Mid-Ohio track changes coming
AR1.com has said for the last 10 years Mid-Ohio needs alterations to improve the racing When Kim Green and Kevin Savoree bought Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course last year, Green said … Read More
Category: Track News
Austin first layer of asphalt is complete
Excitement levels are rising at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas (COTA), which will be hosting the returning United States Grand Prix in mid-November. The first full lap of tarmac has … Read More
Woman sues Daytona International Speedway over tram crash
A woman who claims she was hurt badly in a wreck while a guest during the 2011 Rolex 24 is suing Daytona International Speedway. The suit filed by Dena Barton … Read More
Indy Speedway might get lights, pathetic NASCAR crowds
UPDATE #2 Swamp Buggy Racing at Indy would draw more fans than the Grand-Am Series did last Friday. I was at the Speedway last Friday and Saturday. You said all … Read More
Speedway Motorsports Today Reports Higher Q2 Revenue, Profit
Speedway Motorsports Inc. today reported that it had "rebounded from a second-quarter loss last year to post" a $27M Q2 profit. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was $181M, … Read More
ISC to install fiber optic cable networks at tracks
International Speedway Corporation is working with American Tower Corporation and Corning Cable Systems, to design and install fiber optic cable networks supporting the deployment of distributed antenna systems at 12 … Read More
Construction Begins for the Grand Prix of Baltimore
Baltimore GP Construction began Monday evening on the Grand Prix of Baltimore race circuit. The track is a 12-turn, 2-mile course, traversing through downtown Baltimore's Inner Harbor area with a … Read More
Track founder Metzler lived life in fun and fast lane
Great Lakes Dragaway founder "Broadway" Bob Metzler was fond of wearing air-brushed T-shirts, odd sunglasses – one with frames shaped like martini glasses – and Zubaz pants. Bob Metzler built … Read More
Martinsville Speedway president survives plane crash
According to WDBJ7.com–a network television affiliate in Roanoke, Va.–Clay Campbell, president of NASCAR track Martinsville Speedway, was on-board a plane that crashed at Blue Ridge Regional Airport early Sunday morning. … Read More
Circuit of Americas to hire 700 part time workers
Circuit of the Americas, located outside of Austin, Texas, has begun the hiring process to fill as many as 700 part-time positions at the track. Applicants must apply online at … Read More
Portland pays $1M to settle raceway entry suit
Insurers for the city of Portland have paid a Ridgefield, Wash., couple $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed after the man was pinned between a trailer and a toll … Read More
Prost: Dull Moscow Track is a Shame
A large crowd was on hand for the World Series by Renault races this weekend Four-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost added his voice to those criticizing Russia’s new … Read More
Codemasters F1 2012 Circuit of the Americas HD EXCLUSIVE
http://www.insidesimracing.tv presents 2 laps of in car footage from the Circuit of the Americas track in F1 2012 by Codemasters. This is a picture in picture version of this video. … Read More
Memorial Services set for Long-time IMS staff member
Calling hours and a memorial service celebrating the life of longtime motorsports public relations representative and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Media Staff member Lynda Havens are scheduled for Tuesday evening, July … Read More
Fans hurting, but ISC still raking in big profits
ISC today reported a modest increase in revenues for the first half of the year but said admission revenue continues to be challenged by the economy. Total revenues for the … Read More
Moscow Raceway ready to host F1 or IndyCar races
Whiting gives Moscow Raceway the highest rating Today, on July 3rd 2012, Moscow Raceway, first Russian world class racing track, was approved to host international standard races following the homologation … Read More
Daytona Int’l Speedway Takes First Steps Toward Major Redevelopment Of Facility
The Sports Business Journal reports that Daytona Int'l Speedway has taken the first step toward a major redevelopment of the 53-year-old facility, filing paperwork with city and hiring an architect. … Read More
Mario Andretti Joins Circuit of The Americas as Official Ambassador
Mario tours Texas facility Circuit of The Americas is proud to announce motorsports legend, Mario Andretti, as an official Circuit ambassador. The racing superstar, with more than 100 major wins … Read More
ISC Taking Steps To Revive, Expand Plans For Entertainment Complex In Daytona
International Speedway Corp. is taking early steps to revive and expand its former Daytona Live! project, seeking city approval to nearly double the space for a planned entertainment complex across … Read More
Ford To Sponsor New Parking Areas Close To Kentucky Speedway
Ford will partner with dealerships in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana to sponsor 170 new acres of free parking close to Kentucky Speedway, part of the track's effort to better manage … Read More
Circuit of The Americas leadership seeks to put an end to Hellmund issues
The Circuit of The Americas today filed with the District Court of Travis County, Texas, an amended plea in abatement and motion to compel arbitration, and voluntarily agreed to have … Read More
Infineon Raceway is no more
As we previously reported, the old Sear Point Raceway will no longer be called Infineon Raceway as of Friday, June 1. Their 10-year sponsorship with Infineon Technologies will expire and … Read More
Texas Attorney General’s office says it can’t resolve F1 state funds dispute
In an opinion issued today, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said his office cannot resolve a dispute between two officials over state funds going toward Formula One races planned near … Read More
Statesman seeks access to secret F1 court records
The Austin American-Statesman filed a plea in state District Court in Travis County on Wednesday seeking access to information that has been sealed in a lawsuit by the former head … Read More
Kentucky Speedway boss confident traffic, parking woes solved
Mark Simendinger, general manager of Kentucky Speedway, might be looking forward to the June 30 NASCAR Sprint Cup Quaker State 400 more than anyone else in the state. Even at … Read More