Bobby Rahal-led North Florida Motorsports Park announced

The Bobby Rahal-led motorsport park in Florida called North Florida Motorsports Park (NFMP), a planned 600-acre premier automotive lifestyle destination in Nassau County, near the Georgia border and minutes from Amelia Island has been announced.

Announced on December 9, 2025, this groundbreaking project features a world-class private racetrack designed by Bobby Rahal himself (the 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner, three-time IndyCar champion, and International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee), who serves as a key partner and leader in the vision. Additional amenities include:

– Luxury trackside condominiums
– Exclusive garage facilities
– A members-only club
– A public karting track
– On-site villas
– Sporting grounds

The development draws operational expertise from Atlanta Motorsports Park and aims to blend high-performance driving with refined community living for automotive enthusiasts.

A Vision Realized: The Birth of North Florida Motorsports Park

In the humid embrace of Nassau County’s untouched woodlands, just west of Interstate 95 and a stone’s throw from the Florida Welcome Center, a legend was quietly plotting his next victory lap. Bobby Rahal, the man who tamed the Brickyard in 1986 and built an empire on speed and precision, had long dreamed of creating something more than just a racetrack—a sanctuary where the roar of engines harmonized with the rhythm of life.

It started with a conversation. Partners from NF Sports Development and M2 Real Estate Advisors approached him, maps in hand, pointing to 600 acres of prime Florida land. “This region has an incredible automotive culture,” Bobby said, his eyes lighting up as he traced potential lines on the blueprint. “We’re not just building a track. We’re building a community.”

Drawing from decades at the pinnacle of motorsports—as a driver, team owner, and visionary—Rahal took the lead. He collaborated with world-leading architects to design a professional racing circuit that promised adrenaline-pumping challenges: sweeping curves, demanding elevations, and straights built for pure velocity. Safety and performance would be paramount, a testament to the lessons learned from Indy, Sebring, and beyond.

As news broke in December 2025, excitement rippled through the automotive world. Trackside condominiums rose in renderings, offering panoramic views of the action. Exclusive garages awaited priceless collections. A private membership club promised elite access, while a public karting facility invited families and newcomers to taste the thrill. Villas, sporting grounds, and even waterside amenities completed the vision—a lifestyle destination honoring the heritage of the motorcar.

Bobby stood on the site one crisp morning, wind whispering through the pines that would soon give way to asphalt. “This is for the enthusiasts,” he reflected. “The ones who live for that perfect apex, that symphony of horsepower. North Florida Motorsports Park isn’t the end of the road—it’s the starting grid for countless stories yet to be written.”

And as the first stakes were driven into the earth, the Sunshine State welcomed a new era of speed, luxury, and passion—one led by a true racing icon.