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Irwin, Daggett & Sheffer go 1,2,3

Irwin, Daggett & Sheffer go 1,2,3...

6/17/2022
Lake Odessa, MI – In an action packed feature, Stevie Irwin (Fenton, MI) was able to navigate traffic and hold off a charging Dustin Daggett (Portland, MI) by 14 hundreths of a second to take the checkered flag and his 2nd win of the season. Tonights race for the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints presented by PErfit, was our third race of the season, but actually our first race alone and not co-sanctioned. “I didn’t really know what to expect” says Barry Marlow, owner...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 18, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/17/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
Irwin Takes the Bullet for a Clean

Irwin Takes the Bullet for a Clean...

6/18/2022
Owendale, MI - Stevie "The Flying Zero" Irwin was tested this weekend, but prevailed in making this double header weekend a clean sweep in Victory Lane at I-96 Speedway on Friday night and Silver Bullet tonight! For many drivers, "The Bullet" is a long drive from the other side of the state. However, the Silver Bullet fans and staff love seeing sprint cars and always make us feel welcome when we visit "The Thumb" of Michigan. Tonight was no exception as 16 Great...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 19, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/18/2022
Tags: Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Dalman Takes the Short Route to Ch

Dalman Takes the Short Route to Ch...

6/24/2022
Hartford, MI - Usually the short way around the track isn't the fastest way, but for Gregg Dalman (Bellevue, MI) it paid off tonight as he earned his second win of the 2022 Season: Starting 5th and reeling in 4 of the top drivers in the series. Tonight was the first visit of the season for Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro and ARP since our first race in May was cancelled because of rain. We had 22 drivers registered and went out to qualify. Danny...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 25, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/24/2022
Tags: Gregg Dalman, Hartford Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
Macedo Takes First GLSS Win

Macedo Takes First GLSS Win

6/25/2022
Fremont, OH - Cole Macedo (Lamoore, CA) took the lead in the 25 lap Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP feature on lap six and the only thing that held up his march to victory was a late race caution as he had built a nearly six second lead. Macedo drove away to the victory, his third win of the year at Fremont and seventh career checkered flag at the track. With 22 cars checked in tonight, in the first group of the night, Danny Sams III (North...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 26, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/25/2022
Tags: Fremont Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
Frederickson Rebounds for Big Win

Frederickson Rebounds for Big Win

7/1/2022
Lake Odessa, MI – Parker Frederickson (Kokomo, IN) gets back on track with a feature win with Great Lakes Traditional Sprints presented by PErfit. With some bad luck last weekend, Frederickson rolled into I-96 Speedway with his car ready to race tonight, driving home with the big $1,500 check! In qualifying Frederickson finished second to reigning GLTS Champion, Stevie Irwin (Fenton, MI) who was the MPD Racing Fast Qualifier. Keith Sheffer, Jr (Jerome, MI), Isaac...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 02, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/1/2022
Tags: Parker Frederickson, I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints
Fireworks Follow Daggetts Win at I

Fireworks Follow Daggetts Win at I...

7/1/2022
Lake Odessa, MI – Local fan favorite and 2018 Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Champion, Dustin Daggett of Portland, MI took advantage of his front row starting position to bring home the win in front of vocal sprint car crowd tonight at I-96 Speedway. With 24 registered winged sprints on hand, 2020 GLSS Champion, Phil Gressman (Fremont, OH) was up on the wheel and standing on the peddle to bring home the Ti22 Performance Fast Qualifier with a...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 02, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/1/2022
Tags: Dustin Daggett, I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
GLSS SUPPORTS I-96 SPEEDWAY

GLSS SUPPORTS I-96 SPEEDWAY

7/5/2022
Lake Odessa, MI – Last Friday night, July 1st, fans came out to I-96 Speedway not knowing if it was the last race to be seen there or what the future would bring for the track. There were rumors of all kinds swirling that the track was sold and many fans were troubled by the news and wanting some answers. There were people behind the scene like myself, that only had one goal in mind and that was to avoid a press release that would say the track is closed for good. I...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 05, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/5/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
GLTS SUPPORTS I-96 SPEEDWAY

