Category: Track News
Monterey County makes initial investment to upgrade Laguna Seca
Monterey County elected officials OK’d funding in what was perhaps the most debated $750,000 expenditure the county has seen in a long time. John Narigi, the principal of A&D Consulting … Read More
Adelaide track saved…for now
Efforts by a residents’ group to rip up the former F1 and Supercars track called the Adelaide Parklands Circuit has been stopped for now. Instead, the Adelaide City Council will … Read More
Bristol Speedway co-founder and former Tennessee state lawmaker Carl Moore dies
The co-founder of Bristol Motor Speedway and former Tennessee legislator Carl R. Moore died at the age of 91 on Thursday. Moore and the late Larry Carrier co-founded Bristol’s iconic … Read More
COTA launches first NFTs
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) announced today that in advance of the MotoGP Grand Prix of The Americas (Oct. 1-3) and the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2021 (Oct. … Read More
Video: Explosion rocks Texas Motor Speedway
Heavy flames and smoke were seen during an event at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon after a propane tank exploded. A spokesperson for the race track said the tank belonged … Read More
Key moment in Bristol Motor Speedway’s 60 years
As Bristol Motor Speedway celebrates its 60th Anniversary, there are so many significant milestones that have happened throughout the years that have turned this once vast Eastern Tennessee dairy farm into … Read More
MIS President Rick Brenner stepping down
Michigan Int’l Speedway President Rick Brenner is leaving the track, as he informed his staff this morning that he has stepped down from the job after five years. Brenner replaced Roger Curtis when … Read More
Airshow pilot killed at Pocono Raceway
Official Pocono Raceway Statement: “It is with heavy hearts we can confirm the passing of a pilot with the GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team, following an incident at the AVP … Read More
Spa circuit boss Nathalie Maillet killed by husband (Update)
Unconfirmed Reports are now saying Maillet’s husband found her in bed with her female lover, not a boyfriend. The bodies of two females were found along with her husband who … Read More
Darlington Raceway repaves Turn 2 ahead of Southern 500
Darlington Raceway has repaved Turn 2 in preparation for its NASCAR races on Labor Day weekend, track president Kerry Tharp told NBC Sports on Friday morning. Tharp said the portion … Read More
Video: Converting Bristol from filthy dirt back to concrete
Once the checkered flag waved following the conclusion of the World of Outlaws first visit to Bristol Motor Speedway in two decades, Speedway Motorsports Senior Vice President of Operations and … Read More
Rob Ramage Named New GM At Texas Motor Speedway
Speedway Motorsports named Texas Motor Speedway executive Rob Ramage as the track’s new general manager on Wednesday replacing Eddie Gossage who had overseen the facility through its first 25 seasons … Read More
Track News: Race Marshal killed at Brands Hatch
So saddened to hear that a volunteer marshal lost their life at Brands Hatch yesterday. These men and women give up their time to allow us to enjoy this sport. … Read More
All-new AMS quickly taking shape
Things happen fast at a racetrack, so it’s no surprise that a lot has changed at Atlanta Motor Speedway in just 18 days. The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart … Read More
Proposed 2.5-mile motorsport track in Oro-Medonte revs forward
A proposed 2.5-mile motorsport track in Oro-Medonte has received design approval following a safety review. “The FIA Grade 3 design (not suitable for F1 or IndyCar) approval of Oro Station … Read More
Banking to be increased at Atlanta Speedway
Following the July 11 Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, AMS will break ground on a historic project to create the next generation of Atlanta Motor Speedway and a first-of-its-kind, … Read More
Clean Electric Vehicle Charging Coming to Road America
Road America and EnTech Solutions have partnered to bring clean energy electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities to the patrons of Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This “Go Green” initiative … Read More
New drive-in movie theater opens at Circuit of the Americas
The Circuit of the Americas is the place for racing, and it will also be the place to race for a drive-in movie. MoonStruck Drive-In announced Tuesday it will open … Read More
Texas Motor Speedway latest NASCAR track forced to remove seats
To avoid embarrassing empty seats during races, most NASCAR tracks have already removed a significant percentage of their seats to avoid looking like a loser on live TV. At Texas … Read More
Eldora Raceway returns to 100% capacity
Eldora Speedway has returned to 100 percent capacity for the first time since the pandemic hit. Racing has continued at the track, but Eldora was previously only allowed to have … Read More
Save Mart Companies extends race sponsorship deal with Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma Raceway announced today that The Save Mart Companies has signed a multi-year agreement to continue as co-title sponsor of the annual NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, extending … Read More
New Hampshire Motor Speedway returns to full capacity
Governor Chris Sununu, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs Taylor Caswell and New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath … Read More
Video: Major flooding at Spa (Update)
The tunnel under Eau Rouge has become unstable due to the heavy rain. Hopefully, the track above does not collapse, but so far, part of the asphalt has heaved up, … Read More
Weak demand forces WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to lower ticket prices
It’s never been more affordable to enjoy the world-class racing action at one of the most beautiful tracks in the world. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is thrilled to welcome fans … Read More