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This world class facility is being created with the “green” objective of reducing our carbon footprint. This formula includes a sustainable building design, waterless urinals, tank-less water heaters, reclaimed water for the irrigation system, recycling of garbage and oil, the maximum efficiency HVAC available today, thermal resistant windows, supplementary insulation, and the use of high-efficient lighting and florescent bulbs. In addition, we will be using consultants throughout our construction process whose sole function it is to recommend ways for us to attain greater efficiency and sustainability based on their technical expertise. We understand that motor sports do have an environmental impact and we want to help neutralize this impact as much as possible by being good stewards of the resources we can control.

Next event - June 05 2013 - Hellman Birthday Celebration - 2013

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NUButtonwillow Raceway Park is a motorsports park in Kern County, California, 10 miles (16 km) north of the town of Buttonwillow and 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Bakersfield. Owned and operated by the California Sports Car Club, a region of SCCA, Buttonwillow is the "flagship" track of Cal Club, and is also the location of the Club's administrative offices. Located in the central part of California, Buttonwillow Raceway is approximately 4–5 hours' drive from San Francisco and San Diego, and approximately two hours from Los Angeles. It is located 1/2 miles (0.80 km) west of Interstate 5 on Lerdo Highway, and its main feature - the race control tower - can be seen from at least two miles (3 km) going either direction on the interstate. When events are held here, most stay either in RVs, fifth-wheel trailers or the specially-constructed worker compound (or "worker village") on the track grounds, or in the hotels on Highway 58 in Buttonwillow itself.LL

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This track is world-renowned and we are always fortunate when we get a date to drive this great course. It’s located about half-way between Salinas and Monterey, CA on State Highway 68. If we’re there on weekday mornings, plan on some traffic delays on 68, as it’s the main artery between the two towns. There is one main entrance off of 68 – and plan on a steep hill. If you’re towing a Camaro with a Mini-van, it might not make the hill!! The track is owned by Monterey County, so while you’re on the property, you will be watched closely by County Sheriffs and Park Rangers. Also – there are different sound levels allowed for different types of events. Ours will almost always be a 92db level, that is monitored by Laguna officials (we pay them to do so), and their word is final. Usually you will get one black flag warning if you are over the limit, and they will ask you to make a repair or modification to your car before returning. If you flunk a second time, you will be black flagged for the day. Sorry folks, no money back if this occurs. Weather can be a factor at Laguna. It is not unusual to find the mornings very chilly and foggy – even to the extent that there can be an occasional “fog hold” on the track event if all flag stations cannot be clearly seen. But, frequently by noon, you can be running around in your shorts as it can heat up during the day once the fog clears. Think: layers for Laguna.

Next event - May 30 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca 5-30-2013

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Reno-Fernley Raceway (RFR) opened in 2003 to mixed reviews. Tucked beneath the western foothills of Nevada, the property has a pleasant and scenic setting, with the liability of a hot windy day in the summer. At times though, these dry summer days are relieved by a quick thunderstorm that can wash off the track, and have folks back driving in 30 minutes. While everyone seemed to love the very quick and slightly banked esses going down the hill at the end of the main straightaway, and enjoyed the challenge of the double apex turning you around to head uphill, the track was a bit sluggish from there. Following very wide esses up a fairly steep rise, swinging around to a cute but quirky highly banked mini-NASCAR left hander, the driver found himself headed back to the main straight before he knew it. Yes, the original track design left a bit to be desired. BUT – in 2006, RFR invested in a substantial addition to its original layout, and many folks stepped up to praise the efforts – including the HOD drivers from our recent video shoot. HOD filmed most of its DVD “Getting On Track” at RFR if you’d like to see some really beautiful car/driving shots – check out the video (available in the store).

