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International Speedway Corporation Partners with DraftKings to Fuel Exclusive High-Speed Experiences

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International Speedway Corporation Partners with DraftKings

to Fuel Exclusive High-Speed Experiences

International Speedway Corporation today announced a new partnership with DraftKings, a leading daily fantasy sports destination. DraftKings will serve as the ‘Official Daily Fantasy Sports Provider’ of ISC motorsports entertainment facilities.

At ISC facilities across the U.S., tracks will feature DraftKings branding and give on-site opportunities for fan engagement. ISC will communicate DraftKings NASCAR daily fantasy sports games through event-day announcements, broadcast, digital and social channels and through a significant presence on MRN, the nation’s largest independent sports network. Continue reading →

NASCAR and ISC Statements Concerning Confederate Flag

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NASCAR Statement

“As we continue to mourn the tragic loss of life last week in Charleston, we join our nation’s embrace of those impacted. NASCAR supports the position that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley took on the Confederate Flag on Monday. As our industry works collectively to ensure that all fans are welcome at our races, NASCAR will continue our long-standing policy to disallow the use of the Confederate Flag symbol in any official NASCAR capacity. While NASCAR recognizes that freedom of expression is an inherent right of all citizens, we will continue to strive for an inclusive environment at our events.”

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Statement from International Speedway Corporation® (ISC) President John Saunders: 

“We join NASCAR in support of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s position on the Confederate Flag. ISC strives to ensure all fans are welcome to enjoy our events and maintains an inclusive environment at our facilities nationwide. ISC will continue our long-standing practice to prohibit the sale of Confederate Flag material on our property.”

Throwback Thursday: Richmond’s ‘Perfect’ Evolution

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Richmond International Raceway is often called the “perfect” race track, combining short track excitement with the high-speed thrills of a big track.  But the 0.75-mile oval had to work to become perfection, to the tune of five configurations in its 62-year history.

The track known as Strawberry Hill, Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds and Virginia State Fairgrounds, hosted its first NASCAR race in 1953 as a half-mile dirt track.  NASCAR Hall of Famer Lee Petty won that April afternoon race, and won again in 1960 to become the first two-time Richmond winner.  Continue reading →

Texas Motor Speedway April 2015 News and Notes

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Check back for more updates as the days wind down to events at Texas Motor Speedway in April 2015. During Race Weekend, look for more updates posted here.

To purchase tickets or for additional information, visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com or call the Texas Motor Speedway ticket office at (817) 215-8500. Continue reading →