Category: Track News

In a somewhat surprising announcement at 6:00 PM today, Atco Dragway, the home for many car enthusiasts in South Jersey, says it is permanently closing after 63 years. The Camden … Read More

After nearly two decades of accomplished leadership in the sport, NASCAR and Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp announced today he’s retiring at the end of the year. The Cook Out … Read More

–Press Release– The Monterey County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a five-year extension for WeatherTech® to continue as naming rights partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, which is owned … Read More

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hoping to have a new football stadium built, and they need a temporary place to play for 2 years. One local report mentioned Daytona International Speedway … Read More

–Press Release– Reston, VA: Zoomph today announced a sponsorship measurement partnership with Pocono Raceway. Through this partnership, Pocono Raceway will be utilizing Zoomph’s social measurement platform capabilities to track its … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– As reported by Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, Penske Entertainment wants to develop outside the Speedway to make it into an entertainment destination modeled after Title … Read More

A $120 million multi-purpose track just outside Melbourne is set to replace Sandown before the end of the decade. Backed by the Victoria government, an international-standard circuit would be the … Read More

–Press Release– The new Start/Finish bridge that connects parking and hospitality areas with the race paddock was placed into position today signaling a visual progression of improvements underway at the … Read More

–Press Release– The vaunted United States Navy Blue Angels will make their first public appearance in the Northeast on May 27-28 as the featured aviation event of the Great Pocono … Read More

Car racing is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to draw in large crowds of spectators. It’s an adrenaline-filled activity with plenty of opportunities for drivers, teams, and sponsors … Read More

–Press Release– Fans of Hyundai’s high-performance N brand vehicles are grinning today because the County of Monterey announced Hyundai as its official and exclusive automotive partner at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna … Read More

–Press Release– Tonight, the Nashville Fair Board approved Bristol Motor Speedway’s proposal to renovate and lease the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The process now moves on to the Metropolitan Sports … Read More

–Press Release– K1 RaceGear, a leading manufacturer of professional-level racing safety gear and apparel, announced March 7 a new promotional partnership with Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As part of this multiyear … Read More

With great sadness but deep appreciation, Lime Rock Park notes the passing of one of the major figures in the track’s history. Jim Haynes, a two-time SCCA National Champion driver, … Read More

The historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway in Easley, South Carolina is listed for sale to be used as an industrial park. The sale would include 305 acres and a 100,000-square-foot sized building located … Read More

–Press Release– Texas Motor Speedway is proud to announce the renewal of multiple commercial partnerships as well as two new partnerships with Texas-based companies as the 2023 motorsports season gets … Read More

Texas businessman Red McCombs died Sunday, his family announced in a statement on Monday. He was 95. McCombs was an owner of several sports franchises in his lifetime, including the NFL’s Minnesota … Read More

Speedway Motorsports officials announced promotions recognizing outstanding professional performance at Dover Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway, while also expanding leadership responsibilities across all Speedway Motorsports venues. Jim Hosfelt was named vice president … Read More

Business is racing back, and that’s welcomed news for Monterey County businesses. Surveys conducted of ticket purchasers who attended the six major race events last year at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna … Read More