Motor State Distributing, Lane Automotive and Allstar Performance Products will be hosting the “Motor State Challenge” on June 19-21, 2009 in Watervliet, MI.

This inaugural Pro-Touring /G-Machine event will mirror the very popular “Run Thru The Hills” event that will take place later in the year. A full schedule of activities is already confirmed so you won’t want to miss this happening. Situated in the Southwest Corner of the Great Lake State of Michigan, participants and spectators will be surrounded by lush, rolling vineyards and, of course, beautiful Lake Michigan.

 
Scheduled events will include facility tours of Motor State Distributing, one of the performance industry’s top warehouse distributors, a cruise through the back roads of Harbor Country and along the winding coast of Lake Michigan, a cookout dinner at Silver Beach on Lake Michigan, road racing at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI, and a timed autocross to wrap up the event on Sunday.
 

 
Join us and experience what Pro-Touring is all about. Three days filled with good times, good friends and some of the meanest Pro-Touring/G-Machines in the country. This event is the perfect opportunity to safely test your car’s performance on the autocross as well as on the road course. A great deal of hard work and preparation is involved in building a G-Machine; this is your chance to show off what your car can really do.
 

 

 Several of the industry’s top manufacturers will also be on-hand for the event to answer questions and showcase their factory test cars
 
 
 

Event coverage and event DVD by V8TVshow.com
 

 
Friday, June 19

12:00 – 3:00 Motor State Facility Tours
3:15 – 3:30 Drivers’ Meeting (Cruise)
3:45 – 6:00 Cruise through the wine country and along Lake Michigan Shoreline (Approx. 40-50 Miles)
6:00 – 10:00 – Cookout dinner at Silver Beach on Lake Michigan (St. Joseph, MI)
 
 
Saturday, June 20
8:00 – 5:00 All Day Event at Gingerman Raceway (Road Course) in South Haven, MI.
Drivers will be broken up into groups, depending on experience. Novice drivers will be led by a pace car and speeds will be kept to appropriate skill level.
Professional drivers will be allowed to run the course at a faster pace but will still be asked to keep safety at the forefront. All drivers and passengers will be required to wear a helmet and there will be absolutely NO fender to fender racing on the course.
Need Directions to the GingerMan Raceway? Try this Google Map Link
 
Sunday, June 21
8:00 – 4:00 Autocross, Lake Michigan College Parking Lot (Benton Harbor, MI)
Competition will begin at 8:00 and continue until 4:00. Awards for the event will be handed out at the conclusion of the Autocross event.
Relay for Life team has offered to do a cookout on Sunday during the autocross. They will grill hamburgers, hot dogs, and provide chips, cookies, and drinks for a donation to the charity.
 
 

Due to the nature of this event, participation registrations will be limited.

In order to secure your spot, please register as soon as possible.
 
All events run rain or shine
 
 
Host Hotel Contact Information
The Host Hotel for the event will be the Surfari Joe’s Ramada Inn and Water Park in Watervliet, MI.
Special rates have been established for the weekend. When calling and making a reservation tell them you are with the Pro-Touring Group. Special room rate does not include Water Park admission. If your family plans on enjoying the water park, wrist bands can be purchased in addition to your room.
Rooms are limited so make your reservation today. Call 269-463-7946
 
 
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Order your tickets today by visiting the on-line store below
 
Please know what size free t-shirts you will need with your dinners before registering.
You will need to enter the sizes in the comment box when ordering them.
All tickets will be will-call only. We will not be mailing anything.
www.pro-touring.com/store