http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/Latest auto racing news, rumors and opinions.enMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest auto racing news, rumors and opinions.auto_racing_mlivehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/02/west_michigan_racing_family_se.htmlSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comThu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:23 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7672354 ]]>Third-generation racer Nick Landon, who lost his father to a crash, hopes to build on last year's success Saturday at the DeltaPlex.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/berlin_raceway_a_dirt_track_ye.html763796Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comFri, 20 Jan 2012 07:44:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7599503 ]]>Over 10,000 yards of clay will be spread out on the track for the Sept. 21-22 World of Outlaws Late Model program.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/berlin_raceway_to_host_asa_mid.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comThu, 19 Jan 2012 07:12:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7590811 ]]>Berlin drivers will need to make one change to their vehicles to compete. http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/nascars_preseason_thunder_was.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press763796Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comSun, 15 Jan 2012 06:21:55 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7572423 ]]>NASCAR hopes to bust up the two-car drafts, but why?http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/widow_of_indy_500_champion_dan.htmlThe Associated PressThu, 12 Jan 2012 19:18:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7561964 ]]>Susie Wheldon accepted the BorgWarner Championship Drivers' Trophy on Wheldon's behalf in a ceremony Wednesday night in Detroit. Wheldon was killed in a 15-car accident in the opening laps of the Oct. 16 IndyCar season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/springport_motor_speedway_to_h.htmlSports - JacksonJackson Citizen Patriot staffWed, 11 Jan 2012 13:20:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7554870 ]]>Springport Motor Speedway and Jackson-based Pit Products announced Wednesday that the PitProducts.com 130 will take place at the track on June 30.The PitProducts.com 130 will feature 130 laps of feature racing from the core weekly competitors at the 3/8-mile track,...http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/defending_ama_arenacross_serie.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comSat, 07 Jan 2012 19:50:43 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7535073.20120107225043 ]]>Defending AMA Arenacross Series champion Tyler Bowers went back-to-back by winning Saturday night’s main event at Van Andel Arena.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/why_arenacross_racer_says_grow.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comFri, 06 Jan 2012 21:40:19 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7531317.20120107004019 ]]>Also check out photos from Friday's arenacross action. http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/top_female_motocross_racer_vic.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comThu, 05 Jan 2012 08:22:21 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7519685.20120105112221 ]]>X Games winner sets sights on even better 2012 season with new powerhouse Muskegon-based team.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/johnny_bensons_plans_change_fo.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comWed, 04 Jan 2012 14:09:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7517224.20120104170945 ]]>The Grand Rapids racer now has other plans.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2012/01/revved_up_for_2012_predictions.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press763796Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comWed, 04 Jan 2012 08:30:31 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7512858.20120104113031 ]]>One driver will finally grow up this year.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/presidents_of_michigan_interna.htmlSports - JacksonJeff Bleiler | jbleiler@mlive.comTue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:07 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7482078.20111227122507 ]]>Picture the president of Martinsville Speedway wearing University of Michigan garb and serving up Jackson’s coney dogs in June at the NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway.That will be the case if Michigan beats Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl...http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/new_additions_old_favorites_ma.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press763796Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comMon, 26 Dec 2011 21:35:22 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7480644.20111227003522 ]]>NASCAR star Kyle Busch is returning to Berlin Raceway this year.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/kurt_busch_going_to_phoenix_ra.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press2065685771763796Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comFri, 23 Dec 2011 18:29:02 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7473986.20111223212902 ]]>Taking this ride with Phoenix Racing was the worst thing Busch could have done.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/goodbye_two-car_drafts_smaller.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press85771Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comTue, 20 Dec 2011 18:50:52 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7457938.20111220215052 ]]>The spoilers they have now create too big of a hole. The pursuing car quickly gets sucked up into the one in front of it, and away they go.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/sprint_cups_denny_hamlin_shoul.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press2031485771Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comWed, 14 Dec 2011 09:43:34 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7429191.20111214124334 ]]>It’s clear Mike Ford had to go, even though his combination with Hamiln was one of NASCAR’s most successful in recent years.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/michigan_motorsports_community.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comMon, 12 Dec 2011 14:19:08 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7418145.20111212171908 ]]>Fair, who is a member of the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame, began his career in 1949 and raced through 2000.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/brad_keselowskis_success_makes.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press1330052065685771763796Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comTue, 06 Dec 2011 11:03:37 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7390604.20111206140337 ]]>While Busch's meltdowns made it easier for Penske to fire him, Keselowski also is the new face of the team.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/12/start_finish_made_nascar_seaso.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press85771Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comFri, 02 Dec 2011 07:17:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7370153.20111202101711 ]]>True, it was an awesome season. But the greatest? Let's not get carried away.http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2011/11/longtime_crew_chief_bill_mcgow.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comMon, 28 Nov 2011 20:19:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7353781.20111128231915 ]]>McGowan, 64, had been involved in area and national racing for the past 44 years, having most recently served as Brian Campbell's crew chief at Berlin.nonadult