Autograph Night

June 1st 7pm

Get up close and personal  to the drivers tonight!

Racing this week are

Auto City Super Stocks

Tiger Auto Salvage Street Stocks

Mt. Morris-Clio Herald Pure Stocks

Virtual Hornets & Dwarf Cars

Kitty Stocks

Happy hour is between 5-7pm

Ticket  prices -Adult $15.-Kids 12-6  $5- kids  5 and under are FREE!

Kyle Hayden had a big night in the Auto City Super Stocks, starting with fast time at 15.66, then a heat race win. The 30-lap feature was broken up into 3 10-lap segments, with the field being inverted after each one. Lonnie Saumier, Jr. led all of the first 10 laps; Adam Rowe’s brand new race car led the first 2 laps of the second one. Hayden then took over the lead and won the second segment. John Belott and Sons Auto Purchasing threw in an extra $50 for each segment winner, so the competition was fierce. Saumier and Andrew Wyatt got into each other on lap 21, sending both of them over the Turn 2 bank. Hayden and Robbie Johnson ran side-by-side for several laps until Hayden got the advantage with 4 laps to go. “The Professor” held on and took the victory, followed by Johnson and Rowe.

Travis Eddy paced qualifying for the Modifieds with a 16.36. Donny Matteson, Jr. and Mike Luberda took heat race wins. Luberda jumped out in front in the 30-lap feature and led the first 4 laps. Rick Weicorek got by him on a restart, but Luberda got back in front on lap 6. One lap later Jordan Pruitt took over the lead and never looked, winning his second straight feature. Eddy was second followed by Luberda, Greg Fullerton and Weicorek.

It was a clean sweep for Jim Miller, Jr. in the Tiger Auto Salvage Street Stock division, starting with a fast time of 14.94. Miller won his heat race as did Rick Osborn, Jr. Johnny Hayden took the early lead in the 30-lap feature and held it for the first 9 laps. There it was R.J. Blandino rocketing through the pack and took over the top spot. Miller and Chris Stearns joined in the battle and the three cars fought for the entire race. Miller passed both cars on lap 20 and stayed out in front ahead of Stearns and Blandino. Julian Fluty and Hayden rounded out the top 5.

Lonnie Saumier, Jr. set quick time for the Mt. Morris-Clio Herald Pure Stocks with a 16.75. Gerald Persails, Jr. won first heat; Cody Dorman got his first-ever checkered flag in the other. Dorman led the first 3 laps of the 25-lap feature until Persails got by him. Then Nick Johnston took the lead and was running away. But with just 3 laps to go his rear axle broke sending him spinning down the front straightaway. That gave the lead to Saumier, and “The Buzzsaw” pulled away for the win. Persails took second followed by Scott Beach, Craig Bastien Jeff Stinson.

It was Chris Olmstead’s night in the Virtual Hornet division, as he set fast time with a 18.12, won the heat race, and took the lead over Jamie Logee on lap 2 and won the feature, his first one ever. Sara Sullivan finished second followed by Logee, John Minterfering and Brianna Norfleet.

Chad Lamson came from his 5^th starting spot and took the lead in Bob Kern’s Krazy 8 Figure-8 race and avoided traffic in the intersection to take the win. Andrew took second followed by Gerald Persails, Jr., Roy Reed and Terry Rhodes.

It’s “Maximum Destruction” with Thrills, Chills and Spills this Saturday at Auto City, including the Pure Stocks, Figure-8’s and lots of slam-bang action. For more info call 810-686-9500 or go autocityspeedway.com.

Larry Loynes

Dates are May 11th, June 8th and July 20th

Lonnie Saumier, Jr. set fast time for the Auto City Super Stocks with a 15.71, while defending track champion Robbie Johnson won the heat race. There weren’t many, but they were mighty as they started the 30-lap feature. David McManus jumped out in front and held the lead until a restart on lap 17. Kyle Hayden took over the top spot but the field tightened, 4 cars had an opportunity to win the race. Hayden continued to lead, but on the last lap McManus moved to the inside. The “Juice” made the pass on the inside of turn 3 and finished just ahead of Hayden for the win. Rounding out the top 5 were Johnson, Saumier and Andrew Wyatt.

Travis Eddy paced qualifying in the Modified division with a 16.22. Claude Plante, Jr. and Joey Morrisette took the heat races. A first lap crash in the 30-lap feature took out six cars, including fast qualifier Eddy. Rick Weicorek jumped out in front on the restart and held it until lap 10. Then Greg Fullerton took over and the Australian native stayed ahead until lap 26 when Jordan Pruitt moved ahead and won his first-ever feature at Auto City. Fullerton was second followed by Dave Christensen, Weicorek and Morrisette.

