Dixie Motor Speedway in Birch Run Township, Michigan has a new name and a new owner.

The 49-acre site is now called the Birch Run Speedway and Event Center. It's hoped it will generate even more tourism in the Birch Run, Bridgeport and Frankenmuth area.

The track’s new owner, Andy Suki, stated he’s “always admired this track” and felt he could “take it to another level.”

The track will continue to race stock cars, super late models and modifieds, with a few additional non-racing events also scheduled.

“[Racing] will be our No. 1 thing we'll be doing, but also the township has been kind enough to approve a flea market, farmers market, crafts market, outdoor entertainment," Suski told WJRT.

The first stock car race of the season will be June 30 where the roar of racing will be heard again on the half-mile oval.

Improvements to the track include parking lot upgrades and improvements to the lighting fixtures. A grandstand expanding project is set for a future date.

The track’s tentative 2017 schedule is below.

2017 Birch Run Speedway Racing Schedule  
Friday, June 30 Eve of Destruction
Friday, July 14 The BIG ONE: Main Event Super Late Models & NSTA Top Speed Modifieds
Friday, August 18 CRA JEGS All Star Tour & GLS Mini Cups
Friday, September 1 Eve of Destruction
Saturday, September 23 Eve of Destruction