Need a racing Fix?

Catch the action at East Bay Speedway this weekend by going to Dirt Nation TV IT IS FREE!

Catch Fruitport Late Model Driver Bill Bray along with some of the best Late Model drivers in the US compete at the famed East Bay Speedway in Florida.

Mother Nature Gets the Best of East Bay

Fruitport, MI driver Bill Bray will have to wait another day to test his talents against some of the best Late Model drivers in the country.

East Bay Raceway Park and NARSA officials have cancelled tonights event due to inclimate weather conditions. As of this time, Thursday – Saturdays events are still on schedule. This marks the start of the 2010 Season for NASRA.

Thursday March 4th and Friday March 6th will pay $3,000 to the event winner (30 Laps Feature). The final event of the weekend will be capped off by a $5,000 to win event (50 Laps Feature) during the final week of the 34th Annual Winernationals.

West Michigan Race Car Show

Want to get an early look at some of the best looking racecars in Michigan? You will have the opportunity by visiting the WEST MICHIGAN CAR SHOW at:
Rogers Plaza Rogers Plaza Town Center
972 28th Street, SW, Wyoming (Grand Rapids) Michigan
March 11th thru March 13th. For complete details click HERE
CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS SO FAR FOR THE CAR SHOW ARE FROM:

1/4 Midgets
ARCA Series - DeWitt car
Arena Racing/Grand Rapids
AVSS
Berlin Raceway
CRA
Crystal Speedway
FOX Motorsports
Gilmore Car Museum
Great Lakes Supercup Racing Series (GLS)
I-96 Speedway
Legend Cars
Kalamazoo Speedway
M40 Speedway
Merritt Speedway
Ravenna Karts
Sprint Cars
Thunderbird Raceway
US 131 Martin Dragway
VROA Series
West Michigan Sand Drags
Winston Speedway

+ more racing venues are expected to be added !!!!!

CONFIRMED VENDORS TO THE MINI TRADE SHOW:

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Centers
Horvath Designs
Petey's Pit Stop - Grandville MI
Port City Racecars - Muskegon MI

(many pending)

Come out and support a great cause. Admission is Free.

Racing Tickets: Taxed?

In 2007, the Governor and Legislature tried to impose a new tax on tickets to sporting events, concerts and movies in Michigan. They backed off after you — the fans — told them Stop the Ticket Tax.

Now the Governor has again proposed a 5.5 percent tax on all tickets to professional, college and minor league sporting events, and all entertainment events, which will raise the cost of tickets by almost $100 million a year.

This includes your local race track.

All four of Detroit's major professional teams, the Tigers, Red Wings, Lions and Pistons, are part of the coalition against the proposal.

"This tax is not on the sports teams – it is on you – the fans," the Red Wings said in a recent email sent out to season ticket holders. "And all of us at the Red Wing's organization believe it is wrong to target the working families."

Michigan ticket broker Joel Schwartz, owner of Big Time Worldwide vehemently opposes the plan because he believes it potentially would have a devastating effect on ticket sales because many fans would stop buying tickets.

"I don't think they're fully aware of the ramifications of this," Schwartz told TicketNews. "I've told the politicians that besides people not buying tickets, this could force ticket brokers out of the state, which would further hurt revenues."

Schwartz said he would consider moving his business to Ohio if the tax is enacted, because out of state brokers would likely not be subject to collecting it. Brokers in the City of Chicago are faced with a similar disadvantage because of the amusement tax levied by the government.

Michigan attorney Randy Smith, who also owns the ticket resale Web site AmericasTopTickets.com, agreed with Schwartz that ticket sales will decrease, especially in this tough economy.

"Like anything that raises a cost on something, we'll see people who won't pay it by not buying tickets," Smith said. "It gives people an excuse not to buy tickets, which defeats the whole purpose."

If you do not want to see ticket prices increased make your voice heard.

Click on the Title or Banner to join: No Ticket Tax.com

Funeral Service: Keith "Spanky" Chrysler

KEITH "SPANKY" CHRYSLER

CHRYSLER, MR. KEITH "SPANKY" (Husband of Karen) WOLF LAKE Mr. Keith A. "Spanky" Chrysler, age 35, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, February 12, 2010 in Muskegon. Keith was born August 9, 1974 to Kenneth and Tammy (Gillette) Chrysler in Muskegon, and was a life resident of this area. He was the co-owner of Wilkerson and Son excavating company. Spanky enjoyed racing at Winston and Thunderbird Raceways, and watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed bonfires, music, food, and partying with his friends. On June 2, 1995 Keith married Karen Case. He loved his family and is survived by his wife, Karen; 2 children, Rachel and Matthew, both at home; "granny", Ednamae Giangrande of Muskegon; mother and father, Tammy and Ken Chrysler; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dorothy and Rodney Case of Muskegon; sister, Kristi (Jerry Julian) Chrysler and their children, Kilee and Jay; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Angie Brooks and their children, Steven and Adam; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

SERVICES will be 2:00 PM Tuesday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210 with Rev. Jerry R. Worrel officiating. Burial will take place at Egelston Township Cemetery.

VISITATION at the funeral home will be 1 hour prior to the service. You may sign the family's on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com. In lieu of flowers. Contributions in memory of Keith may be made to the family.