Midwest Indoor Racing Series’ Inaugural Event; This Saturday, November 3rd

Midwest Indoor Racing Series’ Inaugural Event; This Saturday, November 3rd
Perani Arena & Events Center in Flint, Michigan to serve as hosts

Eaton Rapids, Michigan (Wednesday, October 31st, 2012): All the preparations have been made the ground work has been laid down and the waiting is almost over for the Inaugural Midwest Indoor Racing Series event this Saturday, November 3rd at Perani Arena & Events Center in Flint, Michigan. The Winged Mini Sprints will highlight the historic evening as they’ll be joined by the John Belott & Sons Auto Purchasing Non-Winged Mini Sprints, Legends Cars, Arena / Mini Cup Cars, Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts and Lawn Mowers. 

There will also be a Practice Day and Parking for the teams on Friday, November 2nd as Pit Passes on November 2nd will be $10.00 per car. General Admission is absolutely Free to watch Practice as the Pit Gates Open at 2:00p.m., and Practice for all divisions on a rotating basis will run throughout the afternoon and into the evening from 5:00-9:00p.m. 

Hooter’s Restaurant of Flint has come on board as the Official Restaurant of the Midwest Indoor Racing Series’ first race. Located on 3415 Miller Road in Flint, Michigan, Hooter’s of Flint is the Official before and after the races place for food and drinks throughout the weekend. In addition, J.S.K. Promotions out of Davison, Michigan with Photographer, Skip Konkle has signed on as the Official Photographer for the Inaugural event at Perani Arena & Events Center. 

Perani Arena & Event Center is located right off of I-69 on Exit 139 at 3501 Lapeer Road in Flint, Michigan. Tickets are still on sale at the Perani Arena & Events Center Box Office and through all Ticketmaster Outlets everywhere as General Admission (13 years old and Over) Tickets are $12.00 while Veterans get in for $10.00 and Kids (12 years old and Under) get in for $6.00. Pit Passes (Not Available through the Perani Arena & Events Center Box Office or Ticketmaster Outlets) will be $25.00 on race day. 

On Saturday, November 3rd; the Pit Gates Open and Pit Pass Sales begin at 8:30a.m., Practice runs from 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Grandstand Gates Open and Qualifying Starts at 3:00p.m., with the Heat Races rolling out at 4:00pm. The Autograph Session will take place from 6:00-6:45p.m., with Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthems starting at 7:00p.m., All Features will start at 7:15p.m.  

Hampton Inn & Suites, located on 6060 Rashelle Drive in Flint, Michigan is the Official Lodging of MIRS for this historic event. Mention “Midwest Indoor Racing Series” when booking your reservation and get the MIRS set rate of $96.00. Normal costs for the rooms start at $149.00 for a savings of $53.00 just by mentioning the series.

Located just 10 minutes from Perani Arena & Events Center, there are some rooms still available. The Reservation deadline has been extended to Friday, November 2nd to get the MIRS Discounted rate. A Free Hot Breakfast is included as well as access to the Heated Indoor Pool and Whirlpool. For those traveling a long distance, Bishop International Airport is conveniently located just a couple of minutes away from the hotel. For more information, please call: 1 (810) 234-8400 today. Race Teams who book their Hotel Reservations at the Hampton Inn & Suites get FREE Admission into the Friday Practice. 

The Outlaw Shock Company Quarter Midgets were originally on the schedule for the Inaugural MIRS event in Flint, however there are several Outdoor Awards Banquet for the various Quarter Midget groups that plan on racing with MIRS during the 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season, so the classes will not race on November 3rd. They will however make their initial appearance at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, Michigan on Saturday, December 22nd. The Outlaw Shock Company Quarter Midgets feature a wide range of classes including Junior Honda, Senior Honda, Heavy Honda, Lite 160, and Heavy 160 divisions. 

Three of the classes feature a multi-division format as the Lawn Mowers will have three separate classes and they are: Super Modifieds as well as Modifieds, and Stock divisions while the Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts consists of several classes including the top class of “Open”. There’s also the Purple, Gold, Clone, Animal and 360 Flat Head divisions that will be racing as well. 

The second event of the 2012/2013 season is slated for Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, Michigan. As for the remainder of the 2012/2013 schedule, several more events are in the works at several different venues throughout Midwest. As soon as those dates are finalized, completing the six to eight race schedule, they will be announced.  

MGM Motorsports LLC, is a new venture based out of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and will feature MIRS sanctioned short track racing inside sports arenas throughout the Midwest with a six to eight race schedule for the 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season. For more information and to become a sponsor within the series for the entire 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season, please call Jack Gritter at: 1 (616) 813-5965 or Scott Menlen at: 1 (586) 201-0378. 

