Late Models are not running Saturday May 25th. We had a typo on the printed schedules.

All classes running Saturday are running for points.

No registration fees for the OMP Black Gold Modified Series.

You do need to own or rent a transponder for $15 to race. Rental is for one night of racing.

Each night of racing is an individual full purse show. There is not a 2-day admission price.

Please note:
We had a typo on our printed schedules for Saturday May 25th. We will be racing the OMP Modifed Black Gold Series, MINI Sprints, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Stock FWD. Points for all classes racing on Saturday.

Attention:
The 8 Mile Rd. entrance will not be open until all the race car haulers are through registration. Use the Wheeler Rd. entrance and line-up double file on the main driveway going to the pit entrance. We have to do this in order to keep 8 Mile Rd open for traffic.

Friday, May 24, 2013 – Figure 8 Racing

What a better way to kick off the holiday weekend at TCMS than with 18 laps of Figure 8 action.
Entertainment is brought to you by: Joint Clutch and Gear of Bay City, MI

Special: Figure 8 pays: $488 to Win and $128 to Start.

Classes: Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Stock FWD, Figure 8

Hot Laps: Street Stocks and new drivers

“Beat the Track Record” Street Stocks

Gates open at 5:00, Hot Laps 6:30-7:15, Beat the Track Record after Hot Laps, Green Flag Drops 7:55

Grandstands: Adults $14, 55 and Better $13, 7-13 Yr Olds $8, 6 and Under FREE
Coolers welcome NO Glass.

Pit Gate: Pit Passes $28

Saturday, May 25, 2013- Fireworks and Black Gold Modified Series

WOW! Fireworks and a special appearance of OMP Modifieds and MINI Sprints.
FREE camping… Bring the camper or tent, your grill, cooler and plan on spending the weekend at TCMS.

Special: OMP Modifieds will race 37 laps for $1,777 to Win and $173 to Start the A-Main.
(UMP/IMCA Rules, UMP/IMCA Modified tire) OMP Modified Black Gold Series May 25, July 6 and September 7.
Win all 3 A-Main races and take home a $3,333 bonus. Series points purse pays: 1st $800 (doesn’t get added to $3,333 if won), 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 4th $100, 5th $50

Classes: Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Stock FWD, OMP Modifieds, MINI Sprints
(Points night for Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Stock FWD, OMP Modifieds)
NO Late Models, NO IMCA Modifieds

Hot Laps: OMP Modifieds, MINI Sprints and new drivers

“Beat the Track Record” OMP Modifieds

Gates open at 4:30, Hot Laps 6:00-6:45, Beat the Track Record after Hot Laps, Green Flag Drops 7:27

Grandstands: Adults $14, 55 and Better $13, 7-13 Yr Olds $8, 6 and Under FREE Coolers welcome NO Glass.

Pit Gate: Pit Passes $28

FREE Camping (with current admission ticket)

Please enter through the Wheeler Rd. entrance.

05/17/2013 (Auburn MI)   Wet weather tried to make another appearance on a Friday, but it couldn’t completely hold off the night’s activities.  A 90 minute weather delay around dusk threatened to wash out the show, but the tenacious TCMS track prep crew was able to run the moisture away.  A great crowd, along with 97 competitors, came out and saw record-breaking laps turned on the 3/8 clay oval over the course of the evening.  Graff Chevrolet of Bay City and Wayne Maier and Associates were the title sponsors of the night’s activities.

The first visit in 2013 for the Sprints on Dirt gave them an opportunity to break the track record.  #0 Steve Irwin shattered the record by nearly sixth tenths of a second with a lap time of 11.136 (nearly 120 MPH average)!! Eight Sprint cars of the 22 that participated broke the track record!!  They would be the first of four main events with a 25 lap feature.  A malady on the first lap took out crowd favorite #2m Dustin Daggett.  As he went up and over in a violent flip he collected a number of strong cars including the record holding Irwin.  On the third try, #3w Ryan Grubaugh and #49 Greg Dalman took the green flag with Dalman leading the opening laps.  Grubaugh took the top spot on lap six when Dalman bobbled in turn four. #19 Brett Mann started reeling in your race leader, Grubaugh, in lapped traffic at lap fifteen.  Grubaugh would maneuver through the slower traffic with ease and picked up his second career TCMS SOD feature win.  Mann, Dalman #16 Greg Wheeler, and #77 Keith Love completed the top five finishers.  Heats went to #49 Robert Huisken, Mann, and Dalman picked up heat gold.