On the ¼ mile, Chris Stearns set quickly for the second straight week in the Tiger Auto Salvage Street Stocks with a 14.83. Rob Kern and Jim Miller Jr. took heat race wins. 14-year-old Nate Rowe jumped in front in the 30-lap feature, and led the first 3 laps. Kern took the lead and stayed ahead until lap 7 when Stearns came from the rear to take over the lead. The “Tater” pulled away from the field looking like he was going to run away, but on lap 19 Stearns suffered a flat left front tire, sending him to pits for repairs. That gave the lead to Miller, who stayed ahead to take the victory. Julian Fluty finished second followed by R.J. Blandino, Rick Osborn, Jr. and Stearns.

Lonnie Saumier Jr. also had fast time in the Mt. Morris-Clio Pure Stock division with a 16.40. Gerald Persails, Jr. and Craig Bastein took heat race honors. It was a wild 25-lap feature as Nick Johnston and Andrew Burton ran side-by-side for the first 10 laps. Burton finally got the advantage and held the lead until lap 20, when Saumier took over. Two laps later Burton took the lead back, but the “Buzzsaw” was not to be denied, as Saumier took the lead with just 2 laps to go and took the win. Burton held on to second followed by Scott Beach, Jeff Roethlisberger and Bastien.

Gerald Persails, Jr. led the first lap of the Bob Kern’s Auto Repair Krazy 8 feature, but pulled into the infield after just one lap. That gave the lead to Andrew Burton who stayed ahead for the victory. Chad Lamson came through the field to take second followed by Rob Kern, Chris Wilbur and Jeremy Johnson.

This Saturday, May 11^th is Fan Club Night with the first leg of the Triple Crown Series for the Pro Late Models also racing are the  Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Figure-8’s and the first night for the Virtual Hornets. Time trials at 5pm first race at 7pm… For more info call 810-686-9500 or go to autocityspeedway.com.

Larry Loynes

David McManus started the night with fast time in the Auto City Super Stocks with a 15.47, while Lonnie Saumier Jr. won the heat race. Wayne Howe took the early lead in the 30-lap feature. Howe held the top spot until lap 15 when Kyle Hayden got by him. “The Professor” stayed on top until lap 21 when Robbie Johnson passed him on the inside of turn 4. The defending track champ pulled away to take the first feature of the season. McManus took second followed by Hayden, Saumier and Howe.

Modified were back with the largest field of the night and they were ready.  Mike Luberda took fasts time with 16.15. Heat race winners were Claude Plante, Jr. and Donny Matteson, Jr. Dave Christensen started on the pole of the 30-lap feature and jumped out in front. “The Weiner” held off some strong challenges and celebrated his birthday leading flag-to-flag to take the victory. Jordan Pruitt finished second followed by Travis Eddy, Luberda and Joey Morrisette.

The Tiger Auto Salvage Street Stocks began their first night on Hoosier racing slicks, and the drivers took to them early. The track record was broken 7 times during qualifying, as Chris Stearns wound up on top with a scorching lap of 14.59. Heat races went to Rob Kern and Jim Severn. Kern took the early lead in the 30-lap feature and held it for the first 3 laps. R.J. Blandino took over the point and has his running on rails as he pulled away from the field. A caution flag came out on lap 12, erasing his lead. On the restart Severn flew past on the outside. Stearns tried to get by on the inside, but Severn held him off for the win. Rounding out the top 5 were Jim Miller Jr., Blandino and Julian Fluty.

The track record fell in the Morris-Clio Herald Pure Stocks as well, as defending track champion Lonnie Saumier, Jr. shattered it with a 16.35. Craig Bastien and Cam Hiltz were heat race winners. Jeff Stinson jumped ahead in the 25-lap feature and held the lead for the first 3 laps. Bastien took over the top spot and battle went on between him, Hiltz and Saumier. Bastien was up to the task and he led the rest off for the win. LJ was second followed by Hiltz, Andrew Burton and Jeff Rothisberger.

Gerald Persails, Jr. started on the pole in the Bob Kern’s Auto Repair Krazy-8’s. Three laps later Chad Lamson took the lead and the defending champ pulled away and took the victory. Persails was second followed by Andrew Burton, Lonnie Saumier, Jr. and Jeremy Johnson.

Next week is Cinco de Mayo, celebration with our first Red Solo cup party. Auto City will celebrate with all five divisions back along with the Kiddy Stocks. For more info call 810-686-9500 or go to autocityspeedway.com. Keep updated with weather by joining RainedOut .com or being a friend on Auto City facebook page!!!

