Racing Returning to Rockingham

[Biggreen695]

The Richmond Observer - Racing returns to Rockingham Speedway in 2021

ROCKINGHAM ― For the first time in nearly eight years, stock cars will be roaring around Thunder Alley. Officials with CARS Solid Rock Carriers Tour announced Thursday evening that they would hold the season opener at Rockingham Speedway on March 6, 2021. “There’s going to be a day in January...

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[Jorge De Guzman]

I’m going to try my best to be there if it’s allowed

 

[Biggreen695]

I’m going to try my best to be there if it’s allowed

I wouldn't count on it with our dumbass reelected governor.

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[Jorge De Guzman]

is the place even in well enough shape to run a race? Their twitter account has been MIA since May of 19.

 

[harkin]

Rockingham and Darlington are on my bucket list.

I thought the Rock was long gone.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I’m going to try my best to be there if it’s allowed

Ditto, but I remain skeptical.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Ditto, but I remain skeptical.

Are you still buying tickets for us if there’s racing there, I vaguely remember you betting this

 

[RacerrecaR]

Are you still buying tickets for us if there’s racing there, I vaguely remember you betting this

Yep and I'm on that list so long as I never mention the name of the track

 

[Kiante]

The track looks like its in pretty good shape:


This is from May of 2020.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

The track looks like its in pretty good shape:


This is from May of 2020.

I’m so stoked yet confused that this is happening

 

[Kiante]

I’m so stoked yet confused that this is happening

It's a good way to warm back up to the facility, but it still looks like accessing the track will be a problem if they decided to host more events.

That's been the heel of the track for as long as its been open.

 

[Biggreen695]

Not to toot my own horn but as a first responder I will be there.

They have a full time grounds crew.

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[racingfan7]

I’d like to go but we’ll see. Maybe I’ll just buy a ticket and/or the CARS stream.

 

[Speedbowl14]

Still a long way to NASCAR returning. Back when the trucks ran NASCAR was still only really wanting to see SAFER walls in the turns (pre-Kyle Busch's Daytona crash). On a track with legitimately fast speeds they're gonna want to see SAFER wall slapped all the way around the outside and inside walls.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Are you still buying tickets for us if there’s racing there, I vaguely remember you betting this

Go back and read the fine print. That only applies if the track is added to one of NASCAR's top three touring series - Trucks, Xfinity, or Cup. Sorry about that.

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

I would definitely consider going for this and turning it into a golf trip to Pinehurst at the same time

 

[Ashstrodamus]

Been there one time. Went to the 1994 AC Delco 500 with my father. Earnhardt won and clenched the championship that day. DW caused the final caution that took away what would've been Rick Mast's only win. Good memories.

 

[DIDIT]

Really want to go, but I already have Atlanta and Bristol later in the month on the calendar.

 

[HoneyBadger]

I'm heading out to The Rock on Tuesday. Think @sky might be coming out as well, he was just there for a drift event.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

I'm heading out to The Rock on Tuesday. Think @sky might be coming out as well, he was just there for a drift event.

Let us know how the track is doing and what condition it is in

 

[sdj]

I went to the last Cup race there, had a blast.

 

[HoneyBadger]

Rockingham Speedway Late Model Stock Tire Test Set for Tuesday – Short Track Scene

CARS Tour and Carolina Mini-Stocks participating in tire test at The Rock

www.shorttrackscene.com

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I went to the last Cup race there, had a blast.

Oh YOU were the other guy there that day ...

 

[Pat]

The track looks like its in pretty good shape:


This is from May of 2020.

I'm shocked it looks so clean, no tumbleweeds. It needs work, but someone has put some time into it already.

 

[sdj]

I'm shocked it looks so clean, no tumbleweeds. It needs work, but someone has put some time into it already.

I am not an I-racer, but, didn't they clean up the place so they could scan the track and bleaches etc?

 

[donthaveanickname]

I am not an I-racer, but, didn't they clean up the place so they could scan the track and bleaches etc?

That was done at North Wilkesboro, not sure if they also did it at Rockingham.

 

[Pat]

I am not an I-racer, but, didn't they clean up the place so they could scan the track and bleaches etc?

That could be what happened for sure.

 

[DIDIT]

Oh YOU were the other guy there that day ...

I was the other other guy there. Also drove up for ARCA and the truck races. That is an interesting area. Some nice places to stay and then there are the other places.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Hate to steal this guy's tweet but man it looks like old times over there. So cool to see cars on that track again

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Place looks real good, I hope this race in March works out and better things can happen for the track

 

[HoneyBadger]

Just checking in. How’s your Tuesday?

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Just checking in. How’s your Tuesday?

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how are the facilities? Are they renovating them, in good shape or working on it?

 

[HoneyBadger]

 

[sdj]

Man oh man, what a perfect day!!!!!

 

[DRS3]

The track looks great! First went there in 1986 and many times after that, can't wait to go again!

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

The garages might need some work, looks as if the insulation is coming apart through the ceiling.

 

[HoneyBadger]

The garages might need some work, looks as if the insulation is coming apart through the ceiling.

Place was in better shape than I thought it would be. I’ve been to tracks that were in much worse condition.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Place was in better shape than I thought it would be. I’ve been to tracks that were in much worse condition.

I'll take that as good news, so looks as if they'll be ready to host some more racing if this works out. I want to make it there so bad, hoping within the next year if everything goes back to normal. @Charlie Spencer is going to buy my ticket

 

[sky]

I'm heading out to The Rock on Tuesday. Think @sky might be coming out as well, he was just there for a drift event.

Had to work today but I saw mini stocks and a couple LMSC cars were tire testing. Great to have cars back on the oval.

 

[HoneyBadger]

It was so awesome being there, I love Rockingham Speedway so much and glad to see it getting a third life.