Icebreaker tickets for the 2012 contest will be available starting February 1st, 2012. The ticket with the closest date and time selected to the actual time the truck falls into the water will be the winner. If there are multiple winners, prizes will be split between the winners. 

Tickets are $2.00 per ticket this year with the Grand Prize to include the following:

1. 50% of the total cash purse

2. $500 in Bridgestone/Firestone Tires (Mr. Tire)

3. 2 Passes to Bark River International Raceway 2012 Event on Augst 10-12.

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITIES.

Ticket Outlets: Mr. Tire, Northern Plumbing & Heating, JC's Gas & Welding, Auto Value, Riverside Chevrolet, Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Lakeshore Chiropractic, Rosy's Diner, Adam's Grocery, Joe's Marathon, or contact a Bark River Lions Club member.

This contest is ECO-Friendly and has been approved by the Michigan DNRE. The Delta County Search and Rescue Dive Team is assisting the Bark River Lions Club with this event.

I have been in charge of the Camping at BRIR for over 10 years.  There have been many changes since I took it over from Race Director Richard Ault. The State of Michigan Health Dept. and DEQ have implemented many new rules (laws) over the past decade. Our Campground has grown from some 250 sites to close to 900. This year we are adding approximately 100 new sites. That said, I have also opened a new business in Escanaba "Splash of Color" Automotive Paint & Supply Store, and I am also still operating my Auto Body Shop which employees 8 Full Time Techs.
    I just don't have the time to dedicate to the job of Camping Chairman. I would really like to thank all the Race Fans(Campers) who have made this job worthwhile. I have met some really Great People. 
    Our new Chairman is Fellow Lion member Dr. Scott Kwarciany of Bark River. He has been and continues to be very active in the Lions Club. He has held offices of King Lion, 4th of July Chairman, is the current Race Treasurer, and now Camping Chairman. I will still be helping out here and there.  Fellow Lion Pat Murray, who helped me out last year will now assist Scott.   

                            Thanks and see you at the Races.
                            Lion Gary Lantagne 

The Bark River Lions Club has purchased adjoining property in the north campground area which extends to D Road (Co Rd. 535). This new area will provide approximately 100 new campsites for future use. It will expand the current number of sites in the campground to nearly 1000 sites.

The Snow will be flying very soon.  Check out The BOSS snowplow, Hands Down the Very Best Snowplow in the World, made right here in the Midwest.  The BOSS once again stepped up to Support / Sponsor  Off-Road Racing at its best in BARK RIVER MI. 
        THE BOSS snowplows are manufactured in IRON MOUNTAIN,  located in the beautiful Upper Penninsula of MI. 
         THE BOSS,  I believe is the best built snow plow manufactured today anywhere in the world. I have used other brands over the years and I have yet to find a better plow.  Boss plows are built to last and be user friendly.  Remember, if you're thinking of buying a new snowplow, take time to check out the BOSS. If you do, I'm sure you will be the proud owner of a new BOSS plow. In return, you will be helping BOSS help us at the BARK RIVER INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY. Tell them you enjoy the races in Bark River.  BOSS has always supported community projects in the U.P. & WI.    
   Without the support of great companies such as BOSS it would be very difficult to put on events such as ours.    THANK YOU, BOSS,  from everyone at the BARK RIVER INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY & the BARK RIVER LIONS CLUB.

       Are you BORED? Nothing to do? Looking for some Fun and Excitment, Get on over to the Island Resort and Casino. The friendly atmosphere at the Island Resort is like none other in the area. Come hungry! They have Outstanding Food in 3 restaurants with great atmosphere. When your finished eating, check out the  Wide Variety of Entertainment, get over to the Island Resort & Casino in Harris Mi.         I'LL "BET"  you will find it there. 
         Please, Tell them THANKS for supporting the Off-Road Races in BARK RIVER. Thanks again ISLAND RESORT & CASINO !! It wouldn't be the same without your help.

