NASCAR to convert Fontana into a short track (Update)
The first phase of the planned reconfiguration of Auto Club Speedway being turned into short track. Bleachers are being removed, ends of grandstands will be torn down before the next … Read More
Category: Track News
Track News: Martinsville Speedway Removing Seats Plans New Fan Experience
In what Martinsville Speedway officials are calling a beautification project, the track will make adjustments to seating in Turns 1 and 2. The lower concrete grandstands in those areas of … Read More
F1: Miami Grand Prix Name Tyler Epp President
Tom Garfinkel, Managing Partner of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, named Tyler Epp President of the event. Epp previously served as the global event’s Senior Vice President and … Read More
Silverstone launch £80-million luxury residential project
Ahead of this weekend’s 56th running of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the Formula 1 circuit owners have launched luxury residential units for sale alongside the legendary Copse, Maggots, Becketts and … Read More
Track News: Bruton Smith dies, Funeral announced (Update)
Funeral arrangements were announced Saturday night for Bruton Smith, the legendary race promoter and founder of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Smith’s funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at … Read More
NASCAR: M&M’S Announces Title Sponsorship of NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono
Today, M&M’S ‘The Official Chocolate of NASCAR,’ announced the iconic brand will be the title sponsor at this year’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, July 24. … Read More
Track News: Sonoma Raceway And Della Penna Motorsports Next Gen Foundation Partner
Sonoma Raceway and Della Penna Motorsports Next Gen Foundation, a 501C-3 organization, announced today a partnership that will kick-off with two events – Karting Day and a NASCAR Race VIP … Read More
Track News: Eldora Speedway Names New General Manager
Eldora Speedway has named veteran motorsports executive Jerry Gappens as its new general manager, succeeding Roger Slack, who has decided to call time on his 12-year career at Eldora. Gappens … Read More
NASCAR: Pinty’s renews, No. Wilkesboro revival plans
NASCAR announced Saturday that Pinty’s Delicious Foods has extended its entitlement sponsorship of Canada’s largest national motorsports series for five years, through 2026. Pinty’s first took over the naming rights … Read More
F1: Spa-Francorchamps Reveals New Look Ahead Of 2022 Belgian GP
This video, although talking about motorbikes, is the best video showing all the changes that Spa-Francorchamps is undergoing ahead of the 2022 season The works This major project started at … Read More
Track News: Henry B. Tippie, former chairman of Dover Motorsports, Inc., passes away at age 95
Henry B. Tippie, the former chairman of the board of directors for Dover Motorsports Inc., passed away Sunday. He was 95. Tippie, an owner, adviser and board member of six … Read More
IMSA: Bus Stop at Daytona renamed Le Mans Chicane
The two biggest endurance sports car races in the world – the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans – are now even more closely aligned … Read More
NASCAR: Marcus Smith Shares Vision for Revitalized North Wilkesboro
Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith shared his vision for the future of North Wilkesboro Speedway during the Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce 75th Membership Celebration Thursday night. Earmarked within the … Read More
Track News: Spa circuit construction update (Update)
Spa-Francorchamps has shared updated photos of the ongoing construction work at the circuit to upgrade facilities, grandstands and add in far more run-off at different areas of the track. Sweeping … Read More
Track News: Nurburgring undergoing annual maintenance
The Nurburgring is currently undergoing its annual maintenance. Due to the level of work required to get any piece of asphalt refreshed, the track typically only gets one kilometer (0.6 … Read More
Speedway Motorsports to purchase Dover Motorsports (Dover and Nashville) (2nd Update)
As part of the acquisition, Dover International Speedway is now Dover “Motor Speedway”, which matches with other SMI tracks like Atlanta, Bristol, Charlotte, Las Vegas, and New Hampshire. The rename … Read More
Track News: Paving complete at the all-new Atlanta Motor Speedway
After 163 days of work, crews celebrated the completion of paving at the all-new Atlanta Motor Speedway with fireworks and cheers. The transformation of AMS started shortly after the checkered … Read More
Track News: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Extends Partnership with Motul
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Motul – a world-class French company specializing in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants – have agreed on a multi-year partnership that … Read More
Track News: Rockingham Speedway Planning on Repave & Adding Lights
Rockingham Speedway will receive $9 million and plans are being finalized on how to use that money to improve the historic facility in Richmond County. The track last hosted a … Read More
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca receives approval for major upgrades
It’s already one of the premier race circuits in the world, but WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is about to get even better. In a 4-1 super majority vote, the Monterey … Read More
Tickets on sale Dec. 1 for the 2022 Laguna Seca Season
If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer this holiday season, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has you covered. Tickets for all premier events of the 2022 race season at the world-class track … Read More
Dirt: Kyle Larson teams up to help promote raceway in Chico
America’s greatest driver of this era, 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson, and three-time World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Champion Brad Sweet have teamed up to … Read More
NASCAR: SMI wants to use your tax dollars to upgrade North Wilkesboro
Speedway Motorsports president/CEO Marcus Smith issued a statement Friday on North Carolina’s state budget, which includes funding for North Wilkesboro Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Rockingham Speedway as part of … Read More
IndyCar: IMS names an official hose supplier
PIRTEK, the hydraulic and industrial hose service leader and the only brand of its kind in franchising in the United States, will become the Official Hose Supplier of INDYCAR and … Read More
Michigan Speedway gets new President
Michigan International Speedway announced Wednesday that Joe Fowler, a longtime executive at Kansas Speedway and NASCAR, has been appointed President of Michigan International Speedway. In his previous role as NASCAR … Read More