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Volunteer registration for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix is now open at
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Please register today, we would love to have you!
From the desk of the WHRRI Flag Chief - Ron Cech
Feb 15, 2026
GREETINGS TO ALL!
I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE HAD A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON AND WINTER SO FAR. FORTUNATELY THIS WEATHER WILL SOON BE COMING TO AN END AND WE CAN GET DOWN TO THE BUSINESS OF MOTORSPORT ACTIVITIES AT WATERFORD HILLS ROAD RACING. I HAVE INCLUDED A 2026 RACING & OTD SCHEDULE FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR AND CALENDAR TO PREPARE FOR THE SUMMER.
AUTORAMA IS THE FIRST WHRRI EVENT RUNNING FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1.AT COBO HALL. WE WILL HAVE SIX CARS AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE TO TELL ALL ABOUT OUR TRACK AND ACTIVITIES. FLAGGERS, THIS IS A BIG SOURCE OF NEW STUDENTS FOR FLAGGER SCHOOL APRIL 25-26. WE COULD STILL USE SOME HELP IN THAT DEPARTMENT. YOU CAN GO INTO THE WHRRI FORUMS AREA UNDER !!!AUTORAMA!!! TO VIEW THE WORK SCHEDULE AND EMAIL BRIAN MURPHY( bmurphy210@comcast.net) YOUR DESIRED TIMES.
THAT'S IT FOR NOW. SEE YOU SOON.
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Thanks
Ron Cech
Flag Chief Waterford Hills Road Racing
(248) 982-2866
From the desk of the WMR Flag Chief - Nathan McCormick
Jan 14, 2026
Good Afternoon To All!!!
First email of the new year just to start whetting your appetite for the upcoming 2026 racing/flagging season!! Corner workers of all experience levels will be needed for the following race weekends, so be sure to write the dates into your calendars!!
May 15, 16, 17
VSCDA Spring Brake and Driver's School
Gingerman Raceway
June 20, 21
SCCA Western Michigan Divisional
Grattan Raceway
August 14, 15, 16
VSCDA AuGrattan Classic
Grattan Raceway
August 22, 23
SCCA West Michigan Region Majors
Grattan Raceway
Again, please consider placing these race weekends on your calendars, even if you are only available for a portion of the weekend. It is becoming more difficult to staff the events with the appropriate number of corner workers to ensure the races operate efficiently and most importantly, safely. Any days you can spend at the track will be much appreciatered.
To this end, I'm asking that each of you "passively" recruit new members to our group. Should you become aware of anyone who may be interested in trying his/her hand at corner working, please request that person send me an email or leave me a voice message; I'll be happy to reach out.
Finally, if you no longer wish to receive these emails from me, please let me know and I'll remove your address from the list.
As usual, thank you for your time. Hope to see you at Gingerman in May!!
Respectfully:
Nathan McCormick
616-745-7142
Here’s the latest news from the SCCA Great Lakes Division
F & C DA Ed Arthur (MTM Member)
Mar 18, 2026
2026 LEC Seminar/Safety Day March 28
Join Lake Erie Communications at Mid-Ohio for the Annual Seminar & Safety Day. It's a free event featuring on-track activities and valuable classroom sessions. We’ll review 2025 highlights and preview 2026 while gathering with fellow marshals for awards, great food, door prizes, and incentives. It’s a full day of learning and camaraderie — reserve your spot today!
GLD Spring Conference: Key Takeaways
We had a great discussion which explored ways to improve volunteer communication and outreach. Key ideas included clearer messaging, consistent emails, a centralizing information, and making registration easier for volunteers. There was agreement that Personal connections still remains key in growing and engaging our flagging community. For more details email GLDFlag@gmail.com.
Newest GLD Certified Flag Marshals
Based on the download from Topeka, these are the newest Corner Marshals in the Great Lakes Division
Sathvika Kottapalli - Detroit Region
Kaleb Putman - Ohio Valley Region
Neil Weitzel - Indianapolis Region
Welcome!
