UPIR'S BLAST FROM THE PAST JULY 18
(7/14/2015)
(Escanaba, MI) The most popular event of the race season is on tap for Saturday, July 18th at Upper Peninsula International Raceway at the fairgrounds in Escanaba. The 5th Annual “Blast from the Past” will begin with a Meet and Greet at 4:00 EST at the grandstand.
The Milwaukee Vintage Modifieds clubs will make their annual trek to the U.P. Modifieds of Jerry Richer, Bobby Iverson, Herb Iverson, Don Benoit, Ed Provo, Miles "The Mouse" Melius and others will be on display. Some will race, while others will run hot laps. The 3rd Annual Art Richer Memorial Race will award trophies to feature winners. Art’s modified will be on display. Racing legends who raced in Escanaba prior to the return of racing in 2010 will be honored with free admission for the racer and one guest. A VIP area will offer complimentary food and beverages for racing legends and vintage modified drivers.
As always, all of the six UPIR racing divisions will be in action Saturday night. These divisions include the Bink’s Coca Cola Sport Fours, the Riverside Auto Junior Micro Sprints, the Street Stocks, Modifieds, along with the Sportsman and 600 Micro Sprint classes. Throughout the 2015 UPIR Season, each of these six divisions has produced side by side, wheel to wheel action, and this weekend should be no different.
Matt Maki, Chatham, who was a double winner in the Bink’s Coca-Cola Sport Fours at the last race has donated a boys and girls bike. Children 10 and under can register to win. The front gate will open at 4:00 PM EST, with racing slated to begin at 6:00 EST. Bring the family and your friends, as this week’s racing will truly be a blast. Family friendly pricing of $5 grandstand admission (10 and under free) remain. Food concessions are reasonably priced. Adult beverages are available. No carry-ins please. Go to www.upirtrack.com for point standings and more information. By: Todd Rose, Race Reporter and Co-Announcer
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