Dyson Named Chairman of the IMS Museum Board of Directors
Robert R. “Rob” Dyson has been named chairman of the board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum as of Jan. 21. Dyson, of Millbrook, New York, is chairman … Read More
Category: Track News
Bristol Motor Speedway gives progress report on dirt track
Bristol Motor Speedway’s dirt configuration is starting to take shape. The half-mile Tennessee bullring will host the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series on dirt during the March 27-28 … Read More
New Jersey Motorsports Park Announces Phase V of Exotic Car Garages
New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is excited to announce Phase V of the Exotic Car Garages, a private garage condominium complex at NJMP offering units from 1,200 to 1,500 square-feet … Read More
Plans revealed for road course circuit in Scotland
A proposal for an international racetrack at Musselburgh Lagoons is being put forward by The Sunbeam Trust, set up by retired Peebles businessman Bob Jamieson reports the Scotsman. He insists … Read More
Gateway increases camping spaces for 2021
For decades, camping at race tracks has been a popular part of the auto racing experience for thousands of motorsports fans. Taking a recreational vehicle or camper to a race … Read More
Darrell Waltrip, Liz Allison among people helping Nashville Superspeedway return to racing
Erik Moses is shifting into a higher gear and receiving help from a group of well-known local advisers as he prepares Nashville Superspeedway for its first NASCAR Cup Series race. … Read More
Monterey County sued by Chris Pook over “unfair” Laguna Seca bid process
More than a year after the Monterey County Board of Supervisors officially tapped local firm A&D Narigi to manage county-owned Laguna Seca, including its iconic raceway, a Southern California motorsports … Read More
COTA names Turn 1 ‘Big Red’
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has named the Corner 1 of its track ‘Big Red’ honoring the circuit’s co-founder Red McCombs. The Texas-based businessman was the circuit’s largest investor … Read More
Nashville Superspeedway rebrands ahead of Cup race in June
Nashville Superspeedway has undergone a rebranding campaign ahead of a NASCAR tripleheader in June that includes the track’s inaugural Cup Series race. In a news release Tuesday, track officials announced … Read More
Watkins Glen International Announces 2021 Schedule
Watkins Glen International is excited to announce the schedule for the upcoming 2021 season which includes the recently announced ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, August 6, which highlights an … Read More
Spa GP records smaller loss amid pandemic
(GMM) The corona crisis actually helped Spa-Francorchamps to minimize its losses in 2020. Agence Belga news agency and the LN24 broadcaster report that the Belgian GP lost EUR 1.5 million … Read More
Monza wants funds to restore banking ‘for racing’
(GMM) Monza is seeking government backing in the hope of restoring the old banked sections of the historic Autodromo “for racing”. That is the exciting news from Angelo Sticchi Damiani, … Read More
Iowa Speedway not on 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Schedule
Some disappointing news on Friday for racing fans in the state of Iowa. The 2021 schedule for the NASCAR Xfinity Series was released today, and the Iowa Speedway was not … Read More
Free NASCAR Cup Series Race Included With NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Ticket at Pocono In 2021
NASCAR fans will have the chance to enjoy two races for the price of one. The Pocono Green 225 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons NASCAR Xfinity Series race and … Read More
New Jersey Motorsports Park 2021 Event Schedule Announced
New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) announces their 2021 season schedule today as NJMP looks toward their 13th season since breaking ground in 2008. This major event schedule features 18 on … Read More
Road America Announces 2021 Season Schedule
Road America announced today its most robust and dynamic season schedule to date, encompassing stops for every major North American race series. Nine events are on the 2021 season schedule … Read More
Laguna Seca raceway releases 2021 schedule
Following a dynamic and delayed year, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is eager to have a full schedule for the 2021 season and even more eager to welcome fans back to … Read More
Rumor: Atlanta Motor Speedway to be reconfigured
As Atlanta Motor Speedway returns to two annual stops on the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, the race expansion is tied into an ambitious future for the track that includes … Read More
Rumor: Chicagoland to be sold or plowed under?
NASCAR will not use the Chicagoland track in Joliet, IL for its 2021 racing. No NASCAR races were held this summer, either. Joliet’s NASCAR track now has a murky future … Read More
Upcoming Events at Laguna Seca to be Held Without Spectators
As a direct response to both the state of California and the county of Monterey health and safety protocols, the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at … Read More
Speedway Motorsports Announces Promotions for MacDonald, Cooper
In recognition of years of dedicated service and tireless efforts on behalf of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Speedway Motorsports’ CEO Marcus Smith announced the promotion of two veterans within the company. … Read More
Sonoma Raceway President Steve Page to Retire at Year-end
After nearly three decades at the helm of Northern California’s premier motorsports facility, Sonoma Raceway President and General Manager Steve Page announced today that he will retire at the end … Read More
Joliet Plan Commission says no to NASCAR warehouses
The usually development friendly Plan Commission on Thursday turned down plans for warehouses outside the Chicagoland Speedway and a gas station on Route 6. Both plans still will go to … Read More
The ‘voice’ of the GP of Long Beach, Bruce Flanders, dies
Bruce Flanders, the legendary motorsports’ announcer, who was the ‘voice’ of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, died peacefully at his home in San Bernardino on Friday, August 14, 2020 … Read More
Laguna Seca nearly done with small upgrades
Laguna Seca work almost done While the racetrack was quiet for several months due to the COVID-19 shut down, that didn’t prevent the County of Monterey and the new management … Read More