The new website is up and running and content is being added every day. To check out the new MIRS website, go to: www.midwestindoorracingseries.com You can also learn more about MIRS and the inaugural 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season, by going to the series’ Facebook Fan Page located at: www.facebook.com/midwestindoorracing 

Mike Garvey Holds Off Johanna Long for Whataburger 100 Win at Five Flags

Five Flags Speedway: Mike Garvey holds off Pensacola's Johanna Long for win

Photo Courtesy of Speed51.com

Five Flags Speedway: Mike Garvey holds off Pensacola's Johanna Long for win

Written by Chuck Corder News Journal correspondent

Mike Garvey came to Five Flags Speedway with the Pro Late Model track championship already locked up. He could’ve cruised around the famed half-mile, asphalt oval on the Whataburger Night of Champions, finished dead last and still won the crown. But that’s not Mike Garvey. The veteran driver with the NASCAR resume took control of the final Allen Turner Pro Late Model 100 on Lap 33 and dominated the final 67 laps.

It was Garvey’s fourth win of the five PLM 100 lappers this season, but it was a fight as he had to hold off a hard-charging Johanna Long down the stretch. “I tell you what I got out front too early and I used too much,” Garvey said. “It’s a great way to end season. We’ve had a great series in pro car.”

Long’s trip home was certainly well worth it. The NASCAR Nationwide Series rookie won the pole (17.082 seconds) in the Tommy Rollins-owned No. 11 and the way she closed certainly reminded folks of her run to her 2010 Snowball Derby win. “I have to thank Tommy Rollins for giving me the opportunity to come out in front of al these fans,” Long said. “It was awesome. Between my dad, family and the whole crew, they all worked really hard on this car.”

Long had a realistic shot to win the 100 lapper in the closing laps. She started 10th after the invert, but climbed through the field and was fourth for most of the race. Long shoved her way past Chris Davidson for second by Lap 90 and was smothering the Garvey’s bumper the rest of the way. She just couldn’t seem to time her move underneath Garvey correctly and that was what ultimately cost her.

“I have to thank Johanna for running me clean because I was loose, loose, loose,” Garvey said. What a way for the regular season to end at Five Flags.

Now, the track will undergo some quick renovations before the 45th annual Snowball Derby gets here beginning the last week of November and first weekend in December.

Long already has her eyes on exacting some revenge and giving her adoring public another reason to cheer. “This was the best car I’ve had since the (2010) Derby,” she said. “I hope we hit on something and can be strong at the Derby once again.”

Midwest Indoor Racing Series Set For Inaugural Season

Midwest Indoor Racing Series Set For Inaugural Season On Saturday, November 3rd Perani Arena & Events Center in Flint, Michigan to host first ever event Eaton Rapids, Michigan (Friday, September 28th, 2012): MGM Motorsports LLC, a new venture based in Eaton Rapids, Michigan is very happy to announce the formation of the Midwest Indoor Racing Series (MIRS). An expansion of the Delta Plex Indoor Racing Series, MIRS will feature short track racing inside sports arenas throughout the Midwest with a six to eight race schedule for the 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season. The Inaugural Race is set for Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at Perani Arena & Event Center in Flint, Michigan. The divisions who will be racing at the maiden event in Flint as well as at most events during the first season will be: Winged Mini Sprints as well as Non-Winged Mini Sprints, Legends Cars (Michigan Legend & Bishop Club-Type), Arena / Mini Cup Cars (Great Lakes Super Mini Cup & Arena-Type), Go-Karts, Quarter Midgets, and Lawn Mowers. There will also be a Practice Day and Parking for the teams on Friday, November 2nd. Perani Arena & Event Center is conveniently located right off of I-69 on Exit 139 at 3501 Lapeer Road in Flint, Michigan. Perani Arena is the home of the Michigan Warriors, a Tier II Junior A hockey team from the North American Hockey League's North Division. Great Lakes Tire, based in Richmond, Michigan will be sponsoring all of the Go-Karts divisions for the 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season at each event as the Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts consist of a variety of classes including the top class of “Open”. There’s also the Purple, Gold, and 360 Flat Head divisions that will be racing as well. In addition to the Go-Karts featuring multiple divisions within the class, the Quarter Midgets and Lawn Mowers also feature a multi-division format. For the Quarter Midgets, there are a variety of divisions that includes Junior Honda, Senior Honda, Heavy Honda, Lite 160, and Heavy 160 while for the Lawn Mowers there are three and those classes that will be racing are the Super Modifieds as well as Modifieds, and Stock divisions. The second event of the 2012/2013 season is slated for Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, Michigan. As for the remainder of the 2012/2013 schedule, several more events are in the works at several different venues throughout Midwest. As soon as those dates are finalized, completing the six to eight race schedule, they will be announced. MGM Motorsports LLC is a partnership of Scott Menlen, Jack Gritter, and Scott Mathews who were instrumental in bringing Arena Racing to the state of Michigan at the Delta Plex. Amongst the staff who are a part of the venture includes Justin Sharp, who is the Director of Marketing while Matt Prieur of Champion Racing Association (CRA) and Speed51.com will serve as the Director of Communications and P.A. Announcer for all of the MIRS sanctioned indoors shows. For more information and to become a sponsor within the series for the entire 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season, please call Scott Menlen at: 1 (586) 201-0378 or Jack Gritter at: 1 (616) 813-5965. A new website is in development and will be made available very soon. In the meantime, to learn more about the Midwest Indoor Racing Series and the inaugural 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season, please go to the series’ Facebook Fan Page located at: www.facebook.com/midwestindoorracing

Jacob Poel - Dirt Cast Interview

Jacob Poel - Dirt Cast Interview