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In 2007, Maurice Randall leased Springport Motor Speedway and began a rebuilding process with the drivers and fans.  Unable to continue into the 2008 season, drivers and fans alike were disappointed, but 2010 looks very bright, as Maurice is back in the driver’s seat, bringing along business partner, Steve Martin, as co-pilot.  Together, this team is making the past “ancient history”, seizing the track’s potential and combining forces to make the big 3/8-mile high banked oval a premier track in the surrounding area.

Volunteers have spent weekends cleaning and sprucing up, while Steve and Maurice have worked tirelessly to bring the track up to their expectations.  Maurice says the fans and drivers will not be disappointed with the improvements.  Fans will love the new menu at the Ideal Café, featuring Dr. Pepper/7UP Bottling Company products as the official soft drinks of the Springport Motor Speedway.  New items will be offered on the all new menu with the focus on fresh.

The Dr. Pepper/7UP Bottling Company also stepped up with their energy drink, Venom Energy, to sponsor the stock car series that was recently formed.  This division will encompass Sportsmans, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks, all racing against others in their qualifying bracket which should make for very close, door handle-to-door handle racing in an A-, B-, and C-Main.  This format, along with minimal rules, makes this a very appealing class.  Oliver’s Collision took sole sponsorship of the Pony Stock division and a total of six traveling series will frequent the track to round out the evening’s racing programs.  Those series include the MCR Dwarfs, Great Lakes Mini Cups, VROA Modifieds (vintage mods), US Super Truck, Bishop Legends Series and the Super Pro Series (TBA).

Saturday, April 10^th (rain date-April 11^th), is Test and Tune and special Media Day (members of the media are asked to present their credentials at the pit gate window.)  Pit gates open at noon for set-up, registration and tech inspection.  Practice begins at 3 pm and runs until 7 pm.  All types of race cars, along with the SMS regulars are encouraged to attend.  Saturday, April 17^th is opening night of the 2010 racing season.  Racing will begin at 6:30 pm for April – May 8.  Featured divisions include the Venom Stock Car Series, Oliver’s Collision Pony Stocks and the Great Lakes Mini Cups.  Season opener trophies go to all feature winners.  Test and Tune sessions will run each and every Thursday night beginning April 15^th.  These sessions run from 4 pm- sundown.  Saturday, April 24^th is “Springport Night.”  Prove your Springport address and get in for half price!  The Venom Stock Car Series and the Oliver’s Collision Pony Stocks will be featured.  General admission gates open at 4:30 pm, with racing at 6:30 pm (through May 8^th).  General admission ticket prices are $12 for adult, $10 for seniors 60+, children 6-12 $5, and children under 6- FREE (when accompanied by an adult).  More information is available on the website at www.springportmotorspeedway.com.

We look forward to renewing our relationship with our fans and the community when Springport Motor Speedway kicks off the 2010 racing season at “Michigan’s Ideal Speedway.”  We’ll see you at the races!