Track Enterprises’ Bob Sargent Forms National Series for Pavement Super Late Models
Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent has announced the formation of a national series of pavement short track races for Super Late Model cars in 2023. It will be called the STARS National Series. The news follows Track Enterprises’ acquisition of the Champion Racing Association (CRA) in January and the purchase of the ARCA Midwest Tour in July. Sargent also
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Rider Angelle Sampey Qualifies First and Sets a New Track Record in Texas
Despite showing race-winning potential and setting a new Pro Stock Motorcycle track record, a wild ride across the centerline in early eliminations and stiff competition in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class resulted in the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki team leaving the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex in Dallas empty-handed as chances to move
Knoxville Raceway Names Jason Reed General Manager
Officials from Knoxville Raceway—the 1/2-mile dirt oval in Knoxville, Iowa—have announced the former Marion County Fair Board president, Jason Reed, has been named general manager of the famed track known as the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” Reed, a lifelong Marion County resident, comes to Knoxville Raceway following an 18-year stint with 3M Corporation
Jessica Fickenscher Named Executive Director for 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race
Speedway Motorsports executive Jessica Fickenscher has been named Executive Director for the upcoming May 21, 2023, NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. A 23-year veteran with the company, Fickenscher will add planning, community relations and stakeholder coordination surrounding All-Star Race week to her current role as Chief Experience Officer for Speedway Motorsports. In addition
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Team Races to Pro Stock Motorcycle Semi-Finals at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec raced into the semi-finals and jumped up three spots in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis on Sunday. After qualifying his Suzuki Hayabusa in the third starting position with a 6.745-second/199.88
IHRA Announces 2023 Sportsman Programs, New Track Agreements
Officials with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) have confirmed its Sportsman racing programs, including the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Hagerty and Moser Engineering, the IHRA Ironman Classic, the IHRA Summit Team Finals, and the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals, will continue in 2023 and beyond. There are no plans to “bring back Nitro
SEMA Show Education Enthusiast Track Kicks Off With NFL Legend Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith, the NFL legendary running back who became a NASCAR Xfinity Series team co-owner last summer, will headline the 2022 SEMA Show Educational Program’s Friday Enthusiast Track. The new seven-session series will feature celebrities and iconic personalities as they share personal stories that will inspire and entertain Showgoers. Smith, who will be joined on
Koretsky Family Announces Updates for Maple Grove Raceway
Officials from Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, have announced numerous track upgrades since the Koretsky family—including veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle—purchased it five months ago. Updates include complete renovations to towers, including the VIP suites and the timing tower, as well as the
RaceTec Extreme Duty LS7 FSR Pistons
RaceTec’s Extreme Duty LS7 F.S.R. pistons are manufactured using 2618 material internally and externally braced boxed forgings that will accept most extreme racing applications.
Thunder Valley Raceway Park (OK) Listed For Sale
Thunder Valley Raceway Park—the 1/4-mile drag strip in Noble, Oklahoma—is for sale for $2.85 million.
1-on-1 with Drag Racer Felicia Smith
Felicia Smith was never a huge gear head growing up. However, following her first taste of speed at the track, she’s been living a life of cars and racing ever since. She’s taken the past six years to build up her now infamous, orange CTS-V known as 4DRRCKT, as well as her own car/engine skills
1-on-1 with Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese
Julie Giese got into the racing industry due to shear determination and no quit. From Watkins Glen to Daytona and now Phoenix, Julie has been part of some tremendous tracks and work within NASCAR and racing in general. Find out how she got to become one of only a few female track presidents in the
NHRA Announces First Four Races of 2023 Camping World Series
NHRA officials have announced the dates for the first four races for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, as the upcoming season will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Fans can also look forward to all four professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car,
Track Enterprises to Acquire ARCA Midwest Tour
Macon, Illinois-based Track Enterprises has reached an agreement to acquire the regional ARCA Midwest Tour Super Late Model series at the end of the 2022 season, as announced by Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent and ARCA’s Gregg McKarns. “As the asphalt Super Late Model landscape continues to change, we look forward to where the Track
Norwalk Track Owner, Operator Bill Bader Sr. Passes
Bill Bader Sr., who helped transform Summit Motorsports Park (Norwalk, Ohio) into a fan-favorite facility, has passed away. He was 79 and succumbed to injuries from an accident near his home. Bader purchased Summit Motorsports Park (formerly Norwalk Dragway) in 1974 and managed the it until 1998, when he turned over control to his son Bill
Industry Mourns Passing of Prominent Track Promoter Jody Deery
Jody Deery, the longtime promoter at Rockford Speedway and a pillar of the motorsports community, has passed away at 97.
Phoenix Raceway to Host 2023 NASCAR Championship
Phoenix Raceway is going to host the NASCAR Championship in the year 2023. The championship races for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series West.
Trackhouse Entertainment Group Announces PROJECT91 Program
Trackhouse Entertainment Group has announced the creation of PROJECT91, a program designed to expand its international reach by fielding a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international racing drivers. Trackhouse’s PROJECT91 will enter the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at least once during the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, with 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi
Jennerstown Speedway Wins $50K Advance My Track Challenge
Jennerstown Speedway in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania, has claimed the $50,000 prize as winner of the Advance My Track Challenge, a program led by Advance Auto Parts, the entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (NAAPWS). “Jennerstown is a true gem of the grassroots racing scene in Pennsylvania, and we’re proud to celebrate their team and
Blaney Scores All-Star Race Win at Texas
Ryan Blaney won big after an overtime restart this weekend at the 38th running of the All-Star Race, netting a $1 million dollar payout. This was Ryan Blaney’s first win of the season after 3 poles and the 4th All-Star race win for Team Penske. “Congratulations to Ford Performance, Roger, Jonathan, Ryan, and everyone at