Author: Mike Haag

FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Motor Speedway will begin a major capital improvement project Monday consisting of a complete repave, construction of an extensive drainage system and a re-profiling of the 1.5-mile oval configuration at the world-renowned motorsports facility that annually plays host to NASCAR and INDYCAR events. The renovation will add a new layer of asphalt over the existing pavement, an expansive French drainage system on the frontstretch and backstretch, and reduce the banking in Turns 1 and 2 by four degrees. Barring extensive weather delays, the project is expected to be completed by early to mid-March in anticipation…

MOORESVILLE, N.C.– Officials from AM Racing announced that 20-year-old Austin Wayne Self will return to the team to compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) next season. Self, a native of Austin, Texas competed in 22 of the 23 races this past season earning a season-best ninth place finish on the dirt at Eldora Speedway. Despite sitting out Martinsville (Va.) Speedway this past October, the 2014 ARCA Scott Rookie of the Year finished 15th in the overall series standings. Other highlights in his rookie season included a 13th place finish at his home track of Texas Motor…

FORT WORTH, Texas – Rainguard® Water Sealers™, a rapidly growing private water sealant and graffiti protection coating company, has signed a three-year agreement with Texas Motor Speedway to become the entitlement sponsor of the annual Verizon IndyCar Series race held in June at the world-renowned motorsports facility. The multi-year deal for “America’s Original Nighttime IndyCar Race,” will begin with the 2017 event scheduled for Saturday, June 10, at the Fort Worth-based speedway. The race will be rebranded the Rainguard® Water Sealers™ 600 and serve as the ninth event on the Verizon IndyCar Series’ current 17-race schedule for next season. The…

FORT WORTH, Texas – Everyone knows everything is bigger in Texas and Texas Motor Speedway proved that once again with its annual lighting of “The Largest Living Christmas Tree in Texas” on Tuesday evening during the Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter grant ceremony. A holiday-themed fireworks show, special visit by Santa Claus, distribution of 100 bicycles to less fortunate youth and nearly $200,000 in grants to North Texas organizations highlighted the ceremony that was held at The Speedway Club Circle at Texas Motor Speedway. A Texas Motor Speedway tradition since the facility opened in 1997, this year’s “Largest Living Christmas Tree…

Four-time champion and FOX NASCAR analyst Jeff Gordon wrapped his first season in the television booth in 2016 following retirement from full-time driving. Below, he discusses his inaugural season as a broadcaster and what he learned from above the race track. You’re amidst a national tour promoting your new book, Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny (available nationally Nov. 22). What was the most challenging part of the book for you to write? “We reveal some things that are definitely a little controversial, whether it be my divorce or talking about my parents’ separation, as well as the relationship…

Homestead, Florida – Below is a portrait gallery of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, XFINITY Series and Sprint Cup Series champions at Homestead-Miami Speedway. All photos courtesy of NASCAR and Getty Images.

FORT WORTH, Texas – Everyone knows everything is bigger in Texas and Texas Motor Speedway will once again prove that with its annual lighting of “The Biggest Living Christmas Tree in Texas” on Tuesday, Nov. 29, during the Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter grant ceremony. A holiday-themed fireworks show, special visit by Santa Claus, distribution of 100 bicycles to less fortunate youth and nearly $200,000 in grants to North Texas organizations will highlight the event that will be held at The Speedway Club Circle at Texas Motor Speedway. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. CT and the event is free…

FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Motor Speedway once again becomes the home of one of the largest holiday light displays in the state as the world-renowned motorsports facility opens its gates for the “Gift of Lights” drive-through holiday lighting spectacular. Beginning Thanksgiving Day through Dec. 30, families can enjoy the two-mile drive of light displays throughout the speedway. The display will be open every day during those dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, from 6-10 p.m. CT. This year’s “Gift of Lights” is bigger and better than ever. During the drive, guests will enjoy more than 150 new light displays…

By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Homestead, Fla. – Call him Seven-Time. Jimmie Johnson joined NASCAR’s most exclusive club on Sunday, winning the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to claim his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, putting the driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet on par with icons Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. “You’re a good man, you’re a great champion, and now you’re a seven-time champion,” crew chief Chad Knaus radioed to Johnson, who grabbed the lead from Kyle Larson through Turns 1 and 2 during the first and only attempt at a two-lap…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s been a rapid rise for Daniel Suárez, who captured the 2016 NASCAR XFINITY Series championship Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway by winning the Ford EcoBoost 300 in only his second full-time season of NASCAR national series racing. The driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota is the first Latin American, as well as the first graduate of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program operated by Rev Racing, to win a NASCAR national series title. To take home the crown in “The Series Where Names Are Made,” Suárez, 24, outlasted his Championship 4 competitors…