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Battle Creek Speedfest is Back
Battle Creek Speedfest standing 1/2 mile shoot-out held at W.K Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, MI. This event is open to all makes and models including motorcycles in reaching the highest MPH. Since 2014, this event has been growing and reaching out to many automotive enthusiast from not only Michigan but all over the country including Canada. Vehicles attending are street legal but we also allow non-street legal vehicles as long as they meet the requirements.

This event is truly a unique one as we are the first and only 1/2 mile event in Michigan that is in conjunction with one of the largest and longest running air shows in the country. In teaming up with Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival not only gave us the opportunity to bring the very first 1/2 mile event in the state but also an event the whole family can enjoy. Witness some of the rarest and fastest vehicles in the area and an event that all ages can enjoy with live music, carnival rides, variety of foods, games and one of the best air shows in the country.

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Originally Posted by DebRedZR1
Battle Creek Speedfest is Back
Battle Creek Speedfest is a standing 1/2 mile shoot-out held at W.K Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, MI. This event is open to all makes and models including motorcycles in reaching the highest MPH. Since 2014, this event has been growing and reaching out to many automotive enthusiast from not only Michigan but all over the country including Canada. Vehicles attending are street legal but we also allow non-street legal vehicles as long as they meet the requirements. These participants will not be eligible for daily or weekend awards but pending how many registers, we will open a specific class for you.

This event is truly a unique one as we are the first and only 1/2 mile event in Michigan that is in conjunction with one of the largest and longest running air shows in the country. In teaming up with Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival not only gave us the opportunity to bring the very first 1/2 mile event in the state but also an event the whole family can enjoy. Witness some of the rarest and fastest vehicles in the area and an event that all ages can enjoy with live music, carnival rides, variety of foods, games and one of the best air shows in the country.

PLAN AHEAD
. Hope the guy who set up the last one and ripped everyone off isn't involved
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. Hope the guy who set up the last one and ripped everyone off isn't involved
NO, this is a different event. The event you are referring to was the Battle Creek Mile. This is a half mile and has run successfully for the past three years.
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Originally Posted by DebRedZR1
NO, this is a different event. The event you are referring to was the Battle Creek Mile. This is a half mile and has run successfully for the past three years.
Thanks for the info. It's has to be a better run then Rantoul
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Hi Deb,
Are the 1/2 mile speed runs taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday or only on Saturday and Sunday?
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Originally Posted by silverbird
Hi Deb,
Are the 1/2 mile speed runs taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday or only on Saturday and Sunday?
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here's a link to their site............. appears to be all 3 days...........

event registration starts March 1, and usually sells out fairly quickly..............

http://www.bcspeedfest.com
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Originally Posted by silverbird
Hi Deb,
Are the 1/2 mile speed runs taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday or only on Saturday and Sunday?
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Hey John, Looks like Saturday Sunday and Monday at this point with possible half days Friday and Tuesday. Tickets go on sale in March. Hope to have confirmed dates with air field soon
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Originally Posted by DebRedZR1
Hey John, Looks like Saturday Sunday and Monday at this point with possible half days Friday and Tuesday. Tickets go on sale in March. Hope to have confirmed dates with air field soon
Deb,
Thanks for the info.
I'll have to try to plan some vacation time.
Sounds like a riot.
John
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Originally Posted by silverbird
Deb,
Thanks for the info.
I'll have to try to plan some vacation time.
Sounds like a riot.
John
Absolutely a riot, looking forward to seeing you there
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