Twenty-two Comp Cams Late Models started the feature action with #20 Joe Hanson and #7f Brad Finkbeiner bringing the strong field of drivers to the green flag.  After numerous restarts to Hanson would take the lead and jump well away from the field as he would lead the first eighteen laps of the twenty-five scheduled laps.  Last week’s runner-up, St John’s driver #Ox Zach Olger, would weave is way through a number of record-setting laps from his eighth starting spot and zip by Hanson on lap nineteen.  After that, it was lights out for the rest of the field as Olger would not be denied his first 2013 TCMS feature win. Midland driver #21 David Hilliker was able to slip past Hanson to take second spot.  Hanson, #24 Alex Hupert, and #50 Scott Phillips were the top five.  Heat races were captured by Hanson, Brindley and Olger.

#27 Matt Szecsodi and 2011 TCMS Champion #111 Josh Borton won heat races in the Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modifieds division.   The twenty lap main event was led to the green flag by #7s of Lucas Small and #5 of Tanner Pray. Small would jump out to a nice lead for the first lap and a half before spinning on his own in turn two forcing him to restart at the rear of the field.  Borton would lead laps two and three as the field returned to green flag racing.  Opening night runner-up, #20 AJ “Livewire” Ward would have use the high side to his advantage and quickly move from eighth to the lead and never look back.  He cruised to his first win of 2013 and was followed by Borton, defending champion #EZ1 Don Hintz, #42 Craig Vance and opening night winner #19 Joe Folwer.

Once again, the Auburn Hotel Bar and Grill Street Stock Division feature was the biggest field in the pits with twenty-nine drivers hoping to be part of the feature.  #7d Brenten Deyoung, #15.2 Joe Cunningham, and #28 Jared Rizer, #51 Todd Winchell, and #20 Ted Owens won preliminary races to gain admittance to the feature.  Rizer and Deyoung would get to lead the field to the start of the feature.  Rizer would lead the opening lap before Deyoung would take over until lap twelve.  #75s Kevin Strong continues to put pressure on Deyoung before he was able to take over that lead at lap thirteen.  Meanwhile, #3 Loren Short had a dirt track checkered flag in his mind.  With three laps remaining, Short would take over the lead forcing Strong to put up a last lap challenge.  As Short took the high line coming out of turn four, Strong was able to find enough grip to make the pass by half of a car length at the finish line over Short. #21e Dan “Evil” Engel, 2011 champion #7r Dave Newcomb, and #10 Brent Reil completed the top five.

Next week is a holiday doubleheader at TCMS.  Friday night, a full show with the Comp Cams Late Models, Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modifieds, Elgin Pro Stocks, Auburn Hotel Street Stocks, and Steven’s Cycle Front Wheel Drive Stock Rockets.  We will also feature the first leg of the Figure 8 series for Street Stock type cars.  Friday night’s entertainment will be brought to you by Joint Clutch and Gear.  Race time on Friday is at 7:55.  Saturday night will feature Elgin Pro Stocks, Auburn Hotel Street Stocks, Steven’s Cycle FWD Stock Rockets, the first appearance of the Mini Sprints, and the first race for the Open Modified.  The Black Gold Series, a three race series, will pay $1,777 for the winner of the 37-lap feature.  This winner will have the opportunity to go after a $3,333 bonus if they can win the feature of all three Black Gold series races in 2013. We will also have a spectacular Fireworks display at intermission to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday weekend!! Race time for Saturday is 7:27.  For more information regarding next week’s shows and any show in 2013, visit our website www.tricityracetrack.com !  Come see what everyone is talking about at the New Tri City Motor Speedway!!!

05/17/13 WINNERS:

Comp Cams Late Models: #0x Zach Olger

Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modifieds: #20W AJ “Livewire” Ward

Auburn Hotel Bar and Grill Street Stocks: #75s Kevin Strong

Sprints On Dirt- #3w- Ryan Grubaugh

The Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt make their first of three appearances of the 2013 season. Come early to claim your seat.
Entertainment is brought to you by: Graff Chevrolet on Wilder Rd. in Bay City, MI & Maier and Associates

Attention:
The 8 Mile Rd. entrance will not be open until all the race car haulers are through registration. Use the Wheeler Rd. entrance and line-up double file on the main driveway going to the pit entrance. We have to do this in order to keep 8 Mile Rd open for traffic.

