Race track planned for Columbus Ohio?
Race cars could be roaring inside the old Cooper Stadium by 2013. Columbus City Council members, citing the potential of hundreds of jobs and promises that the developer made to … Read More
Category: Track News
MIS to be repaved in 2012
Michigan International Speedway will be repaved for the fourth time in its history, track officials announced today. Work to resurface the 43-year-old racetrack will begin immediately following this weekend’s Heluva … Read More
Charlotte track re-files lawsuit against governments
Charlotte Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith and his company, Speedway Motorsports, have refiled a lawsuit against the City of Concord and Cabarrus County in the ongoing battle over how much … Read More
New infield scoreboard among latest upgrades at Michigan Speedway
It’s been another busy offseason of makeovers at Michigan International Speedway. Fans attending the ARCA, NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Sprint Cup series events at MIS this weekend will notice plenty … Read More
SPEED Teams with Tracks to Sell Tickets
SPEED is using its growing Web presence to strengthen its relationships with race tracks, creating SPEED Inside Deals, a micro-site offering specially priced ticket packages, pit passes and access to … Read More
Tire worker injured at Charlotte dies
A contract employee of Huggins Tire Sales Inc. has died from injuries sustained when he fell May 24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Marvin Near fell from the back of a … Read More
The Forgotten Man Who Built the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
When the field for the first Indy 500 left the starting line 100 years ago this month, a big, white Stoddard-Dayton touring car led the way. At its wheel was … Read More
Ron Fellows revved up over Mosport
You can now add race track owner to the long and distinguished resume of Ron Fellows. The winner of a 24 Hours of Le Mans class championship, a five-time NASCAR … Read More
F1 developers’ offer to help pay for Austin road work
Travis County commissioners could vote today on an agreement for racetrack developers to pay $375,000 of an estimated $1.5 million face-lift for a five-mile stretch of FM 812, which will … Read More
Don Panoz explains sale of Mosport
Following Wednesday's announcement of the sale of Mosport International Raceway to Canadian Motorsport Ventures, Inc., Panoz Motor Sports Group Founder Don Panoz reflects on his ownership of the historic Canadian … Read More
Panoz sells Mosport to Fellows group
Panoz Motor Sports Group today announced the return of Mosport International Raceway to its Canadian roots with its sale to Canadian Motorsport Ventures, Ltd. Comprising that group are transportation industry … Read More
Indy Speedway on the blocks?
There were rumblings in the last year to 18 months that the Speedway was for sale. In fact, one “reliable source" said the deal was done and it would become … Read More
Daytona unveils major Budweiser extension
American Brewing firm Anheuser-Busch will continue its major sponsorship agreement with the Daytona International Speedway, having signed a multi-year renewal with the International Speedway Corporation (ISC)-operated track. The company’s Budweiser … Read More
NJ track goes belly-up, emerges from bankruptcy
UPDATE #2 NJ Motorsports Park New Jersey Motor Sports, LLC (“NJMP"), one of the east coast’s premier operators of motorsports activities, is pleased to announce that it has proposed a … Read More
Rossi Jets In For Silverstone Wing Opening
Today saw the opening of the brand new Silverstone Wing complex at the Northampton circuit, with a whole host of Formula One legends and many big names from the Motorcycle … Read More
Take a lap and tour around MIS! Track Laps return in 2011
Back by popular demand, Michigan International Speedway is excited to announce the return of its Track Laps, as well as an added feature for 2011, a behind the scenes tour … Read More
Condon Skelly and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Celebrate 100 Years
Condon Skelly witnessed the marriage of Classic Elegance and Indy Nostalgia this past weekend as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway presented the Celebration of Automobiles to kick off the 100th Anniversary … Read More
Watkins Glen construction update
Construction continues to surge forward at Watkins Glen International as the $3 million capital improvement project moves closer and closer to completion. Crews have worked diligently to battle through constant … Read More
Pace car owners can tour IMS next Saturday
Owners of more than 250 vintage Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars will have the opportunity to take a ceremonial lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the end of Pole Day/Tom … Read More
Possible new track in Rio
Autodromo Deodoro There are plans to possibly build a 19-turn 1.8-mile road course and mile oval circuit in Rio de Janeiro called the Autodromo Deodoro. The new race course will … Read More
Speedway rounds a new lap with redevelopment
Drive on Main Street in Speedway, Indiana now, and you might do a double take — between 10th and 16th streets, you'll see ornate light poles, welcome banners, fancy benches … Read More
Something to enjoy for everyone crazy about cars this month at IMS
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the place to be this month for anyone crazy about cars of all shapes, sizes and eras. IMS will play host to an unprecedented series … Read More
ICS tracks to donate unused foods
Jeff Gordon, International Speedway Corporation's Chief Executive Officer Lesa France Kennedy and Darlington Raceway President Chris Browning announced that, on behalf of Drive to End Hunger, Americrown, ISC's food and … Read More
$7 Million Speedway Project Wraps Up
The completion of a nearly $7 million project in Speedway will be celebrated this morning. The Speedway Redevelopment Commission will cut the ribbon on a massive overhaul of Main Street, … Read More
IMS revives Hulman Indy Challenge Trophy
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today a revival of the Hulman Indy Challenge Trophy as a key part of a strategy to work with corporations and entrepreneurs to define the … Read More