Grattan Raceway, a highway course situated about two and a half hours northwest of Detroit, is up on the market.
The two.0-mile observe options 10 turns, a 3,200-foot straight, and averages 40 ft broad, based on the Grattan Raceway web site, the place the sale announcement was posted. There’s loads of selection, together with ascending and descending-radius turns, a 160-degree hairpin, a downhill reverse-camber flip, and a bowl impressed by Italy’s Monza circuit.
Just lately repaved, the racing floor drains effectively after rain and dries shortly, based on observe administration, which additionally claims beneficiant runoff areas. Nook stations and different areas within the line of fireplace of out-of-control race automobiles are protected by Armco obstacles.
Positioned within the city of Belding, Michigan, the property additionally features a 1.25-mile motocross course, garages, and tiled-floor restrooms. Grattan does not have grandstands, however due to its compact structure it’s doable to view 90% of the observe from one seat, administration claims. The observe is about 20 minutes from Grand Rapids, Michigan, the place accommodations, meals, and buying are situated.
Grattan Raceway
Grattan primarily hosts novice racing, together with SCCA Professional, Regional, and Nationwide occasions, classic racing, and observe days for automotive golf equipment. It is also one of many websites the place the Michigan State Police conducts its annual cop automotive efficiency assessments, together with Stellantis’ Chelsea Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan.
No asking value was listed. events can contact observe employees for extra info.
Many racetracks are actually threatened by growth, and neighbors are typically unenthusiastic concerning the noise and crowds they bring about. So it is onerous to say what the long run holds for Grattan Raceway.
