In celebration of Bristol Motor Speedway’s 50th anniversary, NASCAR’s most popular track will mark the anniversary of its inaugural race with a Fan Appreciation Day July 30. The first NASCAR Grand National race, as the series was called then, took place July 30, 1961, with Jack Smith becoming the firstContinue Reading
One of the most popular questions Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren has been asked over the last few months is ‘when are you going to get a night race?’ The answer – Friday, Oct. 7 with the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Kansas Lottery 98.9. “I’m excited to partnerContinue Reading
What should have been a shining moment for the sport of NASCAR and all the racetracks, especially those in the Midwest, has sadly, potentially, put all of us back several steps – maybe even years. A sellout NASCAR race at Kentucky Speedway should have signaled the continuation of great thingsContinue Reading
Perhaps there’s something to be said for having more than 40 years of experience hosting NASCAR’s premier series. Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch wants to assure race fans that his staff is well prepared to handle the influx of more than 100,000 people when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series arrivesContinue Reading
Pocono Raceway is excited to bring the “Jimmie Johnson Fan Q&A Package” back for the 2011 Pennsylvania 500. This package, available for purchase, allows race fans to choose from three Grandstand ticket options and includes a discounted Pre-Race Pit Paddock Pass and access to Johnson’s question and answer session. Additionally,Continue Reading
Immediately following the 2012 STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, the track will undergo a massive renovation project that includes repaving of the existing track surface, reconfiguration of the oval, and the addition of a new infield road course. “These are significant projects for Kansas Speedway and our fans,” said KansasContinue Reading
Hollywood movie stars Zac Efron, best known for his role in High School Musical, and Emmy-nominated actor Dennis Quaid, will be at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on Saturday, July 16, taping scenes for an untitled racing movie. Fans are invited to be part of the movie magic. Tickets forContinue Reading
International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”) today announced it has named Dennis Bickmeier President of Richmond International Raceway (“RIR”) effective immediately. Bickmeier accepts the role from his most recent position as Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing for Michigan International Speedway (“MIS”). Current RIR President Doug Fritz who has resigned toContinue Reading
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s legion of fans have a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with NASCAR’s most popular driver during the IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 27. Bristol Motor Speedway, which recently introduced a new ticket package that gives fans the chance to spend a bit of qualityContinue Reading
Principal ownership of Iowa Speedway has transitioned from one Iowa family to another. Featherlite®, Inc., founder Conrad Clement, originally from Newton, Iowa; along with his sons, Tracy and Eric; and his brother, Stan Clement, also from Newton, purchased U.S. Motorsports Corporation (USM Corp.) — the holding company that owns IowaContinue Reading