An Inside Look at Motorsports
Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood III ventured to Richmond International Raceway last weekend to update national media about the Daytona repaving project. "I hate to use the word guarantee, … Read More
Statement on the 2011 IndyCar Schedule from Matthew Becherer, President of Homestead-Miami Speedway: The Indy Racing League will not be returning to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the 2011 season. This conclusion … Read More
Daytona Beach-based International Speedway Corp. and KB Marine Holdings have extended their negotiations on the sale of ISC's Staten Island property. This is the second time the closing date for … Read More
Seoul, South Korea – As the Korea International Circuit (KIC) completes final preparations for October’s 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX, Asia’s newest race track has announced it will also … Read More
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials will review the decision to continue hosting junior-level motorcycle races as part of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, but the track's leader said Monday that the … Read More
Donington Park has been given the green light to host national and international motorsport events after it successfully regained its racing license following the failed attempt to wrest the British … Read More
According at AR1.com sources, the sale of Mid-Ohio is imminent. We heard Honda was looking at buying it because it is close to their Marysville, Ohio plant, but decided against … Read More
International Speedway Corporation (“ISC") today announced the implementation of broad-based strategic organizational and structural changes that will create a leaner and more responsive organization, enabling the Company to remain the … Read More
The winning streak could not last forever. The repaving of Daytona International Speedway's famous 2.5-mile tri-oval hit a minor snag Wednesday after heavy showers washed away some of the exposed … Read More
The logo for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 – the 100th anniversary of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" – was unveiled simultaneously Friday, Aug. 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and … Read More
ISC today announced it has named Joie Chitwood III President of Daytona International Speedway (“DIS") effective immediately. Current DIS President Robin Braig will leave to pursue other opportunities. Chitwood, 41, … Read More
Talladega Superspeedway officials announced that the Goodyear Tire Test on August 24 will be open to the public. Drivers scheduled to participate are Justin Allgaier, Aric Almirola, Joey Logano and … Read More
Yes, it's official. Kentucky Speedway will host its first Cup race on Saturday night, July 9, 2011. But Bruton Smith's just getting started. Before he could get the huge banner … Read More
Las Vegas's annual NASCAR Weekend will return to its traditional March weekend in 2011. The annual NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be held March 4-6, 2011. Earlier … Read More
Auto Club Speedway confirmed Tuesday that it will host just one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend, March 25-27, beginning in 2011. The management of the Fontana, Calif., speedway says it … Read More
Emory Healthcare has signed on as the new title sponsor of the Sept. 5 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series night race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The event will now be named … Read More
UPDATE Admissions revenue at Speedway Motorsports Inc. tracks has dropped 16.7 percent for the first half of 2010, the company reported Wednesday. Of the drop, 44 percent is attributed to … Read More
The Korea International Circuit (KIC), currently nearing completion and set to host the FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX from October 22 to 24, has unveiled its official emblem – an … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. The NASCAR Nationwide Series is staying at O'Reilly Raceway Park, its home for 28 years. Late Monday, NASCAR informed the NHRA, which … Read More
Business leaders from across the state are asking New Hampshire Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith to keep both NASCAR races at the track that has hosted them since 1997. Last … Read More
Kentucky Speedway’s owner hinted Friday that a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race would be held next year at the Gallatin County track. A “big press conference" is planned Aug. 10 … Read More
Do to overwhelming demand and popularity, Michigan International Speedway officials have added dates to the program that allows race fans to take laps around MIS in their cars. MIS has … Read More
The massive repaving of Daytona International Speedway's 2.5-mile tri-oval is on schedule and moving forward, according to project manager Bill Braniff. Lane Construction, which is contracted to demolish the Speedway's … Read More
Pocono Raceway today will dedicate a solar farm in one of the track's former parking lots that will "generate enough electricity to power the NASCAR facility as well as about … Read More
Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gateway International Raceway has notified NASCAR that it will not seek 2011 sanctions for its two Nationwide Series and one Camping … Read More
