Experiencing Berlin Raceway

Over the weekend I was invited out to Berlin Raceway for final races of the year for the seven divisions that race there regularly. It’s been over twenty years since I last was at Berlin so I don’t remember much. All I remember is that my cousin Chris was racing back then. Fast forward many years later and Chris is a Crew Chief for Rob Shoemaker who races on the Super Stock series. I got to go down to the pits for the night and watch all the action up close and personal. 

Being down in the pit area is one of the funnest experiences I have ever had as it relates to going to sporting events. The pits had concessions, bleachers, and you could see families and close friends of racers watching the races on top of the trailers. It was unique seeing all the cars in one area. At one point all the cars were on the track for an autograph session for the fans. 

Berlin expanded a lot over the last year adding new grandstands, a lounge that stays open until long after the races are over and even has a stage that bands can play on! The owners and promoters of this legendary West Michigan raceway have put a lot of effort in to making this a great track to come to. Personally I think it’s paid off. 

I’ve been on the banks of Daytona which is larger then life, have walked on Richmond Speedway, and have been to other local West Michigan tracks but you will not get a better racing experience then you do at Berlin. Every track has something special about it but you will NOT get a better close up view of the race action then you do at Berlin. Getting pit passes is extremely worth it and made the night I had that much funner then I ever thought imaginable. If you live in West Michigan or are visiting the area I would highly suggest visiting Berlin Raceway for some great racing action.