GLTS SUPPORTS I-96 SPEEDWAY

7/5/2022
Lake Odessa, MI – Last Friday night, July 1st, fans came out to I-96 Speedway not knowing if it was the last race to be seen there or what the future would bring for the track. There were rumors of all kinds swirling that the track was sold and many fans were troubled by the news and wanting some answers. There were people behind the scene like myself, that only had one goal in mind and that was to avoid a press release that would say the track is closed for good. I...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 05, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/5/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
GLLS SUPPORTS I-96 SPEEDWAY

GLLS SUPPORTS I-96 SPEEDWAY

7/5/2022
Lake Odessa, MI – Last Friday night, July 1st, fans came out to I-96 Speedway not knowing if it was the last race to be seen there or what the future would bring for the track. There were rumors of all kinds swirling that the track was sold and many fans were troubled by the news and wanting some answers. There were people behind the scene like myself, that only had one goal in mind and that was to avoid a press release that would say the track is closed for good. I...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 05, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/5/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Lightning Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
DAGGETT WINS FIRST RACE AT WINSTON

DAGGETT WINS FIRST RACE AT WINSTON

7/8/2022
Rothbury, MI – Dustin Daggett (Portland, MI) gets his 3rd win of the season tonight with Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP, while visiting Winston Motor Speedway for the first time since the series was founded in 2015. With tonight being our first visit to Winston, there were a few logistical issues we needed to work out to keep the show moving smoothly. With all entrance and exits to the track being from the top of turn 4, Winston and GLSS...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 09, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/8/2022
Tags: Dustin Daggett, Winston Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
Cascadden Sweeps the Weekend

Cascadden Sweeps the Weekend

7/9/2022
Mid-Michigan – Putting in the time on the car, practicing at different tracks around the state and traveling the country racing against the best drivers in the country has paid off this season for the 2020 Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by Maxima Racing Oils Champion, Brendon Cascadden (Traverse City, MI) as he had back to back wins this weekend at Mt Pleasant Speedway and Silver Bullet Speedway. This brings Brendon’s wins so far in 2022, to 4 this season out...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 11, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/9/2022
Tags: Brendon Cascadden, Mount Pleasant Speedway, Great Lakes Lightning Sprints
I-96 OPEN WHEEL SHOOTOUT

I-96 OPEN WHEEL SHOOTOUT

7/16/2022
Lake Odessa, MI - Mark your calendars and don't miss the Open Wheel Shootout on Friday, July 29th at I-96 Speedway as the season starts to wind down and championships are on the line! Danny Sams III is holding an edge over Dustin Daggett and Max Stambaugh with Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP, 2021 Great Lakes Traditional Sprints presented by PErfit Champion Stevie Irwin holds a slim lead over Keith Sheffer and Max Frank and local favorite AJ...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 17, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/16/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
I96 OPEN WHEEL SHOOTOUT

I96 OPEN WHEEL SHOOTOUT

7/16/2022
I-96 OPEN WHEEL SHOOTOUT News Date: 7/16/2022 | Submitted: 7/17/2022 Lake Odessa, MI - Mark your calendars and don't miss the Open Wheel Shootout on Friday, July 29th at I-96 Speedway as the season starts to wind down and championships are on the line! Danny Sams III is holding an edge over Dustin Daggett and Max Stambaugh with Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP, 2021 Great Lakes Traditional Sprints presented by PErfit Champion Stevie Irwin holds a...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 17, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/16/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
MAX FRANK WINS FIRST EVER FEATURE!

MAX FRANK WINS FIRST EVER FEATURE!

