What happened between Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus?
Johnson and Knaus won a record-tying seven championships, including a stretch of five straight, and Johnson’s 83 Cup victories rank sixth all-time. Although they were split at Hendrick Motorsports in 2018 after an unprecedented 17 seasons, they both retire after today’s season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Why did Chicagoland Speedway closing?
The Speedway was supposed to host a NASCAR race weekend on June 18-21, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the event’s cancellation. Other canceled events for this summer included a drive-though graduation celebration for area elementary schools.
Is Chicagoland Speedway closed forever?
The Chicagoland Speedway hosted Nascar events for more than two decades, but now they are pulling out. “We are disappointed, but hopeful its a one year thing and not permanent,” said Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk.
Is Chicagoland Speedway closed for good?
On Tuesday, the Sports Business Journal broke the news on Twitter that Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway is being stripped of its annual NASCAR weekend as part of the 2021 schedule. NASCAR, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, also pulled its Joliet NASCAR event from this year’s schedule.
Is Route 66 Raceway closing?
The Route 66 Raceway dropped a bombshell today, announcing that it will not contest drag racing events in 2021, due to a range of factors, not the least of which is the long-term uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Is Nascar coming back to Chicago?
NASCAR announced Wednesday its Cup Series drivers will race through the streets of Chicago for its 2021 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series — a virtual racing exhibition featuring the sport’s most high-profiled drivers.
Has Chicagoland Speedway been sold?
More than 82 acres are being sold by Chicagoland Speedway as part of the Joliet development project. 815BLOG. (815)722-5500. There will be no races at Chicagoland Speedway in 2021 after the NASCAR Cub Series schedule unveiling revealed the track in Joliet will not be a stop for the series in the new year.
What tracks does ISC own?
ISC tracks
| Track Name | Location | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Raceway | Darlington, SC | 1.366 miles (2.198 km) |
| Daytona International Speedway | Daytona Beach, FL | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) |
| Homestead-Miami Speedway | Homestead, FL | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
| Kansas Speedway | Kansas City, KS |
Who owns Joliet Speedway?
International Speedway Corporation
Where was Santa Fe Speedway located?
Perhaps the most well-known short track in the Chicago area during its run, Santa Fe Speedway operated between 1953 and 1995. Located just southwest of the corner of 91st Street and Wolf Road in the Willow Springs area, the speedway featured a quarter-mile and a “short” half-mile clay oval.
Is Santa Fe Speedway still open?
This dirt oval race track operated from 1953 until it closed in 1995. It was torn down in 1999 in order to build an upscale residential neighborhood. The track is not visible in Google Maps, but it can be seen in Google Earth’s historical imagery (1993 and 1998).
What time do the races start at Sycamore Speedway?
To be as simple as possible, during the week we are not open to the public. On Friday race nights we open at 6pm. On Saturday race nights we open the pits at 4pm and General admission gates at 6pm. And Sundays are reserved for our personal families.
When did Santa Fe Downs close?
Although the track enjoyed good attendance and handle, the heavy debt load to build the track became unmanageable when interest rates rose in the mid-1970s and the track filed for bankruptcy in December 1975.
How old is Sycamore Speedway?
Bob-Jo Speedway started as a go-cart track in 1960. On May 30, 1963, Bob-Jo Speedway ran its first stock car race ever. The lighting for the track was finished about 5 minutes before it got dark and the last bleacher board was put in place at 6 p.m. We had outhouses for bathrooms and the ticket window had no lights.
Is Route 66 Raceway for sale?
International Speedway Corp. (ISC) has completed its acquisition of Raceway Associates, LLC, owner and operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. The combined purchase price for the transactions was $102.4 million in cash.
Can fans go to NHRA races?
LVMS allowed 40-50% capacity of fans for NHRA event As many as 10,000 spectators per day will be allowed at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the April 16-18 DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Are the NHRA drag races canceled?
Cancelled. Two venues lost their NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event entirely during the 2021 season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.