Congratulations are due to these Great Lakes Division flagging team members who now have their marshal certification.
Dean Anderson - Western Ohio Region
Kevin Forest - Detroit Region
Dean Hall - Detroit Region
Alan Jacula - Detroit Region
Dean Pfirrman - Ohio Valley Region
Jason Stine - Ohio Valley Region
Erick Zanner - Ohio Valley Region
Way to go!
You too can join the growing community of those certified marshals who have demonstrated their expertise by completing the online test. Click here and scroll down to “Becoming a Certified Flag Marshal: A Primer.”
Our website https://www.gldscca.com/road-racing has the complete GLD race event schedule, contacts, and more.
Take care,
Ed Arthur
Great Lakes Division F&C Divisional Administrator
Michigan Turn Marshals (MTM) is an organization that provides leadership, promotes training and recruiting for Motorsports Corner Marshaling.
This web site is an informational source for MTM members of auto racing activities within the state of Michigan.
This site coordinates with sanctioning bodies of racing to promote their events and to encourage MTM membership participation at their events.
NOTE:
as of Dec. 1, 2025 all “non-certified” Divisional F&C license holders MUST complete the online certification course to renew their license!
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Click here and scroll down to “Becoming a Certified Flag Marshal: A Primer.”
Historic Waterford Hills photos by Jerry Melton:
Jerry's 1968-79 Waterford Hills Michigan SCCA Photos Home Page
Go-Carts at Waterford Hill - circa 1984
3/20/2026
From the desk of:
Alex Della Torre, Region Executive
Detroit Region SCCA
Hello fellow SCCA members and motorsport enthusiasts,
Spring is just around the corner—though the freezing temps outside reminds us we’re still very much in Michigan. And honestly, there’s no better place to be. As the home of the Motor City and a true hub of motorsports, we have a lot to be excited about.
Our 2026 calendar is packed, with more than 50 events spanning over 70 days of activity. No matter your discipline—Autocross, Rallycross, Road Racing, or Road Rally—there’s something for everyone. Even if you’ve hung up your driving gloves, you’re always welcome to spectate, connect with fellow enthusiasts, volunteer or join us for social events throughout the year.
On March 7th, we hosted our 2025 Awards Banquet—our largest social gathering of the year—with nearly 170 attendees. The evening celebrated our program champions and perpetual award winners, and featured the return of door prizes along with new raffle offerings totaling thousands of dollars. Guests also enjoyed a vehicle display and a motorsport art exhibit. Be sure to check out the full recap below.
Our driving schools are kicking off soon. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or introduce a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor to the sport, our upcoming schools provide the perfect opportunity to get behind the wheel and get up to speed.
With so much happening, I’ll let the articles that follow speak for themselves.
Before I close, one important reminder: this club doesn’t run on membership fees alone. It thrives because of the passion, commitment, and volunteer spirit of our members. For nearly 80 years, that dedication has fueled our events, our community, and our friendships. As we look toward the future, we’re always in need of new leaders and volunteers. If you feel ready to step up, we welcome you to the teams that make things happen.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to seeing you throughout the 2026 season.
December 30, 2025
Another Season to Remember
As the northern race season has closed, I'm hoping everyone had the opportunity to participate in the sport we all love this past year. While I personally was not able to attend as many races as I would have liked, I did enjoy being at the Detroit Grand Prix and a race at Waterford Hills.
It's now time to go through our personal equipment, discard what's not going to be needed, refresh anything that may need it, and replace that which has passed its useful life. My track bag is still in the trunk of my car, hoping for just one more race.
I hope each of you is enjoying this holiday season. Be safe, stay healthy and I look forward to seeing you at a nearby track and race in 2026.
The dates for the Detroit Grand Prix have been confirmed for the last weekend in May. As we receive confirmation of schedules for other series and tracks nearby, we'll post them on the MTM website, so stay tuned.
All the best,
Steve Balanecki
President, Michigan Turn Marshals