Tuesday
Sep202011

The Thunder is coming!!!

Dont miss out on the Last race event of the SEASON!! Thunder in the Pines is your last chance to catch some of the areas best racers doing what we love to see them do, RACE HARD!!

THUNDER in the PINES offers Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds and Pure Stocks one last chance to beat the snow!! All classes will be charging hard to make the show as Lap leaders can pad thier winnings with a 'Lap Leader" Bonus. These sponsored bonuses go to the drivers that lead laps during the feature giving them some extra incentive to race for the front.

Don't forget Friday's "Mixer" where we invite the fans to come hangout with the drivers and crews. A bon-fire and gathering near the back straight grandstands that racers and crews have come to love. Fans are invited to come chat with everone and the drivers enjoy the chance to meet everyone.

This 3rd Running of Thunder in the Pines is Proof that there can be NEW Traditions

Come Join us as we enjoy the last of the racing season and bring a little Thunder to the Fall

 

Saturday
Sep102011

The Thunder is coming!!!

Monday
Aug292011

Friday Night is the WISSOTA Classic

This FRIDAY night is the return of the WISSOTA Classic to Tom Clusiau Grand Rapids Speedway presented by Paul Bunyan Communication.

The 16th Annual running of the WISSOTA Classic brings some great action to the speedway as it is sandwiched between two of the biggest events in the area. With Proctors Silver 1000 on Thursday and Hibbing's Labor Day Shootout on Sat-Sun. The Classic draws points chasers from all over the region for that extra kick to the national points chase.

Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stock and Midwest Modified divisions will be battling it out for the Classic title.

It's going to be a great Night of Hot Racing you won't want to miss!!!

 

Pit passes are $30 with entry fees of: Lates... $75  Mods ... $50 ... Supers $45 ... Midwest Mod $40.

Late Models will Race for a $1500 top prize while Mods run for $1000, Supers $800 and Midwest Mods Chase after a $600 winners Check.

Some great Money on the line for the WISSOTA Classic!!

 

Draw cut off is 6pm and Racing Starts at 6:30 This Friday Sept 2nd.... see you there!!

Wednesday
Aug242011

Season Points Finale

This week marks the end of the regular season of racing at Tom Clusiau Grand Rapids Speedway as this Thursdays event is the SEASON POINTS FINALE.

After a couple of great nights of racing during the Itasca County Fair the racing is going to be hot and furious as only one points battle is Basically determined. Jake Barsness in the pure stock division has a large enough lead over second all he needs to do is show up.

The WISSOTA classes aren't as easy. Most of the races have some pretty seriously close battles for most of the top ten. These Drivers are still hungry and you can be certain they are going to show up to eat!!

Don't forget one of the biggest events At Tom Clusiau Grand Rapids Speedway presented by Paul Bunyan Communication happens next FRIDAY. The WISSOTA Classic Returns on Friday night September 2nd with some of the Biggest names in WISSOTA racing coming for the National Points offered at this event.  A Friday night treat with racing starting at 7pm... See you there

Wednesday
Aug172011

It's FAIR TIME AGAIN!!

That means a week full of Racing EXCITEMENT at Tom Clusiau Grand Rapids Speedway!!!!!!

The Itasca County Fair is in full effect this week so Racers Remember to Use the BACK GATE!!

 

Two hot nights of Points Battles and Side by Side Racing ACTION under the WISSOTA banner Kick off tonight

Joeprovoracewear 262.4amsoil.com and Matco Tools are on board for tonights action packed event.

Bringing all 5 of our regular classes to the speedway for a display of skill and horsepower!

Aug 18th Thursday brings another Hot Night of Action with the Amsoil Qualifiers. Feature winners become "qualified" for the Amsoil Race of Champions in Sept.  Motter Equipment is On board with us Thursday night.

Firday Night Sees another installment of the ENDURO as part of the FAIR WEEK Activities and starts at 7

Saturday afternoon make your way over to the speedway for all the metal bending, fender smashing riotous chaos of the DEMOLITION DeRbY !!!

 

All DURING THE FAIR!!!