A test session for Kyle Busch alleged a violation of curfew; Track says they had permission; Other issues include payments
Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. are in the middle if attempting to gather funds from Metro. Those funds will be spent on capital investments in the Nashville short track.
Read MoreNASCAR President, Steve Phelps: “I think we chased a new fan at the expense of an existing fan. We’ll never do that again.”
Steve Phelps went to his first race with his dad at the age of 5. The Vermont short track racing scene gave him the bug.
He signed with NASCAR in their New York sponsorship department.
Read MoreMayor Briley is happy to entertain a ‘common sense’ proposal; Jerry Caldwell of Bristol responds
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. pitched a plan calling for $54 million in bond payments and $2 million in cash from the city of Nashville. That money would then be put into upgrades at the Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville to bring it to the standards of a NASCAR National Series track.
Read MoreMarcus Smith on the 2020 NASCAR schedule, Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville and the 2019 NASCAR rules package
Short track racing has become all but absent in the highest level of stock car racing. A series that came to be on the short tracks of the South have gone a very different direction in the last 20 years.
Read MoreThe World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series could be heading to Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville
In addition, a NASCAR Xfinity Series and a NASCAR Truck Series race are being discussed
Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville is a gem of a race track located in Nashville, Tennessee. The high baked asphalt oval stretches just 0.596-miles.
Read MoreDespite losing the bid to operate the legendary Tennessee speedway, SMI is still working to bring NASCAR back to the Nashville short track
Over a year ago, Speedway Motorsports Incorporated placed a bid to operate Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. That bid was presented via their Tennessee subsidiary and neighboring race track,
Read MoreMason Mingus comments after the pit area altercation at the Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville
Yesterday, Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville brought in the North/South Super Late Model Challenge to their 5/8-mile short track. Following on-track contact, it also brought a brawl to the pit area.
Mason Mingus and Steve Wallace were involved in a fight that quickly brought in the crews as well as security.
Read MoreMason Mingus and Steve Wallace fight at the short track super late model show
This weekend, the super late models are in action at the 5/8-mile Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. So, are the grassroots pit area disputes.
Steve Wallace and his Jet Tools Team were involved in a pit area altercation with Wauters Motorsports.
Read MoreTwo new locations are rumored for future NASCAR Awards Ceremonies
NASCAR has yet to sign a contract for the 2018 NASCAR Awards Banquet location.
For the past 9 years, NASCAR has hosted it’s celebratory event in Las Vegas, NV. The awards banquet crowns the NASCAR Champion in an official televised event.
Read MoreFairgrounds Speedway Nashville suffers heavy flood damage overnight – Track asks for help
Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville has been in the news a lot this week.
View Fairgrounds Speedway flood photos below.
Early in the week, Bristol Motor Speedway offered a bid to take over promotions and operations at the track.
Read MoreBristol Motor Speedway placed a bid to operate Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville
Yesterday, it was reported that Bristol Motor Speedway had interest in promoting Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. The current promoter Tony Formosa, also placed a bid to remain in control of race track operations. Additionally, Alexander Racing and Alabama Track Venture also placed a bid.
Read MoreMultiple bidders for promoter role at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville
These two tracks have a history. In 1969, Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville went under a reconstruction period. The new corners featured 35 degree’s of banking.
In the same year, nearby Bristol Motor Speedway also introduced a reconstructed surface. The banking at Bristol,
Read MoreNashville Superspeedway Sold – Agreement to sell to Panattoni Development Company for $27.5 Million
DOVER, Del. – Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement, Nashville Superspeedway sold to an entity owned by Panattoni Development Company, an international commercial real estate development company specializing in industrial,
Read MoreARCA Racing Series Returning to Historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in 2016
The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards’ first race at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville in more than 20 years turned out to be a championship preview. What will the 2016 race be like?
Fans will find out April 9,
Read MoreIndependent ARCA Team Comes Home 15th Following Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville
Ryan Heavner Racing unloaded at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville ready to do battle after a break from ARCA Racing Series competition. The car turned it’s first laps since being repaired in the practice sessions leading up to the race.
Read MoreARCA Driver Ryan Heavner Heads To Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville
ARCA driver Ryan Heavner is set to make his return to the ARCA Racing Series. The family owned North Carolina team will hit the road for Nashville, TN. Entering Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville for the April 11th ARCA Racing Series event.
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