The second phase of construction began this week on the world’s largest high-definition video board that will debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 May race events. Long Foundation Drilling Company from Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mid-Atlantic Construction of Charlotte, N.C., are working with Eastern Sign Tech of Burlington, N.J., on phaseContinue Reading
Battery brand Energizer will “Light Up the Night” May 21 for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Energizer, with the help of fans in attendance, will attempt to set a world record for shining the most flashlights simultaneously in a sporting arena. Energizer will distribute thousands ofContinue Reading
Phoenix International Raceway’s annual Night of Champions charity event on Feb. 24 will have a twist of mystery until the winner of the DAYTONA 500 is crowned just four days prior, on February 20. The 2011 Daytona 500 champ will join NASCAR Nationwide Series driver and Valley local Danica Patrick,Continue Reading
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is holding its second “Walk Like MADD, 5K walk or RUN” at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Saturday, Feb. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will raise funds to benefit community alcohol-education programs, victim advocacy and the DUI prevention program “The Power of Parents,Continue Reading
Richmond International Raceway photographer John Harrelson was named the 2010 Howard O’Reilly Photographer of the Year in a vote by the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA). The honor was announced at an awards ceremony at the NMPA meetings in Charlotte, N.C., where Harrelson was presented with a trophy. There areContinue Reading
Charlotte Motor Speedway is gearing up for a spectacular year of entertainment as the track’s 2011 schedule features more than 100 days and nights of excitement. The speedway’s 2011 season includes premier NASCAR, NHRA and World of Outlaws Series events, as well as two gigantic Food Lion AutoFairs. Beginning withContinue Reading
The history and lore surrounding Talladega Superspeedway leads thousands of NASCAR fans to flock to the foothills of Alabama twice a year. Now, two fans will be chosen each year to become a part of the track’s history when they are enshrined to the Talladega Superspeedway Fan Hall of Fame. Continue Reading
Fans who buy tickets to Michigan International Speedway for the 2011 season will see more value in their purchase than ever before. So now is the time for the best deals possible during the speedway’s Value Pricing Period, today through Feb. 28. The Value Pricing Period kicks off the speedway’sContinue Reading
Iowa Speedway has a new Director of Media Relations. Rob Gray, a sports reporter at The Des Moines Register for 10 years, has joined the team to serve in that role, track officials announced Monday. Gray’s duties will include, but not be limited to, writing articles for IowaSpeedway.com, coordinating theContinue Reading
As part of its ongoing effort to enhance fan communication and safety while providing timely information, Daytona International Speedway today announced the debut of its mobile website, www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, this coming weekend at the 49th Rolex 24 At Daytona. With the new mobile web site, fans can now access vital ticketContinue Reading