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Sonoma Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway and Infineon Raceway is a 2.52-mile (4.06 km) road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The road course features 12 turns on a hilly course with 160 feet of total elevation change.[1] It is host to one of only five national NASCAR races each year that are run on road courses (including two races at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York and the Nationwide Series-only races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin). It is also host to the IZOD IndyCar Series and several other auto races and motorcycle races such as the American Federation of Motorcyclists series. Sonoma Raceway continues to host amateur, or club racing events which may or may not be open to the general public. The largest such car club is the Sports Car Club of America. With the closure of Riverside International Raceway in Riverside, California after the 1988 season, NASCAR, wanting a west coast road course event to replace it, chose the Sears Point facility. Riverside International was razed for a shopping center development. In 2002, Sears Point Raceway was renamed after a corporate sponsor, Infineon. However, as with many renamings of sports complexes, many people still call it by its original name. (It was never affiliated with Sears, Roebuck and Company, having been named for the nearby Sears Point Ranch founded in the 1850s by settler Franklin Sears.) On March 7, 2012, it was announced that Infineon would not renew their contract for naming rights when the deal expired in May, and the track management is looking for a new company to take over naming rights.[2] Until it can find a new corporate sponsor, the course is simply identifying itself as "Sonoma."

Next event - October 10 2013 - 10/10:HOD at Sonoma Raceway, Presented by McLaren San Francisco

Owned and operated by Bill Scott Racing, Inc.,[1] Summit Point Motorsports Park features three road racing circuits that are currently used for amateur automobile, kart, and motorcycle racing, high-performance driver education and emergency training for local and federal law enforcement, as well as foreign service officers who may be posted to dangerous locales. Built in 1969 - 1970, Summit Point Motorsports Park (née "Summit Point Raceway"), opened in 1970 as a professional racing venue. The first races held there were IMSA International Sedans,[2] later to become The Radial Tire Series, and IMSA Pro Formula Ford. The event was held on Memorial Day, 30/5/1970. The holiday was still celebrated on the 30th back then. Rasey Feezell won in an Alfa Romeo 4-door sedan, whose modifications were very questionable, taking home the grand sum of $200 prize money. Five of the eleven entrants were from Raleigh, North Carolina. During its early years SCCA held numerous events at the track. Several Regional and National races were run each year. Many racers got their start in the popular SCCA Driver's Schools held there by the DC Region. Paul Newman ran several of his early races there in a Bob Sharp-prepared Datsun 510 sedan. He wished to be just another "racer" and did not want to be recognized at racing events as a "superstar", so he and wife Joanne Woodward kept to themselves and eschewed signing autographs. Few realized they were racing in the company of famous actors. The only outward clue was the plate on his 510's front bumper... "PLN" Over time the track was host to a number of professional races sanctioned by IMSA and the SCCA Trans-Am Series through the late 1980s. Due to financial problems, the track was closed for a period in the late 1970s. It was subsequently purchased, and reopened, in the early 1980s by 1970 Formula Vee World Champion Bill Scott.[3] Racing resumed. In addition to races, the track and its environs became a training ground for various federal agencies and other security organizations. Two additional road courses, "Jefferson" and "Shenandoah", were constructed on the property in 1996 and 2004, respectively. Jefferson is mostly used for training purposes, Friday-At-The-Track (FATT) events, and various drifting and driving events. Shenandoah is used for similar reasons. To date, the only actually "series" to use the Shenandoah circuit include the Bill Scott Formula Series (run by the FRCCA) and the Woodbridge Kart Club (WKC), which are normally run simultaneously. An additional course, the Washington Circuit, opened in Spring 2009. It is a "triple skid pad" focused on autocross and driver training. Since its inception, it has been fitted as a sprint kart track, hosting events by Summit Point Kart and by the Maryland Sprint Divisional Series. SPK runs its own leagues for both juniors and adults. It is also popular for autocross as mentioned, and clubs such as the local BMW club have run their events there.

