Page contents:

Section 1 - Programs worth noting and links to their respective sites.

Section 2 - HandyRacing reviews of various programs we think are worth noting.  We would love to visit everyone, be patient.  As time allows, we will include a review of more than just those listed.  If you would like us to visit your track, or if you would like to submit a "Program or Race Review" for publication on our site with full by-line and credit back to your program, please send us a note at HandyRacing@Live.com and we'll see if we can arrange something.  Our mission is to promote the racing scene so more folks can find program in their areas.

Section 3 - General information for tracks that may be in your area and worth visiting.

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Programs and points series worth following:

Midwest Off-road Racing League, Summer Points Series.  Travels from track to track

Program information is here: www.MidwestOffroad.org

Washtenaw RC Raceway, Winter Points Series.  Ann Arbor area.

Program information is here:  http://WashtenawRCRaceway.com

Virus Racing League / Proving Grounds, year around action both indoor and outdoor.

Grand Rapids area.  Program information is here:  http://teamvirusracing.com

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Summer 2009 Racing Action, Race reviews:

Midwest Offroad Racing League 2009 - Litchfield Race

Midwest Offroad Racing League 2009 - Jones Race

Midwest Offroad Racing League 2009 - Stateline Race

Midwest Offroad Racing League 2009 - Pheasant Runn Race

Midwest Offroad Racing League 2009 - Battlefront Race

Slash vs other Manufacturer's SCT times comparison from  MORL 2009 A-Mains - Here

ROAR Region 5 2009 Championship  - Pheasant Runn

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Winter 2009 / 2010 Season racing opportunities:


Washtenaw RC Raceway, Winter Points Series

Location - Washtenaw Farm Council grounds
5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Nov 9 2009 to Nov 13 2009 - Track Build:
This your opportunity to participate in the Track Build & Design. Test & Practice on the Track.

Race Dates: 11 Race season with 8 race point series, 2 drops

Nov 14 2009
Nov 21 2009
Dec 05 2009
Dec 19 2009
Jan 02 2010
Jan 16 2010
Jan 30 2010
Feb 13 2010
Feb 27 2010
Mar 06 2010

March 13 2010 (Last Race for Fun, Award Presentation, Door Prizes, Track tear down)

March 14 2010 (Track tear down and equipment storage.)

Each class needs to average 8 entries per race to be eligible for point series prizes.
Novice Class does NOT have a point series.

Class Description:
Batteries and motors- Lipos and Brushless are allowed in all classes.

Batteries:
Stock classes: 6- sub C cells any size. Lipo's 2S 7.4V limit.

Open Classes: anything goes.

Motors- Stock 27T Brushed or 17.5 Brushless or any other industry acceptable stock equivalent. Open No limits.

Classes:
Novice Run what you Brung... No battery or motor limit although we do recommend a stock motor and 6 cells or 2S lipo. No 1/8th scale open Buggies,Truggies, Monster trucks allowed, no Mini's allowed in Novice.
Stock Monster Trucks can be run.

Mini Open- No restrictions.

Stock Buggy-

Stock Truck-

Be aware that some RTR vehicles have mild Mod motors and are not legal in stock classes.

Open 2 Wheel Drive Buggy-

Open 2 Wheel Drive Truck-

Open 4 wheel drive buggy-

SLASH SPEC- Box stock vehicle- Kit:(motor, ESC, Tires, Body) You can change the radio and servo. This class will be Tech'd by fellow racers. You can use any 6 cell sub C pack or 2S 7.4V Lipo

Stock SCT "Short Course Truck"

Open SCT "Short Course Truck"

Monster Truck (Emaxx, E Revo etc.)- Stock motors and two 6 cell sub C packs or 2S 7.4V lipos.

1/8th Scale Buggy Open- Recommended for experienced drivers only.

1/8th Scale Truggy/Monster Truck Open- Recommended for experienced drivers only.

Additional Classes- Any 5 vehicles make a class. We will try to fit anyone in who comes to race if there are not enough of particular vehicle to make a class.

