Port Authority to buy failed ISC property
With NASCAR's hopes of finding a home on Staten Island dashed, there’s word the Port Authority is now considering buying the land instead. A spokesman for the Port Authority confirms … Read More
Category: Track News
ISC to cut more ties with Hulman George
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement – see Hot News page. 11/01/06 ISC (France family) appears to be slowly cutting their ties with Hulman George and … Read More
Darlington eyes open wheel race
It has been more than 50 years, and it wasn’t that successful the first time, but open-wheel, open-cockpit racing might return to Darlington Raceway. Officials from International Speedway Corp., which … Read More
Gateway track GM resigns
Madison, IL – Gateway International Raceway announced today that Vice President and General Manager Matt Strelo has resigned his position effective October 4, 2006. Strelo has spent the past five … Read More
MIS to add enhanced seating for 2007
Race fans will see the first of many improvements at Michigan International Speedway in 2007, starting with the enhancement of two grandstands in Turn One, track President Roger Curtis announced … Read More
Lexmark Indy 300 Circuit Under Construction
Work is underway on the Lexmark Indy 300 street circuit for the October 19 to 22 event, with this year's construction schedule including a revamped spectator area in Surfers Paradise, … Read More
More Seats Added To Homestead-Miami
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Homestead-Miami Speedway will construct temporary grandstand seating near turn four for the NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend at the track Nov. 17-19. Tickets went on sale Saturday for … Read More
Superbikes return to Mid-Ohio
The AMA Superbike Championship returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the second time in 2006 to crown its champion at the inaugural AMA Superbike Shootout, Sept. 29 – Oct. … Read More
Iowa Speedway opening a flop
Rumor has it that the recent inaugural race event at the new Rusty Wallace Iowa Speedway, where the IRL will race next year, was a complete and utter flop. Based … Read More
Stewart buys into track
Recently, provisions were made to welcome Stewart as a fourth partner in Paducah International Raceway along with Ken Schrader, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Bob Sargent. This expansion will only benefit … Read More
ISC to build Denver Speedway
Record revenue and stumbling projects in Seattle and New York could prompt International Speedway Corporation to accelerate its pursuit of building a Denver Front Range racetrack. ISC, which owns 12 … Read More
Owner may flatten Bristol banking
UPDATE Rumor has it that contrary to what most people think, Bristol Motor Speedway is already "flattened." The track is not an actual 36 degrees. It is 28 degrees and … Read More
Ticket sales up 13% at Milwaukee Mile
The new promoters of The Milwaukee Mile, led by Chairman Craig Stoehr and President & CEO Andy Randall, have seen an increase in race fans attending auto races at America’s … Read More
2007 TMS schedule announced
Pro Cuts Weekend (TMS Dirt Track) March 1: Practice, 7 p.m. March 2: SUPR Late Models and Modified heats, 5:30 p.m. March 3: SUPR Late Models and Modified heats and … Read More
Rave reviews for LVMS changes
LAS VEGAS — Four NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams are testing tires for Goodyear at Las Vegas Motor Speedway tonight and tomorrow in preparation for the Sept. 23 Smith's Las … Read More
Variable Banking makes Homestead races close
HOMESTEAD, FL, — Is Homestead-Miami Speedway the most competitive race track in the country? A closer look reveals how results from recent IRL IndyCar® Series and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series … Read More
Toyota F1 car to run at Mazda Raceway
Monterey, Calif. – Spectators at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will receive a rare opportunity at the 33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races Presented by Toyota August 18-20, when the TF106 … Read More
Knoxville to consider SAFER Barrier
Knoxville Raceway race director Ralph Capitani said this afternoon that track officials will look into the viability of installing SAFER Barrier walls in Turns 1, 2, 3 and 4 at … Read More
Speedway teeters on bankruptcy
If you read between the lines in this Courier-Journal article one could go out on a limb and say Kentucky Motor Speedway (KMS) is about to go bankrupt. The TV … Read More
Spa deal close
UPDATE (GMM) Spa Francorchamps looks certain to return to the formula one calendar next year, according to local reports. It is understood that an official announcement is due in the … Read More
Bahre will eventually sell NHIS
New Hampshire International Speedway owner Bob Bahre maintains his track is not for sale but also says that could change. "The track isn't for sale, but my son (Gary) got … Read More
French GP ticket sales up
The Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile, the organizer of the French Grand Prix, is cautiously optimistic that this year's event – which coincides with the French Bastille Day national holiday … Read More
Portland Raceway to be relocated
UPDATE City Hall once again is grappling with the question of who speaks for the neighborhoods — and when to respond to complaints from a vocal minority. This time the … Read More
Mansell track to be killed
This London Times article says Kirstie Allsopp, TV property queen, has a problem in her backyard: a racing driver (Nigel Mansell) with a track dream. She says she will fight … Read More
Kansas City IRL date to change
The weather is heating up again, and so is talk about finding a new date for the Indy Racing League event at Kansas Speedway. Speedway president Jeff Boerger said Tuesday … Read More