West Michigan Racing

2011 I-96 Speedway Awards Banquet in the Books

2012-02-05T23:37:00.000-05:00

2011 I-96 Speedway Awards Banquet in the Books Opening Night / 7th annual Ice Breaker set for Saturday, April 28th Lake Odessa, Michigan (Saturday, February 4th, 2012): The 2011 I-96 Speedway Awards Banquet was held at the Steele Street Hall in downtown Ionia, Michigan on Saturday, February 4th as the four track champions within the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) DIRTcar Racing Series were

West Michigan racing family seeks more victories after losing two family members to accidents

2012-02-03T12:21:00.001-05:00

By Steve Kaminski Skaminsk@mlive.com MLive.com Wayne Landon estimated that he has traveled approximately 2.6 million miles during his motor sports career that dates back to 1947. One of the greatest trips he has taken during the past 60-plus years of his career, though, was the handful of steps he ran from the DeltaPlex Arena’s grandstands to Victory Lane after the Nov. 26 races. Moments

Near Miss for Elliott and Garvey

2012-02-01T14:42:00.000-05:00

Watch Chase Elliot and Mike Garvey avoid the carnage as they head to finish 1st and 2nd in the Speedfest CRA JEGS ALL STAR 150 at Watermelon Capital Speedway

Winners Recap of Speedfest at Watermelon Capital Speedway

2012-02-01T12:31:00.002-05:00

Mike Garvey Runner-up, Koslek top ten at Speedfest

2012-01-31T08:59:00.001-05:00

Former Muskegon native and ASA stand out Mike Garvey found himself chasing another rising young star to the finish line Sunday afternoon at Watermelon Capital Speedway. Garvey was strong all afternoon in the CRA JEGS All Star Tour leading 41 laps in the event, but when it came down the to the last 30 laps it was all Chase Elliot. The son of former Winston Cup Champion Bill Elliot continues to

Down ‘N Dirty: Michigan’s Berlin Raceway Covering Pavement With Clay For World of Outlaws Late Model Series Weekend On Sept. 21-22

2012-01-23T14:10:00.000-05:00

Down ‘N Dirty: Michigan’s Berlin Raceway Covering Pavement With Clay For World of Outlaws Late Model Series Weekend On Sept. 21-22 Huge 100-lap, $20,000-To-Win Event Will Return Showplace Oval To Its Dirt-Track Roots MARNE, MI – Jan. 20, 2012 – Berlin Raceway is going to get down and dirty in 2012. Harkening back to the famed facility’s beginnings as a dirt track six decades ago, the new

Winston Speedway Releases Special Events Portion of 2012 Schedule

2012-01-21T14:28:00.001-05:00

Winston Speedway Releases Special Events Portion of 2012 Schedule Rothbury, Michigan (Friday, January 20th, 2012): Winter has set in throughout Western Michigan, however Winston Speedway located north of Muskegon in Rothbury, Michigan has something for everyone to talk about with the release of their tentative Special Events portion of the 2012 schedule. From The Player Hater 50, to the

Engine Pro Returns to ASCS Sprints on Dirt

2012-01-16T14:23:00.001-05:00

Engine Pro Returns to ASCS Sprints on Dirt January 16, 2012 By Mike Strevel The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP series is excited to announce that again in 2012 Engine Pro has signed on as the series title sponsor with ARP again on board as presenting sponsor. ASCS SOD is proud to have these great supporters for its 33rd season. Series Director Mike Strevel was quoted “it

Michigan Dirt Cup Announces 2012 Schedules for Modified and Late Model Tours; Allstar Performance Michigan Dirt Cup Tour to Have Booth at Detroit Autorama 2012

2012-01-15T14:17:00.001-05:00

Michigan Dirt Cup Announces 2012 Schedules for Modified and Late Model Tours; Allstar Performance Michigan Dirt Cup Tour to Have Booth at Detroit Autorama 2012 January 14th, 2012 Novi,MI– The Michigan Dirt Cup has released its initial 2012 schedule for both the modified and newly formed late model tours. The tentative schedule currently includes seven race nights for the Allstar Performance

