Pocono changes grandstand seating labels
Pocono Seating Pocono Raceway announced this past week they have simplified the way fans will find their grandstands seats while attending NASCAR and INDYCAR events at "The Tricky Triangle." This … Read More
Category: Track News
Nashville Superspeedway still idling
Trying to race IndyCars on a NASCAR oval with a slippery concrete surface in NASCAR land was never going to succeed longterm The Nashville Superspeedway will remain idle for yet … Read More
Donington back on track as Formula E replaces F1
The decision of Formula E's powerbrokers to locate the innovative series at Donington Park is bringing the final healing process to a venue scarred by attempts to lure F1 on … Read More
Indy Speedway ordinance will crackdown on race-day parking
Speedway, Indiana is poised to wipe away the quaint but unsightly race-day tradition of residents using tattered traffic cones and teetering sawhorses to hold street parking spaces. But the town … Read More
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Track Construction Underway!
Foster (L) and Michaelian next to the original 1975 Toyota Celica pace car, Indy show car and 2014 Toyota Camry pace car JackFleming.com/Grand Prix Association of Long Beach The 40th … Read More
Construction On “Daytona Rising” Project Slows As Track Prepares For Speedweeks (Update)
UPDATE In Daytona Beach, Jeffrey Cassady previewed what the completed DIS renovations will look like in '16, noting the speedway's exterior will include a "new facade — complete with a … Read More
Daytona Development Gets Local Approval, Help With Funding
The planned 190-acre development across from Daytona Int'l Speedway last night garnered "key approval from city commissioners" in a move that "promises to help cover costs." Commissioners "unanimously approved the … Read More
Hundreds of vintage cars to compete at Indy
For the first time ever, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host more than 500 of the world's finest and most historic racecars as they compete on the recently reconfigured road … Read More
ISC Reports Financial Results and it’s bad
International Speedway Corporation reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ended November 30, 2013. "2013 was a banner year for our sport with TV ratings up, the … Read More
2014 Sonoma Raceway Tickets On Sale
Wilson leads Dixon, Power and Franchitti at Sonoma in 2013 Tickets for the 2014 racing season at Sonoma Raceway go on sale Feb. 1, and the raceway has retooled its … Read More
ISC Q4 Revenue Flat With ’12
Despite rain delaying NASCAR’s race at ISC’s Chicagoland Speedway last September, the company posted quarterly revenue flat with a year earlier. ISC reported Q4 revenue of $188.7M, compared to $189.4M … Read More
Eight Indiana race tracks join alliance led by former NASCAR promoter
H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler is at the wheel of an initiative to breathe new life—and money—into myriad auto racing tracks across the country. Eight tracks in Indiana are set to be … Read More
Daytona unveils new pedestrian crossover gate
Kyle Larson at Daytona Daytona International Speedway will use a redesigned crossover gate for the Daytona 500 after a crash during a Nationwide race last year scattered debris injuring at … Read More
World’s largest HD screen now taking shape at Texas
Slowly but surely, “Big Hoss" is starting to rise at Texas Motor Speedway. Above-ground work on the world’s largest high-definition video board began this week along the backstretch of the … Read More
Indy Turn 1 view
Indy Speedway President Doug Boles tweeted this photo yesterday – "Year ago @IMS was just about to complete T1 refurb. This view hadn't been seen since WWII & won't be … Read More
Race Track tax break to expire
Every year, there are a raft of "temporary" tax breaks, credits, and deductions that expire on Dec. 31. Lawmakers usually plan on extending them. But they don't always get to … Read More
Pocono Raceway Announces New Fan Council Members
Pocono Raceway Pocono Raceway announced today the 20 members who will make up the 2014 Pocono Raceway Fan Council. All members, including those selected for the inaugural Fan Council last … Read More
Humpy Wheeler’s Brainchild, Speedway Benefits, Translates into Millions for Potential Sponsors
In just 45 business days, a unique idea that could save many of the nation’s grassroots racetracks was born, and the results have been sensational. The idea was created by … Read More
NASCAR appoints 28-year-old Jimmy Small as Iowa Speedway president
The new president of Iowa Speedway has operated under the noses of central Iowans for months. NASCAR will announce today that 28-year-old Jimmy Small has been tabbed to operate the … Read More
Rebuilt Daytona could host soccer, football
One day, the rebuilt and improved Daytona International Speedway may be the world center of more than just racing. Lesa France Kennedy, chief executive officer of Daytona's parent company International … Read More
Another NASCAR track to rip out 40,000 seats
SPORTSBUSINESS JOURNAL's Muret & Mickle reported Charlotte Motor Speedway "has discussed tearing down its backstretch grandstand, a move that would eliminate almost 40,000 seats and make it the latest in … Read More
NASCAR’s Purchase Of Iowa Speedway Raises Some Eyebrows In Industry
NASCAR last week was identified as the buyer of Iowa Speedway, and the purchase "had to raise industry-wide eyebrows" as the track has been "critically acclaimed but, apparently, financially strapped," … Read More
NASCAR Press Release on purchase of Iowa Speedway
IndyCar's days in Iowa are numbered. In a strategic move designed to expand its commitment to enhancing event experiences and fan engagement, as well as solidify the future of one … Read More
Sale of Iowa Speedway pending (2nd Update)
UPDATE #2 A full release formalized the news, including the confirmation that a wholly-owned NASCAR subsidiary, Iowa Speedway, LLC, is the official purchaser. “Iowa Speedway is a great entertainment facility … Read More