Saturday, February 13, 2010

Keith Chrysler "Spanky": RIP

Keith "Spanky" Chrysler (Photo from Jalovec Racing Photos)

It comes with great sadness to inform the West Michigan Racing community the passing of Keith "Spanky" Chrysler on Friday, February 12 after a battle with cancer. Keith was well renowned in the racing community as a gentle giant. While his stature could be very intimidating his demeanor was that of teddy bear. I had the pleasure of watching "Spanky" race and help other racers. This past summer I got to know him a little better as he did some work for me through Wilkerson Excavating. When he was done my wife commented of how kind, and funny "Spanky" was. She was immediately impressed when he pet and held our little dog. The next day he was holding our neighbors 3 week old kittens. He was an easy guy to like. It was the first time my wife had met him. That is the impression he left with ever body who got to know him.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Mark & Julie Jalovec Family

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Winston Speedway Drivers Meeting

It's time for our annual pre-season meeting. You will be able to register for the 2010 Race Season and catch up on all the racing gossip. Tom will take a few minutes to go over some new information on rules and be available for any questions.

*Fill out track registration with no registration fees at meeting.
*Fill out UMP license forms.

LATE MODELS- FOR 2010 UMP WILL REQUIRE ALL LATE MODELS TO BE LICENSED.

WARRIORS- MAY PURCHASE UMP LICENSE AND RECEIVE UMP SPORTS COMPACT POINTS.

MINOR WAIVER FORMS

RACECEIVERS- Limited quantity of raceceivers on hand at a special price of $87.00 each

Reserve your pit spots. Dirt- $50.00 Cement slab- $150.00

FREE HOT DOGS, BEER AND POP!

WHERE: VFW-1061 WITHAM RD, NORTH MUSKEGON (SAME PLACE AS LAST YEAR)

WHEN: MONDAY – FEBRUARY 22ND, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Any information call Tom Sprague at 231-206-1566

Mark Grimmette Chose to Carry American Flag

Although his racing career has been on ice and without wheels, Muskegon native Mark Grimmette is considered a racer. He has just received one of the highest honors an athlete can receive. He will be carrying the American flag for the opening of the Winter Olympics. It will be Grimette's fifth time to the Olympic games as a Luger. Check out the article by clicking on the title or Link.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/02/muskegons_mark_grimmette_chose.html

Another story about Grimmete:

http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/02/west_michigan_native_mark_grim.html

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Northwestern Auto Machine

I am very proud to announce Northwestern Auto Machines return as a sponsor of West Michigan Racing.com for 2010. Owners John and Etta Bostrom have become one of Michigan racers best friends. Their partnership with Engine Pro continues to put money back into the racers hands for using their services. Whether it is for the street or the track you can count on them for top notch service.

Since 1935, Northwestern Auto Machine has provided West Michigan with the highest quality engine rebuilding, machining and repair. They can also be your source for virtually any engine part—OE, performance and antique. What they don’t stock, they can get from their network of warehouses fast.

They are located at 2861 S. Mill Iron Rd. Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone: 231 773-6414

Berlin Announces Payoff for new Modified Division

Zeeland West sophomore Mitch Meppelink rides to arena racing victory at DeltaPlex

Zeeland West sophomore Mitch Meppelink rides to arena racing victory at DeltaPlex
By Steve Kaminski | The Grand Rapids Press

Click on the title to take a look.

Kelsey Steele Garners a 9th Place Finish at New Smyrna

(Photo Courtesy of Speed51.com)

Coopersville driver Kelsey Steele has made her way to Florida to start her Super Late Model racing career. Kelsey is the daughter of former ARCA champion Tim Steele. To continue to follow Kelsey on her new journey follow the action at www.51speed.com