Classes: Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Sprints on Dirt, NO Pro Stocks

Hot Laps: SOD and new drivers

“Beat the Track Record” Sprints on Dirt
Payout: $150, $100, $50

Gates open at 5:00, Hot Laps 6:30-7:15, Beat the Track Record after Hot Laps, Green Flag Drops 7:55

Grandstands:
Adults $16, 55 and Better $15, 7-13 Yr Olds $8, 6 and Under FREE
Coolers welcome NO Glass.

Pit Gate: Pit Passes $28

FREE Camping (with current admission ticket)

Please enter through the Wheeler Rd. entrance.

Division: Late Model

Name: Herb Reich

Age: 47

Hometown: Ann Arbor

Car#: 34

Years In Racing: 35

Car Owner: Reich Solutions, LLC

Crew Members: Paul Maxwell

Sponsors: Mach 1 Global Services, Inc.

Family: Monica (wife), Jacob (son), Theodore (son)

Job Info: Freight and Logistics

Racing Accomplishments: Getting back into racing after a few years off

Website: www.reichmotorsports.com
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Division: IMCA Modified

Name: Garrett Wiles

Age: 24

Hometown: Hubbardston

Car#: 16

Years In Racing: 3

Car Owner: Rod Wiles

Crew Members: Rod Wiles (Crew Chief/Team Owner), Alex Richards, Dick Wiles, Brandy Sprague, Richard Melton, Taylor Wiles

Sponsors: R.H. Wiles Sales, Kent Ballard of Raymond James, Barnes True Value Hardware, Melton Signs, Wiles Motorsports

Family: Rod Wiles (Father), Paula Wiles (Mother), Taylor Wiles (Brother)

Job Info: Manual Lath Operator at Mersen U.S.A. Greenville

Racing Accomplishments: 2011 Flynn Stock Runner-Up (Crystal Motor Speedway), 2011 Flynn Stock Rookie Of The Year (Crystal Motor Speedway), 2012 Casey Eberspeaker Pro-Truck Runner-Up (Mid-Michigan Raceway Park)

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Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/dirtracer_16
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/garrett.wiles

Division: Stock FWD

Name: Kendall Morrison

Age: 12

Hometown: Bay City

Car#: K11

Years In Racing: 8 years

Car Owner: Robert Morrison

Crew Members: Robert Morrison, Tina Morrison

Sponsors: Kerkau Mfg, Stan’s Gold Mine, Terry’s Auto Parts, Carlson’s Repair

Family: Dad – Robert Morrison, Mom – Tina Morrison, Brother – DJ Johnson, Sisters – Bethany Johnson, Kaitee Dobroc, and Heather Johnson, Nieces -Maci and Alea

Job Info: Still in school

Racing Accomplishments: 2012 finished 3rd in point and rookie of the year.

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Come early, bring the grill, bring the cooler, bring the friends and enjoy the live band before the races.
The Juice Roosters will be playing from 5:00 until dark behind the lawn chair section.

If that wasn’t enough fun for one evening… we are introducing our very own Mattress Races!
Entertainment is brought to you by: Dan Dan the Mattress Man 802 Ashman St. Midland, MI
Be sure to stop and register for an HDTV and Recliner at Dan Dan the Mattress Man before noon on Friday May 10th.

Bring the kids to the races and sign up at the shirt shack for a chance to take home a brand new bike from Dan Dan the Mattress Man

05/03/2013 (Auburn MI)   Wet weather and cold temperatures caused the opening night at Tri-City Motor Speedway to be postponed for two weeks.  However, the wait was well worth it for competitors and fans alike.  Standing room only and 105 cars made their way to the historic grounds in Auburn, a night sponsored by J&L Transport, to kick off the 2013 race season.  Five full classes provide non-stop entertainment to those that have waited over 6-months that witness high powered race action on the 3/8ths mile clay oval.

