2009 Race Schedule

[Garry Lobaugh]

Michiana Raceway Park will host the first MRP Club Race and Rotax Max Challenge on April 26th, 2009. We attempt to race every other weekend for club racing. Once the national schedules for Man Cup and Stars are posted we can fill in the rest of the club and regional race programs for Michiana.

[Jody Jernigan]

Are there plans of doing any two race weekends at this point?? If you decide to go that route it would be nice to know when they will fall when the schedule is released. I'd love to participate in both events on a weekend but I need to know far enough in advance to be able to shuffle my work schedule. thank you.

[Garry Lobaugh]

Thanks for asking Jody. It is a good question. At this point all we can do is state the first race of the season. I am waiting the decision of three different regional programs plus at least one national venue to discuss potential dates with us.

The double race weekends would fall around Memorial day, 4th of July and Labor day. I hae never been a big fan of double race weekends, because we always loose 1/3 of the entries from one day to the next. This year it worked out just because of the way the holidays fell into line.

We are frozen in our scheduling until we finalize the other schedules. This insure maximum coverage for our local customers to have support from the MRP staff at our local races. The next 40 days should clear everything up. We will announce just as soon as it all comes together.

[Shannon Parks]

Garry, Are you planing to have your race schedule up soon...Preplaning a schedule for myself to bring MKP up there to race and or practice

[Garry Lobaugh]

Great question. We intend on opening the last weekend of April. WKA Man Cup will be at MRP in the first weekend of May.

I have waited for many of the regionals to produce their schedules. We now know that Great Lakes is scheduled to be with us in April. No other regional programs are scheduled. I will attempt to have a schedule up by Saturday a.m. Thanks for asking.

We hope to see you in the new year.
Garry

[William Dyer]

Hi Garry,

If possible, would like to see at least one race day before or after the GLSS race that you are planning before the ManCup.

My son is moving up a class and even though we ran him one race there at the end of the year in his new class, I would like to see him get some more seat time before the ManCup event.

Thanks,

Bill Dyer
Summit, IL.

[Garry Lobaugh]

WE have a club race planned the week after Great Lakes and the weekend before the Man cup event.

In the past we have had unpleasant experiences in two of the five years that we operated the property. One was a complete snow out and another produced freezing cold rain. I always was a big proponent of the start of an early season. The date we selected is the earliest that I wish to attempt this year.

I would highly recommend a private one on one with our advanced race group. I have several drivers who started racing, then attended one of our schools prior to the Great Lakes event and have turned out to be top ranked drivers inthe nation. This to me will be far more meaningful than just driving and tesing on a race weekend. Please call to discuss.

[Jeff Myers]

Bill,

If you have questions about Driver Training at MRP - feel free to contact me at anytime.... JSMyersSr@aol.com What success my son has had, is thanks to staff at MRP and their training program.

You'll find that driver training is better than a set of new tires, and training last a lot longer...

I know that most schools' Spring break is immediately preceding the GLSS race in April - that would be a good chance to get some seat time. Get your reservations in early - I suspect that'll be a busy week at the track!

Jeff Myers Sr.

[snazzy007]

As you know, Leslie, Sandi and I just love the 2 race weekends. It gives everyone a chance to be together after Saturday's racing. MRP is truly a "family" and it's nice to relax and be social with everyone without running around the pits, adjusting the cart, etc. We think this is just as important as giving each other tech tips, parts, etc.

We hope that after you have the information from all the other racing schedules, the 2009 MRP schedule includes several back-to-back racing weekends. You know we'll be there!!

[Garry Lobaugh]

The double race weekend is in active consideration. It takes a special combination in order to make that happen. I'll ask Rick Hall to post the proposed club schedule that we just completed yesterday. I'll look for feedback at the banquet on Saturday. Thanks for the idea.

[coryfrench]

Gary,
Did you post the proposed 2009 schedule? I was hoping to see it and also hear about your feedback from the banquet. Thank you.

[Sean Scott]

Here is the tentative 2009 schedule. Please keep in mind that it is TENTATIVE and not final.

Mar. 15 Michiana Raceway Park open
Mar. 28 Rock kart world final spring qualifier
April 4 Chassis seminar
April 17 - 19 Great Lakes Sprint Series
April 23 Spring Rock Kart League 1st race
April 26 MRP Championship Series 1st race - Track A
May 1 -3 WKA Man Cup
May 17 MRP Race 2 - Track B
May 31 MRP Race 3 - Track C
June 14 MRP Race 4 - Track A
June 18 Summer Rock Kart League 1st race
July 4 MRP Race 5 - Backward race
July 5 MRP Race 6 - Retro track
July 19 MRP Race 7 - Track B
Aug 2 MRP Race 8 - Track A
Aug. 7 -9 MRP Rotax Max Midwest Regional Championship
Aug. 20 Fall Rock Kart League 1st race
Aug. 23 MRP Race 9 - Track B
Sept. 6 MRP Race 10 - Track C
Sept. 20 MRP Race 11 - Track A
Oct. 4 MRP Race 12 - Track B
Oct. 18 MRP Race 13 - Track C
Oct. 24 Rock Kart World Finals
Nov. 1 Rock Kart 3 hour Enduro

Thanks, Sean

[Jody Jernigan]

I'm holding you to that exact schedule Sean. ;-) 13 races huh?? nice. maybe I can make more then eight next year.

[Jody Jernigan]

Any update on whether the dates listed above will be the actual schedule?? Maybe if we can get some confirmation we could replace last years schedule at the top of the page with this years?? thanks

[Marc Miller]

the schedule that is posted on www.michianaracewaypark.com is accurate as far as I know. I can copy and paste it later.

[Jody Jernigan]

sorry Marc I didn't see it.

[Garry Lobaugh]

For the most part I think we are safe with the schedule. There could be a last minute snag, but we will keep you posted.

[Jody Jernigan]

Well I just copied and pasted the schedule in it's own thread maybe Marc could make it a sticky to replace the 2008 one? If there are any changes he can go into my post and alter it being a moderator. Thanks Garry.

[Marc Miller]

sure thing. Thanks Jody. will do

[David Cole]

The schedule above as the Spring Rock Kart World Qualifier but it is not on the website schedule. Is this event still in the works? I had a blast last fall.

[Marc Miller]

We are working on the new website for the track this week. it will be updated in the new website - but the date above should be correct for the Spring Qualifier. March 28

A promotion will go out next week.

[David Cole]

Thanks Marc.

[Jason Rowe]

We are working on the new website for the track this week. it will be updated in the new website - but the date above should be correct for the Spring Qualifier. March 28

A promotion will go out next week.

I can't seem to find anything on this? is this still happening on march 28th?

[Marc Miller]

I can't seem to find anything on this? is this still happening on march 28th?

It sure is - Be patient, this bulletin is being posted today!

[Rick Hannah]

There was talk of at least one event at RGR this season. Any date(s) being discussed yet?

[Garry Lobaugh]

Thanks for the reminder Rick. I am trying to line up the Jr. Parents and interested drivers to put on our annual event at Rolling Green. I thought it might be better to wait until the first club race to discuss.

A date in July would be good for most I assume. It would be on a Saturday. Any thoughts?

[Rick Hannah]

It looks like the MRP plate is rather full. Two dates that might work would be July 11th or August 15th.

RGR is available for testing at any time correct? Maybe a few of us could get together at RGR during the MRP WKA and ROTAX weekends.

[Garry Lobaugh]

Yes, RGR is open for testing. For sure I think you have a good idea on the testing during the big events. We will try to organize a campaign for this project. Great idea and thanks for sharing.