Ground Control Property Services Heads Up Series This Friday! When told of the vision outlined by Ploucha, Youngblood said, "That gives me the chills. Today they where putting staff to the test. (sponsors, event promotions, vendors, etc.) Thus far he has received a half-dozen or so bids to shoulder Milans debts topping $2,500,000. Allegedly, the tracks primary creditor and the IHRA have a buyer lined up, but that buyers intentions arent known at this time. Bring your hot rod out and have some fun going down the 1/4 mile. People say it's not even spring until the engines roar. These are the teenagers who cruised Telegraph, Joy and Plymouth late at night. Unpaid bills and liens total some $2.5 million. I love drag racing and Milan is the closest one around. And next season the same phucks will cry that another track is shut down.. 71 Nova. 135, More power for Porsche Macan, Tom Cruise in top gear, Right to Repair fight could favor DIYers. Nice racetrack. It will keep you updated with the latest information regarding the track, racing & employment information. Opening Day! In recent weeks, an event in Norwalk included 80 junior dragsters, kids under age 16,attracted thousands of family members and spectators, he said. Since the final closing is unlikely before October 1, theres little chance racing activities will resume until next year. Sponsors: sponsors@milandragway.com, 2023 Milan Dragway. (not stock axle) Prenatt, a highly experienced product marketing leader in the heavy-duty transportation industry, joined LSI in February 2023. He street raced it and then he raced it at Milan. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Welcome to the NEW Milan Dragway! "Once this track is gone, it will be nearly impossible to build another one.". Milan Dragway Ultimate Outlaws Shootout Recap And Photo Gallery Sun. About this group. JavaScript is disabled. 7/27/19 Kicking it Old School At Milan Dragway *Car Show/ Swap Meet* Milan Dragway; Jul 2, 2019; 0. You had to let it go.' 0. items: Number(wpaft.items), And it's a part of the Motor City history, which is all about cars. "This is an asset sale, to pay off debtors. Dave Hinzman closed the gap between Jackson and the rest of the field, as he later jumped to the second spot with a 4.69. | Website Powered by AccuTech International. "Milan has been in my life since I was born and to have it close, it hurts," said racer Jimmy Detrick, 55, of Garden City. You can review your time slips history . Revenue exceeding the amount needed to settle the tracks debts will go to the current owner Bill Kapolka. During races there is minimal downtime as they continually race. Stay tuned to Dragzine for more information about this developing story. https://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2532093. In addition to repairing the strips weathered pavement and cleaning up spectator facilities (grandstands, parking lots, restrooms, food stands), the new owner faces two additional hurdles: remediating any environmental damage identified on the Dragways property and diminishing some of the noise radiated during racing to appease neighbors. stopOnHover: Boolean('1' == wpaft.stop_on_hover), Milan dragway - YouTube M. 7/5/19 Heads Up Racing and Fireworks at Milan Dragway! The Pritchett brothers, Nate and Adam, rolled back into Milan Dragway with their Ultimate Outlaw Shootout Series and recorded a best-ever car count and attendance for their events. "This is a racetrack. singleItem: Boolean('1' == wpaft.single_item), Split mono's. The will be opening next week. Later, they took their daughter Gabriella until she was 4 or 5. Schedule Subject To Change Weather Permitting, , General Emails: info@milandragway.com Ask RonaldandMarianne about Milan Dragway. For now, however, we will be closed until further notice. News. If you like drag racing this is a great place to go!! United States ; Michigan (MI) Milan ; Milan - Things to Do ; Milan Dragway; Search. 26423 Views 127 Replies 44 Participants Last post by lowbuckbob, Mar 31, 2021. underdog Discussion Starter . A 2021 Milan Dragway schedule that was published online listed more than 100 track-usage dates, including shows with Funny Cars in June, July and September. I said I can't find the right words for this, and he said, 'It's like hospice. We have received wonderful and overwhelming inquiries . If Milan piques your interest, dont waste a moment getting in touch with Findling. 1993 Buick Roadmaster Hearse w/ Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS3 Engine , Northwood University and MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, are pleased to announce registration is now open for Heavy Duty 101, a two-day deep dive into the heavy-duty automotive aftermarket. In 2020, the track hosted its mini-series featuring Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and S/P Bike categories and regular Pour Your Own Puddle events featuring small tire and big tire classes. ", "Im so sorry Im getting emotional. This was about keeping people off the streets. The thanks in support also extends out to Dave Hance, Monty Mikho, Donald Long, and all the media sources who are helping put the word out and bring in the racers. ", Milan hosted national drag racing events as well as swap meets, car shows, and rock concerts, wrote Hagerty.com in a June article titled, "Michigans Milan Dragway is on the ropes. In addition, grudge races, Heads Up, Nostalgia Drags and Funny Cars, bracket racing, Stock, and Super Stock also appeared on the schedule. It takes lots of money and lots of knowledge, Detrick said. Wednesdays Livernois Motorsports Wednesday Test & Tune, WCC Battle of the Schools & Chassis Certifications, Box & No Box, Jr. Dragsters Juice + Shootout, Heads Up Hustle Drag & Drive; Road Hoggs Slideshow, Heads Up Hustle Drag & Drive; KD Mann East vs West, PYOP (Pour Your Own Puddle) + Test & Tune DHTV, Motor City Mayhem 7 Track Rental Payso Productions, Great Lakes Nostalgia Classics Race/Car Show/Swap. Findling has reported several interested buyersincluding an unnamed drag race team ownerall from within the automotive and racing community. It's common to have a nice RV park and a campground for weekend stay.". The spectacular racing had the crowd in a frenzy as Ultra Street rolled in. General Emails: info@milandragway.com Located in Milan, Mich., the track is co-owned and operated by Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock. Fuck em, 1980 Malibu-548 BBC N/A-TH400 w/brake-33x17 Goodyears-Dana 60 w/5.13'. He's an engineer first and a drag racer second. Michigan-based car makers and suppliers may be interested in renting these safe and secure facilities during the week for private testing. Thank The track was in great condition. They work to make sure kids have fun, they're running junior dragsters, they have amenities and make sure food is decent with healthy options.