Merritt Speedway

05/30/2026

Here is the running order for Kynlea Robson Memorial Night! We look forward to seeing everyone out at the track to honor our late employee Kynlea Robson!

05/30/2026

It’s a BEAUTIFUL day for some racing! Today will bring a high of 73 degrees and sunshine, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the track tonight for the Kynlea Robson Memorial Race Night.

Pit Gates Open at 3PM
Grandstands Open at 4PM
Racing Starts at 6PM

05/29/2026

Our insurance issues have been resolved, and starting this Saturday, we will officially be IMCA-sanctioned!

05/29/2026

Join us tomorrow at Merritt Speedway for the Kynlea Robson Memorial Race Night, held in honor and memory of Kynlea Robson.

Kynlea’s Celebration of Life will take place earlier in the day at Artesia Park in Houghton Lake from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Following the service, many will be making their way to Merritt Speedway to come together and honor her during the memorial race night.

Kynlea was an employee at Merritt Speedway and was tragically taken from us far too soon.

All divisions will be racing.

🏁 Pit Gates Open: 3:00 PM
🏁 Grandstands Open: 4:00 PM
🏁 Racing Starts: 6:00 PM

05/29/2026

Austin Harnick will be at Merritt Speedway this Saturday, joining us for an action-packed weekend you won't want to miss!

🏁IT’S RACE DAY🏁

Weekend plans:

Friday Night Tri City Motor Speedway

Saturday Night Merritt Speedway

Thank you to all my sponsors for the 2026 racing season:

Todd Rosebrugh Trucking
Rosebrugh Farms
Diamond by CTR
Next Gen Welding and Repair
DFB Mafia
Racer’s Speedshop
Schaeffer's Oil
Prime FX
Grandma and Grandpa Harnick
Grandpa Smith
Mom & Dad

05/29/2026

Chad Finley will be on the property this Saturday! After his great top 3 finish last weekend, he looks to improve a few positions! Can't miss racing action this weekend at Merritt Speedway!

We will be boarding the USS Winston Speedway Friday night, and Merritt Speedway Saturday night.

Has been a little bit of a slow start so far this season learning brand new chassis but we are working on it and gaining on it. Just got to put a whole night together and learn what the car needs.

Thanks to:

Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores
Northside Towing and Service
Xlt Engineering
Smith Lawnscapes, LLC
Eiseler Oil and Propane Co.

05/29/2026

Rylee Knoll is coming to Merritt Speedway to try and make it a perfect 3 for 3 to start the year! You won't want to miss the racing action this weekend at Merritt Speedway!

🔹Weekend plans!!🔹
Friday May 29th you can find the 07 at Tri City Motor Speedway
Saturday May 30th at Merritt Speedway!!
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend go out and support your local dirt track!! Hope to see everyone there!

05/29/2026

Eric Spangler will be racing with us this Saturday! He has had some unfortunate breaks to start the year, but has been extremely fast. Will things turn around for him? Check it out this Saturday at Merritt Speedway!

05/28/2026

Mark your calendars! Thursday, July 2nd, is the Joe Wood Memorial Race Night at Merritt Speedway, and both Traditional and Lightning Sprints will be making their return to the track.

We’ll also have a special Factory Stock feature paying $2,000 to win and $175 to start.

The divisions competing that night will include:

Traditional Sprints
Lightning Sprints
Factory Stocks
4-6 Cylinders Open
Power Wheels

You won’t want to miss this exciting night of racing!

05/27/2026

This week’s sponsor highlight is on MacAllister Cat!

For generations, MacAllister CAT has provided dependable heavy equipment, rentals, parts, power systems, and service solutions to businesses across Michigan and Indiana. As an authorized Caterpillar dealer, they proudly serve industries including construction, agriculture, trucking, mining, and more.

Known for reliable equipment and excellent customer service, MacAllister CAT helps keep businesses and job sites running strong with quality equipment and experienced support.

We’re proud to have MacAllister CAT supporting Merritt Speedway and appreciate their support! Support them for supporting us!