Plans proposed for Nazareth Speedway site
Helio Castroneves at Nazareth in 2004 The 157-acre property that once housed the Nazareth Speedway in Northampton County (PA) could soon be home to a Martin Guitar facility and homes. … Read More
Category: Track News
Work Underway For $100M Motorsports Racetrack, Leisure Park In Nigeria
Ogun State Banner West Africa's first motorsports racetrack and leisure park "is set to be open" in a $100M project, according to THE VOICE. The Ogun State Motorsport is a … Read More
Another oval track bites the dust
Irwindale Speedway – fans today are turning off to oval racing – they find it mind numbing, dizzying and boring. If things go to plan, Irwindale Speedway won’t be around … Read More
Racing Through The Decades Feature Display At Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Laguna Seca – year unknown Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion attendees will have the chance to gaze upon 60 years of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca racing history in the paddock on … Read More
Statement from Lime Rock Park re Skip Barber clears his name
Skip Barber LAKEVILLE, Conn. (July 27) – With significant legal decisions being handed down this Friday, July 28, in a State of New York courtroom regarding the bankruptcy filing of … Read More
Speedway Motorsports tries to stem decline in admissions revenue
NASCAR, and its antiquated technology, has lost relevance with the younger generation As NASCAR attendance continues to decline, Speedway Motorsports is searching for the formula to bring in new race … Read More
Phoenix Raceway starts Naming-Rights Negotiations as part of track renovations
PIR planned new look Phoenix Raceway is engaged in naming-rights talks as the ISC-owned track is in the midst of a $178M renovation that is slated for completion late next … Read More
Lausitzring to be a test track for driverless vehicles and racing
The new owners of the Lausitzring have clarified that the door is still firmly open for motorsport events once their takeover is completed in November. Automotive testing firm DEKRA earlier … Read More
Pocono announces leadership changes, Igdalsky takes leadership role with NASCAR (Update)
Brandon Igdalsky (L) UPDATE Brandon Igdalsky, longtime president and CEO of Pocono Raceway, is joining NASCAR as the organization’s new managing director of event marketing. Igdalsky moves to NASCAR after … Read More
Richmond’s plan for fan-friendly $30M infield renovation
Richmond Raceway and International Speedway Corporation announced a $30 million infield renovation plan Tuesday, revealing a project intended to expand fan amenities, modernize other facilities and rebrand the track’s name … Read More
Iowa Speedway to be repaved in a few years
Iowa Speedway Iowa Speedway is widely regarded by racecar drivers of every series as one of their favorites — a place that’s challenging but fun. Much of the reason for … Read More
Major capital improvements at Gateway Motorsports Park
It now remains to be seen whether this will be a huge success or another failed IndyCar oval event. IndyCar racing at Gateway failed twice before due to lack of … Read More
ISC profits decline for Q2, Affirms Full-Year Guidance
Ticket and concession revenue is down, but ISC tracks are raking in huge money from the NASCAR TV contract ISC today reported Q2 financial results met expectations and reaffirmed its … Read More
SCRAMP Ahead Of Improvement Schedule at Laguna Seca
Rendering of new paddock restroom building Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the entire Laguna Seca Recreation Area are experiencing rapid improvements ahead of schedule. The Sports Car Racing Association of … Read More
Circuit Of Wales Gets Green Light To Develop $417M Racetrack (5th Update)
Circuit of Wales UPDATE #5 A major blow has been dealt to the Circuit of Wales project after the Welsh Government turned down a request for more than £200 million … Read More
Sonoma Raceway Puts Fans First with New Amenities
Sonoma – Under the shade in Turn 2 Sonoma Raceway continues to put fans first with several facility improvements set to debut at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Monster Energy NASCAR … Read More
Woman working at motorcycle race hit, killed at Road Atlanta
A woman was killed while working at a motorcycle race in Hall County on Saturday. The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. at Road Atlanta in Braselton. The Hall County medical … Read More
Steel erection begins at PIR
On Tuesday morning, the first piece of steel was installed for the new grandstand structure as part of the $178 million Phoenix Raceway Project Powered by DC Solar. The beam … Read More
Toyota becomes the “Official Vehicle of Kentucky Speedway”
Kentucky Speedway today announced Toyota as the "Official Vehicle of Kentucky Speedway," a partnership that includes a range of integrated elements that will create exposure for the brand using the … Read More
IMS: New Partnership Formed with Indiana Donor Network on Driven2SaveLives Campaign
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) announced today it has partnered with Indiana Donor Network to promote organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation through the Driven2SaveLives ® campaign. The goal … Read More
Charlotte Motor Speedway Unveils Program Covers
Artist Sam Bass Pete McCole/AR1 Charlotte Motor Speedway unveiled the program covers for this months upcoming Monster Energy All Star Race and Coca Cola 600 race weekends, illustrated by legendary … Read More
The world’s longest race track will soon be found in Vegas
It may be longer, but this track in the middle of the desert is no Nurburgring It sounds like something out of a James Bond novel, but it's all true. … Read More
Pocono Raceway Planning Money-Back Guarantee If Races Postponed Due To Weather
Rain at Pocono last year Pocono Raceway is "initiating a new incentive for fans this year — a 'worry-free weather guarantee,'" according to Zach Sturniolo of the POCONO RECORD. If … Read More
SMI sees drop in revenue
If it wasn't for TV revenue, NASCAR track owners ISC and SMI would be significantly down SMI saw admission revenue down 4% in Q1, which it attributed to lower overall … Read More
IMS Seating To Be Smoke-Free Beginning in October 2017
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today that its grandstands will be entirely smoke-free beginning with the 2017 Red Bull Air Race. In addition, leading … Read More