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CRA Announces Boyne Machine $10,000 Michigan Challenge

CRA Announces Boyne Machine $10,000 Michigan Challenge

Involves ARCA/CRA Super Series Events at Berlin, Kalamazoo and Flat Rock

 (Salem, IN - May 23, 2014) – Champion Racing Association Powered by JEGS officials, in conjunction with Boyne Machine Company, have announced the formation of a new bonus program that could net an ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS racer a $10,000 bonus during the 2014 season. The Boyne Machine $10,000 Michigan Challenge will pay a $10,000 bonus if a driver can win all four ARCA/CRA Super Series events in the state of Michigan during the 2014 season. Those events include the Berlin 125 Presented by AutoWorldFinancial.com at Berlin Raceway on May 31st, the Berlin 251 at Berlin Raceway on July 19th, the 100 lap series event at Kalamazoo Speedway on August 13th and the 7-UP 125 at Flat Rock Speedway on August 16th.

 “This is an awesome opportunity for a racer who could put together a great string of victories at our Michigan events this year,” remarked R.J. Scott, Managing Partner of CRA. “Mike Blackmer at Boyne Machine Company, a huge supporter of short track racing, wanted to do a special bonus for our Michigan events this season. We really appreciate his support of CRA and the opportunity he has given one of our racers!”

 If a driver cannot win all four events, Boyne Machine will pay a $1000 bonus to the driver earning the most series points in the four Michigan events.

 “We have always received great support from the racers in Michigan,” remarked Glenn Luckett, CRA Series Director. “This is a way to reward a racer for his support of CRA and for achieving a great accomplishment, by winning four very challenging events in a state were stock car racing has always been at its best!”

 Boyne Machine Company’s 36,000 square foot climate controlled facility is located in Jenison, Michigan. Serving a variety of CNC Milling and Turning projects, they specialize in automotive production parts for various large automotive suppliers, as well as a large supplier of parts within the motorsports world for companies such as Keyser’s Port City Racing and Lane Automotive. With over 30 CNC machines and robotics, Boyne Machine has the capacity and capabilities to handle any job, large or small.

 Boyne Machine Company has strong engineering and manufacturing capabilities and the technical know-how to overcome any obstacles you may face in the production and engineering of complex parts. With more than 40 full time employees on hand and over 21 years of experience, Boyne Machine is ready to tackle your next project. They can be reached at 616.669.7178 or online at www.boynemachine.com.

 Boyne Machine Racing is a newly formed race team owned by Mike Blackmer with driver Ross Kenseth, son of NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Matt Kenseth, and Crew Chief Kelly Bires based in Jenison, Michigan. The team will compete in ARCA/CRA Super Series and ARCA Midwest Tour events during the 2014 season. You can follow Kenseth as well as Boyne Machine Racing on Facebook at: www.facebook.com and search for "Ross Kenseth" and "Boyne Machine Racing" and on Twitter as well at: www.twitter.com/RossKenseth and www.twitter.com/BoyneMachRacing.

 Glenn Luckett - Champion Racing Association - Office: (812) 883-0455