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Battle By the Bay this Friday and Saturday!

Are you ready for two full nights of the best dirt racing in the state of Michigan this weekend? Get ready, it's going to be loud and exciting on the edge of your seat racing all weekend long. Be sure to get there early to claim your seat and set up camp. Cheer on your favorite driver and see if they will take home their big check.

The best of the best will be right here battling it out on the Auburn clay for two full days of racing. That's right a full night of Racing Friday and a full night of Racing Saturday!

Friday features Outlaw Late Model Qualifying, the return of the Suspension MAXX Truck Drags, Heats and the 28 lap A-main paying $1,555 to Win. The action doesn't stop there, IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Bomber Stocks will be going door to door for heat races and Friday Night Specials.
Saturday features Hot Laps and Heats for Late Models. The night will also be action packed with B-Mains and A-Mains for Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Bomber Stocks.

Click here for the racing info flyer

Click here for Race day info sheet for all laps and race info.

Classes, Payout and Rules
Questions on classes and rules, call 989-316-6804.
Outlaw Late Models: $1,555 to Win, $355 to Start, 28 Lap Feature
-Minimum 3'x8' board / sprint wing, No weight or tire rule.
Sponsored by: Krapohl's Body Shop & Custom Accessories

Late Models: $2,555 to Win, $305 to Start, 42 Lap Feature
-2300 lbs, AM Racer AR-56, Hoosier 30's (Not S tire) or 40's, Hoosier 20 or Hoosier 30S on left front only, NO Hoosier 10's, 00's, etc.
Sponsored by: Euclid Automotive Supply

IMCA Modifieds: $1,555 to Win, $205 to Start, 37 Lap Feature
-2450 lbs, Hoosier G-60, AM Racers 26.5-27.5 15 SW, stamped MARW on front only, Must have rear filler panel, No aluminum heads (except IMCA crate), TCMS engine claim rules apply ($1,050 or $100 w/swap), 1-1/2" cage allowed (2500 lbs), No IMCA / track points.
Sponsored by: K&C Transport

Pro Stocks: $955 to Win, $155 to Start, 27 Lap Feature
-3000 lbs, AM Racer P-245's stamped MSPA, 4 BBL allowed, 3-bar suspension, Standard Pro Stock rules apply, Steel body allowed, No trucks.
If you have an air gap intake over 4" under 4 1/2" it will be allowed with the Holley 4412 2 Barrel carb.
Sponsored by: Buck Muck Ink

Street Stocks: $755 to Win, $125 to Start, 27 Lap Feature
-3000 lbs, AM Racer P-245's stamped MSPA, Hoosier IMCA G-60, Any 2 BBL allowed, Quadrajets allowed, TCMS engine claim rules apply ($550 or $100 w/swap), Stock suspension, Standard Street Stock rules apply, Steel body only.
Sponsored by: Auburn Hotel

Bomber Stocks: $255 to Win, $75 to Start, 22 Lap Feature
-2700 lbs V6 Engine, 2300 lbs 4 Cyl Engine, Front Wheel Drive, Stock suspension, Steel body, Might turn right or left.
Sponsored by: Steven's Cycle Sales

Grandstand Admission
Friday Opens 5:30 PM, Saturday Opens 4:00 PM
• Adult 2-Day grandstand passes purchased at the Ticket Booth through
• 2-Day Pass: Adults $25, 55 & Better N/A, 7-13 yrs old $8, 6 and under free
• Friday Only: Adults $14, 55 & Better $13, 7-13 yrs old $5, 6 and under free
• Saturday Only: Adults $18, 55 & Better $17, 7-13 yrs old $5, 6 and under free

Friday Racing
All cars must go through pre-tech before heat race
• Pit gate opens 4:30 PM
• Hot laps 6:30 PM
• Pill draw cut off time 7:15 PM (After 7:15 PM you are added to back of heat)
• Drivers meeting 7:30 PM
• Racing begins 7:55 PM
• Outlaw Late Model qualifying
• Heats for Outlaw LM, IMCA Modified, Pro Stock, Street Stock, Bomber Stock
• Outlaw Late Model 28 Lap A-Main
• Friday Night Special for IMCA Modified, Pro Stock, Street Stock, Bomber Stock
• 6 or 8 cars race in Friday Night Specials (Depending on number of heats)
• FNS TOP 3 PAID: IMCA Mod & Pro Stock $300, $200, $100, Street Stock $200, $100, $50, Bomber $50, $30, $20

Saturday Racing
All cars must go through pre-tech before heat race
• Pit Gate opens 2:00 PM
• Late Models hot lap 6:00 PM
• Pill draw cut off time for late models 6:15 PM (After 6:15 PM you are added to back of heat)
• Racing begins 6:55 PM
• Late Model Heats
• B-Mains for Late Model, IMCA Modified, Pro Stock, Street Stock, Bomber Stock
• A-Mains for Late Model, IMCA Modified, Pro Stock, Street Stock, Bomber Stock

Pit Gate Admission
Friday Opens 4:30 PM, Saturday Opens 2:00 PM

• Pre-register for the weekend and visit the EXPRESS ENTRY line in the pits on race day to sign the waiver and receive your bracelets.
  • 2 Day Pit Pass: Adults $50, 3-13 yrs old $20, 2 and under free
  • Friday Only: Adults: $25, 3-13 yrs old $10, 2 and under free
  • Saturday Only: Adults: $35, 3-13 yrs old $15, 2 and under free
  • Registration Fee (per car): LM $35, Outlaw $25, PS $20, IMCA $20, SS $20, Bombers $15
  • Free overnight parking for campers and haulers. Ask for Dog Rules if traveling with one.

Racer's Info
18 cars max per A-Main
Feature winner BIG checks
Westhold transponder required
Mufflers required
Purse based on 20 entries (Except Bombers)
Computer draw heat, re-draw A-mains
B-Main non-qualifiers paid 1/2 start $$$
One Entry per car per day
One entry per driver per day
VP Racing fuel (110, 112 & Methanol) available
AM Racer P-245 and AR-56 available
Oil and parts are available

Local Hotel Discount
We have worked with the Valley Plaza Best Western for a special rate for TCMS fans. Just call (989) 496-2700 and ask the receptionist for the Tri-City Motor Speedway rate for the Battle By the Bay.

Don't wait to call, the rooms are filling up fast. There is another big event in the area that weekend and there are only 8 rooms left as of September 1st.

Tri-City Motor Speedway Main Entrance: 85 W. Wheeler Road, Auburn, MI 48611 (989) 316-6804
Coolers welcomed in the grandstands - NO GLASS - Free overnight parking/camping

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