In-Depth Study Confirms Knoxville Raceway as a Key Economic Driver, Generating $74.2 Million in Annual Impact

In-Depth Study Confirms Knoxville Raceway as a Key Economic Driver, Generating $74.2 Million in Annual Impact

A newly released independent economic impact study conducted by the United States Motorsports Association (USMA) confirms what locals and race fans have long known—Knoxville Raceway is not just the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” but a significant economic engine for the State of Iowa.

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T.P. Trailer Modified & T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman Are Program Headline Attraction This Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway

T.P. Trailer Modified & T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman Are Program Headline Attraction This Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway
  • SPECIAL EVENTS LINE THE UPCOMING SCHEDULE – USAC NATIONAL SPRINTS EASTERN STORM ON JUNE 17 – SPORTSMAN TWIN 20’s ON JUNE 21

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway management, fans, and competitors are all looking for sunshine and dry weather for this Saturday night!

Following the seventh weather/rain out last week, Grandview Speedway is preparing for this Saturday night to present another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series double-header program featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman.

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Grandview Speedway Hosts A.D. Moyer Lumber Night With NASCAR Modified-Sportsman-URC Sprints This Saturday Night

Grandview Speedway Hosts A.D. Moyer Lumber Night With NASCAR Modified-Sportsman-URC Sprints This Saturday Night
  • A.D. MOYER LUMBER COMPANY SPONSORS GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TRIPLE DIVISION PROGRAM OF NASCAR MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN PLUS URC SPRINTS THIS SATURDAY
  • USAC NATIONAL SPRINT TOUR JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC EASTERN STORM ARRIVES ON JUNE 17

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway begins a busy month of June with two days of race action this weekend, including a Saturday night tripleheader!

The big race program this Saturday, June 7 will see A.D. Moyer Lumber Company as the presenting race night sponsor for a special triple-header program with the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman being joined by the United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars.

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Tickets On Sale Now For 2025 INDYCAR And NASCAR Race Weekends At Portland International Raceway

Tickets On Sale Now For 2025 INDYCAR And NASCAR Race Weekends At Portland International Raceway

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 2, 2025) –  Public ticket sales began today (June 2) at 10 a.m. PT for all multi-day tickets for two major August race events at Portland International Raceway (PIR) – the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland, featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and Pacific Office Automation 147, headlined by the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

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Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

By Lou Modestino

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Nashville.  Joey Logano of Middletown, CT  ended his day in fourth and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 28th position.
Justin Allgaier won the Nashville Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 29th.  Kris Wright came in 31st.  Wright steers a for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry.  Both owners reside in Chatham, MA.
At the Indy Car race Detroit, MI was taken by Kirkwood beating second place driver Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT, his best show in that sanction.

Early Exit on Race Day
Heading into Sunday’s Funny Car eliminations at New England Dragway in Epping, NH , Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI was confident in the team’s setup and potential. But any hopes of a deep run at his home track were dashed in Round 1. Facing Phil Burkart, Tasca lost traction just past 60 feet and smoked the tires, coasting to a 7.569 at 94.02 mph and a first-round loss.
“Too much,” Tasca said. “Lost traction around 60 feet.”
Eyes on Bristol
Despite the early exit, the team leaves New England with key positives—most notably, top-tier speed and valuable data from their No. 2 qualifying effort.
“We’ve set speed records. We’ve been 340 mph,” Tasca said Friday. “But we have got to go down the racetrack consistently.”
The Tasca Racing crew will look to bounce back quickly as the NHRA tour rolls on to Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, for next weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. With the car showing serious horsepower and the crew focused on consistency, Tasca will arrive in Tennessee ready to contend.

