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Bark River, Crandon Combine For Off-Road Series
 BARK RIVER---The off-road races at Bark River and Crandon, Wis., will mean a bit more this summer as the two tracks have announced the formation of the "Sportsmen Off-Road Series". It will see three races in Crandon and two in Bark River, between June and September of 2015. The leaders of both tracks met last Wednesday to finalize the deal. Their press release is posted below: Representatives from Crandon and Bark River met with the MORR Board to discuss the upcoming 2015 Sportsman race season. At the meeting the two race facilities announced the formation of the Sportsman Off-Road Series. With both iconic off-road race facilities operating the series and with the support of MORR, Sportsman short-course off-road racing in the Upper Midwest will continue to be some of the best racing in the nation. A variety of subjects were covered during the meeting including class rules updates, the combining of certain classes, race administration on and off the track, safety regulations, the actual race series, marketing partners, and other topics pertaining to Sportsman short-course off-road racing. "Sportsman competitors are the backbone of our racing community," Cliff Flannery said. "The Sportsman group really embraces the off-road lifestyle. They come to Crandon and Bark River not only to race, but to enjoy the weekend with family and friends. The tracks and MORR met to ensure all the people and equipment will be in place to ensure fair and competitive racing in all of our classes." As in the past, MORR will continue to represent the needs of its Sportsman racer membership, while Crandon andBark River work to create a five weekend, ten round Sportsman race series. "MORR was formed to ensure that Sportsman off-road racers had a place to race," remarks MORR vice-president Don Demeny. "Thanks to Crandon and Bark River, our sport will continue to grow, not only this year, but for many years to come." The Sportsman Off-Road Series schedule is: May (weather permitting) - MORR Test Day - Crandon, WI
Rds. 1-2 June 6-7 Crandon, WI Rds. 3-4 June 27-28 Crandon, WI** Rds. 5-6 July Bark River, MI* Rds. 7-8 August 15-16 Bark River, MI** Rds. 9-10 September 5-6 Crandon, WI**
January 9, 2016 - Sportsman Awards Banquet - Bark River, MI* 
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