Thursday, January 27, 2011
Open practice scheduled at GMP
Gresham Motorsports (GA) Park will host an open practice session on Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 10:30AM until 5:00PM ET. There is no charge for entry to the trackside parking areas. Fans who wish to purchase infield tickets may do so for $20 each. Infield concessions will be available.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Hemric Headed to Speedfest, Crew Chief Fultz Headed to CA
Daniel Hemric plans to start his first Super Late Model race this weekend at Lanier National (GA) Speedway during CRA Speedfest 2011. However, his car owner and crew chief Jeff Fultz will be working in other capacities during the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale (CA) Speedway.
"Jeff's equipment is nothing less than top-notch," said Hemric. "I just want to go down there and log laps and hopefully be there at the end to compete for a win."
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Save My Fairgrounds Asks Fans to Thank Council
As reported here at Z3Sports.com, The City of Nashville (TN) Council voted last Tuesday not to prohibit racing at Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville - as well as not to demolish the grand speedway.
The Save My Fairgrounds Organization has asked all who support short track racing to email brief 'thank you letters' the 21 councilpersons who have offered the most support for the speedway.
You can click here to email all 21 councilpersons at once.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
K&N Pro Series Cars Approved for Pro Cup
Cars that compete in The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West will be allowed for 2011 USAR Pro Cup Series competition, according to a series communication distributed to race teams.
"We have done some testing and are certain that we can make things competitive and fair," stated the release.
Series officials expect at least five current K&N Series teams to enter Pro Cup races in 2011.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Nationwide Series Cars Approved for Pro Cup
Provided they have an approved engine installed, The USAR Pro Cup Series has announced it will allow 2011 entry to cars entered in 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series competition.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Crane Cams Renews ARCA Contingency
Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America and Crane Cams have announced that Crane Cams has renewed its contingency sponsorship within the ARCA Performance Partners Program for 2011.
"We couldn't be more pleased than to welcome Crane Cams back to the ARCA family of Performance Partners sponsors," said Mark Gundrum, vice president of marketing and communications for ARCA.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Toledo Speedway Hosts Super Bowl Party
The Toledo (OH) Speedway Bar and Grille will host a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 06. The doors will open at 3PM.
Admission is free and guests are asked to bring their favorite foods to share with others. Drink specials and much more will be available all day.
For more information, call Lisa Dusseau, Bar Manager, at (419) 729-9182.
The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille is located adjacent to Toledo Speedway at 5639 Benore Road, Toledo, OH.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Carlson Honored as 2010 ASA Midwest Champion
Steve Carlson was officially declared and honored as The 2010 ASA Midwest Tour Champion Saturday at LaGrand at The Apple Valley Grandstay Hotel & Conference Center in Apple Valley, MN
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Dillon Plans 2010 Awards Banquet
Dillon (SC) Motor Speedway will host its 2010 Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 29 at The Dillon Wellness Center. The Center is located at 1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon, SC 29536.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
2010 DOY Voting Closes at Midnight
Driver of the Year voting for the 2010 racing season closes tonight at Midnight CT. You can click here to vote now.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Fastime Sponsors ARCA Late Model Fast Time Awards
Former Late Model racer Clayton Smith and wife Christine have purchased National Machined Engine and expanded the operation, doing business as Fastime Racing Engines and Parts.
The stock car racing engine company will sponsor a fast qualifier award for the five ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series events held at Flat Rock (MI) Speedway and Toledo (OH) Speedway in 2011.
Fastime will offer the same award for ARCA Late Model competition at Flat Rock Speedway.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Shaw Plans at Least One 2011 NKNPSE Win
DJ Shaw will again drive the Julio and Rita Miglioli-owned No. 60 in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East competition this season. The New Hampshire driver has modest goals for the year ahead.
“The goals for last year changed as we went along,” said Shaw. “We started out wanting to finish in the top ten and then we changed that goal to a top five finish – and we almost got there. We’ve come a long way and this year, I would like to win at least one race and get a solid top-ten finish in the points. Maybe our goals will change during the season again. I just don’t want to get overconfident and make mistakes. We want to be competitive and finish where we run this year. If we can do that, the points will take care of themselves.”
In his second season, Shaw will return to many of the tracks that he had the opportunity to race on in 2010. There are also a number of new venues on the schedule that none of the series drivers have raced at before. Bowman Gray (NC) Stadium, Richmond (VA) International Raceway, Langley (VA) Speedway and Columbus (OH) Motor Speedway are all additions this year to the schedule.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Busch Hands Speedfest Reigns to Reaid
Kyle Busch has wheeled the Kyle Busch Motorsports No. 51 to Speedfest victories at Lanier National (GA) Speedway twice in as many recent years. Two thousand eleven will see a new winner, though, as Acworth, Georgia’s TJ Reaid will pilot the KBM entry - not Busch.
