An Inside Look at Motorsports
ISC today reported that its Q1 income fell 21% "as tough economic conditions continued to hurt attendance and spending at its race tracks." Revenue "edged up" less than 1% to … Read More
To usher in the racing season, Pocono Medical Center (PMC) is hosting their first annual Pocono Raceway Day and children’s safety fair at PMC! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Read More
Ralph Sanchez announcing the Speedway in 1993 Longtime South Florida businessman and Homestead-Miami Speedway founder Rafael “Ralph" Sanchez died Monday morning. Sanchez, who was born in 1948, had been in … Read More
Road America and Lakeside Pepsi Cola announced today a five-year partnership that names Lakeside Pepsi Cola as the exclusive provider of carbonated beverages and select non-carbonated beverages served at Road … Read More
Race Day Turn 3 infield parking will be available for purchase for the first time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 and Crown Royal presents the … Read More
REVISED: The Hulman & Company board of directors concluded its annual Hulman-George family shareholders' meeting and elected its board of directors, company officials announced Friday, March 22. The shareholders re-elected … Read More
John Cardinale We are saddened to share that we have lost our dear friend and colleague, John Cardinale, PR director and later Vice president of Sonoma Raceway. He passed away … Read More
UPDATE Author says IMS moved to add "rent-a-civic" leaders like Mark Miles to its management team Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is thinking out loud, at least, like a true fiscal … Read More
Auto Club Speedway is set to "unveil the Pit Box Lounge for the Nationwide Royal Purple 300 on Saturday and the Sprint Cup Auto Club 400 on Sunday," according to … Read More
The legendary Nurburgring racetrack in Germany is up for sale. The track complex could be broken into pieces or sold as a single entity. Jens Lieser, a state-appointed liquidator, confirmed … Read More
Chicagoland Speedway is poised to announce a multi-year extension to its sponsorship deal with brewing giant MillerCoors on Monday, according to Danny Ecker of Crain’s Chicago Business. The new agreement, … Read More
The engineer behind the most significant safety initiative of this motor sports era — the energy-absorbing SAFER barrier that covers the concrete walls of major race tracks — said Thursday … Read More
UPDATE DIS will have a new grand entrance similar to that of NFL stadiums Daytona International Speedway, eyeing a massive overhaul of its frontstretch grandstands, is hoping to receive millions … Read More
NASCAR Senior VP/Racing Operations Steve O'Donnell yesterday said that the organization has launched a "far-reaching investigation into track fencing and the circumstances that led to the injuries of at least … Read More
Three spectators injured by the wreck at Daytona International Speedway have contracted with the personal injury law firm of Morgan and Morgan, and four more have made appointments, firm founder … Read More
Joie Chitwood on left The past weekend’s scary incident where a portion of Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Nationwide Series car hurtled into the grandstand, sending as many as 28 people to … Read More
Eddie Huckaby, a fan cut by flying metal during the crash at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, watched Sunday's Daytona 500 from his hospital room. "He's doing fine," said … Read More
UPDATE #3 Bruton Smith now has the money secured to buy IMS One of the largest motorsports facilities owners in the United States, Speedway Motorsports, Inc., filed an 8K statement … Read More
Race fans might notice better cellphone reception during this weekend's races. International Speedway Corp., which owns and operates 13 racetracks across the country, including Daytona International Speedway, inked a deal … Read More
Four MIS team members and three of its ServiceMaster Clean jet dryers are at the Great American Race to assist The focus of NASCAR is on Daytona International Speedway for … Read More
In the middle of 2011 — with a decision to ask state lawmakers for financial help still months away — Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials began donating tens of thousands of … Read More
Senate OKs Indianapolis Motor Speedway funding plan providing up to $100 million in state funding toward improvements at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has won approval from the Indiana Senate. Senators … Read More
With Scion FR-S Pro/Celebrity car and Scion tC Drifting car, from left to right: Grand Prix President & CEO Jim Michaelian, Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, Formula DRIFT President & … Read More
IMS potentially could make $10-15M from a naming-rights deal Under new Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway "appears poised to part with long-held traditions — including refusing … Read More
Mario Andretti Mike Young 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti will serve as the honorary head judge for the third annual Celebration of Automobiles on Saturday, May 11 at the … Read More
