2019 Great Lakes Big Rig Challenge
Onaway Speedway, Onaway, MI: Friday, May 17–19, 2019
The Great Lakes Big Rig Challenge, 2nd Edition in Onaway, MI is coming up! If you’re in the area Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19, 2019 Onaway Speedway is the place to be!
Featuring Quebec style side-by-side racing, this is the only racing event of its kind in the United States. Attendees will enjoy onsite camping, live bands, and a weekend of diesel power!
Onaway Speedway is a 1/4-mile oval asphalt track built in 1983 by local racing legend Harry Moran, and was purchased by Mike Sturgill in 2017, at which point an 1/8-mile drag track was built, making Onaway Speedway home to the first uphill drag racing venue in the United States!
The Great Lakes Big Rig Challenge was inspired by Canadian bobtail and loaded trailer racing – this year’s event is expected to exceed 20,000 spectators in attendance, and over 50 competitors!
A-Class: Open Class
B-Class: Limited to One 80mm Turbo
C-Class: Stock
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, May 16th
- 4:00–6:00 PM Carnival
*open for locals with no Big Rig Ticket purchase. $5 for an unlimited ride band
Friday, May 17th
- 2:00-6:00 PM Open Practice for all Competitors
6:00 PM Parade Line Up
7:00 PM Parade Leaves Speedway
4:00 PM–12:00 AM Carnival
8:00 PM–12:00 AM Eric Chesser Band
Saturday, May 18th
- 9:00 AM Driver’s Meeting
10:00 AM Driver Intro
11:00 AM National Anthem & Fireworks
11:15 AM Racing Begins
11AM–12:00 AM Carnival
2:00 PM Burnout Contest Begins
2:30 PM Racing Resumes
7:00 PM Complete Racing for the Day
8:00PM–12:00AM Jedi Mind Trip
9:30 PM Flames Out Pipes
10:00 PM Fireworks
Sunday, May 19th
- 11:00 AM National Anthem
11:15 AM Racing Begins
Burnout Contest Periodically Throughout the Day
11:00 AM Carnival
6:00 PM (Approximately) Award Ceremony at the Conclusion of Racing
Ticket Prices:
- Pre-Sale General Admission Adult Weekend Pass: $40.00
- This ticket is designated for anyone over 18 years of age
- ** Tickets will be available at the gate for $50.00
- Pre-Sale General Admission Student Weekend Pass: $20.00
- This ticket is designated for students ages 12-18
- ** Tickets will be available at the gate for $25.00
- *Camping Permit: $30.00
- This is for rustic camping (NO power, NO water) onsite for May 17th–May 19th
- *Sunday DAY Pass: $25.00
- We will offer a day pass for Sunday ONLY
- ** Tickets will also be available at the gate for $25.00
- *Child Tickets 11 & Under FREE Ticket
- Children 11 & Under are free for this event
Tickets can be purchased here.