HOLLY, Mich. — The 2023 schedule for the Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro has been released, which features several traditional dates and venues, as well as a return to Owosso Speedway — a track that hasn’t been on the schedule in several seasons.
This year’s schedule features nine point paying events along with a June 16 TBA date. Meridian (Id.) Speedway’s Pink Lady Classic also returns for the third consecutive season as a special promotional sanctioned non-points event.
One interesting aspect of the 2023 schedule is limited travel for the MSR teams.
All but two of the points events will be contested in the state of Michigan. This is by design, due to the uncertainty of the economy and escalating gas prices. Historically the series has opened the season or held its finale at a southern venue. This will not be the case in 2023. The season will kick off May 20 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich., and will conclude Sept. 2 at Owosso Speedway in Ovid, Mich.
“Following an ongoing co-operative effort with other open wheel series, all of us at the Engine Pro Must See Racing Series are excited to announce an early release of the 2023 MSR Schedule of Events,” said MSR President Jim Hanks. “Importantly, it best fits the difficult race team travel challenges, enhances quality car count and presents first class racing entertainment for the fans at many of the finest, fan friendly and well-managed track facilities in this country.”
One noticeable change to the recently announced MSR schedule is the venue for the 3rd annual American Speed U.S. Nationals over Labor Day Weekend. The popular event has been contested at Kalamazoo Speedway the past two seasons but now finds a new home at Birch Run Speedway May 26-27.
Other highlights of the schedule include additional dates at Owosso, Berlin and Birch Run Speedways. The series will return to Rockford Speedway in Rockford, Ill., over July 4th weekend with a July 1 date. The series was greeted by a huge crowd when it returned to Rockford last season after a short absence.
The second annual Bob Frey Classic will return to the schedule August 19 when the series makes its only appearance at Lorain Raceway Park in S. Amherst, Ohio. The event will also feature the annual Jerry Caryer Memorial as part of the event in honor of MSR racer Jerry Caryer who passed way in 2020.
MSR president Hanks indicated there could be an additional dates announced in the coming months. The series will also announce details of its 2023 television package later.
The series will kick off its thirteenth consecutive season in 2023. Charlie Schultz was crowned the most recent series champion that boasts an impressive list of past champions that include Troy DeCaire, Jo Jo Helberg, Brian Gerster, Jimmy McCune and Anthony McCune.
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2023 MSR National Tour Schedule
Berlin Raceway — May 20
Birch Run Speedway — May 26-27
TBA — June 16
Owosso Speedway — June 24
Rockford Speedway — July 1
Birch Run Speedway — July 21
Berlin Raceway — July 22
Lorain Raceway Park — August 19
Birch Run Speedway — August 26
Owosso Speedway — September 2
Meridian Speedway — September 22-23