7/23/2022
Owendale, MI - After six years of racing a full sized sprint car, Max Frank (Willisamston, MI) is able to add a Feature Win to his accomplishments as he took the checkered flag tonight at Silver Bullet Speedway. With 14 cars registered for tonights race, Ian Hunter (Thamesford, ON) turned in the fast time, earning him the MPD Racing Quick Time. Mike Astrauskas (Pierson, MI) and Keith Sheffer, Jr rounded out the top 3. In the Engler Machine & Tool Heat 1, Sheffer...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 24, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/23/2022
Tags: Silver Bullet Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
SHEFFER SLINGSHOTS TO WIN

SHEFFER SLINGSHOTS TO WIN

7/29/2022
Lake Odessa, MI - Coming up short last Saturday with a blown tire with two laps to go, Keith "Junior" Sheffer put that in his past tonight, starting 6th and rocketing by leaders Dustin Daggett (Portland, MI) and Stevie Irwin (Fenton, MI) in the 8th lap and never looked back, winning with a 4 second margin. Rescheduling our race tonight from July 22, we inadvertantly scheduled against a non wing show at Limaland in NW Ohio. So we were pleased with the 15 cars that...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 30, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/29/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
On A Rail, Horstman Glides to Chec

On A Rail, Horstman Glides to Chec...

7/29/2022
Lake Odessa, MI - Two time Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Champion Jared Horstman (Cloverdale, OH) takes a page from his old notes at I-96 Speedway to cruise to victory on a fast and racey track. 28 Winged Sprints turned out today for the Open Wheel Shootout presented by ran by Great Lakes Sprints. For the first time this year, all 5 GLSS Champions are registered to an already stout field of cars. Current Champion Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 2...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jul 30, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/29/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
FINAL RACE MOVED TO ATTICA

FINAL RACE MOVED TO ATTICA

8/1/2022
\Merrill, MI – With the Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP 2022 Season winding down, owner Barry Marlow, thought if would be a great way to end the season having a co-sanctioned race with the Ohio Logistics NRA Sprint Series that he has purchased. So after talking with Ron Flinn, owner of Crystal Motor Speedway where GLSS was scheduled to race on Saturday, September 3th and the current owner of the NRA, Ron Hammons, it was decided to move the...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 02, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/1/2022
Tags: Attica Raceway Park, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
The Ohio Gas Man Takes Mt Pleasant

The Ohio Gas Man Takes Mt Pleasant...

8/5/2022
Mt Pleasant, MI - The 2019 Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Champion, Phil Gressman (Fremont, OH) last stood in the winners circle on 8/16/2019, nearly 3 years! But he and his crew have worked hard to stay up front. Tonight Gressman & Company were able to pull a full night of good running together which rewarded them with a new track record and his second victory at Mt Pleasant. After a rainy week in Central Michigan, 22 cars still made the...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 06, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/5/2022
Tags: Phil Gressman, Mount Pleasant Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
Stambaugh Drives to Win at Siver B

Stambaugh Drives to Win at Siver B...

8/6/2022
Owendale, MI - Consistency finally pays off for Max Stambaugh (Elida, OH) and the Smith Motorsports Racing Team. In 15 races this season with Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP, Stambaugh has had 11 top five finishs, but until tonight, a feature win has alluded him . Putting heat in the motors on the track and then rolling it in a few laps, the track was ready for qualifying. Rolling out two cars per session, Keith Sheffer, Jr, (Jerome, MI) was...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 07, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/6/2022
Tags: Max Stambaugh, Silver Bullet Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
Mark Strpko Scholarship Establishe

Mark Strpko Scholarship Establishe...

8/9/2022
Merrill, MI – Friday, August 19th the Great Lakes Sprints organization is putting on the first annual Mark Strpko Memorial Race to pay tribute to a fellow sprint car racer, a racing supporter, a racing trouble shooter and most of all a good friend. Barry Marlow, owner of the Great Lakes Sprints will be putting $2 per person that attends the Mark Strpko Memorial Race into an account to help fund 2 annual $1,000 scholarships. The new scholarships will be the Mark Strpko...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 10, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/9/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
Mark Strpko Scholarship Establishe

Mark Strpko Scholarship Establishe...

8/9/2022
Merrill, MI – Friday, August 19th the Great Lakes Sprints organization is putting on the first annual Mark Strpko Memorial Race to pay tribute to a fellow sprint car racer, a racing supporter, a racing trouble shooter and most of all a good friend. Barry Marlow, owner of the Great Lakes Sprints will be putting $2 per person that attends the Mark Strpko Memorial Race into an account to help fund 2 annual $1,000 scholarships. The new scholarships will be the Mark Strpko...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 10, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/9/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
Mark Strpko Scholarship Establishe

Mark Strpko Scholarship Establishe...