Twenty Comp Cams Late Models started the feature action with #25 Chris Brindley and #20D Dan Delong bringing the strong field of drivers to the green flag.  Brindley would lead the inaugural lap before being shuffled back by Delong.  Delong was able to complete the remaining 24 laps to pick up his first feature win in a number of years.  St John’s Driver, Ox Zach Olger could only muster a runner-up finish after numerous re-starts that allowed him to start next to Delong.  Kawkawlin veteran #75 Rod Laney finished a strong third.  Track record holder #13 Scott Baker, out of Ionia, finished fourth with #0p of Kris Patterson Jr. rounding out the top 5.  Heat races were captured by Baker and Delong.

The Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modifieds had 27 competitors go after the 20 spots available in the feature.  Qualifying heats were won by #776 Rusty Zeigler, #20W Aj Ward, and #7d Myron Deyoung.  The final transfer spots were decided via a b-main that was won by #14 Chris Barton.  The main event was led to the green flag by #33 Todd Matheson and Ward.  It looked like Ward was on his way to winning the opening feature of the season, but it was St. Charles native #19 Joey Fowler that had other intentions.  He would make the pass out of turn four on lap seventeen and cruise to the victory.  This marked the 40^th consecutive year that Fowler has won a feature event.  Ward would have to settle for second.  He was followed by #42 Craig Vance, #90v Bob Hudson, and #72 Terry Gittens.

21 Elgin Pro Stocks also showed a lot of promise of being a tough class with a lot of talent making first time appearances on the dirt surface.  #99 Rick Beauchamp, #80 Jeramie Raby, and #44 Jeff Haley looked to be the early favorites for the feature win by capturing the earlier heat races. However, it was defending champion, Whittemore native #M65 Rick Spencer that showed he is still the man to beat by taking the feature lead within the first six laps and leading to the checkered flag in pursuit of defending his 2012 Pro Stock championship.  Defending IMCA champion #24 Don Hintz made a surprising run towards the front in the final five laps to capture that runner up spot.  Raby finished third with #31z John Zawacki and #77m Kevin Morell taking home top five finishes. #77d Darren Mularz won the B-main.

The Auburn Hotel Bar and Grill Street Stock Division feature was the hardest ticket to get with over 30 drivers going after the coveted 20 feature spots.  Former asphalt drivers had a strong showing this evening with #3 Loren Short, #21 Dan “Evil” Engel, and #0 Ray Derminer winning preliminary races to gain admittance to the feature.  Other winners were #28 Jared Rizer and #119 Mike Sparks picking up the other two checkered flags.  Three and four wide racing was common at the drop of the green in the feature event.  #7d Brenten Deyoung led the opening laps before Engel was able to wrestle the lead away and was at the point for the majority of the event.  It looked like Engel was on his way to his first dirt feature victory.  However, 13^th starting Sparks marched his way to the front with five laps to go and was able to cruise to victory.

Steven’s Cycle Sales Front Wheel Drive Stock Rockets provided some exciting action despite the lower car count.  #K11 captured his first checkered flag in his heat race, but was not able to show the same strength in the feature.  #95 Duane Winchell Jr. was able to make his way past #7 Tyler Morell and lead the final three laps to grab his first checkered flag of 2013.  Morell, Morrison, and #99 Dustin Beauchamp completed the top four.

Next week is the ultimate tailgate.  Come on out and bring the grill and pre-party before the start of the night’s program.  Juice Roosters Band will perform from 5pm-dark. Lm’s, IMCA, SS, and PS are back on the racing card with a Matress race scheduled.  Dan Dan the Mattress Man is your entertainment sponsor for the evening.  For more information regarding next weeks show and any show in 2013, visit our website www.tricityracetrack.com !  Come see what everyone is talking about at the New Tri City Motor Speedway!!!

05/03/13 WINNERS:

Comp Cams Late Models: #20D Dan Delong

Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modifieds: #19F Joey Fowler

Auburn Hotel Bar and Grill Street Stocks: #119 Mike Sparks

Elgin Pro Stocks: #M65 Rick Spencer

Steven’s Cycle Sales Stock Front Wheel Drive Rockets:  #95 Duane Winchell Jr

FREE Grandstand Admission.
Stop by the Shirt Shack from 4-6 pm to pick up your official TCMS merchandise you have been waiting for.

Next practice is Wednesday May 1st 5:30 til dark. Pit Opens 5:00, $15 Pit Gate Admission.

Season Opener May 3rd with the green flag dropping at 7:55.