Action Attractions
Adrenaline junkies beware: Jackson has many activities for those people who need a little thrill! Michigan International Speedway is the crown jewel, offering 200 mph racing from both the NASCAR and Indy car circuits. Be sure to pack a little excitement into your next visit.
Michigan International Speedway (MIS)
Brooklyn
Nestled in the scenic countryside of Irish Hills is one of the largest motor speedways in the United States. MIS features IRL and NASCAR sanctioned auto racing on its two-mile oval track. The 1000-acre track has a seating capacity of 111,000 in its main grandstand and bleachers. Spectator capacity in the infield and outfield areas is 150,000. After more than 38 years of improvements and updates, Michigan International Speedway is considered one of the country's premier racing facilities.
Jackson Harness Raceway
Track Office: 517-788-4500
Main Office: 1-877-316-0283
Jackson Harness Raceway features exciting pari-mutual harness racing each spring and fall at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, where pacers and trotters compete on the mile track. The grandstand seats 7,000, while the lounge, which offers drinks and a full dinner menu, accommodates another 200 people.
Optimist Arena
1300 W. North St.
Jackson, MI 49202
517-783-2664
The arena provides open ice skating, figure-skating lessons, drop-in hockey, winter and spring youth hockey, and men's hockey leagues.
AllSkate Fun Center
1313 W. North St.
Jackson, MI 49202
Business office: 517-787-8716
For a fun filled experience come and see what AllSkate has to offer. At AllSkate you can skate arount the roller rink to live DJ music, play a game in the arcade, or battle it out in the lazer tag facilities.
Rando Activity Center
3055 Shirley Dr.
Jackson, MI 49201
517-768-2255
At the Rando Activity Center (The RAC) they offer sport activity leagues, practice, tournaments, clinics, and camps. Our gym offers 16,000 square feet of clear span for a variety of activities. They have 3 High School regulation size basketball and volleyball courts. Indoor baseball and softball practice and clinics, tennis and weight training.
Jackson Speedway/Kart Track
US 127 & Page Ave.
Jackson, MI
517-787-6100
It is one of the nation's newest, fastest and modern kart tracks. The facility is set up to house all levels of go-karting, from beginner to the experienced competitive racer. Visitors can enjoy go-karts, mini-cup cars, mini-sprints, weekday practice, weekend races, kart schools, kart-shop, corporate parties and much more.