8/9/2022
Merrill, MI – Friday, August 19th the Great Lakes Sprints organization is putting on the first annual Mark Strpko Memorial Race to pay tribute to a fellow sprint car racer, a racing supporter, a racing trouble shooter and most of all a good friend. Barry Marlow, owner of the Great Lakes Sprints will be putting $2 per person that attends the Mark Strpko Memorial Race into an account to help fund 2 annual $1,000 scholarships. The new scholarships will be the Mark Strpko...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 10, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/9/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, Great Lakes Lightning Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
STAMBAUGH GOES TWO FOR TWO

STAMBAUGH GOES TWO FOR TWO

8/12/2022
Hartford, MI - Max Stambaugh takes the lead in lap 11 and holds off 4 past Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Champions and a slew of top competitors to claim his 2nd victory of the year in back to back races. With 20 cars showing up to Harford for our makeup Rain Date. The GLSS cars hit the track first for 3 car qualifying. Brad Lamberson (Parma, MI) rolls out in the 2nd group and sets a fast time of 14.996, nearly beating the track record of...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 13, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/12/2022
Tags: Hartford Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
Lamberson Leads Wire-to-Wire to Wi

Lamberson Leads Wire-to-Wire to Wi...

8/19/2022
LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (August 19, 2022) — Brad Lamberson put on a dominating performance in route to the feature victory during the Great Lakes Super Sprints portion of the Mark Strpko Memorial Friday night at I-96 Speedway. Lamberson, from Parma, Michigan, was just under one year removed from his last victory in September of 2021 at Tri-City Raceway Park before staring on the front row at I-96 and driving away from the field. The victory was validation for Lamberson, who...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 20, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/19/2022
Tags: I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
GALADJA RETURNS TO WINNERS CIRCLE

GALADJA RETURNS TO WINNERS CIRCLE

8/27/2022
Owendale, MI - 2020 Great Lakes Traditional Sprints Champion, Mike Galadja (Fenton, MI) drives his way into the winners circle in just his 3rd race of the season!. With 17 cars registered tonight, heat was put in the motors and then cars were lined up for 3 car qualifying/hot laps. When the dust settled (pun intended) Brian Ruhlman (Clark Lake, MI) was the MPD Racing Fast Qualifier with a 14.972 second average lap. The current points leader, Keith Sheffer, Jr...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 28, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/27/2022
Tags: Mike Galadja, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
GRESSMAN WINS THRILLER

GRESSMAN WINS THRILLER

9/2/2022
Hartford, MI - At 1 pm Friday, Phil Gressman (Fremont, MI) was sitting along I-94 near Grass Lake, MI, 105 miles from Hartford Speedway with a broke down truck and with a slim chance of making tonights race. At 5:00 pm with a different truck, Team Gressman was rolling and trying to make their qualifying spot. Coming into the track hot at 6:40 pm with 4 groups to still qualify, Gressman was pushed off and fired in the pits and rolled onto the track as the other two...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Sep 03, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/2/2022
Tags: Phil Gressman, Hartford Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
Officials Suspend GLSS Event at Cr

Officials Suspend GLSS Event at Cr...

4/22/2023
Crystal, MI (Saturday, April 22, 2023) - Officials with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP (GLSS) and Crystal Motor Speedway have made the difficult decision to suspend the GLSS event scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd. Due to cold and wet weather forecasted throughout much of the day and into the evening for Saturday, the suspension comes in the best interest of fans, drivers, and promotional partners alike. Last week, fans saw the diligent...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Apr 23, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/22/2023
Tags: Crystal Motor Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
BOSCHELE WINS FIRST USCS/GLSS FEAT

BOSCHELE WINS FIRST USCS/GLSS FEAT...

4/29/2023
Sweetwater, TN – Gavan Boschele of Mooresville, NC at 15 years old and in only his 12th full sized sprint race was able to smoothly navigate the stacked field of cars at the I-75 Raceway to take home his first feature win at the North (GLSS) vs South (USCS) Night 1 Shootout. The United Sprint Car Series filtercharged by K&N Filters and Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Racing joined forces this weekend for a 2 day North vs South Shootout in...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Apr 29, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/29/2023
Tags: Gavan Boschele, I-75 Raceway, USCS United Sprint Car Series
TO RACE OR NOT TO RACE….A Promoter

TO RACE OR NOT TO RACE….A Promoter...