Next event - November 08 2013 - HOD NE Season Finale Shenandoah at Summit Point Nov 8-9, 2013 - Reg opens soon

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Pocono Raceway (formerly Pocono International Raceway) also known as the Tricky Triangle, is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at Long Pond. It is the site of two annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races held just weeks apart in June and August, and one NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event in August. Also, returning on July 7, 2013 will be the Izod IndyCar Series. Pocono is one of a very few NASCAR tracks not owned by either Speedway Motorsports, Inc. or International Speedway Corporation, the dominant track owners in NASCAR. It is run by the Igdalsky siblings Brandon, Nicholas, and sister Ashley, and cousins Joseph IV and Chase Mattioli, all of whom are third-generation members of the family-owned Mattco Inc, started by Joseph II and Rose Mattioli. Mattco also owns South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia. The truck series began racing at Pocono in the 2010 season. Outside of the NASCAR races, Pocono is used throughout the year by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and motorcycle clubs as well as racing schools. The triangular oval also has three separate infield sections of racetrack – North Course, East Course and South Course. Each of these infield sections use a separate portion of the tri-oval to complete the track. During regular non-race weekends, multiple clubs can use the track by running on different infield sections. Also some of the infield sections can be run in either direction, or multiple infield sections can be put together – such as running the North Course and the South Course and using the tri-oval to connect the two.

Next event - May 24 2013 - HOD NE Flat Out on the Pocono 2.5 Long Course May 24, 2013

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Watkins Glen International (nicknamed "The Glen") is an automobile race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The of sports car racing facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation. It was long known around the world as the home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for twenty consecutive years (1961–1980), but since 1948 the site has been home to road racing of nearly every class, including Formula One, the World Sportscar Championship, Trans-Am, Can-Am, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the IndyCar Series. Initially, public roads in the village were used for the race course. In 1956 a permanent circuit for the race was built. In 1968 the race was extended to six hours, becoming, the Six Hours of Watkins Glen. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watkins_Glen_International

Next event - October 09 2013 - HOD NE AT THE GLEN! Need I say more? Oct 9-10, 2013 - Reg to open soon

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The Lightning Raceway is the northern road course circuit at NJMP. It is a 1.9-mile (3.1 km), 10-turn course connected to a 1.1-mile (1.8 km) karting facility, which can run many races simultaneously. The road course circuit is running in a clockwise direction. A part of the Lightning Raceway, named Lightning Circuit, is used as a Rallycross venue. The normal track is 950 m respectively 1060 m (including Joker Lap section) long and while 70% of its surface is tarmac the other 30% are several gravel parts. For 2011 it is planned to set up a completely new Rallycross track by using parts of the Thunderbolt Raceway.

Next event - June 21 2013 - HOD NE Strikes Lightning at NJMP June 21, 2013

Roebling Road Raceway, formerly Savannah International Raceway, is a 2.02-mile (3.25 km) road racing course located just outside Bloomingdale, Georgia. Opened in 1959, Roebling Road is relatively unique amongst racetracks in that it lacks any accommodations for spectators; there are no grandstands, no picnicking areas, nor any other sort of viewing facilities. The track was designed by John Rueter and held its first Sports Car Club of America event June 11–12, 1960. The track was financed by and named after SCCA supporter Robert Roebling, great-grandson of John A. Roebling.[1] Roebling Road hosts events more than 300 days a year. Events range from media, pro teams testing cars, club racing, and performance driving education events. Club races include the SCCA, the BMW Car Owners Club of America, the Porsche Club of America, the North American Sports Car Association, and the Vintage Drivers Club of America. The track is used by cars, motorcycles and karts. The PBS television series MotorWeek records its winter track-testing segments at Roebling Road.[2] The track is a very safe and forgiving track, making it ideal to learn on. It is characterized by large amounts of run-off room and only a single wall. Roebling is unusual in that it is owned by a local racing club, the Buccaneer Region of the SCCA.[3] As a not-for-profit, non-spectator oriented track, it is one of the least expensive tracks to run on in the U.S.[citation needed] Roebling hosts several driver's education oriented events each month. The format varies with the hosting organization. There are relatively expensive events where the organizers provide high performance cars and, there are significantly less expensive events where drivers bring their own cars. As drivers work their way up in skill level, they are allowed to drive on the track "solo".

