Exactly, using it for the Home Track Series and locals was the idea. Xfinity, Truck, and ARCA/East Series would drum up more than enough interest.
Considering the state of disrepair it’s been in it’s incredible they’re bringing it back at all. If they can have successful events with series like Truck and SRX it’ll be a good story.
I don't get spending millions of dollars to go regional/local racing at a high maintenance cost facility. It would seem to me to be impossible for NW to ever be profitable and that locks in the imminent demise.Doesn't look good for cup but maybe the trucks
North Wilkesboro Speedway
As for what type of racing could be there, Smith was clear.
“I don’t see Cup racing happening in that market,” he said, “but I think if we have local, regional racing, if we have short track racers return to Wilkesboro, this will be hallowed ground for anybody who races short tracks in the entire country. That alone is a big deal.
“If, somehow, someway, we could have a larger national tour series, like you mentioned the Truck Series, it would be beyond the expectation, I think, of everybody involved.”
Friday 5: A conversation with a NASCAR mover and shaker
Marcus Smith discusses the Atlanta changes, running on Easter at Bristol and what's happening with North Wilkesboro and Nashville's Fairgrounds Speedway.nascar.nbcsports.com
Like any successful track it is going to take good promotions, a no nonsense format with well run race management
Publicity. Even non-NASCAR fans in Chicago and other big cities will know about that race. It will likely have much more general public appeal than the Daytona 500 and it is a fantastic way to broaden the fan base. Plus there is a chance the circuit could provide excellent racing too
You are missing the point. Chicago isn't about putting on a good race but that would be a bonus. The sole goal is to get new people aware of NASCAR.
If the money was coming out of SMI's pockets, it wouldn't be happening. Taxpayers funded the COVID relief money, and the NC legislature determined where to spend it.
Same motivation as the LA Coliseum.
I told the Save the Speedway group that any attempt to revive North Wilkesboro at the grass roots level should be done under the assumption that Cup isn't coming back
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I believe the new car would put on a hell of a show at Chicagoland. At the very least, I hope IndyCar races there in the near future, I’ve been sad that they left.I sincerely hope this is the case. The article notes that NASCAR is looking to “lessen its footprint”, and the tweet several ^^^^^^^ posts above appears to be the Lakeside camping area.
Positive Future for Chicagoland Speedway - 1340 WJOL
The sound of race cars at the Chicagoland Speedway will, once again, be silent this season. But...
Uh, it turned out to be an announcement that Hendrick would field a car at LeMans.
This article is optimistic.
What does the article say? Can't access it because of the EU.
The sound of race cars at the Chicagoland Speedway will, once again, be silent this season. But next season? It’s possible that professional motorsports returns to the oval. Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk joined the Afternoon Rush to speak of the future of Chicagoland.
I hope they upgrade the Illinois State Fair dirt track instead.
No, but TV and require more.
Huh ??