Are the NASCAR fans unhappy about having to pay to see five Cup races in the middle of the season Here’s a more detailed look at the different perspectives:
Negative Reactions:
  • Disappointment and Frustration:  Many fans express feeling “slapped in the face” by the exclusivity of these races, especially if they prefer watching on traditional TV.
  • “Unfair” to Regular Viewers:  Some fans, like the one on Facebook who mentioned Jimmie Johnson fans, feel that NASCAR is prioritizing a new audience and leaving regular viewers behind.
  • Increased Cost and Complexity:  The shift to streaming and pay-per-view adds to the cost of watching NASCAR, potentially making it less accessible for fans on fixed incomes or those who prefer free options.
More Positive or Accepting Views:
  • NASCAR’s Growth Strategy:   Some fans understand that NASCAR needs to adapt to the changing TV landscape and see streaming as a way to reach new audiences and expand the sport’s reach.
  • The Future of Sports Broadcasting:  Others view streaming as the future of live sports and are open to exploring new platforms like Amazon Prime for watching races.
  • Benefits of Streaming:  Some fans see potential benefits to streaming, such as less commercial interruption and a more streamlined viewing experience.
Other Considerations:
  • The Internet Makes It Easier to Find Information:  While the shift to streaming might seem confusing to some, fans can still use the internet to find out where and when races are being broadcast.
  • NASCAR’s Financial Position:  Some fans acknowledge that NASCAR needs to generate revenue and that streaming may be a way to achieve that.
  • Boycotts and Alternative Strategies:  Some fans are actively boycotting the streaming races or finding alternative ways to watch.
Our own view is that NASCAR will lose more fans than ever!
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Grandview Speedway June Schedule Begins With Modified-Sportsman-URC Sprint Triple Program This Saturday Night, USAC National Sprints Arrive June 17

Grandview Speedway June Schedule Begins With Modified-Sportsman-URC Sprint Triple Program This Saturday Night, USAC National Sprints Arrive June 17
  • A.D. MOYER LUMBER COMPANY PRESENTS NASCAR MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN PLUS URC SPRINT TRIPLE PROGRAM KICKING OFF BUSY MONTH OF JUNE AT GRANDVIEW THIS SATURDAY
  • THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES RETURNS WITH USAC NATIONAL SPRINT TOUR ON JUNE 17
  • BRETT KRESSLEY AND COLIN COX HOLD TOP POSITIONS IN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINTS CHASE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – A busy month of June, with six racing events on the schedule, is set to begin this weekend at Grandview Speedway.

Racing action for the month of June begins with A.D. Moyer Lumber Company as the presenting race night sponsor for the Saturday, June 7 racing program featuring a special triple-header with the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman being joined by the United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars.

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NAPA Auto Parts Thunder On The Hill Continues With The Levan Machine & Truck Equipment USAC Eastern Storm

NAPA Auto Parts Thunder On The Hill Continues With The Levan Machine & Truck Equipment USAC Eastern Storm
  • Advance Tickets Available For Alpine Building Supply USAC Non Wing Sprints & 358 Modified Double Header At Grandview Speedway Tuesday Night, June 17

BECHTELSVILLE, PA    JUNE 2,  2025  . . . . . .  A spectacular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Double Header featuring the USAC National Non Wing Sprint Tour and the Grandview 358 Modifieds will highlight the Tuesday night, June 17 racing event brought to you by Alpine Building Supply.   This marks the 18th Annual USAC Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Eastern Storm and after all qualifying, the main event is the 40 lap $6,000 to win Jesse Hockett Classic.   For the 358 Modifieds, they too will take part in a series of qualifying events leading up to their 30 lap $3,000 to win main event.    An added bonus posted is the Alpine Building Supply $2,000 first time Thunder on the Hill Modified feature winner.   That makes it a $5,000 payday for just 30 laps for a first-time modified winner.      Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.

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A Storm Is Brewing. . . . . . . .

A Storm Is Brewing. . . . . . . .
  • AMSOIL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS STAR IN EASTERN STORM . . . .
  • PRESENTED BY LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT WITH SIX NIGHTS OF RACING AT SIX DIFFERENT TRACKS OPENING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 17

READING, PA    MAY 28, 2025  . . . . . .  You can hear the Thunder and see the Lightening Tuesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 22 when the 18th Annual Levan Machine & Truck Equipment USAC Non-Wing Eastern Storm kicks off at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 17 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series returns to the Hill in Bechtelsville, PA.   If you have never seen the USAC Non Wing Sprint National Tour event, it’s a show you do not want to miss.

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Grand Prix of Europe Races into Theaters August 22, 2025

Grand Prix of Europe Races into Theaters August 22, 2025
  • Starring Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Haley Atwell, Lenny Henry and Rob Beckett, Grand Prix of Europe is coming to theaters across North America on August 22, 2025 from Viva Kids!

Grand Prix of Europe revolves around Edda, a young mouse, who dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix. What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.

Click past the jump for the trailer for “Grand Prix of Europe”.

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