Homestead Motorsports & Michigan Dirt Cup Are On Track For 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by
Homestead Motorsports in Gladwin, Michigan specializes in Chassis distribution, manufacturing and custom set-up assistance.

Homestead Motorsports in Gladwin, Michigan specializes in Chassis distribution, manufacturing and custom set-up assistance.

Typically early April shows the signs of the emergence of race season.  Green grass, buds on the trees, and warm breezes.   This year for us Michiganders, this is definitely not the case.

Berlin, Winston, and Crystal have all already cancelled their openers while here in Northern Michigan we have snow in the forecast for the foreseeable future. Continue reading →

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Springing into Action at Attica Raceway Park

Posted on April 5, 2013 by
A fast-paced hotlap session on opening night 2013 at Attica Raceway Park

A fast-paced hotlap session on opening night 2013 at Attica Raceway Park

Near a quiet little cemetery in a quant town in North-Central Ohio there is a place where speed and power culminate for an ultimate show of competition and adrenaline.

Attica Raceway Park is in the heart of the Attica Fairgrounds and although locals are used to the rumble of a fast moving train trekking on the property line frequently, the hauling locomotives can’t even begin to hold a candle to the rumble that emits from the speed plant every Friday night and occasional Saturday’s. Continue reading →

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Randy Hannagan: Taking Sprint Car Racing By Storm

Posted on March 3, 2013 by
Randy Hannagan strikes a pose next to his Dennis Yokam no.22H machine.

Randy Hannagan strikes a pose next to his Dennis Yoakam no.22H machine.

Since 1989 the world of Sprint Car racing has been under a storm warning; Randy “The Hurricane” Hannagan has definitely made his mark on this sport and after almost 25-Years behind the wheel of a sprint car he is still making waves. Continue reading →

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Sno*Drift 2013: Rally Excitement Michigan Style

Posted on February 7, 2013 by
Antoine L’Estage and his navigator Nathalie Richard en route to their 2013 Sno*Drift win.

Antoine L’Estage and his navigator Nathalie Richard en route to their 2013 Sno*Drift win.

When it comes to Northern Michigan the word “Unpredictable” is most descriptive.  Whether referencing the frequency of a suitable rest stop, cell phone service, the weather, or more importantly road conditions.

As the first stop on the Rally America tour, Montmorency, County and the Sno*Drift Rally is a challenge unparrelled for teams and drivers alike. Continue reading →

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Tim Shaffer: An All Star Gearing Up for 2013

Posted on January 2, 2013 by
Tim Shaffer brings his no.83 machine into the pits after a hotlap session at Eldora Speedway

Tim Shaffer brings his CH Motorsports no.83 machine into the pits after a hotlap session at Eldora Speedway

Nearly 30-years ago a fresh faced 16-year-old from Pennsylvania realized his childhood dream when he buckled into a sprint car at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio.   Those first laps Tim Shaffer took were a fun trip, something unlike what he had done before behind the wheel of the go-kart he raced at age 9, and certainly not like the motorcycles and 3-wheelers he had been in competition with for the prior 3-years.   What was a new and exciting challenge for the youngster who grew up watching sprinters turned out to be the start of a new era in Sprint Car racing. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!!!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

cool santa12May you have an incredible Holiday filled with the love and peace that is Christ!  Thank you so much for another year of reading and I am looking forward to a wonderful 2013 with you!

Blessings,  Darcie

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Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame Honors the Class of 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

The Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees.

On November 4th I had the pleasure of being a part of a celebration recognizing the talents of individuals who have shaped the world of motorsports forever. Continue reading →

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Washed Away at the Big E

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

Eldora Speedway got hit with several surprise showers over the UNOH Sprintacular.

It was definitely a wet weekend throughout the nation.  But on a hope that the weatherman and his 0-20% chance of rain prediction was correct I headed down to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the UNOH Sprintacular featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions, the 360 NRA Sprint Invaders, and Eldora Stocks.    Of course, being mid-October I know the chances of a weather change were great, but I was really hoping to avoid the monsoon that’s ending line was mere miles from the famed half-mile track in rural Ohio. Continue reading →

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On The Fast Track..With Ashlee Scott

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Ashlee Scott strikes a pose by her no.7S Pro-Truck

With a great smile and radically highlighted hair; Ashlee Scott no doubt looks the part of a homecoming queen; however, for the 16-year-old who calls Vestaburg, Michigan home, weekends are not reserved for school dances or early season football games.  Instead Ashlee is a true racer and a proven champion. Continue reading →

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Outlaws Take Over Merritt Raceway!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

A look at Merritt’s packed pit area from atop the pit grandstands.

When it comes to the World of Outlaws Late Model series there is definitely never a lack of excitement.

The racing programs are so well organized and the drivers so skilled that any event is a good event.

Couple the World of Outlaw regulars with a few local standouts, and an ever changing racing surface and it is a recipe for entertainment. Continue reading →

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