Matthew Elsey, Jr Confirmed for Inaugural Horsepower Happenings All-Star Invitational

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.

Announced Monday night during the Horsepower Happenings Podcast, another standout driver was added to the All-Star list. 2026 Kalamazoo Speedway Track Champion, Matthew Elsey, Jr will race against some of the most recognizable names in Michigan motorsports on Saturday, November 14th.

Elsey, Jr is fresh off his first career Asphalt Modified feature win during Michigan Cup at Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway. The win was one of 16 listed on the MyRacePass App for the 2026 season. Six of those wins came as part of his championship-winning campaign at Kalamazoo Speedway in his front-wheel-drive compact. The 2026 title was Elsey, Jr's fourth consecutive championship at Kalamazoo. In those four seasons, Elsey, Jr racked up 76 wins across all his races.

Eight other Horsepower Happenings All-Star Invitational drivers have already been announced, including David McManus, Travis Stemler, Chase Burda, Steve Irwin, Bryce Bozell, Max Stambaugh, Mason Metzger, and Kyle Crump. In addition to the 20 All-Star drivers from around the region, five "ringers" will be a part of the show. The two fastest drivers from the month of September (Wade Gray & Owen Quinnen) and the three fastest drivers from the month of October at Extreme Indoor Karting will get an invitation to try to join the field.

The event is open to the public to attend and enjoy the races. Fans who can't make the trip can watch the action LIVE on www.GreatLakesSprints.TV.