In a strategic move designed to expand its commitment to enhancing event experiences and fan engagement, as well as solidify the future of one of the premier racing and entertainment facilities in the Midwest, NASCAR announced today that it has purchased Iowa Speedway. The agreement, finalized today under a wholly-owned subsidiary, Iowa Speedway, LLC, is effective immediately. Continue reading
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NASCAR’s 2014 Nationwide Series Schedule Release
NASCAR Releases 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series Schedule
Return to Nationwide’s ‘Home Track’ Mid-Ohio; Chicagoland Back Under The Lights
NASCAR today announced the 2014 schedule for the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the 33rd season of racing for the second-most popular motorsports series in the United States. Next year’s schedule once again features a variety of tracks that will challenge drivers, many of whom are quickly transforming into up-and-coming national series stars. Continue reading
Camping World Truck Series’ EnjoyIllinois.com 225 preview
Camping World Truck Series drivers head to Chicagoland Speedway for the EnjoyIllinois.com 225 on Friday, September 13th. Television coverage begins at 8pm ET with radio coverage on MRN, Sirius XM, channel 90. The green flag waves at about 8:30pm for 225 miles and 150 laps of racing action.
Will history repeat back-to-back for James Buescher?
Similar to last season, the second half of the season is proving 2012 series’ champion James Buescher’s time of the year. Buescher picked up his first win at Iowa Speedway on Sunday and now he returns to Chicagoland Speedway where he won last year. With his second victory in the last four races, the Texas native now sits just 37-points behind points leader Matt Crafton. Continue reading
Camping World Truck Series Fan Appreciation 200 Preview
Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Toyota/Red Horse Racing Toyota, leads the field to start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 200 race at Iowa Speedway on September 15, 2012
Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images
The Fan Appreciation 200 presented by New Holland will feature the Camping World Truck Series at Iowa Speedway on Sunday, September 8th. Television coverage begins at 1:30pm ET with radio coverage on MRN, Sirius XM channel 90.
Four different drivers under the age of 21 have won Camping World Truck Series races in 2013, including the most recent winner Chase Elliott at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park last weekend. Elliott also made history as the youngest winner in the history of the series at 17 years, nine months and four days. Ryan Blaney – 18 years, eight months and 15 days – was the previous record holder with his win at Iowa Speedway last year. Continue reading
Michael Self in Pursuit of a K&N Pro Series West Title
Michael Self
Michael Self started racing go-carts at age 11, switched to racing open-wheel at age 16 and just two years later, he turned to racing late model stock cars.
In 2006, Self became a member of America’s Champ Car team at Rotax Grand Finals in Portugal and by 2007 he was a Champ Car Rotax Scholarship winner.
Self made his NASCAR debut in 2009 entering two races in the K&N Pro Series West/KNPSW and by 2010, in 12 races, he finished as runner-up for Rookie of the Year and eighth in the point standings. In 2011, Self followed up his rookie year by finishing seventh in the series’ point standings. 2012 brought three wins, eight top-fives and nine top-tens in 15 races, with Self finishing sixth in the series’ point standings. Continue reading