Sports Creek Raceway Horse Track & Restaurant
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Planning your first visit to a Michigan horse track? You're in for a great time!

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Great Getaway!
Get away from it all and enjoy a 4 hour vacation at Sports Creek Raceway - exciting Michigan horse racing action you can bet on!

Add delicious food and drinks in the Clubhouse Restaurant overlooking the track!

For an even more casual getaway, try the Grandstand - it too is fully enclosed and heated, and offers a wide variety of concession foods and beverages.

Treat yourself to a trip to the track!

 
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Sports Creek Raceway

4290 Morrish Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Voice: 810.635.3333

Fax: 810.635.9711

Email: info@sportscreek.com
 

Days/Hours of Operation

  • Visit Michigan's Sports Creek Raceway
    7 days a week from Noon 'til Midnight all year round for great food and simulcasting horse racing.
     
  • Catch the excitement of live harness horse racing on Friday & Saturday nights at 7:00PM & Sunday afternoons at 1:30PM.  Our live racing season resumes Friday, November 28, 2008.
     
  • We run whether rain, shine or snow.
     
  • Clubhouse Restaurant is open during live horse racing Fridays and Saturdays 5:30pm to approx. 10:00pm, and Sundays from Noon to approx. 4:30pm. View the menu.
     
  • During Sports Creek Raceway's Live Racing Season which resumes Friday, November 28, 2008, we also offer a special menu from 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. on Simulcast only nights (Tuesday - Thursday) plus Sundays after live until 9:00p.m. as well as Saturday afternoons 12p.m.- 5:30p.m.
     
  • The bar and concessions are open every day from noon - midnight.

Location

Sports Creek horse track is conveniently located on I-69 at Swartz Creek, Exit 128 (Morrish Rd.) just west of I-75 &
US 23.

It's a quick drive from Flint, Flushing, Owosso, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Burton, Holly. Coming from Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit or Saginaw? Allow about 45 minutes.

Get driving directions.
 

Admission & Parking

  • $2.00 Simulcasting (Thoroughbred & Harness)
  • $2.50 Live Harness Horse Racing + Simulcasting in the indoor Grandstand
  • $4.00 Live Harness Horse Racing + Simulcasting in the Clubhouse
  • $2.00 Cover charge for the Clubhouse Restaurant during live racing only
  • Free Parking in the main lot
  • Preferred Parking $3.00 during live racing

Facilities

Clubhouse

Walls and walls of televisions create a great place to watch and bet on the best of thoroughbred and harness horse races from all over North America as well as to watch all the major sporting events.

Hungry? Thirsty? There's room at the bar!

Clubhouse Restaurant

Whether you come for the great food or want to get in on the action, the Clubhouse Restaurant is the place to go.

Dine overlooking the track. It's a fun restaurant that's extra exciting on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons during live horse racing.

Individual table top TV's for viewing horse racing, favorite sporting events or TV shows add to the total entertainment experience.

For your convenience, mutuel tellers or self-serve betting machines are located throughout the restaurant.

View the restaurant menu - the "Trackman's Selections" include everything from Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta to Blackened Prime Rib. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and burgers are also featured along with wine and beer. All-you-can-eat buffets are offered Saturday nights and for Sunday brunch, as well as Friday nights in December and selected other Friday nights.

Grandstand

Sports Creek's gigantic indoor heated Grandstand is a great place for simulcasting and to watch live horse racing. Walls and walls of televisions for watching the best of thoroughbred and harness horse races from all over the world as well as all the major sporting events. Mutuel tellers and self-serve betting machines are located throughout the Grandstand for your betting convenience. Grab food and drinks from the concession and bet on a winner!

SkyBox

The ideal setting for up to 12 people! Enjoy the privacy, elegance, and luxury of your private suite with a panoramic view of the track!

We keep you in the action with your own betting machine and six wall mounted flat screen televisions offering the best of horse racing action from across North America. You can also watch your favorite sporting event on our widescreen HD television.

The basic package includes reservation of the skybox, admission,  programs, preferred parking, and a Winner's Circle Photo. Starting at only $99.95 the price is right!

Enjoy fabulous food in the package of your choice or order directly off our extensive menu. Your server will take your food and drink orders.

Let us create a custom package to make your evening even more memorable! Call 810.635.3333.
 

Group Sales

Join the many groups who take advantage of our special discounted group rates. They all come for the food and stay for the fun!! Get ideas for your next party.

Group party packages include:

  • Admission
  • Buffet
  • Beverage (coffee, tea or soda)
  • Race Program
  • Winner's Circle Photo
  • Tax, Tip
  • Cover Charge
  • Welcome Announcement in the Program, over the P.A. and on the Infield Tote Board
  • Pass for a Future Visit

Get details on group party packages.

horse track at night

Visit on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00pm, and
Sundays at 1:30pm for live horse racing.

Live Racing Resumes Friday, November 28, 2008

 

aerial view of horse track
Aerial view of Sports Creek Raceway just off of I-69.

 

 

grandstand and clubhouse signs
Choose the Grandstand or the Clubhouse.

 

 

people watching tv's

Watch and bet on the best horse races from all over.

 

 

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Tiered seating in the Clubhouse Restaurant.

 

 

Reserve the VIP Skybox with its panoramic view of the track.

 

 

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Get your business noticed with signage at Sports Creek.

 

 

Air Albert

Come bet on your favorite  horse!

 


Play the Sports Creek commercial - just click 'Play'.

Fundraising

At Sports Creek Raceway, we can help you and your organization raise money for your worthy cause. We have a fundraising package that really works. The best part is we do most of the work!

With our fundraising packages your organization can benefit by putting on a first-class fundraising function without the long hours of planning and hard work. We  have great food and a comfortable environment.

Give us a call at 810.635.3333 or send an email to see how easy it is for your group to raise money while having a great time!
 

How to Bet

New to racing? It's a lot of fun! Read the how to bet guide. Everyone at Sports Creek is helpful and glad to answer any of your questions. We've got bets as easy as an "easy pick", and our tellers are happy to assist you.

You must be 18 years of age or older to wager.

Come on out to the race track today!
 

Sports Creek Merchandise

Sweatshirts, Hoodies, T-Shirts, and other merchandise available only at Sports Creek Raceway.

 

Advertising Opportunities

Looking to get your name across to thousands in the Flint Michigan and surrounding areas?

Take advantage of reasonably priced signage and program advertising at Sports Creek. We also have a number of other creative promotional ideas. Call 810.635.3333 or email Sports Creek today.
 

Press

Live Harness Racing resumers at Sports Creek Raceway Friday, November 28th, 2008 with racing on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00pm and Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm

 

Press Releases

Please contact Sports Creek Raceway at 810.635.333 or email to receive press releases and photography.
 

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