wants and every fans wants to see is great racing. If a track provides that you will see drivers and fans at the racetrack. I wish Thunderbird and all area tracks success this summer. It could be quite the challenge with today's economy.
You can check them out at http://www.thunderbirdraceway.net/
Mother Nature Wins
Winston Speedway has canceled its practice for Saturday April 4th. They hope to have a practice on Wednesday April 8th. Drivers and fans please call ahead for verification.
Thunderbird will still hold a drivers meeting at 2:00 PM on Sunday April 5th but have canceled the clean-up portion of the day because of the predicted poor weather.
Thunderbird will still hold a drivers meeting at 2:00 PM on Sunday April 5th but have canceled the clean-up portion of the day because of the predicted poor weather.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 2, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Scores Top Ten in Colossal 100; Georgia Doubleheader Up Next!
http://www.jeepvanwormer.com/news2.html
April 2, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Scores Top Ten in Colossal 100; Georgia Doubleheader Up Next!
http://www.jeepvanwormer.com/news2.html
Johnny Benson News
Johnny Benson faces sponsor dilemma in Trucks
by Steve Kaminski The Grand Rapids Press
Wednesday April 01, 2009, 4:00 PM
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/04/johnny_benson_faces_sponsor_di.html
by Steve Kaminski The Grand Rapids Press
Wednesday April 01, 2009, 4:00 PM
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/04/johnny_benson_faces_sponsor_di.html
Owners and Drivers: Can they get along?
I have had the fortune of being a driver and a have worked at Area race tracks over the last 15 years as an Announcer, Scorer, Driver Pay Off, Wrote Press Releases and created a track website. I have created a list of the top five things I think drivers need to understand and the top five things owners need to understand to coexist successfully
Drivers:
1.) Do not come to the scoring tower during the races to complain about a call on the track. The workers in the tower are already scoring another race and can do nothing for you. Every track that I have worked at has a chain of command starting with the Flagman. They have the final say. The first person they ask for help from is the corner worker and than the scorers in the tower. *This also applies to crewmembers and spouses,etc.*
2.) Don’t hold up the show. If you want to see a track owner get upset, refuse to allow the races to continue because you think an injustice has been done. Stopping on the track without being asked to should be an immediate Black flag in my eyes.
3.) Do not enter anyone else’s Pit stall without being asked. Tempers lead to mistakes the next day that you will say to yourself “I wish I wouldn’t have done that”. Don’t let your emotions rule your actions. If something needs to be taken care of express it to a track official and let them take care of it. Chances are they are talking about it before you even pull in your pit.
4.) Don’t kill the messenger when it comes to the Payoff Booth. They are there to do one thing that is to make sure all the drivers get the money they deserve as dictated by the scorers in the tower and the Payoff manager. Arguing with them is a mute point. You need to see the Payoff Manager if you feel there is a mistake.
5.) Your actions on the track fans see as a signal of your character as a person. You can be most likable person in the world off the track but if you drive like an idiot on the track that is what the fans are going to perceive you as.
Owners
1.) Hire people that will reflect the image of your track that you want to instill. No driver wants to deal with someone who does not appreciate his or her efforts on the track. If they do not know how to treat people they should not be working at a racetrack. Workers they cannot trust or disrespect drivers, crews or fans can destroy a track owner’s reputation very quickly. Also have them dress in a uniform that separates them as an employee and not just a fan that you pulled out of the stands to do a job.
2.) Don’t make the drivers wait for payoff. Many of them have driven long distances and would like to leave after their feature events. Respect their time. And whatever you do not rely on your gate earnings to make the payoff for the night. That money should be available before the first driver enters the pit gate.
3.) Let your employees do their jobs. Being a micromanager will do nothing but cause problems. From fans declaring nepotism or saying the owner has his track favorites to the disgruntled employee it is not worth it. Owners should over see all operations but ultimately on race day should be mingling with their fans and drivers, let them know you appreciate their business.
4.) Have the facility prepared. Drivers want a racing surface ready to go. From the grass being cut to the bleachers being painted, it does not go unnoticed by the fan. You want to hear women complain and not come back to the track, don’t have your restrooms clean.
5.) Don’t run out of food. For many tracks this can be the difference between making and losing money on the night. It also does not go over well with the fans that have been supporting your racetrack the entire evening.
These are just a few of the things that I believe that are needed to have a successful race day at any track. Some of them are assumed while others are ignored. If Racetracks are going to thrive it is going to be a joint venture between the driver and track owner. They both have to realize they cannot exist with out each other.
