Abrams, Wisc. (December 19, 2014) - This past Wednesday evening representatives from Crandon and Bark River met with the MORR Board to discuss the upcoming 2015 Sportsman race season. At the meeting the two race facilities announced the formation of the Sportsman Off-Road Series. With both iconic off-road race facilities operating the series and with the support of MORR, Sportsman short-course off-road racing in the Upper Midwest will continue to be some of the best racing in the nation.  

 

A variety of subjects were covered during the meeting including class rules updates, the combining of certain classes, race administration on and off the track, safety regulations, the actual race series, marketing partners, and other topics pertaining to Sportsman short-course off-road racing.

 

"Sportsman competitors are the backbone of our racing community," noted Cliff Flannery. "The Sportsman group really embraces the off-road lifestyle. They come to Crandon and Bark River not only to race, but to enjoy the weekend with family and friends. The tracks and MORR met to ensure all the people and equipment will be in place to ensure fair and competitive racing in all of our classes."

 

As in the past MORR will continue to represent the  needs of its Sportsman racer membership, while Crandon and Bark River work to create a five weekend, ten round Sportsman race series.   

 

"MORR was formed to ensure that Sportsman off-road racers had a place to race," remarks MORR vice-president Don Demeny. "Thanks to Crandon and Bark River, our sport will continue to grow, not only this year, but for many years to come."

 

The opening weekend of  Sportsman racing will be included in Crandon's Off-Road Super Challenge held during the first week of June. The weekend festivities includes all ten classes of Sportsman Short-Course off-road racing as well as high horsepower mud bog racing and rock racing from Rich Klein's W.E. Rock group.

 

The schedule will also see the Sportsman Off-Road Series compete at Crandon and Bark River the same weekends when TORC is racing at the venues. An additional Sportsman only event will be held tentatively in July at Bark River.

 

The Sportsman Off-Road Series schedule is:  

May (weather permitting) - MORR Test Day - Crandon, WI

 

Rds. 1-2     June 6-7                   Crandon, WI

Rds. 3-4     June 27-28               Crandon, WI**

Rds. 5-6     July                             Bark River, MI*

Rds. 7-8     August 15-16           Bark River, MI**

Rds. 9-10   September 5-6      Crandon, WI** 

 

January 9, 2016 - Sportsman Awards Banquet - Bark River, MI*

 

*tentative date

** TORC weekend

 

In regards to all race competitors, the final updates to the various rules and regulations will be announced along with any other pertinent information, by the weekend of the MORR Sportsman banquet.

 

The Sportsman Off-Road Series is actively seeking marketing partners and all interested parties can contact Mike Reusche @ 847.343.4658 or mikereusche@yahoo.com. 

 

Currently all other inquiries about the Sportsman Off-Road Series can be directed to: trackoffice@crandonoffroad.com.

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About Crandon International Off-Road Raceway

Crandon International Off-Road Raceway celebrates its 46th year of short-course racing action. The "Big House" is built on a solid foundation of world-class motorsports talent, equipment and support; the dedication of a not-for-profit board of directors ensuring the "Crandon experience," the financial support of corporate partners and the devotion of raceway volunteers and organizations that look forward to the return of loyal fans each and every year. With its roots in Baja and its birth in Crandon, short-course off-road racing is known as the fastest, most punishing form of auto racing on the planet.  www.crandonoffroad.com     

 

About Bark River International Off-Road Raceway

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Bark River Lions Club hosting off-road racing in the Michigan's Upper Peninsula. From its meager beginnings, the facility has grown to become one of the premiere off-road racing venues in the country. The Bark River Lions Club was organized on January 12, 1943 with 24 charter members. These members, led by President Joseph Gucky and Secretary/Treasurer B.E. Douglas, put in place a set of standards and goals which members hold true to this day. Since then the club, thanks in part to the contributions of the off-road community, has established an unprecedented record of community, regional, and international contributions and service. www.barkriveroffroad.com  

 

About Midwest Off-Road Racing (MORR)

The goal of the Midwest Off-Road Racing group is to insure affordable racing for the Midwest Sportsman Off-Road Racer by uniting racers with a common voice. By maintaining affiliations with approved sanctioning bodies, this will allow the competitor and the enthusiast to enjoy off road racing now and in the future.   

www.midwest-offroadracing.com