Doors Open at 8 am
Registration closes at 9:30 am
Drivers meeting 10 am
Racing starts at 10:30 am

Price:
1st class $16.00
Each Additional class $14.00

Some hi-lights of the Washtenaw 2008 / 2009 season:

From Chris Peterson:





From Glenn "Handy" Remington



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The Proving Grounds, in Jenison Michigan (Grand Rapids area)

(Programs in affiliation with Virus Racing League)

Proving Grounds Raceway
2412 Port Sheldon Rd
Jenison, MI 49428

Sneak peak at the track under construction is here

More pics and hi-lights to follow as the season gets underway.

The schedule for Proving Grounds from October 30, 2009 - March 31, 2010 can be viewed by clicking on the links below. A few things to draw your attention to:

1.) October 30 and 31 Halloween Havoc (Grand Opening)
2.) November 6 and 7 Points Series Race #1
3.) November 27 and 28 Holiday Classic Race (For Thanksgiving)
4.) December 18 and 19 Points Series Race #2
5.) January 8 and 9 New Years Bash Race
6.) February 5 and 6 Points Series Race #3
7.) March 26 and 27 Points Series Race #4

We will be running a points series during this winter for both electric and nitro. It will be the best 3 of 4 races for point totals. There are also three special events planned right now, one for Halloween, one for Thanksgiving and one for New Years. We might add one for St. Patties day if there is enough interest?

All club races and practice nights are standard posted fees. Special events and the points series will be priced separately.

There may be other items added to these lists of events, as these items come about we will let you know and update our schedules.

Please feel free to look over these dates to make sure I did not make a mistake someplace. I have been looking at these pages so much, that its all a blur to me right now. Mistakes do happen, to please let me know if you find anything that is an error. Thanks guys!

November 2009 Schedule
December 2009 Schedule
January 2010 Schedule
February 2010 Schedule
March 2010 Schedule

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The above program / schedule information is as of October 16, 2009.

Check for Virus Racing League / Proving Grounds updates here:  Virus Racing League

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When we get details for other Winter 2009 / 2010 point series / programs, we will update with current information.

Track schedule and location information is provided as a resource.  We try to keep things current, but please check web pages or call ahead to confirm program, schedule and directions information.  If you have a program that you would like listed, or if any of the above information needs to be updated please email us at HandyRacing@Live.com

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The following track information compiled Fall 2009, if you run a program and have any information corrections, or would like your program listed, please email us at: HandyRacing@Live.com


REDLINE RACING
http://www.redlineracingrctrack.com
8345 County Park Dr
Goodells, MI 48027-1414
ROAR Membership needed

PHEASANT RUN
11001 Terrace Rd
Holly, MI 48442-8620

FTR - FACTORY TRACKS RACEWAY
(Indoor nitro/electric racing)
Highland, MI 48357-3841

MID-MICHIGAN DIRT DIGGERZ
11147 N. Center Rd
Clio, MI 48420
Home: 810-686-3383 Cell: 810-429-0545

MX 131 RC AND MOTOCROSS TRACK
1480 12th St.
Martin, MI 49070

BATTLEFRONT GAMING
2605 Sanford Ave SW,
Grandville, MI 49418-1068

STATELINE RC Raceway
7962 N Silver Rd,
Fremont, IN 46737-8834

WASHTENAW RC RACEWAY
5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI
Indoors - November thru March

THE BACKYARD TRACK
5956 Baldwin Rd.
Oxford, Mi 48371

RIDERS SUPER SPEEDWAY YPSILANTI
Indoor Carpet onroad and offroad.
3140 CARPENTER RD.
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
PHONE: 734-971-6116
FAX: 734-971-6885

DOWNRIVER R/C
Indoor Carpet Offroad
Dom Polski Hall
1519 Oak St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY SEPT - APRIL

LARRY'S PERFORMANCE RC
Indoor carpet stadium truck and touring car racing
42246 Mound Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
586-997-4840

White Park RC raceway
8498 Douglas Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182

M-40 Raceway
22711 M-40
Gobles, Michigan 49055
269-628-4628