Next event - September 27 2013 - Fall kick off at Roebling Road Sept. 27!

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Unique in the upper Midwest, Autobahn Country Club has a race course instead of a golf course. The North Circuit has nine turns and is 1.46 miles long; beginner friendly while fun and challenging for the experienced driver. The South Circuit has 15 turns, 2.1 miles long with a 2000 foot long straight; technical, one never gets this quite right, it keeps you coming back for more. Combine both circuits for 3.56 miles of fun in a safe, controlled environment.

Next event - July 08 2013 - Summer Fun at the Track!

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Road America is a permanent road course. It is located midway between the cities of Milwaukee and Green Bay. The track is situated on 640 acres (2.6 km2) in Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine and it is located near the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive. It has hosted races since September 1955 and currently hosts over 400 events a year.[3] Of its annual events, 9 major weekends are open to the public which include 3 motorcycle events including the AMA Superbike series, 3 vintage car events, Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events, the American Le Mans Series, the SPEED World Challenge, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Road America is one of only a handful of road circuits in the world maintaining its original configuration[3] being 4.048 miles (6.515 km) in length and 14 turns. The track features many elevation changes, along with a long front stretch where speeds approaching 200 mph (320 km/h) may be reached. One of the best known features of this course is a turn on the backside known as "the kink." Road America offers open seating which allows spectators to venture throughout the grounds. Grandstands are available in several locations as well as permanent hillside seating where crowds of more than 150,000 may be accommodated.[citation needed] The facility includes thirteen concession stands and allows both tent and RV camping onsite for an additional fee. Complimentary perimeter parking is offered to spectators and children age 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Next event - August 12 2013 - We are returning to this Legendary Track!

GingerMan Raceway is a road course located east of the town of South Haven in Southwest Michigan. Built in 1995, the track opened for its first full season of racing sports cars and motorcycles in 1996. The track is the recipient of the Safe Track Award' from Victory Lane Magazine,[citation needed] and was designed by architect Alan Wilson for use as a club racing course with clear runoffs and wide, smooth paving to avoid costly vehicle damage, especially for newer drivers. The track is a great course for spectators, who can watch the races from numerous areas. The track itself is a 1.88 mi (3.03 km) road course for racing sports cars and motorcycles, and is specifically designed for driver safety, especially for amateur drivers. The circuit update during the 2009 - 2010 off season included an addition to Turn 10 (now 10A)[1] of 1,770 feet of pavement, bringing the course to 2.21 miles. Safety runoff areas were configured to allow counter-race operation.[2] Experienced racers and track day drivers consider GingerMan one of the safest road race tracks in the region.

Next event - May 31 2013 - Start your Summer with a visit to South Haven

The Full course is a 23-turn (28-apex), 4.486 mi (7.220 km) road circuit run counterclockwise. The front stretch can see vehicles reaching speeds of 200 mph (321.9 km/h). Smaller configurations of the track can be made from the full course, including a 3.048 miles (4.905 km) outer course that does not use the tighter infield lay-out, as well as two 2.2 miles (3.5 km) layouts that each use half of the full course and can be run simultaneously. At almost 4.5 miles (7.2 km), it is the longest road racing facility in North America. It is about ½ mile (0.8 km) longer than the previous holder, Road America. The Outer course is one of the fastest road courses in North America, with AMA Superbikes posting average speeds over 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h). Its corner names (in order) are Sunset Bend, Dreamboat, Work Out, Scream, Black Rock Hairpin, Right Hook, Knock Out, Demon, Devil, Diablo, Indecision, Precision, Fast, Faster, Gotcha, Mabey Y'll Makit, Satisfaction, Agony, Ecstasy, 1st Attitude, 2nd Attitude, Bad Attitude, Tooele Turn, Kink, Club House Corner, Wind-Up, and Release. Located to the North of the main track Miller Motorsports Park also contains a 0.89 miles (1.43 km) kart track that can be configured as a first-rate supermoto track with the inclusion of two dirt sections. The main straight approaches 900 feet (270 m) in length and 30 feet (9.1 m) in width. The facility has a 24 acres (97,124.6 m2) paddock that contains 220 team garages, 40 day garages, 27 grand prix garages located along the hot pits, an on-site medical facility, five million dollar Club House, vintage car museum, and a helicopter pad. Miller Motorsports Park has been named as the exclusive Ford High Performance Driving School providing a wide range of driver training programs including an opportunity to drive one of four Ford GT's on course. During the annual Tour de Utah bicycle race, the park is known for hosting the tour's "trademark" time-trial stage

