Lowe’s to upgrade grandstands
UPDATE "This track is constantly evolving and each change is designed to make it more user friendly for our fans, competitors and employees," said Bruton Smith, founder and chairman of … Read More
Category: Track News
Road Atlanta Renovations
BRASELTON, GA — A repaving of the entire 2.54-mile racing surface is the focal point of a renovation and capital improvements project at Road Atlanta. Prior to the repaving, the … Read More
Ranchers to kill proposed track
UPDATE #4 Well, it appears the farmers were not bluffing according to this article. 12/21/06 Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC has received project approval and the entitlements to proceed toward the … Read More
NHL to steal away Eddie Gossage
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Statement from Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage regarding published reports about being approached for an executive position with the National Hockey League: … Read More
TMS to be featured on The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel’s “Road Crew" recently stopped by Texas Motor Speedway while shooting segments in the Fort Worth area. The “Road Crew" spent time with Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie … Read More
TMS to run ads
Texas Motor Speedway recently completed production for its television ad campaign for April’s Samsung 500. Two spots were created, with the first scheduled to run during the Daytona 500 in … Read More
Fans can bid to be in Pro/Celebrity race
If you've ever dreamed of racing wheel-to-wheel against a field of stars from TV, movies and the sports world on America's most famous street circuit, now's your chance! Beginning Monday, … Read More
Vegas Grand Prix road improvements nearing completion
Resurfacing and improvements to the 2.44-mile, 12-turn track for the Vegas Grand Prix is progressing well, according to Chris Kneifel, circuit manager for the event scheduled to race through the … Read More
Baltimore Orioles Legend to Pace Daytona 500 Field
Cal Ripken Jr., best known as baseball's "Iron Man", playing in a record 2,632 straight games for the Baltimore Orioles, will be behind the wheel of a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette … Read More
MIS alters post-race traffic patterns
In a continuing commitment to improve the fan experience at Michigan International Speedway, track officials, together with the Michigan Department of Transportation and surrounding townships, have made changes to the … Read More
Texas Motor Speedway fixing ’the bump’
UPDATE Texas Motor Speedway will conclude a special track renovation process today that is expected to help alleviate a dip that has formed between Turns 1 and 2 on the … Read More
Gulf Air increases BIC involvement
Gulf Air, the title sponsor of the Bahrain Grand Prix, has also become one of the full-time commercial partners of the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). Both the BIC and Gulf … Read More
Pocono has $363 Million Impact
Pocono Raceway generated a total of more than $363 million dollars into the economy of Pennsylvania in 2005, according to the results of a recent Pennsylvania House of Representatives economic … Read More
New Blackjack Club at LVMS
There’s a new club in Las Vegas. This new Las Vegas Motor Speedway club doesn’t have a dance floor, disco ball or DJ booth; but it has unlimited food and … Read More
Big plans for Assen circuit
Up until last year the Assen TT Circuit was one of the longer tracks in Europe at 3.75-miles. However, for the 2006 season management opted for a shorter track. A … Read More
Ferrari Challenge Returns to VIR in 2007
Alton, Va. – VIRginia International Raceway is pleased to announce that the very popular Ferrari Challenge Series, along with the Shell Historic Challenge, has been added to VIR’s calendar of … Read More
Speedway case hearing begins in shooting
Detective Susan Brown was guarding a vault building at Kansas Speedway when she saw a masked man approach with a gun in his hand. After telling a worker to get … Read More
Caborn backs Silverstone future
The government looks set to help Silverstone with its plans to become a leading global motorsport venue. Despite recent redevelopment Silverstone's future as a Formula One venue remains under threat. … Read More
MIS NEXTEL Cup tickets on sale Saturday
With the 2007 race season at Michigan International Speedway quickly approaching, it’s time for fans to mark Saturday, Jan. 13 on their calendars. Tickets to Michigan International Speedway’s NASCAR NEXTEL … Read More
Star Mazda added to Toronto lineup
Toronto, Ontario – The Grand Prix of Toronto is proud to ring in the New Year by announcing the addition of the Star Mazda Championship to its 2007 race schedule. … Read More
Milwaukee Mile inks deal with The Gordon Flesch Company
Milwaukee, Wis. – The latest marketing partnership announced by The Milwaukee Mile is a new multi-year agreement with the Gordon Flesch Company, one of the largest independent providers of office … Read More
Indy 500 finish voted most memorable
The thrilling, final-straightaway pass for victory by Sam Hornish Jr. in the 2006 Indianapolis 500 was a finish for the ages, and readers of popular motorsports Web site speedtv.com agree. … Read More
50th anniversary Mazda Raceway tickets on sale
Race fans should mark Monday, January 8, on their calendars. That’s the date tickets go on sale for two sports car and a Superbike race during the 50th Anniversary season … Read More
Single event Nashville tickets available
Don't worry about losing the Best Seat at the Track! Click and save with a Season Ticket at the Nashville Superspeedway! The Season Ticket Package includes these exclusive features: * … Read More
Blair promoted to VP at LVMS
LAS VEGAS – Chris Blair, who has served as senior director of drag-racing and dirt-track operations at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the past five years, has been promoted to … Read More