Bristol to be repaved
Bristol Motor Speedway will have a new look when NASCAR fans return in the fall. To the delight of some drivers and crew chiefs, work on a new concrete surface … Read More
Category: Track News
Zhuhai blog
At around 9am on 24th March, a slight drizzle fell at Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC), but it stopped very quickly, just in time for the 2007 FIA GT Championship China … Read More
Long Beach fans offered Vegas deal
A note from Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach promoter Jim Michaelian: Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of tickets to the upcoming 33rd annual … Read More
Spanish GP venue opens new grandstand
(GMM) Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya has announced the opening of a new grandstand at the venue for the Spanish grand prix. Still enjoying the fruits of world champion Fernando Alonso's … Read More
Verizon signs sponsorship deal with Long Beach
Verizon, provider of the fastest Internet connections in Southern California through its all-fiber- optic network direct to customers' homes, is inviting everyone to move into the fast lane with free … Read More
What again?
We hear these same stories every year – that Silverstone needs upgrades to keep its Grand Prix. Yada Yada Yada. We're beginning to think it's a cheap way to get … Read More
SMI executive salaries
Speedway Motorsports Inc. Chairman and CEO Bruton Smith earned $2.05 million last year for his role in the company, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Humpy … Read More
Darlington eyes repaving
Darlington Raceway officials are seriously considering repaving the most notorious racing surface in NASCAR, track president Chris Browning confirmed Tuesday. The decision has nothing to do with the track's abrasiveness. … Read More
Mazda Raceway wants Champ Car back
According to this Monterey Herald article Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca really would like to have Champ Car back there racing. "It was incredibly well attended," exuded Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca … Read More
Fans can drive around Indy Speedway
Riding in the passenger seat of a 180-mph two-seat IndyCar Series car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway just became the second-best "ride of a lifetime," because fans can now get … Read More
Vegas track build going smoothly
Work on the 2.44-mile Vegas Grand Prix temporary street course is on schedule and showing signs of progress around downtown Las Vegas. Like watching a child take his first steps, … Read More
SMI sees decline in ticket sales
Speedway Motorsports Inc. saw a decrease in admissions revenue in 2006 from 2005 of over $2M. Talking to financial analysts Wednesday concerning the company's 2006 results, Humpy Wheeler talked about … Read More
St. Pete track construction running ahead of schedule
With only 16 days before the start of activities for the 2007 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, construction on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn track and the installation of key infrastructure … Read More
Long Island developer eyes possible NASCAR track
You don’t erect an 80,000-seat motorsports facility for a Saturday-night enduro feature. So as long as those spearheading the Enterprise Park at Calverton (EPCAL) Centre project are talking about building … Read More
ISC names Matt Alexander
International Speedway Corporation ("ISC"), owner and operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., has named Matthew T. Alexander president of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. … Read More
DEI testing at Kentucky Tuesday
Dale Earnhardt, Inc., driver Kerry Earnhardt is scheduled to lead research and development efforts during a one-day test at Kentucky Speedway Tuesday, March 13. Fans can view test sessions for … Read More
Upcoming TMS NASCAR weekend schedule
Saturday, April 7th 8:00am Workhorse Custom Chassis VIP & Outside Campgrounds Open Tuesday, April 10th 9:00am – 5:00pm Texas Motor Speedway Credentials Office Hours Wednesday, April 11th 9:00am – 5:00pm … Read More
Higher Vegas banking a disaster waiting to happen
UPDATE #6 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' as the Nextel race has turned into a crashfest and it's not 1/4 over yet. 03/11/07 This rumor is upgraded to 'strong' … Read More
Mazda Raceway announces Legends of Laguna Seca walk
As part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, track officials today announced the creation of the Legends of Laguna Seca, a walk of fame … Read More
LVMS’ Neon Garage sells out
LAS VEGAS – America's newest motorsports attraction is a complete sellout. No passes remain for the Neon Garage, the new fan-interactive area located in the center of Las Vegas Motor … Read More
Playboy bunnies entertain fans at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, FL. – Homestead-Miami Speedway’s tropical landscape is home to birds, fish, and the occasional alligator. It’s not often, however, that a bunny is spotted. That’s all going to change … Read More
JAG Flocomponents gets naming rights for Houston GP
JAG Flocomponents was introduced today as the naming-rights sponsor of the racetrack for the Grand Prix of Houston, which will now be called “JAGFlo Speedway at Reliant Park". Grand Prix … Read More
Vegas to finish infield project tonight
With the NASCAR Nextel Cup UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 set for Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), the track is expected to complete its $30M infield renovation project by tonight, when … Read More
St. Pete GP news
Michael Andretti Foundation Gala to Benefit the Children of St. Petersburg The Michael Andretti Foundation will host a gala event on Friday, March 30 to benefit a number of children’s … Read More
Fire destroys historic Glen track building
Watkins Glen, NY – The Glen Club at Watkins Glen International, caught fire yesterday evening and was extinguished around 6:00 am this morning. The track was closed at the time … Read More