The Cookeville Speedway, formerly known as Tennessee Motor Speedway, is on the auction block. Inside Dirt Racing has learned the auction will take place on Saturday, May 9. Mills Auctions of Scottsville, Kentucky will be conducting the auction. The 3/8-mile track has mostly sat idle over the last 10 years. The…
In this week’s edition of the Quick Six, we take a look at some tidbits from the opening few weeks of the season. 1. Randy Weaver went 4-for-4 during the month of March. It doesn’t look like anyone has anything for the Crossville driver at this point. It will be…
1. Several area tracks are getting new scoreboards with LED displays and connections to transponders. Improvements are a good thing, especially when it takes the track out of the 1960’s into the 21st century. 2. Ever notice there isn’t much talk about traction control and soaking tires? Have series done…
Inside Dirt Racing is starting a new weekly segment called Quick Six. Michael Moats will offer six quick thoughts on the topics of the day on a weekly basis through the season. When racing slows down, the blog will run every few weeks. In the first installment, topics on the…
The first of March is less than a week away and that kicks off the unofficial start to racing season in east Tennessee (if the weather will cooperate). Though a few events have already been held, all area tracks will be underway over the next several weeks. 411 Motor Speedway…
The Lunas of Sparta, Tennessee are ready to get back into more racing. Father, Mike, and son, Michael are gearing up for more racing in 2015 while building a business that specializes in fabricating and more. The father-son duo took time away from on-track racing in 2010 following the death…
Chris and Leslie Corum are the sole owners of I-40 Raceway and I-40 Motocross. The couple closed on the property on December 31 and are looking forward to a bright future with the facility. Doug Sopha bought the facility from Jill Varnell in 2012. Sopha brought in the Corums to…
Smoky Mountain Speedway has released its 2015 schedule. The Maryville track has a diverse schedule for the upcoming season. The season kicks off March 12-14 for the Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals. An open practice will be held on March 12 with a $5,000 to win race on March 13…
Fans, drivers, employees, and others will gather on Tuesday, December 9 for an Atomic Speedway reunion. The event will take place at the Bearden Banquet Hall in Knoxville from 7-9 p.m. The public is invited. Original Atomic owner Bob Martin came up with the idea to reunite anyone associated with…
The 2014 race season has drawn to a close and there are plenty of things to be thankful for if you are a fan, racer, or anyone else involved in the sport. Here are some of the top things racing people should be thankful for. 1. Plenty of places to…
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