Revised deal may rev up Milwaukee Mile track plan
Dan Clarke in Milwaukee pits in 2006 The latest deal intended to save the century-old Milwaukee Mile Speedway at State Fair Park puts more money in the hands of the … Read More
Category: Track News
Is California Speedway dying a slow death?
This ESPN article talks about how attendance is getting worse at California Speedway. Despite all efforts by NASCAR and ISC staff to turn the slide around, the fact remains that … Read More
Auto Club inks naming rights for California Speedway
International Speedway Corporation and the Automobile Club of Southern California—the nation’s largest member of the AAA federation—today unveiled details of a new partnership. Speedway President Gillian Zucker and Auto Club … Read More
Talladega Open New Infield Park
In response to strong demand from race fans wanting more opportunities to stay overnight in Talladega Superspeedway’s infield, track officials announced today the opening of the Orange Infield RV Park. … Read More
California Speedway announces entertainment for weekend
California Speedway announced today its complete roster of race officials for both the Auto Club 500 and the Stater Bros. 300 races. San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman … Read More
Pepsi To Serve As Title Sponsor
California Speedway has announced a multi-year agreement with Pepsi to serve as the title sponsor for the Speedway’s fall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race. The race which traditionally takes place … Read More
A flying lap of the Singapore street circuit
Singapore street circuit No-one, of course, has yet driven the track which will host the FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. Based on speed projections and simulations, ESPN Star Sports … Read More
Martinsville reveals plans to spruce up pit road
Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway, said officials plan to upgrade the track's pit road this summer. That would mean putting a concrete surface on pit road — it is … Read More
Pole Day Under the Lights at Chicagoland
Chicagoland Speedway announced today that it will kick off a new season of racing when the facility's newly added lights are turned on for the first time during this year's … Read More
New Logo for Michigan International Speedway
More than two years of research compiled from fan feedback, surveys and focus groups have helped shape a new image for Michigan International Speedway. MIS – It's Your Speed To … Read More
Sebring announces 2008 HOF inductees
Sebring International Raceway has announced the 2008 inductees into the Sebring Sports Car Racing Hall of Fame. American Le Mans Series team owner Roger Penske, Derek Bell, Hans Stuck, David … Read More
Motorsports Boarding School
VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) and Carlisle School formally announce the formation of The Academy of Motorsports. An unofficial announcement occurred at the World Karting Association's KartFest 2008 at the end … Read More
Coca-Cola to sponsor July Daytona race
Coke Zero is taking the driver’s seat as the new title sponsor of the July Sprint Cup Series race at the Daytona International Speedway. Officially, the race will be entitled … Read More
ISC plans Daytona upgrades, but pollution a concern
UPDATE International Speedway Corp. has alerted its shareholders that soil contamination could delay its proposed Daytona Live! office-entertainment complex. The precise nature of the pollution at the Speedplex office park, … Read More
NJ Motorsports Park Unveils Plans For F1 Karting Center
Thunderbolt Raceway in New Jersey Millville, N.J. and Boston, Mass.– New Jersey Motorsports Park recently released details on one of the most exciting venues under construction at the Millville racing … Read More
Approval for Silverstone upgrade
Plans to secure Silverstone's future as a Formula One circuit have received the backing of a second local authority. The Northamptonshire circuit's facilities are due to be upgraded as part … Read More
Bugatti circuit’s length change
Garage Vert corner The Garage Vert corner on the LeMans Bugatti circuit has been completely revamped for 2008 : the run-off areas have been enlarged, a new spectator enclosure installed … Read More
Tourist crashes, dies at Daytona
UPDATE Robert Powell, a 60 year-old man from Apopka, FL passed away yesterday while participating in the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Daytona International Speedway. The man, who was driving … Read More
Renderings of new Watkins Glen media center
Interview Room On the heels of an exciting Rolex 24 at Daytona and notwithstanding the cold temperatures and the typical snow accumulation affiliated with the Northeast in January, the construction … Read More
Daytona 500 grandstand seats sold out
Officials from Daytona International Speedway have announced that all grandstand seats for the Feb. 17 Daytona 500 have been sold in what they say is the earliest sellout for the … Read More
Lowes Dirt Track’s 2008 Schedule of Events
Reserved seats for the five major events that comprise the 2008 schedule at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway are now on sale. Running from April to November, the … Read More
No smoking at Bristol grandstands/suites
The 1/2-mile Bristol oval packs in over 130,000 fans twice each year In accordance with a new Tennessee state law, all grandstand, terrace, suite, and restroom areas at Bristol Motor … Read More
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Sponsoring Gateway Race
The Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers have been named as the title sponsor for the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Gateway International Raceway and will now be called the Missouri-Illinois Dodge … Read More
Sprint Cup Series teams coming to test at Las Vegas
Race fans are invited to watch the cars and stars of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series Monday and Tuesday as Las Vegas Motor Speedway conducts the annual NASCAR Preseason Thunder Las … Read More
Catalunya busy with new safety upgrades
All track activities at the Circuit de Catalunya until the 30th of January are focused on the adaptation to the new safety measures required by the FIA and the FIM … Read More