Jonesville, MI - On Saturday, November 14th, 20 of the most talented race car drivers from across the region will convene in Clio, Michigan for the Inaugural Horsepower Happenings All-Star Invitational Presented by Extreme Indoor Kart Racing and Entertainment Center. The race brings some of the best drivers from different disciplines across the region to race against each other for a chance at cash prizes. Joining his cousin, Bryce Bozell on the confirmed entry list of driver

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2026) – The long-term future of asphalt short-track racing is entering a new era. Today, Spears CARS Tour West, co-owned by Kevin Harvick and Tim Huddleston, and Marty Melo’s MDM Promotions announced a landmark alignment that will bring the American Speed Association (ASA), the Championship Racing Association (CRA) and CARS Tour West together under one sanctioning body. Beginning in 2027, the unified organization will operate under the CARS Tour b

📸 Koty Geyer CRYSTAL, MI - The final race of 2026 in the state of Michigan is Saturday night in Crystal, MI with the rescheduled Great Lakes Nationals championship night at Crystal Motor Speedway. Saturday night’s event is a makeup event from the weekend of September 18-19. All weekly divisions will be in action Saturday night, which includes Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stocks, IMCA Stock Cars, Bombers, and Mini Wedges. The first five rows for all features on the big

📸 Tyler Carr FINDLAY, OH (October 8, 2026) - Michael “Buddy” Kofoid hit the entire field with a knockout punch Thursday night. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolled into Findlay, OH’s Millstream Speedway to kickoff Sheldon Haudenschild’s NOS Energy Drink Buckeye Brawl Weekend. A stout field of 39 cars checked in, and Kofoid put a beatdown on them all in the Roth Motorsports No. 83. The Penngrove, CA native rocketed out to the early advantage after st

Muskegon, MI - On Thursday morning, papers were being signed to transition ownership of Muskegon, Michigan's Thunderbird Raceway for the fifth time in less than a decade. After a year of sitting dormant, Thunderbird Raceway has a spark of new life thanks to a young couple from Fremont, Michigan. Thursday evening, MARC News was able to talk to the new owners, Miles & Brooke Burgtorf, after they spent the day working on the property. A phone call with both of the Burgtorf's rev

How it works: Drivers who finish inside the top five that night will receive base points. 10 points for 1st, 6 points for 5th. This will be true for every race held that week/weekend in that division. Then, the "experts" will examine the results and see if anyone may have earned any bonus points based on their performance. If they did, the panel member can throw them two bonus points for the week. Note: National Touring Series events DO NOT count toward the Power Rankings (AS

How it works: Drivers who finish inside the top five that night will receive base points. 10 points for 1st, 6 points for 5th. This will be true for every race held that week/weekend in that division. Then, the "experts" will examine the results and see if anyone may have earned any bonus points based on their performance. If they did, the panel member can throw them two bonus points for the week. Note: For events with less than a 10-car feature, five points are DEDUCTED for

How it works: Drivers who finish inside the top five that night will receive base points. 10 points for 1st, 6 points for 5th. This will be true for every race held that week/weekend in that division. Then, the "experts" will examine the results and see if anyone may have earned any bonus points based on their performance. If they did, the panel member can throw them two bonus points for the week. Note: National Touring Series events DO NOT count toward the Power Rankings (Su

MUSKEGON, MI - Former Thunderbird Raceway owner, Heidi Smith confirmed on Thursday that the facility has been sold. We understand a successful closing took place this morning/early afternoon. MARC News is working to gather additional details, including a statement from the new owners. The Raceway announced in April that it would be closed for the 2026 season and was listed for sale earlier that spring. Winston Speedway owner, Andrew Heykoop announced in early September that h

Jonesville, MI - On Saturday, November 14th, 20 of the most talented race car drivers from across the region will convene in Clio, Michigan for the Inaugural Horsepower Happenings All-Star Invitational Presented by Extreme Indoor Kart Racing and Entertainment Center. The race brings some of the best drivers from different disciplines across the region to race against each other for a chance at cash prizes. Joining the list of drivers confirmed to race is five-time Great Lakes