5/10/2023
Merrill, MI –Mother Nature has not been kind this spring to the racing community. I have struggled this week watching the weather forecast for this weekend. So I thought it might be beneficial to share some behind the scenes insights on the things I look at when race day is getting close. Before we get started, let me make one thing brutally clear, I always want to race! I don’t own 4 traveling sprint car series and promote a race track….not to race!!! Now since we...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on May 11, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/10/2023
Tags: GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets, 360 Sprints - Winged
HORSTMAN WINS MICHIGAN OPENER

HORSTMAN WINS MICHIGAN OPENER

5/12/2023
Lake Odessa, MI - Two time Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Champion, Jared Horstman (Cloverdale, OH), tops the field at I-96 Speedways opener to bring home his first feature win of the season. The faithful fans of I-96 Speedway took the chance to drive to the track and help support opening night of the 2023 race season! They were rewarded with a great field of cars, including 5 of the 6 GLSS past champions on hand. The night started out with a...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on May 13, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/12/2023
Tags: I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
TRACK CHANGE ON JUNE 3RD

TRACK CHANGE ON JUNE 3RD

5/17/2023
Merrill, MI - The Great Lakes Traditional Sprints presented by PErfit is making a change in our schedule for Saturday, June 3rd. The date was originally a scheduled double header with a race at Limaland Motorsports Park on Frdiay, June 2nd and then racing at Butler Speedway on June 3rd. With us promoting I-96 Speedway this season and running a Saturday night show on June 3rd, we have struggled on what local classes we could run without affecting the other Saturday...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on May 18, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/17/2023
Tags: Butler Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
OHIO GASMAN WINS AT HARTFORD

OHIO GASMAN WINS AT HARTFORD

6/16/2023
Hartford, MI - Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP rolled into Hartford Speedway for their first appearance of the 2023 season with 29 cars. With all 6 of the GLSS Champions on hand, the 2019 Champion, Phil Gressman (Fremont, OH) navigated the field and the evening to end up on top of the podium, with the reigning Champion, Max Stambaugh (Elida, OH) taking home 2nd and Brad Lamberson (Parma, MI) rounding out the podium with 3rd. At the last GLSS...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 17, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/16/2023
Tags: Phil Gressman, Hartford Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
Gressman Nearly Perfect in Hartfor

Gressman Nearly Perfect in Hartfor...

6/17/2023
Hartford, MI - The Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro and ARP (GLSS) unloaded Friday night at Hartford Motor Speedway for the fourth race of the 2023 Wolverine (North) division season. Coming into the night, defending GLSS Champion Max Stambaugh was all tied up with 2018 Series Champion, Dustin Daggett. That battle falls apart fast after a standout performance from Fremont, OH native, Phil Gressman. A total of 29 cars checked in to Hartford on Friday...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 17, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/17/2023
Tags: Phil Gressman, Hartford Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
LAMBERSON WINS WITH TURN FOUR PASS

LAMBERSON WINS WITH TURN FOUR PASS

8/11/2023
Hartford, MI - Tonight at the Hartford Speedway Autograph Night, the Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP put on a show! Watching the weather radar all day, wondering if we would race, it turned out to be a great evening of racing with 21 cars registered tonight. Brad Lamberson (Parma, MI) showed a lot of speed and patience as he worked his way up from 6th to win the PErFit A-Main. Starting the night off, Lamberson set fast time and was tonights...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/11/2023
Tags: Brad Lamberson, Hartford Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
WILSON TAKES WIN AT SILVER BULLET

WILSON TAKES WIN AT SILVER BULLET

8/12/2023
Owendale, MI - Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH), and his crew, put together a solid night at Silver Bullet Speedway that earned them their first ever Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Feature win. Starting the weekend with a disapointing finish at Hartford Speedway on Friday, after suffering a bent front axle, Wilson, his wife and two daughters ("the crew") decided Saturday morning to keep the 360 engine in the car and head to Silver...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 13, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/12/2023
Tags: Greg Wilson, Silver Bullet Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
STAMBAUGH WINS THE MARK STRPKO MEM

STAMBAUGH WINS THE MARK STRPKO MEM...

