Track News: Paving begins on reconfigured Charlotte Roval
With NASCAR still in the midst of a competition break for the Paris 2024 Olympics, officials at Charlotte Motor Speedway are hard at work preparing for the pivotal Bank of … Read More
Category: Track News
Track News: Kentucky Speedway is there for IndyCar’s taking
NASCAR abandoned the Kentucky Speedway following the 2020 Quaker State 400. Set in a sparsely populated stretch along Interstate 71, between both Cincinnati and Louisville and not far from Indianapolis, … Read More
New President at Iowa Speedway prepares for first Cup race
NASCAR announced back in February that longtime NASCAR and Kansas Speedway executive Eric Peterson had been named President of Iowa Speedway. The Linconville, Kan., native assumed his duties immediately, as … Read More
Track News: Pocono Raceway Cup race gets new title sponsor
Today, the Shapiro Administration is breaking new ground in the motorsports industry, serving as the race entitlement sponsor for the annual NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway set for … Read More
Track News: Race Promoter Jerry Gappens, dead at 63
On behalf of the Gappens family, Eldora Speedway sadly shares the news that longtime motorsports executive and Eldora Speedway general manager Jerry Gappens has passed away at the age of … Read More
Track News: Eddie Gossage dead at 65
Eddie Gossage, a race promoter known for bold creative ideas and an unwavering passion for motorsports, died Thursday at the age of 65. His longtime employer Speedway Motorsports confirmed his … Read More
Track News: Pocono Raceway voted best NASCAR track by fans
Pocono Raceway has earned the esteemed title of “Best NASCAR Track” in the recently released 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards by USA TODAY. The “Tricky Triangle” was nominated by an … Read More
F1 News: Axed French GP group facing ’embezzlement’ probe (Update)
(GMM) The 2022 demise of the French GP at Paul Ricard has now become a full-scale disaster, with local prosecutors opening an investigation into “embezzlement of public funds”. Le Monde … Read More
Track News: Nashville Fairgrounds track renovations not dead yet (3rd Update)
Axios Nashville reports that Nashville race car driver Johnathan Dishman filed a lawsuit Thursday to prevent a November referendum about affordable housing at the fairgrounds. A group opposing a racetrack … Read More
Track News: Monterey neighbors and Laguna Seca settle lawsuit
The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks and Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS) are pleased to announce the execution of a comprehensive settlement that ends the … Read More
Track News: Repave project complete at Sonoma Raceway
After 61 days of work, crews from Bay Cities Paving & Grading and ABSL Construction finally removed their hard hats to celebrate the completion of the Sonoma Raceway road course … Read More
Track News: Mid-Ohio Track Layout and Features
It has been open for more than 60 years, and increasingly the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is getting the recognition it deserves. Situated roughly halfway between Cleveland and Columbus in … Read More
Track News: Neighbors sue to shut down Laguna Seca forever (Update)
The track management of Laguna Seca has responded to the lawsuit filed by a group of disgruntled locals, which is seeking a reduction in its usage and noise levels. Friends … Read More
Indianapolis Motor Speedway the most dangerous F1 circuit ever
The most dangerous F1 racetracks in the world have been revealed by a new study, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway tops the list. Vegas Gems’ study analyzed the number of … Read More
Track News: 2023 Laguna Seca season one for the record books
The revitalized Laguna Seca Recreation Area, home to the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca road course, concluded one of the most successful seasons in its 66-year history with strong attendance, … Read More
Track News: 2024 Eldora Speedway Schedule released
Offering one of the most diverse and lucrative schedules of any dirt track, including some of the biggest short-track events in the world, Eldora Speedway will host 23 nights of … Read More
Track News: Sonoma to be fully repaved
Speedway Motorsports announced today that historic Sonoma Raceway will finally get its first full repave in 23 years. Sonoma Raceway announced a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to providing … Read More
Track News: Laguna Seca opened 66 years ago on Fort Ord
The green flag waved twice on November 9, 1957, on the freshly paved asphalt. Once for the christening of the new Laguna Seca Raceway and once for the start of … Read More
Track News: Petronas takes naming rights on Sepang Circuit
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Petronas have announced a new deal that sees the iconic track being officially renamed Petronas Sepang International Circuit. Petronas senior general manager of group strategic … Read More
Track News: Mid-Ohio track repaving completed
A full repave project of the entire racing surface at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course was completed last week, officials from Green Savoree Racing Promotions, which owns and operates the track, … Read More
Track News: Flatrock Motorsports Park update
Flatrock Motorsports Park and Motorclub today marked the one-year anniversary since breaking ground on America’s newest premium racing facility in the heart of Cumberland County, Tennessee. This day last year … Read More
F1: COTA improves circuit ahead of USGP
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) unveiled some improvements that they made ahead of this weekend’s USGP. If you recall, COTA has had a history of uneven settlement issues since … Read More
Track News: Ross Perot Jr. pays $544M for Auto Club Speedway (2nd Update)
The process of plowing under the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana has begun. Demolition began on the track on Monday, Oct. 9. Construction workers with heavy equipment started removing … Read More
F1: Upgraded Qatar circuit awaits F1 next weekend
The Lusail International Circuit has overhauled its facilities and safety measures ahead of the return of the Qatar Grand Prix. The current remodeling of the Lusail International Circuit increased the capacity of … Read More
NASCAR to skip Road America in 2024
For the first time since 2009, Road America won’t host a NASCAR race next year, season ticket holders were told over the weekend. That means, Cup, Xfinity or Trucks and … Read More