Reaid was victorious in The All-American 400 last season, driving for the same team.
Speedfest, which offers some of short track racing’s best a good opportunity to test for the upcoming season, runs January 28-30, 2011.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Fairgrounds Speedway Wins Battle, but War is On-Going
10:38PM CT: Although the bill to demolish Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville has yet to be voted upon, an amendment to that bill, which would render the speedway closed immediately, was defeated overwhelmingly. A second amendment is being discussed now, which would allow The Fair Board to host racing at the speedway until a redevelopment could take place, if The Fair Board choses to do so. This bill, according to its crafters, puts the speedway back on level ground with the rest of the property, as the upcoming bill calls for immediate demolition of the speedway only.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting On-going, Speedway Gaining Support in Council
10:33PM CT: Before The City of Nashville Council can vote on the bill to demolish Fairgrounds Speedway, two proposed amendments must be considered. The first prohibits racing at the speedway until a redvelopment takes place, although the bill it amends calls for demolition of the speedway. the second would put that decision back in the hands of The Fair Board, where the management of the rest of the property lies, until a redevelopment is considered.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Fairgrounds Speedway Hearing Closed, Proceedings Begin
10:04PM CT: The vice mayor of Nashville has declared the public hearing on Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville (TN) closed. The City Council's legal proceedings are now beginning.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Fairgrounds Speedway Supporters Continue to Address Nashville Council
9:46PM CT: With three hours in the books, The City of Nashville's hearing on the proposed demolition of Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville (TN) is still going strong. Anyone in attendance who supports the speedway is being allowed to address the council. Each speaker is allowed three minutes. Stay tuned to Z3Sports.com for the outcome.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Opposition Rests, Speedway Supporters Take Lectern
8:39PM CT: Opposition to Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville (TN) is concluding their presentation to The City of Nashville Council, in support of demolishing the speedway, now. they are concluding with a dramatic, theatrical, heated argument by a local attorney. Speedway supporters are up next. Stay tuned to Z3Sports.com for updates.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Fairgrounds Speedway Hearing Still Gaining Momentum
7:51PM CT: A representative of South Nashville Action People (SNAP) just informed The Nashville (TN) City Council that 23 speakers are still waiting to plead with the council to demolish Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville. Those in attendance supporting the speedway, including NASCAR legend Sterling Marlin, have yet to speak.
The talking points thus far include noise levels and property values. While some speedway opponents say that the speedway decreases property value, others say that they reside in the neighborhood surrounding the speedway because it is "affordable."
Stay tuned to Z3Sports.com for full details and the outcome of the hearing.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Nashville Council Meeting On-Going, Opposition to Speedway in Force
7:39PM CT: Over an hour into tonight's City of Nashville Council meeting, Nashville residents supporting the demolition of Fairgrounds Speedway are still speaking - three minutes each and in no short supply. Stay tuned for updates and the outcome of this vital meeting.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Nashville Council Meeting in Progress
6:48PM CT: Those opposed to Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville (TN) are currently speaking at a Nashville City Council Meeting in favor of demolishing the track. Stay tuned to Z3Sports.com for full coverage.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Z3Sports.com Covering Nashville Council Meeting
The City of Nashville (TN) has a hearty agenda for tonight's council meeting - one that includes a hearing on a bill that calls for the demolition of Fairgrounds Speedway-Nashville. Z3Sports.com has been the undisputed leader in coverage of 'the speedway saga,' and that will not change tonight. Although the agenda could take some time to sort through, Z3Sports.com is on-hand to bring you the results - whatever they may be.
If you are waiting for breaking news from The Nashville Metro Courthouse, please remember to refresh your page periodically for the latest content.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Toledo Chosen for First CRA All Star Event
The ˝ mile high-banks of Toledo (OH) Speedway will play host to the first-ever Championship Racing Association (CRA) Jeg's All Star Tour Crate Late Model event presented by GM Performance Parts. The date is Saturday, April 23.
"We are very happy to have Toledo Speedway as the site of the inaugural Jeg's CRA All-Star Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts event," noted Glenn Luckett, Series Director. "Toledo is one of the finest short tracks in the country and it is the perfect placer for this series to begin its initial season. We are expecting a great turn-out of cars for this event. It will be an exciting day of racing!"
The USA Modifieds will also be a part of the Saturday, April 23 race card. The date officially opens Toledo Speedway's 2011 schedule of events. Weekly Friday night racing begins May 06.
