Crystal Motor Speedway Opens Racing in Michigan on Saturday

📸 Larry Johnston

Crystal, MI - The 2026 season is upon us in Michigan as Crystal Motor Speedway prepares to swing the gates open for the first time this season. On Saturday, April 11th, Crystal Motor Speedway will host the first standard circle track race of the season in the Mitten State, and get us all back into the short track racing groove.

Saturday is the first of over 30 events planned for Crystal Motor Speedway in 2026, and it's an all-day affair for fans who want to make it such. The day starts at 11:00 AM with the Half-Assed Motorsports Mud Bog. General Admission for the Mud Bog is $10, Kids 12 & Under are free, and Mud Trucks and a driver are Free. The Mud Bog is scheduled to go until 6:00 PM.

Then, the circle track takes center stage for a full slate of action. Ike's Ice Cream Shack Mini Wedges kick things off at 5:30 PM before the first green flag of the season for the "big" track at 7:00 PM. The action features the North American Diesel Parts Late Models, A&A Manufacturing IMCA Modifieds, Keyser Manufacturing Pro Stocks, IMCA Stock Cars, and Bombers.

Advanced tickets for the season opener are available online at CrystalMotorSpeedway.com. Fans who can't make the trip can watch all the action live on CrystalMotorSpeedway.Tv.