EXHIBIT 99.1



                       SPORTS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           WILL RETAIN RUGGED LINER, INC. AS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY

OWOSSO, Mich., November 6, 2002/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sports Resorts
International, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPRI - News) has decided not to
pursue the previously announced spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rugged
Liner, Inc. This decision was made after further analysis indicated that the
proposed spin-off was not in the best interests of the Company and its
shareholders.

Rugged Liner will continue its focus on the manufacture of high quality, cost
effective and state of the art original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") and
aftermarket truck accessories including bedliners, bed mats and tonneau covers.

Rugged Liner was established in 1995 to meet the demand for high quality
bedliners for OEM and the automotive aftermarket business. Rugged Liner
manufactures approximately 90 different bedliners to fit a variety of vehicle
models including those manufactured by Daimler Chrysler AG, General Motors
Corp., Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Company.

The Company through a separate subsidiary owns and operates Brainerd
International Raceway & Resort, Inc. an 800-acre multi-purpose motor sports
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.