VanDoorn Brothers on the Move

2011-12-21T13:31:00.002-05:00

2009/2010 CRA SLM Champion Johnny VanDoorn and his crew chief brother Butch will take the #61 Kaos Motorsports Team and partner with Jegs.com to run for a third ARCA/CRA Super Series Championship in four years. Ben “Butch” VanDoorn had also served as the crew chief for Erik Jones in the team’s JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Championship season in 2011, but will not serve in that capacity in 2012.Instead

Michigan's Erik Jones Ranked 3rd in Power Poll

2011-12-21T13:23:00.003-05:00

51's Short Track PowerRanking the Best Out There - A 51 Original and TraditionRankings compiled from the voting of a panel of experts.Story text by Matt Kentfield - Twitter @mattkentfieldWelcome to the fifth and final 2011 edition of the Speed51.com Short Track Power rankings. The season's big year-ending events have all seen their checkered flag. Some drivers went home with big paychecks. Others

Beef OBradys Pre Race Derby Show

2011-12-15T09:31:00.000-05:00

Beef OBradys Pre Race Derby ShowListen to the Mike Garvey Interview from 1:57 - 2:13Listen to Eric Jones Interview from 47.30 - 59:55

Missed the Snowball Derby? Listen to the Replay by Clicking Here

2011-12-15T08:09:00.000-05:00

Last 5 laps 2011 Snowball Derby

2011-12-05T09:40:00.000-05:00

‘Twenty-Thousand Dollar’ Chase, Elliott Edges VanderLey at Line to Win 44th Snowball Derby

2011-12-05T09:23:00.002-05:00

‘Twenty-Thousand Dollar’ Chase, Elliott Edges VanderLey at Line to Win 44th Snowball DerbyBy Chuck CorderIt just keeps getting better.Few thought the Snowball Derby would ever live up to the drama and excitement created in 2010. And while the storybook ending of hometown girl Johanna Long racing to Snowball glory might never be topped, the 44th running’s finish was unparalleledSunday at Five

Chase Elliott Wins; VanDoorn 24th Garvey 34th at Snowball Derby

2011-12-04T19:42:00.002-05:00

More Details MondayUnofficial Results of 44th Annual Snowball Derby1 Chase Elliott 3002 D.J. VanderLey 3003 Ross Kenseth 3004 Landon Cassill 3005 Heath Hindman 3006 Cale Gale 3007 Boris Jurkovic 3008 Grant Enfinger 3009 David Rogers 30010 Casey Smith 30011 Hunter Robbins 30012 Bubba Pollard 30013 Benjamin Kennedy 30014 Stephen Nasse 30015 Dillon Oliver 29916 Donnie Wilson 29817 Stephan McCurley

Erik Jones Derby Diary Saturday

2011-12-04T14:56:00.000-05:00

Listen to the Snowball Derby Live: Now!!!

2011-12-04T14:41:00.000-05:00

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Garvey 21st, Jones 25th in Caution Filled Snowflake 100

2011-12-03T22:48:00.002-05:00

Tonight's 100 lap event was more of a marathon than a sprint. After two hours and ten minutes it was Augie Grill winning the Snowflake for the second consecutive season. Grill was right where he needed to be all night leading 89 laps. The action behind could have been mistaken for a Demolition Derby. Fifteen cautions flew on the night. Fourteen yellow flags were waved in the second 50 laps of the

Radio Link for Snowflake 100 - Tonight 7:30

2011-12-03T17:58:00.003-05:00

Catch the action from Speed 51 Radio. West Michigan drivers Mike Garvey and Eric Jones will be starting nose to tail mid pack in tonight's Snowflake 100.Click on the Title to take you there.

Erik Jones Derby Diary Friday

2011-12-03T17:45:00.000-05:00

51TV Snowball Thursday PM: Muskegon's Mike Garvey at the top of the Speed Charts

2011-12-02T08:40:00.000-05:00

Continous Coverage of the Snowball Derby by Speed51

2011-12-01T14:56:00.007-05:00

As of 3:00 today Muskegon's Mike Garvey was a the top of the Speed Charts. Coopersville's Johnny VanDoorn and Byron's Erik Jones also are part of 66 other cars that have been getting their cars ready for the Snowball Derby and Snowflake events.Click on the Speed51 Banner to watch all of today's activities.

Drivers Warm up for Derby Weekend

2011-12-01T14:16:00.001-05:00

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Derby Diary: Erik Jones-Wednesday

2011-12-01T09:47:00.000-05:00