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Track News: Nashville Fairgrounds track renovations not dead yet (3rd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:09:55 +0000

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

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Track News: Monterey neighbors and Laguna Seca settle lawsuit

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:55:55 +0000

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

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Track News: Repave project complete at Sonoma Raceway

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:34:40 +0000

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

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Rumor: Fontana Auto Club Speedway to be converted to short track (3rd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 11:12:56 +0000

The future of NASCAR’s Fontana track remains uncertain as the former 2-mile speedway continues to undergo a reconfiguration. According to the Los Angeles Times, Track President Dave Allen said that the reconfigured … Read More

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Track News: Mid-Ohio Track Layout and Features

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:09:49 +0000

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

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Track News: F1 upgrade works at Hungaroring ‘in full swing’ (Update)

Andrew Maitland — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:18:13 +0000

(GMM) The Hungaroring is making good on its promise to upgrade the almost 40-year-old Formula 1 circuit in order to secure Hungary’s place on the calendar. Early last year, with … Read More

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Track News: Neighbors sue to shut down Laguna Seca forever (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:34:34 +0000

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

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway the most dangerous F1 circuit ever

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 11:11:32 +0000

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

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Track News: 2023 Laguna Seca season one for the record books

Posted by AR1 staff — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:57:13 +0000

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

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Track News: 2024 Eldora Speedway Schedule released

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:23:49 +0000

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

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Track News: Sonoma to be fully repaved

Posted by AR1 staff — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:46:00 +0000

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

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Track News: Laguna Seca opened 66 years ago on Fort Ord

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:43:30 +0000

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

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Track News: Petronas takes naming rights on Sepang Circuit

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:09:18 +0000

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

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Track News: Mid-Ohio track repaving completed

Posted by AR1 staff — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:55:16 +0000

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

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Track News: Flatrock Motorsports Park update

Posted by AR1 staff — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:10:44 +0000

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

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F1: COTA improves circuit ahead of USGP

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:55:02 +0000

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

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Track News: Ross Perot Jr. pays $544M for Auto Club Speedway (2nd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:02:05 +0000

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

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F1: Upgraded Qatar circuit awaits F1 next weekend

Posted by AR1 staff — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:23:37 +0000

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

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NASCAR to skip Road America in 2024

Posted by AR1 staff — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:05:24 +0000

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

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Rumor: Liberty Media to buy historic European F1 Circuit(s) (2nd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:45:15 +0000

There is a valid argument for Liberty Media owning race events. The France Family has been doing this successfully for years in NASCAR. Liberty Media owns the Vegas GP and … Read More

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Track News: Heartland Motorsports Park taxed out of business

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:48:24 +0000

Heartland Motorsports Park announced in a press release Friday it will host the last NHRA National Event this year. This decision comes after Shawnee County is “succeeding in taxing Heartland … Read More

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Track News: Saudi Arabian GP wins WOW award

Posted by AR1 staff — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:51:13 +0000

The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian GP has been recognized as the ‘Best F1 Event in the Region,’ at the renowned WOW Awards Asia, which took place at the Jio World … Read More

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BMS unveils new renderings for Nashville Fairgrounds

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:10:26 +0000

Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) released three stunning renderings showcasing the much-anticipated restoration of the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The unveiling of these renderings marks a significant milestone in Bristol’s commitment … Read More

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Atco Dragway announces permanent closure after 63 years

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 03:44:49 +0000

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

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Track News: Darlington President Retiring

Posted by AR1 staff — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:35:48 +0000

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

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