Attention all MARFC Members be sure to come on out and enjoy this weekend’s MARFC Fan Club Day Events on both Friday July 31st at the Winston Speedway on the west side of the state and then on August 1st we will be at the Silver Bullet Speedway in the thumb area. So take the time to see more of our state best racing facilities this weekend and support our sport of auto racing right here in our great state of Michigan. Check the web site for front gate opening times and race times! As Always Keep Racing! Wild Bill Barnhart MARFC President
Monthly Archives: July 2015
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Our MARFC Helmet bag was awarded to driver David Nikolas by the Grand Marshal for the weekend, Australian racing legend Allan Moffat. Allan won a race at Waterford Hills in 1965 driving a Lotus Cortina before embarking on a long career in Trans Am, LeMans and a variety of racing series “down under” Thanks to Joel Hershoren and Kathy Arnold for their hospitality in welcoming our club at their beautiful facility. Many thanks to board member Rand Thompson for chairing this event!(Photo by Rand Thompson: Left to Right: David Nikolas, Rand, Allan Moffat, and Waterford Hills vintage event chair Joel Hershoren.)
Hot but dry weather on hand for our annual trek to the I-96 Speedway to see more dirt racing for 2015. For those members who made the trip saw some great racing that night! Pro Modified # 42 driver Kenny Plater was chosen to received our MARFC/Uniform Helmet Bag for having some hard luck this season but keeps coming back each week to support his track & division. Greg Shepard was the winner of our MARFC Members raffle. Thanks to Mike Mouch and his staff for the hospitality again this season. Special thanks to Greg Shepard for helping out at our table. (Top Left: Gary Shepard) (Top Right: Kenny Plater & crew with Bill Barnhart & Trevor Hollis)
With a pit area filled with cars along with heated weather and great crowd on hand MARFC members send some outstanding racing on the tight ¼ oval of the Flat Rock Speedway. Late Model # 45 Frank Jiovani was given our MARFC Uniform/ Helmet Bag winning the feature the week prior. MARFC Raffle winner was Cory Russell and thanks to Board member Al Peltier for helping out at our table for the night. Special thanks to Scott Schultz and Ron Drager for rescheduling this event after it was rained out earlier this season.( Top Left: Frank Jiovani with MARFC Bag & Top Right: Cory Russell & Crew with Board member Al Peltier)