NASCAR Track News

With the generosity and support of more than 500 donors, the Spirit of America Blood Drive at Michigan International Speedway will again save thousands of lives.

When it comes to being green, Michigan International Speedway leads the way. NASCAR today recognized MIS as being an industry leader during the sport’s annual Green Summit in Chicago, site of this weekend’s start of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

Kasey Kahne roared into downtown Roanoke Wednesday morning to a cheering crowd of fans who had packed the Historic Roanoke City Market for a glimpse of the NASCAR Sprint Cup star.

Dover International Speedway and the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® have announced a renewed relationship, this time benefiting a great cause, as 5-hour ENERGY® will serve as the title sponsor for the Saturday, Sept. 28 “5-hour ENERGY® 200 benefiting Living Beyond Breast Cancer” NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

Kasey Kahne is in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup, but before the veteran driver turns his first lap in the Chase, he will wheel a Sprint Cup car through downtown Roanoke.

Reigning ACM & CMA “Vocal Duo of the Year” Thompson Square will perform a free concert for race fans the morning of the Sunday, Sept. 29 “AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Victory Plaza.

The start of the Chase for the Sprint Cup is still three weeks away. The Goody’s™ Headache Relief Shot™ 500 Powered by Kroger, the seventh race in the chase, is two months away.

Miller Lite is bringing the ultimate tailgate party venue to all fans, free of charge, at Richmond International Raceway prior to the Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, NASCAR races. The Miller Lite Party Zone features live music, tailgate games, a mechanical bull, the Miller Lite show car, a full-service cash bar serving great tasting Miller Lite and food items for sale.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano will read to children at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, September 7, prior to the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. The event is free and open to kids of all ages in the Virginia529 Kids Zone.