If you would like to comment please do so below in the comment section.
Drivers:
1.) Do not come to the scoring tower during the races to complain about a call on the track. The workers in the tower are already scoring another race and can do nothing for you. Every track that I have worked at has a chain of command starting with the Flagman. They have the final say. The first person they ask for help from is the corner worker and than the scorers in the tower. *This also applies to crewmembers and spouses,etc.*
2.) Don’t hold up the show. If you want to see a track owner get upset, refuse to allow the races to continue because you think an injustice has been done. Stopping on the track without being asked to should be an immediate Black flag in my eyes.
3.) Do not enter anyone else’s Pit stall without being asked. Tempers lead to mistakes the next day that you will say to yourself “I wish I wouldn’t have done that”. Don’t let your emotions rule your actions. If something needs to be taken care of express it to a track official and let them take care of it. Chances are they are talking about it before you even pull in your pit.
4.) Don’t kill the messenger when it comes to the Payoff Booth. They are there to do one thing that is to make sure all the drivers get the money they deserve as dictated by the scorers in the tower and the Payoff manager. Arguing with them is a mute point. You need to see the Payoff Manager if you feel there is a mistake.
5.) Your actions on the track fans see as a signal of your character as a person. You can be most likable person in the world off the track but if you drive like an idiot on the track that is what the fans are going to perceive you as.
Owners
1.) Hire people that will reflect the image of your track that you want to instill. No driver wants to deal with someone who does not appreciate his or her efforts on the track. If they do not know how to treat people they should not be working at a racetrack. Workers they cannot trust or disrespect drivers, crews or fans can destroy a track owner’s reputation very quickly. Also have them dress in a uniform that separates them as an employee and not just a fan that you pulled out of the stands to do a job.
2.) Don’t make the drivers wait for payoff. Many of them have driven long distances and would like to leave after their feature events. Respect their time. And whatever you do not rely on your gate earnings to make the payoff for the night. That money should be available before the first driver enters the pit gate.
3.) Let your employees do their jobs. Being a micromanager will do nothing but cause problems. From fans declaring nepotism or saying the owner has his track favorites to the disgruntled employee it is not worth it. Owners should over see all operations but ultimately on race day should be mingling with their fans and drivers, let them know you appreciate their business.
4.) Have the facility prepared. Drivers want a racing surface ready to go. From the grass being cut to the bleachers being painted, it does not go unnoticed by the fan. You want to hear women complain and not come back to the track, don’t have your restrooms clean.
5.) Don’t run out of food. For many tracks this can be the difference between making and losing money on the night. It also does not go over well with the fans that have been supporting your racetrack the entire evening.
These are just a few of the things that I believe that are needed to have a successful race day at any track. Some of them are assumed while others are ignored. If Racetracks are going to thrive it is going to be a joint venture between the driver and track owner. They both have to realize they cannot exist with out each other.
If you would like to comment please do so below in the comment section.
ALS Fundraisng Update: Bean Falbe
Todd Wilfong and I went over and presented a check for $1250.00 to the ALS foundation yesterday. After hearing of some more stories of people who get/have this disease it touched me again.
Thanks again for your support and helping out a great cause.........
Bean Falbe
Jesse McCartney Concert Coming to Berlin
Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release
April 1, 2009
Jesse McCartney concert coming to Berlin
Friday Night, July 17 :: Presented by 104.5 WSNX
http://www.berlinraceway.com/html/mccartney.html
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
I96 Speedway POSTPONES April 4th Test and Tune
We are sorry to inform all of you that due to the inclement weather we have had recently, our test and tune that was scheduled for April 4th, will be cancelled. We are simply not ready to open yet, due to the fact that we have not been able to turn the water on due to the freezing temps at night. Therefore we would not have any bathrooms or concessions available. We are working steadily everyday to complete all of the new additions to I-96 Speedway, and we want to open up under better circumstances and welcome you all to I-96 as a completely ready facility. We are confidant that we will be ready in time for the April 11th date. However, we will all be at the racetrack on the 4th, finishing up details and putting the finishing touches on everything to kick off the season. If any of you are curious or even willing to help us complete some of these projects such as painting, playground work, construction, and ground maintainace we would greatly appreciate your help. To anyone that comes out and offers a hand in getting us prepared we will be grilling burgers and brats and hotdogs for free. Thank you all, and we hope to see many of you on the 4th anyway. If you are unable to come out on the 4th, then we can't wait to see you on the 11th or the 18th! Have a great Day!
Thank you
I-96 Speedway management
Thank you
I-96 Speedway management
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