Race fans will soon be able to enjoy exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2011 racing season at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, thanks to a new weekly television show produced by Mediacom. The program, featuring Iowa Speedway’s Director of Marketing Laura Manatt and KIX 101.1’s morning show personalityContinue Reading
Tommy DeWitt didn’t quite know what he was getting himself into 25 years ago when he walked into the office of Red Tyler, then Darlington Raceway President, with a bold idea. DeWitt, who counted the track as a client of his pest control business, had an idea to fill theContinue Reading
Sometimes it’s not just a great bottle of wine that makes the dining experience a positive one, but also the food that is paired with it. With that said, the popular food pairing seminars that were a hit with guests during last year’s Great Lakes Wine Fest will return forContinue Reading
Race fans preparing to make the trip to Darlington Raceway for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Royal Purple 200 and SHOWTIME Southern 500 this Mother’s Day weekend will have plenty of updated amenities and entertainment options to look forward too at the track Too Tough To Tame. “Ensuring that our guestsContinue Reading
Darlington Raceway officials have rededicated the facility’s media center in honor of former track President and NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communication, Jim Hunter. As part of the rededication, a plaque featuring a photo of the late Jim Hunter will be installed near the building’s main entrance. “Hunter was suchContinue Reading
Even with Royal Wedding fever taking over London this week, some residents of Great Britain are looking ahead to the SHOWTIME Southern 500 next weekend at Darlington Raceway. Great Britain, along with eight other foreign countries, are among the addresses of 2011 SHOWTIME Southern 500 ticket buyers. In addition, SHOWTIMEContinue Reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway is giving fans an opportunity to assist the American Red Cross relief efforts while also enjoying the season opener of Friday Night Drags and MCR Safety Show-N-Shine on April 29. Atlanta Motor Speedway will donate one dollar from each grandstand ticket sold at the Speedway’s summer dragContinue Reading
The North Carolina Senate voted yesterday to establish stock car racing as the “official state sport” by a margin of 46-3 and as the largest motorsports facility in the state, Charlotte Motor Speedway is celebrating the Senate’s ruling. “North Carolina is truly the world capital of motorsports and we applaudContinue Reading
Pocono Raceway will be one of the recipients of the 2011 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence, presented each year by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The award highlights the best in environmental innovation and expertise throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the highest statewide honor bestowed upon businessesContinue Reading
Infineon Raceway and FLASQ Wines have entered into a new agreement giving the St. Helena (Calif.)-based winery its first-ever sports venue alliance in the United States. Located in the beautiful Sonoma Valley, the raceway is an ideal fit for FLASQ, as it is the first domestic wine sold in convenient,Continue Reading