Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis compacts the ground in Lot 12, preparing for the speedway’s new soccer fields.Community goal! Michigan International Speedway soccer fields take shape
BROOKLYN, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2008) – Michigan International Speedway is always evolving and will soon be a multi-sport facility.
All the grading for two soccer fields in the track’s Lot 12 is complete. The fields will be ready for use in the spring, once the grass comes in.
The soccer fields are sized 50 yards by 80 yards for youths 12 and under, and 45 yards by 60 yards for youths 10 and under.
“Michigan International Speedway has been a part of the community for more than 40 years and we’re always looking for unique and interesting ways to open up the speedway for everyone to enjoy,” track President Roger Curtis said. “Our employees live, work and play in the Irish Hills so this is another way for us to give something back to our community and its youth.”
The soccer fields also help preserve green space, another important part of Michigan International Speedway’s mission.
There are two community soccer fields a few miles from the speedway. But the fields criss-cross each other, so only one field can be used at a time.
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