THE IMMINENT CLOSURE OF SACRAMENTO RACEWAY PARK Drag racing fansthe land that Sacramento Raceway Park occupies is up for sale. There is an active listing for this property by Paul Frank, 916-714-8012 for $11, , . The listing boasts that the property is approximately 200 acres, home to Sacramento Raceway Park, and available for M1 Land Development. As many of…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Ard, a two-time champion of NASCAR s second-tier series, died Sunday. He was 78. Ard died in South Carolina. NASCAR called Ard a tough-as-nails racer in a statement confirming his death, but gave no details. Ard won titles in what is now known as the Xfinity Series in 1983 and 1984. He won 22 races in three seasons — just 92 career…
There are carbon-fiber helmets worn by pro racers that cost thousands of dollars. But the only amateurs likely to buy those are the guys who think it might be fun to put their Ferraris on the track. For most of us, the smart move is to buy an auto-racing helmet that meets the current Snell Memorial Foundation standards [see companion piece] and leaves enough…
Volkswagen Group leads Toyota Motor in global sales after nine months, putting the Japanese automaker s four-year reign as the world s largest carmaker at risk. Toyota s worldwide deliveries rose 0.4 percent to 7.53 million vehicles in the nine months through September, it said in a statement today. VW Group s sales climbed 2.4 percent to about 7.61 million in…
Can I drive my personal car/motorcycle on the track? The easiest way to obtain track time on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is to join one of the many clubs that rent the track throughout the year. There are organizations for both cars and motorcycles that offer an affordable way to get on the track. Take a look through the track calendar to see what clubs are renting…
This petition was created to demand a race track in Miami Dade County to support the racing community so that they can have a place to go and safely race their cars. Whether it s drag racers, street racers, drifters, motorcycles, they all need a place they can go and safely enjoy their sport. Too many people are getting hurt and killed on the streets because…
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Jimmie Johnson, who won a record-tying seventh NASCAR championship this past season, has been voted the winner of the 2016 Richard Petty Driver of the Year Award presented by the National Motorsports Press Association. Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe s Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, was named on 62 percent of the ballots cast for the…
Satisfy a need for speed with authentic, action-packed New York race car driving experiences! Rev some of the most impressive engines in the auto world! Cloud 9 Living s collection of NY driving experiences is your fastest way to get into a race car and on to a track where speed limits don t exist! Make any dream to drive a race car come true on the very same…
Churchill Downs, home to the Kentucky Derby, is a publicly traded company. And any investors that have made a wager on this particular pony have done quite well lately. Shares are up 12% so far in 2017, more than 30% over the past 12 months and nearly 200% during the past five years. Churchill Downs has outperformed the S&P 500 over all these periods…
California Is one of the largest horse racing hubs of the United States of America, and racecourses such as Santa Anita Racecourse and Del Mar Race Track are extremely well-known. Host to a variety of Grade 1 racing events, California’s horse racing is promoted and protected by the California Horse Racing Board. The board oversees a variety of facets of the horse…
Lime Rock Park Race Track being Just about one mile away, Inn at Iron Masters is uniquely situated as your lodging of choice when visiting Limerock Park, whether you and your party are competing in one of the public racing events held at Lime Rock Park Race Track, members of many prestigious car clubs based in Lime Rock Park Race Track, or simply racing enthusiasts…
Lucky winner takes home over $660, at the Jockey Club! The Sonoma County Jockey Club at the Fairgrounds wants to congratulate our “Mystery Winner”, a local from Santa Rosa that came in on Saturday to bet on the Kentucky Derby using picks from family and a friend to play. Our Mystery Winner noticed that Always Dreaming was the favorite, and put that horse on…
Upcoming Dates Club Braman Members Only October 5th The Braman Performance Driving Program is designed to educate our customers on the subject of Performance driving and provide real-time race track events with a safe, educational and exhilarating experience to test their car s performance. Braman Motorcars very own championship-winning race driver and client…
The Readville Race Track in its glory days was a place where politicians, socialites, sportsmen and gamblers mingled; speed records were set for horse racing and auto racing; and the first airplane designed for combat was tested. For years the sports pages and the society pages were filled with news from . The Readville Race Track was originally the site of…
The Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association offers an abbreviated Track Day every race weekend. Come experience PIR at full speed, on a Saturday! Use the same pit area as the racers. There’s no way to be closer to the motorcycle action. When: Saturdays on OMRRA race weekends, rain or shine. 2017 dates: April 29, May 13, June 24, July 15, September 16 What:…
Put maximum power to the dirt or asphalt, stay glued to the track, and get stopped safely with top-brand circle track chassis components! Shop our lineup of tough, durable circle track drivetrain components, and you’ll find the best brands to power your race machine! Crank up your circle track engine and keep it running at a high level with top-brand ignition…
3825 Gulf Fwy Dickinson, TX 77539 (832) 769-3376 Probably one of the coolest places in the area to take kids and adults! We always have a blast here and it isn t completely overpriced like Main Event or ITz. We absolutely love the all day wristbands where you can ride, laser tag and game to your hearts content. The go-karts are a blast and the two seater ones…
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The hearty fans that stuck around Bristol Motor Speedway until late Sunday night received a treat. With most of the drivers clinging to the bottom of the high-banked track and picking up speed in the cool conditions, the Short Track U.S. Nationals featured an example of the glory and gory days of Bristol Motor Speedway. Basically, a rerun of…
Facebook Tweet Pinterest Scott Bloomquist won the inaugural Gateway Dirt Nationals on Saturday night, leading all 40 laps of the debut dirt Super Late Model event inside the Dome at America’s Center. He held off several challenges from Don O’Neal to win $20, and earn the honor of becoming the first winner and what seems destined to become an annual winter event…
Nearly 40 race fans mingled with stars from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series under rainy skies on Saturday and helped support a great cause at the 14th annual NHRA Tour de Charity at the Sonoma Raceway Karting Center. The charity event, which pitted race fans against NHRA racers for a day of karting on the raceway s challenging kart track, raised $10…
CONCORD, N.C. — Aug. 3, 2016 — The World Short Track Championships, an all-new, three-day event featuring the best weekly racers from throughout the United States, was announced today by DIRTcar Racing. The event, hosted at the Dirt Track at Charlotte (N.C.), Thursday, Oct. 20 to Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, will put on the center stage nine divisions in pursuit…
Use this events calendar to plan your trip to the Saratoga Race Course! Schedule your Saratoga vacation on the week of the ever-popular Travers Festival or plan a daytrip to the track during the festive Hats Off To Saratoga Festival. No matter when you come, enjoy the thrill of cheering on your equine favorites as they race to the finish at the historic Saratoga…
When we first started going to car shows, we realized it would be fun to host our own get together here at eEuroparts.com. It was a fun time, burgers were served. In terms of event hosting, it was a good taste, but really just a side dish. The 2nd annual eEuroparts Car Show and Swap Meet went bigger, with an actual food cart this time! Too bad their frialator…
