This Saturday, July 31 US 131 Motorsports Park will host a sponsor appreciation night for its bracket racers during the Lane Automotive Bracket Series.  Racers have invited their sponsors and guests out to “The Fastest Track in Michigan!” to enjoy a night at the track where competition is tightening as we are now half way through the season.  Racers have their eye on the Engine Pro/DART Engine Giveaway at the end of the year.  Competitors finishing in the Top 10 in points in the VP Racing Fuels Top ET and Modified classes will have a chance to win this super prize built by Performance Engineering of Jenison.

Gates open at 11 am, time trials for Jr. Dragsters begin at 12 noon and time trials for all others at 2 pm.  Eliminations will begin at approximately 5:30 pm.  Gate admission is $12 and includes a pit pass and free parking.

In addition to the action on the track a special menu has been put together to host our guests.  Racers may purchase meal tickets in advance at the office to offer to their guests or purchase these on site the day of the race at Kimberly’s Kafé.

Please see the delicious menu below and we’ll see you at the races!

SUPER SPONSORS BODACIOUS BBQ LUNCH

Choice of Pulled BBQ Pork or Chicken

Michigan Grown Sweet Corn on the Cob

Special Recipe Baked Beans

Amish Country Potato Salad or Coleslaw

Bag of Chips

Pickle

Bottled Water

For only $10 per person!

Serving at East- pit side concessions from 2-5pm (or until sold out)

DESSERT

STRAWBERRY “like mom makes” SHORTCAKE

Sweet cake base covered with fresh Michigan Strawberries, topped with mounds of whipped cream and if you prefer a

drizzle of yummy Dutch Chocolate. $3

FRESH BAKED COOKIES

Don’t miss out on our newest fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. $2

After an incredibly successful event in Grand Bend, Ontario to close out the Canadian swing earlier this month, the Nitro Jam tour is returning to the United States with one of its biggest races to date at the crown jewel of the Nitro Jam tour at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park August 13-14 in Martin, Mich.

The ninth edition of the Northern Nitro Jam, the seventh race on the 2010 Nitro Jam schedule, will feature one of the biggest races ever held at the Michigan facility as the series brings in a brand new format, all new classes and one of the most anticipated shows ever at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park.

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The 4th Annual Davidson Express Chopper Fest is Michigan’s bike event not to be missed. This year’s event features a free concert on Thursday with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Thursday also features an antique bike show with many antique bikes on display. Friday and Saturday both activities include a biker swap meet, toilet pulls, XS Speed mini bike races, Nitro Drags, grudge runs and burnout contests.

Weekend Pass-$50

Thursday Carload-$15

Friday Weekend Pass-$40

Friday Ticket-$25

Saturday Ticket-$25

Sunday (Open to all ages)-$5

Military Weekend Pass-$25

Antique Bike Show(Pre 74)-$25

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If you are a MOPAR fan or just love classic cars this weekend’s Chrysler Classic event at US 131 Motorsports Park is the place to be.  Each day will feature a car show, swap meet, car corral and drag racing. Read the rest of this entry »

When the 2010 edition of the NAPA Thunder Nationals was originally delayed by severe storms it was hoped that the new dates would bring better weather conditions. That turned out to be more than the case as ideal “Chamber of Commerce” blue skies and pleasant temperatures greeted racers and fans for the second attempt at this storied race.

Headlining the field was the newly-formed Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association, who were competing in just their third-ever event. A nearly full field of 15 competitors saw Holdenville, Oklahoma’s Cary Goforth lead all qualifiers with a blistering 6.296 elapsed time. Cary, the MMPSA’s points leader entering the event, was driving the Pontiac GXP that his normally driven by Dean Goforth, his father. Dean, who hopes to be back behind the wheel of his car as early as later this month, is temporarily out of action due to pit injury that he suffered in early June. Read the rest of this entry »