Portsmouth Raceway Park is hosting a dirt late model throwback weekend
It’s going to be awesome! You’ve seen it in NASCAR. Now, the retro theme comes to dirt racing.
The event takes place on October 20-21 at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. It’s the DTWC sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Read MoreVolusia Speedway Park Receives Only Minor Damage from Hurricane Irma
Below are Hurricane Irma updates from both DIRTcar as well as the track promoter.
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BARBERVILLE, FL — Sept. 14, 2017 — Volusia Speedway Park was hit hard by Hurricane Irma on Saturday and into Sunday Morning, like much of the Sunshine State,
Read MoreModerate damage to Daytona International Speedway
The speedway issued a brief statement regarding Hurricane Irma damage.
“UPDATE: Daytona International Speedway has experienced moderate damage from Hurricane Irma. The damage to the facility was cosmetic and will not have an impact on the event calendar,” stated the quick Facebook update.
Read MoreHomestead-Miami Speedway Hurricane Irma damage update
The impact of Hurricane Irma yielded only “minor and cosmetic” damage to Homestead-Miami Speedway, site of the championship races for all three NASCAR national series, according to track officials.
Related: Homestead-Miami Speedway braces for Hurricane Irma
The full statement:
“During the course of Hurricane Irma,
Read MoreHurricane Irma Live Streams as it approaches Homestead-Miami Speedway
What’s going to happened to our NASCAR track? Hurricane Irma is on the way.
I wasn’t able to find a LIVE stream of the speedway itself. However, I’ve found many that are close to the track.
View the Hurricane Irma Live Streams below.
Read MoreHurricane Irma Evacuee’s
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 7, 2017) – In conjunction with preparations for the Sept. 15-17 NHRA Carolina Nationals, Charlotte Motor Speedway will open its Rock City Campground beginning at 7 a.m. Friday morning for evacuees heading north or inland from Hurricane Irma.
Related: Homestead-Miami Speedway braces for Hurricane Irma
With severe weather in the forecast for other southeastern states,
Read MoreNASCAR track in possible path of Hurricane Irma with 100-115 mph winds expected
“Thanks for calling Homestead-Miami Speedway. Our offices will be closed due to Hurricane Irma until further notice,“ a message reads upon calling the track office.
Related: Atlanta Motor Speedway offers to help evacuee’s
So what going on at Homestead-Miami Speedway?
Read MoreAtlanta Motor Speedway offers shelter
Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its camping facilities free of charge to evacuees seeking temporary refuge from the approaching Hurricane Irma. The Speedway, which is equipped to handle thousands of campers during its annual NASCAR weekend, will open both RV and tent campgrounds to any interested evacuees beginning tomorrow,
Read MoreNASCAR drivers set goal of raising $500,000
CONCORD, N.C. – Hendrick Motorsports drivers Kasey Kahne, Chase Elliott, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have launched a disaster relief fund with the goal of raising $500,000 in two weeks to support hurricane victims.
The four NASCAR Cup Series drivers and the Hendrick Motorsports organization have committed a combined $200,000 to establish the fund and are now encouraging the public to join the effort by making a donation before midnight ET on Wednesday,
Read MoreDaytona International Speedway Hit by Hurricane Matthew – Speedway Closed
Daytona International Speedway hit by Hurricane Matthew, as expected. All activities scheduled at the speedway for today have been canceled. Expected as 100mph winds have hit Daytona Beach and there’s sharks swimming in the streets.
View photos and videos of storm damage at and near the speedway below.
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