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June 27, 2022

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Great Lakes Edition: U.P Sprint Car Racer Embarks on His First Season with MSA

Tyler Nelson could be the only active sprint car driver from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan…. […]

Great Lakes Edition: Looking Back at the GLSS Opener

Less than desirable weather around the country helped make an talented field for the GLSS opener even deeper… […]

Great Lakes Edition: Q&A with Jason and Jennifer Blonde

Jason and Jennifer Blonde are one of the most likable couples in motorsports. This week for the Great Lakes edition I had a chance to sit down with both of them to discuss Jason’s induction […]

Great Lakes Edition: Let the Season Begin!

The traditional start to the sprint car racing season in Michigan takes place Saturday at Crystal Motor Speedway when the Lane Automotive Sprints on Dirt visits Crystal Motor Speedway for the first of three appearances in 2019. […]

Great Lakes Edition: Labor Day with No Rest for Dirt Teams

By TJ Buffenbarger With the season winding down sprint car fans in Michigan will have plenty of options Friday and Saturday to take in racing while leaving Sunday and Monday open to head out of […]

Great Lakes Edition: Bill Jacoby Survives a Wild Ride of a Different Kind

By T.J. Buffenbarger Bill Jacoby is used to close calls on the race track during his sprint car career with SOD, Auto Value Super Sprints, and other Michigan Sprint Car Series on dirt and pavement. […]

T.J.’s Notebook from the Joker’s Wild

Eldora Speedway has changed significantly over my lifetime. Everything from the amenities to the race track itself has evolved over the 30+ years I’ve been venturing to Eldora. Even with all the changes I tend to be a creature of habit. I often order the same food, watch from the same locations, and park in the same spots. […]

Great Lakes Edition: Dirt, Dirt, and More Dirt This Weekend

By T.J. Buffenbarger Every night I go out to the race track I don’t care who wins in loses. Being in the position of running TJSlideways.com all I hope is for a safe night and […]

Great Lakes Edition: Consistency

By T.J. Buffenbarger Social media reaction to the Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP and Lane Automotive Michigan Traditional Sprints double header being rained out on Friday at Hartford Motor Speedway was plentiful […]

Great Lakes Edition: Lane Racing on the Rise

Every year I try to predict before the season begins which Michigan based team might be the fastest that given year. […]

Great Lakes Edition: Bulloch Makes Move to USF2000

By T.J. Buffenbarger (December 19, 2017) — The most unexpected announcement for the 2018 season came from Robert Bulloch. Bulloch announced at the PRI show he would forego racing sprint cars to compete in the […]

Great Lakes Edition: Banquet Season is Upon Us

By T.J. Buffenbarger (November 7, 2017) — With all of the races in the books for the 2018 season in Michigan the “rubber chicken” circuit has heated up last weekend with with various banquets across […]

Great Lakes Edition: Five Storylines Leading Into 2018

With the 2017 season compete and the banquet circuit about to begin its time to start looking ahead to 2018. After a very interesting year there are a lot of things to look forward to next season. […]

Great Lakes Edition: Hartford Sprint Car Double for Just $12.00

By T.J. Buffenbarger This weekend the Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP and Lane Automotive Michigan Traditional Sprints will share the bill Friday at Hartford Motor Speedway. The Hartford event is one of […]

Storylines Going into a Busy Weekend in Michigan Open Wheel Racing

It should be a hot weekend of weather and racing this week as sprint cars are in action on dirt and pavement around the state. Here are some of the story lines going into the weekend. […]