MARTIN, Mich. (WOOD) — Championship drag racing is returning to Michigan for the first time since 1960, the National Hot Rod Association announced.
The US-131 Motorsports Park in Martin will host the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals Sept. 18 to 20, the first of its kind in the state in more than six decades. The Great Lakes Nationals will serve as the first of six playoff races for motorsports organization.
“Hosting an NHRA national event underscores our continued commitment to excellence, safety, and delivering unforgettable motorsports entertainment,” US-131 Motorsports Vice President of Operations Jason Peterson said in a statement. “We look forward to showcasing our facility, our staff, and our passionate racing community that makes this region so special.”…