NASCAR Track News

Continuing its commitment to ensure fans have an enjoyable and affordable race experience, Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III today announced an expanded promotion to help lower the costs for fans who plan to attend Speedweeks and the 2012 DAYTONA 500, with special hotel rates available through February 22nd, 2012.

Kasey Kahne claimed his first victory of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season while Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart spent the afternoon in such close proximity at Phoenix International Raceway that they maintained the same three-point margin of their thrilling battle in the tightest Chase in history.

Sam Hornish, Jr., already a two-time winner at Phoenix International Raceway in the Indy Racing League, became the first-ever driver to win at PIR in both an Indy Car race and a major NASCAR event.

Camping has always been an important part of the Michigan International Speedway experience, so racetrack officials have unveiled plans for a truly unique campground that will open in 2012.

Michigan International Speedway is paving the way for the exciting return of NASCAR to Michigan in 2012. The fourth repave project in the track’s 44-year history is complete.

Phoenix International Raceway and NASCAR fans in attendance for Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 will celebrate Veteran’s Day by paying tribute to the generations of men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during the pre-race show beginning at noon on November 13.

For NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Burton and the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing team, the Nov. 13 race at Phoenix International Raceway will be "Mining Day at the Races," with more than 200 Caterpillar Inc. mining customers and dealers in attendance.

Phoenix International Raceway NASCAR fans will be treated to a star-studded line-up of drivers taking time to visit with crowds as part of the Kobalt Tools 500 weekend, November 10-13.

Phoenix International Raceway Bryan R. Sperber announced Camping World has joined the PIR family of corporate partners as the NASCAR facility’s official provider of RV rentals, sales and service.

Kansas Speedway has been selected as one of 10 attractions for LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s MINILAND. A LEGO version of Kansas Speedway will be on display when the MINILAND debuts next spring.