8/18/2023
Lake Odessa, MI - Mother Nature shined down on us at I-96 Speedway tonight, giving us a fast track and wonderful weather for the 2nd Annual Mark Strpko Memorial race and Operating Engineers 324 night!. The fans and the racers came out to support us making it a memorable night! It was also a memorable night for Max Stambaugh (Elida, OH) and the Smith Motorsports Team as they found themselves in the winners circle a second time in the last two races. After giving all...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 19, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/18/2023
Tags: Max Stambaugh, I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
HICKLE WINS AT THE BATTLE GROUNDS

HICKLE WINS AT THE BATTLE GROUNDS

8/19/2023
Quincy, MI - Visiting the Battle Grounds of Butler Motor Speedway for the first time, JJ Hickle (Quilcene, WA) adjusted quickly and ended the night with feature wins in the Home Pro Roofing 360 and 410 cars. A pretty good night for Hickle and his whole team. Going out on the track first tonight, the Great Lakes Super Sprints cars hot lapped/qualified at the same time with 3 cars on the track. At the end of the qualification sessions, Hicle set on top of the field...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 20, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/19/2023
Tags: J.J. Hickle, Butler Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints
STORMS DAMAGE I-96 FACILITIES, LAS

STORMS DAMAGE I-96 FACILITIES, LAS...

8/27/2023
Lake Odessa, MI. Severe thunderstorms and seven tornadoes struck Central and Southeastern Michigan on Thursday night, causing significant damage to the scoring towers, bleachers, and infrastructure due to wind speeds reaching 100 mph. Larry Curtis, the new track owner, and Eric Meyer, the track's General Manager, have been evaluating the extent of the damage and have contacted the insurance company. After consulting with the current promoter, Barry Marlow of Great...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Aug 27, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/27/2023
Tags: I-96 Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
MACALLISTER RENTALS PRESENTS GLLS

MACALLISTER RENTALS PRESENTS GLLS

5/10/2024
Merrill, Mi-Entering into our 5th season, Great Lakes Lightning Sprints is pleased to announce a new partnership for the 2024 season with MacAllister Rental. MacAllister Rental opened it’s doors in August 1999 as part of the MacAllister Machinery Family. MacAllister Machinery has served as the CAT Dealer in 68 of the 92 Indiana counties since 1945. Starting with one location on the West side of Indianapolis, MacAllister Rentals has grown to over 25 locations across...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on May 11, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/10/2024
Tags: Great Lakes Lightning Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets, Lightning Sprints
Cascadden Secures 2nd Win of Seaso

Cascadden Secures 2nd Win of Seaso...

6/8/2024
Mount Pleasant, MI – Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by MacAllister Rental rolled in to Mt Pleasant Speedway Friday night with a full field of 20 sprints. Two time GLLS Champion, Brendon Cascadden, fought back from a tough qualifying round to win the Cheney Creek Construction Heat 2 and secure his 2nd feature win of the 2024 season. The night kicked off with Jacob Sabaj (Corunna, MI) securing quick time with a 13.984 second lap around the small 1/3 mile...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 09, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/8/2024
Tags: Brendon Cascadden, Mount Pleasant Speedway, Great Lakes Lightning Sprints
JR WINS AT HARTFORD

JR WINS AT HARTFORD

6/8/2024
Hartford, MI – Great Lakes Traditional Sprints presented by MacAllister Rental rolled into Hartford Motor Speedway Friday night for their first and only visit of the 2024 Season. The 2022 GLTS Champion, Keith Sheffer, Jr (Jerome, MI) topped the field of 17 cars to win his first feature of the 2024 Season. Trey Osborne (Columbus, OH) on his first visit ever visit to Hartford Speedway came out on top setting quick time, over current GLTS Champion Stevie Irwin (Fenton,...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 09, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/8/2024
Tags: Keith Sheffer, Hartford Speedway, Great Lakes Traditional Sprints
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