What is the 2022 schedule for dirt racing at Merritt Speedway?
Merritt – Merritt Stock Car Association has released the 2022 schedule for racing in the dirt at Merritt Speedway. The opening day weekend is May 21 and 22.
Who is the owner of Merritt Speedway?
Merritt Speedway first opened its gates in 1968 with Gene and Maryann Kregear as owners. Gene decided to turn his back forty into what today is one of the most prestigious dirt tracks in the country. By the end of the 1979 season, Gene’s interest had moved to Oklahoma.
What happened at the Merritt Summer Nationals?
The DIRTcar Summer Nationals invaded the grounds of the Merritt Speedway this past Saturday night for the running of a $10,000 to win Super Late Model event. The traveling cars and stars of the “Hell...
How much are tickets at Merritt Speedway in Michigan?
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Is i96 Speedway closing?
I-96 Speedway's dirt oval in Lake Odessa, Mi., dropped the green flag on its 2020 season June 12.
Who won at Merritt Speedway?
A run, a dive, a bump, a pass, and a victory. That was Brandon Thirlby's 40th lap around Merritt Speedway Saturday night – one that made him $10,000 richer and a first-time DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature winner. “It was definitely interesting,” said Thirlby, of Buckley, MI.
What size track is Merritt Speedway?
1/4 mileFeatures a 1/4 mile semi baked clay oval surface track with racing every Saturday night.
How long is i96 Speedway?
Track InfoTrack NameI-96 SpeedwayLocationLake Odessa, MISurfaceClayLength1/2 mileTypeSemi-Banked
Who won at Fremont Speedway tonight?
FREMONT, Ohio – Greg Wilson survived five cautions during the final eight laps to claim his fourth Fremont Speedway win of 2022 on Fremont Federal Credit Union Night. With his third place finish Gibsonburg, Ohio's Craig Mintz wrapped up his fourth Fort Ball Pizza Place 410 Sprint track championship.
Who won last night at Tri-City Speedway?
Paul Nienhiser Wins at Tri-City! The victory came at the 3/8 mile oval at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL.
Who owns Merritt Speedway?
Blackmer purchased the three-eighths mile oval during the offseason from Tom Sprague, giving him three dirt tracks to operate. He also owns Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn and Merritt Speedway in Lake City. “Thunderbird was shut down for a while and Tom Sprague rebuilt it and reopened it in 2016,” Blackmer said.
What are UMP modifieds?
The UMP Modified cars are specifically built for dirt oval racing. Featuring 750 horsepower these cars race all around the United States. Built to the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) specifications these are some of the most popular dirt oval cars in the country.
How big is Mount Pleasant Speedway?
3/8 MilePleasant Speedway. Dirt Racing on a 3/8 Mile Clay Track.