Rockingham track to be auctioned

North Carolina Motor Speedway will be auctioned, according to a story in today's Richmond County Daily Journal, the local paper for the track.

The story says that Speedway Motorsports Inc. sent a letter to Rockingham Mayor Gene McLaurin notifying him of the impending sale.

The track, which was built in 1965 and used to host NASCAR Cup races, is owned by Speedway Motorsports Inc. According to the paper, SMI officials say they have been unable to sell the track and that "track rentals are simply not enough to keep the facility running."

SMI bought the track in 2004 and since that time it's lone race date was moved to Texas Motor Speedway. The 1.017-mile track is used by NASCAR teams to test for Cup and Busch races and has hosted special events.

No date has been set for the auction. Scenedaily