That tingling sensation you’ve been feeling the past few days hopefully isn’t poison ivy or chicken pox. It’s the sensation race fans get around this time: the NASCAR itch. That means, after weeks of yearning for the Sprint Cup Series cars to return to the track, NASCAR Preseason Thunder atContinue Reading
Despite two winter storms and day after day of frigid temperatures, construction efforts at Martinsville Speedway are on target to be completed well before the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 on April 3. The project, including new concession stands and restrooms, should be under roof by the end of thisContinue Reading
For the first time ever CharlotteMotor Speedway is offering automotive enthusiasts a ticket package to thesuperspeedway’s three incredible car shows,including 11 days of full access, with the new Car Show Season Pass. Fans can purchase the Car Show Season Pass in advance for just $89,a savings of $45 per person,Continue Reading
Texas Motor Speedway will be the backdrop for scenes on Wednesday night’s NBC TV hitshow Chase, featuring Cole Hauser, Kelli Giddish and Jesse Metcalfe. The cast and crew of JerryBruckheimer filmed chase scenes on the track and in the garages at Texas Motor Speedway inDecember. Chase has been moved toContinue Reading
The fans have spoken and Michigan International Speedway, and its president Roger Curtis, are the top track promoters in the state of Michigan. MIS was honored with the “Promoter of the Year” award by the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club on Saturday night at the DeCarlo’s Banquet Center in Warren,Continue Reading
When fans return to Martinsville Speedway in April for the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 they will find plenty of changes, all aimed at an improved fan experience. All seats have been widened to give fans more room … when they aren’t standing up cheering. Fans will find new andContinue Reading
Michigan International Speedway is giving fans one last chance to cash-in on the lowest prices of the 2011 season. Monday, Jan. 31 is the last day to place a deposit on tickets and camping for 2011. After that, ticket prices will increase for the Sunday NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.Continue Reading
Darlington Raceway has donated life saving extrication equipment to the Darlington City Fire Department. In a ceremony on the start-finish line at the famed facility, track President Chris Browning presented Fire Chief Jim Stone and Assistant Chief Robert Garland with the new AMKUS equipment. “The new equipment will help ourContinue Reading
Construction crews using dump trucks and excavators have begun preparations for the debut of the world’s largest HD video board at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 May race events. Crews from Granite Contracting, of Concord, N.C., are using the heavy earth-moving equipment this week for the initial grading on the backstretchContinue Reading
Tickets for Richmond International Raceway’s April 28-30 NASCAR tripleheader weekend are available for purchase beginning tomorrow (Friday, January 14) at 8:30 a.m. To purchase seats, visit www.rir.com, call 866-455-RACE (7223) or visit the ticket office at 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222. Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.Continue Reading