Bars Leaks/ Rislone is sponsor of the 2013 and 2014 Autograph Night at Auto City. Bar’s Products offers a full line of chemical tools, including Bar’s Leaks®, America’s most trusted stop-leak brand since 1947, and Rislone, America’s best-selling engine treatment brand for more than 90 years. Based in Holly, Michigan, Bar’s Products is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. Most all of their products are sold in Auto Wares, Auto Zone or Advance Auto Stores.

Autograph Night is June 1st 2013                                                                 “Look forward to have the Bar’s Group here in 2013”.

Clio, Mi March 2013-Bob Kern’s Auto Repair in Mt. Morris will continue to be Division Sponsor of the Figure-8’s in 2013.  They will continue to be called the Bob Kern’s Auto Repair Krazy 8’s.   

Bob Kern’s Auto Repair in Mt. Morris has been open for 15 years in Mt. Morris, Bob Kern, Rob Kern and Bobbie Ann Karas are a working family within this business and are dedicated to the community. They work on all makes and model vehicle plus motor homes, specialize in G.M Repairs. They will install customer parts and used parts on request; we sell new and used tires.

“We are family owned and operated”.  Bob grew up in Mt.Morris and raised his family here; opening his own garage had always been a lifelong dream of his, so it was no surprise when Bob opened his shop in Mt. Morris. It was an easy decision to open right here in his home town he loves so much.  Bob and the love of his life and wife of 40 + years Katrina open this small shop first located on Mt. Morris Rd, then moving to a larger location currently at 7195 N Saginaw St. We are the big yellow building open from 8am to 6pm Monday -Friday we accept FIA, Cash, Visa, Master Card and Debit. “We offer free air for all those low tires out there, stop in and fill up at no charge. We own a tow truck so we can tow you in if needed. We are state license and insured. We would love to become your home town Garage stop in and check us out”.   

“Don’t forget to cheer for our very own race car Rob Kern #89!”

Be sure to stop in and have him fix your car…Bob and Family are great people and we appreciate all the help they have given Auto City through the years!! Thanks see you at the races!

Auto City Speedway –Dixie Speedway

2013 Street Stock/Factory Stock Tire Rule

HOOSIER 10”RACING SLICKS (USED ONLY. NO “NEW”SCUFFS ALLOWED) WILL BE THE OFFICIAL TIRE OF THE AUTOCITY – DIXIE SS/FS CAR CLASS. THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA & SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY INFORCED.

ALLOWABLE TIRES: For the 2013 season, the following set ups are allowed.

• Hoosier 30-35, 30-45 and 30-56 allowed, but must have a 2012 date code.
• Hoosier F-40 and F-50 allowed, any date code.
• Hoosier 30-35 and F-40 may be used on left side only.

ALL TIRES “MUST BE USED” & HAVE A TREAD LIFE OF 75% OR LESS. A MINIMUM DUROMETER READING WILL ALSO APPLY.

(This rule will be strictly enforced) 

●  All tires must be approved & branded by speedway official prior to mounting. Once branded, tire will allowed for use at both tracks without restriction.

● The feature winner will surrender their tires for trade-out with available track inventory. This is mandatory & must be completed before receiving winnings and points. Refusal to surrender your tires will result in loss of event points and prize money. You will not be allowed to compete in any future events until you have traded your tires out with track stores.

●  Track inventory of used tires will consist of mostly used Hoosier F-40 & F-50  slicks. You will be required to trade-out any tire set-up you may be using with the existing track inventory, under the surrender / trade-out rule.

● All tires are subject to surrender / trade-out, at speedway discretion. Refusal to surrender your tire or tires will result in an immediate disqualification from race events!

● Tire availability will generally be on a 1st-come 1st-serve bases, at no or minimal handling cost. Cars that do not have a set of approved tires will be given preference.

●  Maximum rim width remains 8 inches.

●  Maximum tread width – TBD

Call for artist and vendors

Auto City Speedway is inviting vendors to participate in its 2013 Race season by setting up on Saturday’s at the race track. Vendor Alley, will start on Mother’s Day – May 11^th and continue thru August, all vendors will be expected to set up by 4 pm and can leave anytime after 9pm…. Home-based businesses, (jewelry, purses etc) crafters, vendors and school fundraisers are all welcome to participate. Food vendor are welcome, but will be under a percentage.

Space rental for the event is $20.00 and school groups will receive half-price rental. (You must have your own tents, table, etc)  Individuals interested in renting a space are asked to contact Sharon Fischer at 810-252-4533 or by email at sfischer54@aol.com