       The Bark River Lions Club would like to Welcome everyone to the Most Exciting, Fun Filled, User Friendly Off-Road Race events in the state of Michigan. That my friend is being very conservative.  I would like to tell you just a few things we have to offer at the "BARK RIVER INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY." We have a large Campground with over 850 sites that are Groomed all summer long so the grass is Soft and green just like at home.  Food, Cold Beer, friendly grounds crew, probably the Best Equipped and most experienced Track Crew anywhere.oh yah, did I mention "THE HILL", The Original often imitated, all natural terrain. 
                   We have been Racing over this Hill for 36 years now and with today’s Racers have a Track Record of some 200 feet of air. Now that’s Airing it out. We offer 36 years of Off-Road Racing Experience and History.  We have People with Equipped shops you can use to repair your Racer in between Race Weekends at little or no charge. We just love Off-Road Racing and will give a helping hand to make your stay here in the Beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan a very pleasant and fun filled experience.  Give us a shot, you won't be sorry. Remember TRAXXAS (TORC) has the best payback and most PRO Drivers of any short courses Off-Road series. As a spectator you will Watch the best of the best Drivers and Teams compete for the checkered flag & points. As a Racer you will be competing with the best teams anywhere so a Win in the TRAXXAS (TORC) series will mean you did beat the best on the best race coarses anywhere.
               Our Races are considered Events, Not just a few hours of entertainment. You are welcome to come & set-up Camp Thursday noon prior to the weekends and you can stay thru Sunday night. If you have any Questions feel Free to contact us at 906-466-9020 or e-mail garylantagne@yahoo.com  and we will be more than happy to answer any Questions you have.   SEE YOU THERE.

I need to thank Gary Aderman & Sonny Davis for a summers worth of work. These two Gentlemen who I am proud to say are Bark River Lions members and my friends.

Since this Spring this Team has kept the Campground looking good. They roll up there sleeves and get it done. These guys don't let much slow them down, not only do they run the equipment but do most of the Maintanance & Repairs themselves.

Another Lions member Dwayne Carlson is always there when you need him to.Also a Big Thank You to Harvey Lewis and  Dale Beauchamp always ready for the challenge when we have some bigger repairs. These types of people make it possible to put on events like you see at BRIR. All Volunteers. I am proud of these guys. Thanks Guys you will never know how much I appreciate all your efforts. Thanks A Ton !!

Its true, The Good they do Die Young. We lost a Friend and fellow Bark River LIONS member Sat. the 15th day of January at approx. 9:30a:m. Larry Belanger lost his long battle with cancer. Larry was Born Dec. 17th,1956 in Norway, The son of John and Florence (Gibour) Belanger. Larry has done alot for the Bark River Lions Club and the Bark River International Raceway that most people never knew about. He wasn't one that looked for any recognition or limelight for anything he did.
           Larry spent countless hours helping put this website together, & constantly updateing it for me and others. More recently even during his treatments this past summer Larry would go out to the Race track and cut the grass in the Campground. All Summer through the hot sun he would climb aboard the ol Ford Tractor and made that Campground Beautiful for the Racers & Fans alike even though he wasn't feeling the best. Larry and his wife Marilyn have worked the Time Shack during the past several years. Rest in Peace Larry and Thanks Again. May the good Lord take you into his arms. We will always remember you Larry for your Smiles and Positive Attitude.

   Please keep Larry and his Family in your thoughts and Prayers.
                                          Love & Respect
                                         Bark River Lions Club
                                          Gary

Once more in 2011 the Active Duty Military Personal will have FREE Admission to the August Races at the Bark River International Raceway again. As in the Past,  All thats needed is the active duty ID card. We would hope they will come in uniform so we all can thank them for their service to our country. We are very Proud of our Military Personel. 

click this link to get you to the Midwest Offroad Racing groups website  http://www.midwest-offroadracing.com/

The Bark River Lions Club would like to let everyone know the Welcome Mat is out for anyone looking for a Growing Sport of Off Road Racing and a Track thats going into its 36th year of Off-Road Racing.