Track Info

In 1950 Chester Mysliwiec and family started a racing tradition. Berlin Raceway, as he named it, has seen it all through the years. From its humble dirt track beginnings, Berlin Raceway, now a 7/16 mile paved oval with 13-degree banking in the turns and 9 degree banking on the straightaways, has grown into one of the premier short tracks in America.

Berlin Raceway has one of the strongest fan bases for grass roots racing in the nation. Berlin has packed in thousands of race fans a year for over 50 years. More than 5 million race fans have spent their Saturday nights at this legendary track.

Not only have race fans of all ages enjoyed the track, but drivers like Tim Steele, Jack Sprague and Bob Senneker have honed their driving skills on what Johnny Benson Jr. claims as "one of the most difficult tracks in the country."

In 2001, the West Michigan Whitecaps purchased the track and invested funds in the infrastructure, building new restrooms, a new sound system, new private party areas, new catch fence and other amenities to make Berlin Raceway not only the premier facility in the Midwest, but also the most fan-friendly. The racing hasn't suffered either. With partners like NASCAR driver Johnny Benson, Berlin Raceway has kept the racing extremely competitive and exciting. Celebrity drivers such as NASCAR stars Tony Stewart, Michael Waltrip, Bobby Labonte, Kenny Schrader, Kyle Busch and Ryan Newman have joined Benson in racing at Berlin recently. The goal of Berlin Raceway is to continue to provide exciting racing and an affordable experience in a clean, safe environment.

Berlin Raceway is located just five miles west of Grand Rapids on I-96, Exit 23 (Marne), at 2060 Berlin Fair Drive, Marne, MI 49435.

Berlin Raceway hosts five stock car racing divisions on a weekly basis, on Saturday nights from April through September. More than 100 drivers compete for points each week in one of these five divisions: recreational 4-Cylinder (15-lap features), entry-level Sportsman (20-lap features), advanced entry-level Pro Stock (25-lap features), mid-level Super Stock (30-lap features) and top-level Late Model (50-lap features). In addition, many special events, such as 100-lap Late Model invitational races, highlight the schedule, as well as prestigious traveling series such as ARCA, CRA Super Series, ASA, Auto Value Super Sprints and ISMA Supermodifieds.

Tickets to Berlin Raceway events range from $10 to $25 for adults (half price for children). Group discounts are available, as well as private deck areas and barbeque packages. Parking is free.

Camping
Several dates are available each season for camping on the grounds. Please visit our camping page for more info or our lodging page for information on area campgrounds and hotels for other weekends.

Coolers
Berlin Raceway sells beer at races. What does this mean for our fans?
* You are allowed to bring in a cooler, up to 18" by 18". You may bring in any food or non-alcoholic beverages you wish, but alcohol is not allowed through the gates.
* You may tailgate in the parking lots.
* Beer is sold at convenient portable locations at reasonable prices.
By holding a liquor license and not allowing alcohol through the gates, we are better able to control the consumption of alcohol on site and therefore can minimize alcohol-related situations. We believe this will ultimately be a positive change for fans. We realize that it will be an adjustment, but we feel that fans will see the benefits soon. Our goal is to make the races more enjoyable for fans, and in particular, families.