Eddie Gossage was a consummate promoter whose outside-the-box ideas helped engage fans across the country. He was truly passionate about motorsports and always looking for the next great idea to bring new fans to the sport and keep them entertained at the racetrack. Our deepest condolences go to Eddie’s familyContinue Reading
The second annual NASCAR Day Giveathon proved to be another success, so much so that the fundraising efforts have been extended until Sunday, May 19 at 10 p.m. ET, after the North Wilkesboro All-Star Race. This morning in a surprise announcement, Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, donated a matching giftContinue Reading
A statement from INDYCAR President Jay Frye about former Texas Motor Speedway President and General Manager Eddie Gossage, who died May 16. “Eddie Gossage was a giant in the motorsports industry. His endless creativity, flair and dedication to the fan experience at Texas Motor Speedway raised the bar for racetracksContinue Reading
Harrison Burton and the No. 21 Motorcraft/DEX Imaging team are headed to North Wilkesboro Speedway for this weekend’s All-Star races. It’s a familiar venue for the No. 21 team as the Wood Brothers ran 46 races there from 1957 until the track lost its Cup date in 1996. They hadContinue Reading
On behalf of the Gossage family, Speedway Motorsports sadly shares the news today that legendary motorsports promoter and longtime company employee Eddie Gossage has passed away at the age of 65. “Today we have lost one of the world’s biggest race fans,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith.Continue Reading
IMSA’s newest Promotional Partner has a vested interest in developing promising racing talent. RAFA Racing Club has signed a multiyear agreement with IMSA, with the partnership focusing initially on the IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship program, encouraging and promoting those with demonstrated racing aptitude to advance their careers. Based inContinue Reading
After a long winter, Thomas Nepveu is ready to kick off the 2024 NASCAR Canada season. The young Oka native will be back on track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) for the 51-lap ASSA ABLOY Accentra 200. Nepveu will be back at CTMP, a track he knows very well,Continue Reading
J.J. Yeley has spent his last 20 Memorial Day weekends competing in the most prestigious races in motorsports and this year he’ll add a new event to that list. The NASCAR veteran and former USAC champion will make his debut with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota atContinue Reading
New and Improved… Daniel Dye is set to make his second career appearance at North Wilkesboro Speedway (NWS) this Saturday afternoon. Dye has been a steady performer at short tracks this season with a pair of 13th-place finishes and sits 12th in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) points standings.Continue Reading
The return of USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship racing to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois is back on the schedule for Wednesday night, July 3. The series’ first visit to the 3/8-mile dirt oval in 26 years marks the inaugural edition of the Salute to Levi Jones, honoringContinue Reading