EXHIBIT 99.1

                  SPORTS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. ANNOUNCES
                          RESIGNATION OF CRAIG B. PARR
                             FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OWOSSO, Mich., September 6, 2002/PR Newswire-First Call- Sports Resorts
International, Inc. (the "Company")(Nasdaq: SPRI) today announced, that in order
to comply with a ruling of Judge Nick O. Holowka of the Lapeer County Circuit
Court, Craig B. Parr has resigned from the Board of Directors of Sports Resorts
International, Inc. where he was Vice Chairman. The ruling by Judge Holowka
extends until Jan. 17, 2003 and arises from a dispute initiated by Durakon
Industries regarding the interpretation of a Change of Control Agreement between
Mr. Parr and Durakon Industries. Mr. Parr will remain active in other Company
matters not associated with its truck accessories business.

The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, manufactures and markets
high-quality drop-in bedliners and other truck accessories in the multi-million
dollar original equipment manufacturers and automotive aftermarket business and
owns and operates an 800 acre multi-purpose motor-sports racing facility
located near Brainerd, Minnesota.

 Certain statements included in this press release are "forward-looking"
statements, such as those relating to anticipated events or activities. The
Company's performance and financial results could differ materially from those
reflected in the forward-looking statements due to financial, economic,
regulatory and political factors as described in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, current or prospective investors
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking
statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or
future events.

For further information contact Investor Relations or Gregory T. Strzynski,
Chief Financial Officer (Phone: 989-725-8354) or visit our website at:
www.sportsresortsinternational.com.