Kalamazoo Speedway Sells to Don Perkins
Randy Ritchey has sold the historic Kalamazoo Speedway facility, and Kenny Head has been named general manager ahead of its 77th season.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Motorsports
Businessman Don Perkins has purchased Kalamazoo Speedway from Randy Ritchey, with the sale announced at the track's 2026 Awards Banquet. Veteran racer Kenny Head was named general manager of the speedway.
Why it matters
The change in ownership and leadership sets the direction for one of Kalamazoo's historic motorsports venues as it prepares for its next season. Local racing fans and competitors will be watching how the new management shapes the track's future.
The speedway will open for its 77th season on Friday, April 16, 2027. The complete 2027 schedule is expected to be released soon, though specific event dates have not yet been published.
The players
Don Perkins
A businessman who purchased the Kalamazoo Speedway facility from Randy Ritchey.
Kenny Head
A veteran racer who was named general manager of Kalamazoo Speedway.
Randy Ritchey
The former owner who sold the Kalamazoo Speedway facility.
Top Row Racing Media
The racing media outlet hosting the Monday Night Rewind program featuring Perkins and Head.
The details
Randy Ritchey sold the Kalamazoo Speedway facility to businessman Don Perkins, and the sale was announced during the track's 2026 Awards Banquet. Kenny Head, a veteran racer, was named general manager of the historic facility.
Timeline
2026 Awards Banquet: sale of the speedway announced to new owner Don Perkins.
Friday, April 16, 2027: Kalamazoo Speedway opens for its 77th season.
Monday, 7 p.m.: Perkins and Head appear on Top Row Racing Media's Monday Night Rewind.
Season Trajectory
The Kalamazoo Speedway's 77th season marks a long-running chapter in local short-track racing. The change in ownership places the venue under new leadership as it continues a tradition that spans nearly eight decades.
Race fans planning for the 2027 season should watch for the full schedule to plan around opening night on April 16. Drivers and teams may need to coordinate with the new management under Kenny Head.
The takeaway
New ownership and leadership at Kalamazoo Speedway point to a fresh chapter for the venue as it heads into its 77th season. Fans who follow local motorsports should keep an eye on the schedule release for upcoming events.
What happens next
The complete 2027 Kalamazoo Speedway schedule is expected to be released soon.
Further reading
For more on local racing, explore Motorsports coverage across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WWMT.
