Track Profile

Tony Stewart Wins at Tri-City Motor Speedway 7.18.2014
Fox:
http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/tony-stewart-racing-sprint-cars-again-tri-city-motor-speedway-michigan-track-071914
MLive:
http://www.mlive.com/sports/bay-city/index.ssf/2014/07/nascar_star_tony_stewart_retur.html#incart_related_stories
WNEW:
http://www.wnem.com/video?clipId=10390421&autostart=true
The Complete Story by Jen Peterson:
http://dirttrackmemories.com/wp/steve-puvalowski-qa-on-tony-stewart-racing-at-tri-city-auburn-mi-72014/

Inaugural Faster Pastor Race at Tri-City Motor Speedway
What does it feel like to race a car for the first time? Click the link below and read about 6 pastor's experience during the Inguinal Faster Pastor Race at Tri-City Motor Speedway on July 25, 2014.
http://www.ourmidland.com/news/religious-leaders-spin-out-as-dirt-track-racers-in-auburn/article_3f0b37c2-09d3-5a5f-9a93-fa79a1349c4b.html

Midland Area Chamber of Commerce awards Steve Puvalwoski as Ambassador of the Month
Steve mentors new businesses in the Great Lakes Bay Region and helps them find the resources needed to conduct and grow their business. When he walks into Chamber function, he is known as Steve, the tall guy in the red shirt.

2014 MSPA Promoter of the Year
Steve Puvalowski of Tri-City Motor Speedway is awarded the 2014 Promoter of the Year by his peers through the Michigan Speedway Promoter Association.

Tri-City Motor Speedway Opens for 2013
http://www.mlive.com/sports/bay-city/index.ssf/2013/05/local_racing_fans_helping_tri-.html

Ultimate Tailgate Mattress Races ~ MYPro's
Watch the MYPro's Tailgate video: http://vimeo.com/68058015

The Detriot News Article: Sprint-car racers are down and dirty ... and fearless
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130629/SPORTS03/306290019

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Brick Award Winner
"In recognition of commitment to the Bay Area through outstanding improvement of their business."
Congratulations Steve Puvalowski and crew for putting in endless hours to bring Tri-City Motor Speedway back to life and boost the local economy.

Steve Puvalwoski receives Ruby Award
http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2014/01/11_great_lakes_bay_region_youn.html
The RUBY Award was designed to celebrate the fact that the Great Lakes Bay Region area is enriched with young professionals who have reached success at an early age.
The award recognizes men and women younger than 40 who have made their mark in a wide range of professions and enterprises including international, national and statewide corporations, local business, government, education, medical and nonprofit business.
Following are the 2013 RUBY Award recipients:
•Eric Friedman, director of public policy, The Dow Chemical Co.
•Rodney Iamurri, director of North American Operations Lean, Master Lean Coach of the Inalfa Roof systems
•Daniel Kehres, D.C., owner, Kehres Health & Chiropractic
•Kimberly Offenbecker, principal, Hampton Elementary School
•Steve Puvalowski , owner, Tri-City Motor Speedway
•Andrew Schoenborn, special education teacher, Anchor Bay Schools
•Brian Thomas, associate professor of sociology, Saginaw Valley State University
•David Tokarsky, head golf professional, Saginaw Country Club
•Melissa Cribley-Wahl, director of operations/co-owner, Cobblestone Homes
•Cale Wasserman, head coach men’s soccer, Saginaw Valley State University
•Charles Zimmer, global high performance insulation business director, Dow Corning Corp.

Opening Day 2012
4 year old Zach starts off the 2012 season at TCMS by singing the National Anthem.
http://www.mlive.com/sports/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/tri-city_motor_speedway_2012_s.html

Steve Puvalowski receives Customers First award from the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce
Thank you for those who nominated Steve Puvalowski to receive this award.
Nomination video link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=vb.316555506261&type=2
Information about Customs First: www.macc.org/programs_events/customers_first.aspx
The Customers First program is designed to recognize the best examples of great customer service in the Midland area. Anyone can be nominated or be a nominator. This program is FREE for businesses to participate in and it is not required that you be a member of the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce.
The goal of Customers First is to reward outstanding service and encourage great customer care throughout the Midland community. Customers First is a FREE program designed to make it easy for employers to encourage and inspire their employees to go above and beyond with customers.
Customers First is operated by the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce to foster an environment that promotes and rewards the best customer service in Midland for our visitors and residents.

Tri-City Motor Speedway voted Favorite Race Track-Dirt & Best Dirt Track Stands for 2012
Midwest Racing Scene People's Choice Award voted Tri-City Motor Speedway the Favorite Race Track-Dirt & Best Dirt Track Stands for 2012.

Tri-City Motor Speedway received the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints On Dirt (SOD) Favorite Track of the Year 2012.

New Michigan dirt oval at Tri-City welcomes IMCA Modifieds
Track owner and promoter Steve Puvalowski signs the contract bringing IMCA Modifieds back to Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Mich., this season. Also pictured are Puvalowski’s brother Denny and IMCA President Kathy Root. (IMCA Photo)
https://imca.com/new-dirt-oval-at-tri-city-welcomes-imca-modifieds/

June 17, 2011 Official Reopening of TCMS
A long time vision finally became a reality with the hard work of MANY dedicated volunteers. Tri-City Motor Speedway would not be open with YOU! Huge thanks to everyone!!
http://www.tricityracetrack.com/fan-info/track-info/track-history/

Tri-City Motor Speedway's Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tri-City Motor Speedway unveiled its newly renovated race track with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 8, 2011.
http://www.mlive.com/sports/bay-city/index.ssf/2011/07/the_ribbon_is_cut_at_tri-city.html

TCMS receives the 2011 Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Promoter of the Year Award
The MARFC is a prestigious award given out to only one track in Michigan per year.
“Thank you to MARFC for the Promoter of the Year award. It was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. I feel honored to receive the award. It was a fun and exciting year and I am looking forward to the upcoming season.” – Steve Puvalowski
https://imca.com/fan-award-goes-to-tri-citys-puvalowski/

Steve's lifelong passion led him to purchase TCMS at auction and start renovations to re-open and revive Friday night racing in Auburn.
http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/3e95435f-53bf-5deb-914e-22d75a8c23eb.html

In 2004, the previous track owners closed TCMS and it sat empty for 6 years.
Tri-City Motor Speedway closed for business in 2004 while Steve's passion for racing grows by the day.

Tri-City Motor Speedway 1/2 and 1/4 mile are repaved under the new management of Boyd Upton and company.

Tri-City Motor Speedway adds 1/2 mile asphalt track.
Al Baker went to Daytona International Speedway and wanted to add a tri-oval. He came back to Tri-City and starting laying the track out until he ran into the neighboring junk yard property. He then had to modify the design to what is known as the 5 turn trick-track. The 1/2 mile was paved when it was built and the 1/4 mile was paved at that same time.

Tri-City Motor Speedway Opens as 1/4 Mile Dirt Track built by Al Baker.

Auburn Coal Mine Closed in 1946 after it's opening in 1901. The geographic area was known for it's coal in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Auburn was known as Wolverine #3. Coal was a depth of 170' and approximately 200 acres was mined out underground.
http://bay-journal.com/bay/1he/writings/bus-coal-mining-sv.html