By Matt Priuer
Eaton Rapids, Michigan (Friday, November 16th, 2012): The second event of the 2012 / 2013 Winter Racing Season is slated for Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, Michigan. Fresh off the highly successful Inaugural event at Perani Arena & Events Center in Flint, Michigan back on November 3rd, MIRS is now in the midst of preparations for the second of six possible events within the maiden season.
Highlighting the events in Birch Run, Michigan and in celebration of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays will be the John Belott & Sons Auto Purchasing Winged Mini Sprints who will be going for a $750 to Win payday and $125 to Start. In addition, a $100 bonus will be awarded to the Winner of the Four-Car Dash. In addition the Winner of the Feature will be eligible for a $1,000 bonus if they race and win at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana during the Rumble in Fort Wayne on Saturday, December 29th.
Joining the Winged Mini Sprints will be the Legends Cars, Arena / Mini Cups, Great Lakes Tires Go-Karts (Open, 360 Flat Heads, 360 Animals, Clones, Purple Plate & Gold Plate), Outlaw Shock Company Quarter Midgets (Junior Honda, Senior Honda, Light 160, Heavy 160, Junior Animal & Senior Animal), and Lawn Mowers (Super Modifieds, Modifieds & Stocks).
Also on the card will be the Upright Non-Winged Mini Sprints as the majority of these competitors race primarily within the Mid-Michigan Mini Sprints Series as well as the Midwest Mini Sprint Association down in Indiana and Ohio. These teams will race in the place of the MIRS Non-Winged Mini Sprints who will not be competing at the Birch Run Expo Center.
A total of 19 divisions will be racing and Grandstand Tickets are only $12.00! Those Grandstand Tickets will be Available at the Ticket Window on Race Day Only inside the Birch Run Expo Center on a first come first serve basis and those prices are: General Admission (13 years old and Over) $12.00 while Veterans get in for $10.00 and Kids (12 years old and Under) get in for $6.00. Pit Passes will be $25.00 on race day.
The Midwest Indoor Racing Series is very happy to announce a partnership with Americas Best Value Inn of Birch Run as they will be the host hotel of Race #2 of the 2012 / 2013 Winter Racing Season. When booking a room, be sure to mention “Midwest Indoor Racing Series” to receive the discounted rate of just $68.00 a night! The Americas Best Value Inn is truly providing the best rate in town for MIRS race teams.
Americas Best Value Inn of Birch Run is located just minutes from the Birch Run Expo Center. Race Teams can enjoy the many amenities including; a continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, Sauna, Whirlpool, a large parking area, restaurants within walking distance and pet friendly rooms. Many different types of quality rooms are currently available. Please book your room by Friday, December 7th to ensure first choice on rooms for race weekend. You can call: 1 (989) 624-4440 or visit Americas Best Value Inn of Birch Run online to make your reservation at: AmericasBestValueInn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1714
There will also be a Practice Day and Parking for the teams on Friday, December 21st as those times are “To Be Announced.” The Complete Schedule of Events for Race Day; Saturday, December 22nd is also being finalized and will be available soon. The Birch Run Expo Center is located right off Exit 136 on I-75 at 11660 North Beyer Road in Birch Run, Michigan.
Also as previously announced, Race #3 of the Inaugural MIRS Winter Racing Season is set for Saturday, January 12th, 2013 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan. Three more scheduled events are in the works at several different venues throughout Midwest. As soon as those dates are finalized, completing the 2012 / 2013 Winter Racing Season Schedule, they will be announced.
MGM Motorsports LLC, is a new venture based out of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and features MIRS sanctioned short track racing inside sports arenas throughout the Midwest for the 2012/2013 Winter Racing Season and beyond. For more information, please call Jack Gritter at: 1 (616) 813-5965 / Scott Menlen at: 1 (586) 201-0378 or Scott Mathews at: 1 (313) 909-4270.
The new website is located at: 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 and don’t forget to follow MIRS on Twitter as well by going to: www.twitter.com/MIRSracing