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Got Nitro? Western Michigan racing fans will have more than their share this Saturday when the annual Funny Car Nationals rolls into the beautiful US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin for the sixth consecutive year. “The Fastest Track in Michigan” repaved their track surface during the off-season last year and their impressive surface now features a concrete surface to the 1,000-foot mark for maximum traction. After a full season of racing, and a long, hot summer, the new track surface has fully “cured” and record times are expected.

Headlining the big show are the modern day Nitro Funny Cars of Dale Creasy, Jr. and Jack Wyatt. Wyatt, from Iowa, is bringing his popular Dodge Stratus while Creasy, Jr. will be appearing in his familiar Chevrolet Impala SS. Both of these stars are fan favorites at US 131. Read the rest of this entry »

This Friday’s CARSTAR Fun ‘n Grudge is filled with open test & tune, grudge runs and the ever popular Midnight Madness with burnout contest.  New this year is the CARSTAR Car Show and Drag Racing 101 classes for new racers or those who want to learn more.

The CARSTAR Car Show is open to any make, model or year of car.  There is no additional cost to enter.  Car Show registration is from 5pm-10pm.  Trophies will be awarded at 11pm.

Drag Racing 101 will begin at 9 pm.  The class size is limited so be sure to sign up at Kimberly’s Kafé when you arrive.  You will learn the basics of drag racing, how to better your reaction time and become familiar with what’s needed at tech to run your vehicle and many other racing tips and terms.  This class is free, (gate admission only), fun and the perfect opportunity to heighten your drag racing skills.

Gate admission from 5pm-8pm is $12 and $20 to race.  The gates open Friday at 5pm, open test & tune begins at 6pm and CARSTAR Midnight Madness starts at 8pm where the gate entry is only $5 and $15 to run your vehicle until 1am.  Children 6-12 are only $5 and children under five years of age are free with a paid adult.

Martin, MI – Twenty-seven year old Rusty Baad of Mattawan, MI is on the longest winning streak US 131 Motorsports Park has seen in its Lane Automotive Bracket Series history.  This two-time track champion has his sights on capturing his third track championship having won the last 21 consecutive rounds of racing in the VP Racing Fuels Top ET class.  Not only has Baad won the last 21 rounds in a row, he has seen the win light in 29 of the 56 total rounds in the eight points races that have been completed. Read the rest of this entry »

With three remaining Lane Automotive Bracket Series points races remaining in the 2010 season, work is well underway internally for this year’s team slogan.  We will be using “Lane Automotive All Stars”.  The last and most important portion in planning for this year’s event is how the 2010 team will be formed.  With an outstanding number of racers entering into the US 131 Motorsports Park points program we have come up with the following number of racers from each class for this year’s team:

Top ET – 16

Modified – 20

Street – 6

Motorcycle – 4

Jr Dragster – 4 (3 Advanced, 1 Beginner)

If you are interested in participating please be sure to sign up at Customer Service/Souvenirs during the final upcoming Lane Bracket races.

Because of the terrific support from all of our bracket racers our sponsors have taken notice.  Thank you for making US 131 Motorsports Park successful and please consider our sponsors when making your next purchase if you aren’t already customers of theirs.

US 131 Motorsports Park hosts its 4th Annual Fall Bug Run this Sunday, August 29, 2010.  This exclusive VW event features drag racing, judged car show, swap meet and vendors.  There are three drag racing classes, Pro, Super Pro and Modified.  Racers may also enter into a Gambler’s Race or just have fun driving down “The Fastest Track in Michigan!” with Fun Runs for only $15.  Read the rest of this entry »