📸 Eric Young As the engines roar back to life this Saturday, April 25th, the highly anticipated Icebreaker at Berlin Raceway signals the unofficial arrival of the short-track racing season in Michigan. Known as one of the premier paved short tracks in the Midwest, Berlin Raceway has built a reputation as a proving ground for talented drivers and unforgettable competition. Located in Marne, Michigan, the 7/16-mile oval has become nationally recognized for producing elite race

“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” If you have ever watched The Sandlot, you likely remember that famous James Earl Jones quote toward the end of the movie. But really, what makes someone a legend? If you look up the definition, it is either a famous or notorious person, or a historical story that is popular but may or may not be entirely true. So if you combine those definitions, I think that is what Mr. Myrtle meant in the movie. A legend is a person whose fame

Galesburg, MI - According to a post on social media Wednesday morning, beloved track icon, Micheal "Woody" Wood passed away Wednesday after a month-long battle with health-related issues. Longtime area photographer, US Military Veteran, and partner in the National Compact Touring Series, Michael "Woody" Wood has been battling health issues since mid-January that resulted in an extended hospital stay. Wood was hospitalized and is being treated for conditions like A-fibulation,

More Than Dirt and Asphalt—It’s Where Stories, Speed, and Community Come Together By Melinda Russell | Women’s Motorsports Network There’s a question that lives in the heart of every racer, every fan, every promoter, and every crew member: what makes the perfect race track? Is it the layout, the speed, or the facilities? Or is it something deeper—something you feel the moment you pull through the gates? Ask ten racers and you’ll likely get ten different answers. But when you

Woodville, WI – April 21, 2026: Event Organizers of the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour ebb Logistics 250 have announced that the event, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Dominion Raceway in Woodford, Virginia, has been postponed. The event will no longer take place this Sunday at Dominion Raceway; it will be rescheduled to a date to be announced. The change in date and possible venue results from a mutual decision made among series organize

Mt Pleasant, MI - Officials with Mt Pleasant Speedway in northern Michigan announced on Monday afternoon that Friday's anticipated season opener would have to wait another week. Continued flooding and a poor weather forecast for Friday led to the decision to postpone the opener. In a post on the Speedway's Facebook page, officials say that if conditions allow, they'll conduct an open practice on Saturday or Sunday for teams looking to test and tune before the season gets unde

EAGLE, NEB. (April 21, 2026) - Corey Day was as motivated as ever when he rolled into the pit area of Eagle Raceway on Tuesday night, and it paid off in the form of victory in the Speedway Motors Spring Jackpot. The 20-year-old sensation felt the need for redemption at the Eagle, Nebraska bullring after he flipped while battling for the lead of last year's $55,555-to-win Eagle Nationals. The Jason Meyers Racing No. 14 team found exactly that as they charged from fifth-to-firs

FAIRBURY, IL (April 20, 2026) – The 2026 season for the MARS Championship Tours has been a memorable one as we prepare to close out the month of April this weekend. For the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment? Opening weekend went off without a hitch about a week and a half ago with a practice night, and two smooth nights of competition, with impressive racing action around every turn at the Farmer City Raceway. For the MARS Late Model Championship P

WHEATLAND, MO. (April 18, 2026) - When Kerry Madsen announced he would be full-time with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing in 2026, everyone knew it would only be a matter of time until "The Mad Man" etched his name onto the all-time list of series winners. That time came on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway's Diamond Classic as he became the 25th driver to visit Whiskey Myers Victory Lane - and also delivered the first series win for car owner Tony Vermeer. The St.

📸 Aaron Skillman By Ken de la Bastide ANDERSON, IN – Former Kenyon Midget champion Ayrton Houk took advantage of lapped traffic on the final lap to win the Dick Jordan Classic. Houk set fast-time, scored a KRJ heat win and started the 30-lap feature fifth in the 17-car field after the redraw. Evan Hammond grabbed the lead at the start and led the first 29 laps before lapped traffic allowed Houk to score the victory. “If not for the lapped traffic, I wouldn't be here,” Houk s