MARNE, Mich. — The Engine Pro Must See Racing Sprint Series confirmed on Thursday that the July 22 date at Berlin Raceway will include its winged 410 series, as well the 500 Sprint Car Tour.
Both MSR and the 500SCT are the only 410 asphalt sprint car series in the country.
Back in 2010, the USAC National Sprint Car Series and the MSR winged sprints competed on the same night at Salem (Ind.) Speedway, however, after a handful of attempts to run winged and non-winged events on the same day, this will be the first 410 twin-bill since then.
While the two forms of racing are similar, the speed between the two is vastly different.
The fast time from last years’ MSR event at Berlin was 13.097 set by Ryan Litt. The 500SCT produced a 15.627 lap by Tyler Roahrig. That is a nearly 2.5-second difference between the two different cars at the same track.
“The fast and tricky Berlin Raceway will definitely challenge both series race teams,” MSR President Jim Hanks said. “This will give the fans a great night of open wheel sprint car racing with a rare side by side showcase of the two very different sprint car types, disciplines and racing. This event is also special as round two of the 2023 Engine Pro Fast Car Dash mini-series with its points and purse on the line, our season championship points chase and year end points fund both substantially adding to the nights event purse.
“There is a lot on the line making our qualifying, heat races and the feature all really important. You can bet the MSR teams will bring their ‘A’ game. We are really looking forward to being a part of the race fan entertainment, the competition and an event where the on-track results will do the talking.”