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Great Lakes Lightning Sprints Set

Great Lakes Lightning Sprints Set...

5/7/2025
The Great Lakes Lightning Sprints (GLLS) are charging into the 2025 season with momentum, talent, and a stacked roster ready to battle it out on dirt tracks across Michigan and Ohio. The season officially kicks off Saturday, May 10th at Silver Bullet Speedway in Owendale, MI. Leading the charge is Justin Ward of Benzonia, MI — a multi-time GLLS champion who once again looks to defend his place at the top after another dominant run in 2024. One of the biggest offseason...more
JUSTIN WARD WINS AT SILVER BULLET

JUSTIN WARD WINS AT SILVER BULLET...

9/7/2024
Owendale, MI Benzonia, MI native Justin Ward wins back to back GLLS champions as well as tonight's Feat Race win at Silver Bullet Speedway with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by MacAllister CAT The Rental Store. What a great track Silver Bullet gave us! It was a great championship night of clean, fast, hard racing. To start the night off David Hilliker (Midlands, MI) was the only car racing in the 13 seconds setting fast time with a time of 13.958 seconds!...more
JACOB SABAJ BRINGS HOME HIS SIXTH

JACOB SABAJ BRINGS HOME HIS SIXTH...

8/2/2024
Aubrun , MI - Cournna, MI native Jacob Sabaj wins his sixth Feature Race of the 2024 season with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by MacAllister CAT The Rental Store Friday night at Tri-City Motor Speedway. Sabaj was able to secure the win on Heat Race 1 presented by Beacon and Bridge Markets!! Avery Neal (Brooklyn, MI) took home the Chaney Creek Construction Heat Race 2. Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by MacAllister Rental returns to action on...more
JACOB SABAJ BRINGS IT HOME AGAIN

JACOB SABAJ BRINGS IT HOME AGAIN

7/6/2024
Aubrun , MI - Cournna, MI native Jacob Sabaj wins his third Feature Race of the 2024 season with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by MacAllister CAT The Rental Store Saturday night at Tri-City Motor Speedway. When the Feature Race started it was a battle between Avery Neal (Brooklyn, MI) and Sabaj. Neal had the lead for the first couple of laps and the a caution was called and Neal got sent to the back. Sabaj was yet again here to pull off another win on the...more
SABAJ BAGS HIS SECOND WIN THIS SEA

SABAJ BAGS HIS SECOND WIN THIS SEA...

6/1/2024
Owendale , MI - Cournna, MI native Jacob Sabaj wins his second Feature Race of the 2024 season with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by MacAllister CAT The Rental Store Saturday night. Sabaj did not come to play, as soon as he was on the track, he owned it! Drawing the fourth position in the redraw, he managed to maneuver through lap traffic and secure the second MacAllister CAT Rental Store win on the 2024 season! Mack Erickson (South Boardman, MI) took...more
ALEX COGLEY WINS HIS FIRST FEATURE

ALEX COGLEY WINS HIS FIRST FEATURE...

9/4/2023
Crystal, MI (Sunday, September 3, 2023) - The Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by United Engine and Machine (GLLS) had their Season Championship Race at Crystal Motor Speedway, leaving the audience with a night to remember! We had an incredible turnout with 26 Lightning Sprint cars.The stands were packed with an incredible turnout, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the drivers, fans, sponsors, and dedicated staff members whose support and enthusiasm made...more
JUSTIN WARD BAGS HIS THIRD WIN IN

JUSTIN WARD BAGS HIS THIRD WIN IN...

8/5/2023
Auburn, MI - The Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by United Engine and Machine (GLLS) had their first race of the season at Tri-City Speedway, leaving the audience with a night to remember! There were several cautions but thankfully, our drivers are okay. The stands were packed with an incredible turnout, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the drivers, fans, sponsors, and dedicated staff members whose support and enthusiasm made this event an overwhelming...more
WARD STRIKES AGAIN

WARD STRIKES AGAIN

7/29/2023
Crystal, MI (Saturday, July 29, 2023) - The Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by United Engine and Machine (GLLS) had their much awaited race after two weeks off at Crystal Motor Speedway, leaving the audience with a night to remember! The stands were packed with an incredible turnout, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the drivers, fans, sponsors, and dedicated staff members whose support and enthusiasm made this event an overwhelming success. In the...more
JACOB SABAJ TAKES HOME HIS FIRST E

JACOB SABAJ TAKES HOME HIS FIRST E...

6/10/2023
Mt.Pleasant, MI (Friday, June 9, 2023) -Great Lakes Lightning Sprints presented by United Engine and Machine (GLLS) had their second race of the season at Mt.Pleasant Speedway. The night was packed with a thrilling event of high speed racing and an amazing turnout in the stands. To start this right, we would like to say thank you to all the drivers, fans, sponsors, and staff members who came out to the race and supported us. During the parade lap before the Feature...more
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