Mio, MI
- With its three tracks, hilltop and trackside viewing areas, concessions and
covered viewing/dining facilities all completed, the new 33MotoSports Park is ready for
riders and fans. Nestled in the rolling hills of the beautiful Huron National
Forest, this unique 80-acre park has been
developed as a family-friendly racing complex for motorcycles, quads, UTVs and
snowmobiles.
33MotoSports
Park is kicking things
off with a free practice day on Saturday, May 5, and will be open every weekend
to October. A total of 15 race events are scheduled for 2012, starting with the
grand opening celebration the weekend of May 19-20. In addition to the race
lineup, 56 practice days are scheduled, including all Tuesdays and Thursdays
during July and August.
The Park will have something for everyone, according to
owner John Gusler. "It's for experienced and novice riders wanting more track
time, as well as die-hard fans and families looking for affordable
entertainment," he said. "People are really going to be blown away by what
we've created here."
Gusler relied heavily on the Park's general manager, Dave
Hassell, to develop a facility that riders will love. "I've been racing most of
my life, at parks all over the country," said Hassell. "I can honestly say
we've put together something here that rivals the best of them." As a native
son who returned to the area from California,
Hassell earned a reputation from years in motocross racing, motocross equipment
repair and facilities management that has attracted seasoned riders from far
and wide to check out 33MotoSports
Park.
Cale Kuchnicki of Alanson is an example of an experienced
rider who plans to travel regularly to Northern Michigan
to take advantage of the new park. "It's definitely national caliber," said an
excited Kuchnicki after some recent pre-opening day spins around the track. "I
love a wide-open track, and it just pinned everywhere and the jumps are nice,
big and smooth, so it's safe. It's a great overall track. The facility is
amazing!"
Check out some great video of
Kuchnicki and other riders during the pre-opening track tests.
Beyond the three rolling-terrain tracks with varying degrees
of obstacles and jumps to accommodate all machine sizes and skill levels, there
is weekend overnight parking onsite for racers, as well as nearby campgrounds and
motels. Riders and fans are also sure to appreciate the ample parking,
restrooms, hilltop covered viewing and dining areas, café and concessions.
33MotoSports Park is located in Northern Michigan's beautiful AuSable River Valley.
You can't miss it on M-33, at the corner of Mt.
Tom and CR-608 (3 miles west of Fairview and 4 miles
north of Mio). For more information and schedules, visit http://www.33MotoSportsPark.com or
call (989) 889-1785.
