Philadelphia, Pa. –– With the postponement of this year’s Sebring, enthusiasts can make up for the absence of racing by reliving “one of the most exciting endurance races ever” – the classic Sebring race of 1970. Harry Hurst has expanded and updated his original book, “12 Hours of Sebring 1970,” for the 50th anniversary of this legendary race. He has added more than 50 pages, 30 new photos, and interviews with 8 additional participants. (more…)
Sports in general, and NASCAR in particular, is not exempt from COVID-19 spreading across the globe. Social distancing won’t work when stands are full of people sitting hip to hip. Well, OK, hip to hip isn’t at every track these days.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 13, 2020) – “NASCAR has decided to postpone the race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend and Homestead-Miami Speedway next weekend. We believe this decision is in the best interest of the safety and well-being of our fans, competitors, officials and everyone associated with our sport. We will continue to monitor this dynamic situation as we assess future race events.”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2020) – “At this time, NASCAR will hold its race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway without fans in attendance. These events will be restricted to competitors, crews, officials and other necessary personnel to conduct the race. We will work with public health officials as we determine future scheduling beyond these events.”
(NASCAR PR)
CONCORD, N.C. (March 12, 2020) – NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) competitor and former champion, Kurt Busch, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series (NGROTS), Vet Tix Camping World 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 14. Busch started his NASCAR National touring series career racing in the NGROTS in 2000 and was a four-time winner in NGROTS competition, in just one full-time season on the circuit. (more…)
The Dixie Vodka 400 race scheduled for Miami-Homestead Speedway may be postponed following new restrictions on mass gatherings in Miami-Dade county aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
Click past the jump to see Michael McDowell’s race preview for Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend… (more…)
Matt DiBenedetto and the No. 21 Menards/Knauf Insulation team head into the fifth race of the 2020 Cup season ninth in the points standings and hungry for more. (more…)
CONCORD, N.C. (March 5, 2020) – As Charlotte Motor Speedway gears up for an action-packed 60th anniversary season, America’s Home for Racing is doubling down on its “Fans First” mantra with a bevy of new enhancements designed to deliver the ultimate race day experience for fans during the biggest back-to-back weekends in motorsports.
As fans look ahead to the NASCAR All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600 weekends in May, here’s a look at five fabulous fan enhancements coming in 2020: (more…)
NASCAR has released their schedule of events for the race weekend at Phoenix Raceway, March 6-8, 2020. (more…)
