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FRUITPORT TWP., Mich. (WZZM) - The race is on to sell what's left of a closed Muskegon race track. The Little River Tribe from Manistee plans to build a casino at track site near US-31 and I-96.
From barns to bars, over the next two weeks, everything left at Great Lakes Downs will be auctioned off. The track has been quiet for more than a year, but an online race is just beginning - starting Thursday morning at 8:00am.
Auctioneer Nate Tripp of Tripp Auction Services says everything at Great Lakes Downs is on the auction block, "from the urinals on the walls to the rugs on the floor." Including the Winners Circle. "If someone wants to come up and scrap it. It is available." 20 barns, 60 sheds, windows, doors, restaurant equipment. It all goes. The items will be available Thursday for inspection in person as well.
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians owns the 87 acre site. The tribe purchased it last July in hopes of building a casino there. The reality of that vision is unclear. What is clear is that the eclectic mix of items included in the auction is getting the attention of area residents.
Regardless of what this site eventually becomes, the auctioneer's goal is to rid the property of anything that has value and give the tribe a clean start on a new race. One that hopefully has a better finish for Muskegon County. Whatever is left is going to be demolished.
The auctioneers will give purchasers two weeks to get the larger items, including buildings, off the property.
Jon Mills
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