Next event - July 20 2013 - Thrilla in Tooele - CANCELLED - read comments below

VIR offers six track configurations, of which 2 can be run simultaneously. The "Full Course" is 3.27 miles in length while the "Patriot Course" stretches for 1.1 miles entirely inside the Full Course. The "North Course" is 2.25 miles long and the "South Course" covers a distance of 1.65 miles. Both consist of a portion of the "Full Course" and short connecting sections that connect to portions of the "Patriot Course" to produce the two courses that can run simultaneously. There is a second pit complex that is used only when running the "South Course". The longest configuration, "Grand East Course", is 4.2 miles long, and combines most of the "Full Course" and most of the "Patriot Course" by means of two of the short sections of connecting track used to make the "South Course" and "North Course". There is also another, seldom run, long configuration called the "Grand West Course" that uses the other two short connecting sections between the "Full Course" and the "Patriot Course." Since the Patriot course is contained completely inside the Full course, both can be run simultaneously. The "Full" course is the most common configuration and hosts most events throughout a season. One of the most notable sections of the course, second only to the Oak Tree(T11), are the "Climbing Esses" which consist of an initial left up-hill(T7), followed by a right which crests at the apex then dropping slightly into a left (T8)which again crests at the apex dropping slightly, and then up into a final left(T9). The complexity and difficulty of this section is multiplied by the incredible entry speed because of a straight section leading into the Climbing Esses. Most drivers agree that this section of track is among the most intimidating sections of track in North America. Another signature section is the "Roller Coaster" (T14)which is a scaled-down mirror image to the famed "Corkscrew" at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. There are 2 main straights on the track. The front straight is approximately 3000ft long while the back straight is approximately 4000ft long. While the back straight is 33% longer, the front straight is where higher speeds are reached since "Hog Pen"(T17) leads onto it and is a much faster corner than the Oak Tree(T11) which leads onto the longer back straight. There is 130ft of elevation change throughout the course. Some of the raceway's named curves include "Oak Tree", "Roller Coaster", "Hog Pen", "Horse Shoe", "NASCAR Bend" (because NASCAR drivers Richard Petty, David Pearson and Wendell Scott had difficulties there during a 1966 Trans Am race), "Snake", "Spiral", "Fish Hook", and "The Bitch".

Next event - November 04 2013 - Nov. 4 - VIR 3.27 mile Full Course

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This world class facility is being created with the “green” objective of reducing our carbon footprint. This formula includes a sustainable building design, waterless urinals, tank-less water heaters, reclaimed water for the irrigation system, recycling of garbage and oil, the maximum efficiency HVAC available today, thermal resistant windows, supplementary insulation, and the use of high-efficient lighting and florescent bulbs. In addition, we will be using consultants throughout our construction process whose sole function it is to recommend ways for us to attain greater efficiency and sustainability based on their technical expertise. We understand that motor sports do have an environmental impact and we want to help neutralize this impact as much as possible by being good stewards of the resources we can control.

Next event - July 19 2013 - July 19 - Atlanta Motorsports Park

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In addition to being the only course in the Pacific Northwest that offers both clockwise and counterclockwise driving, it is a technically challenging course that follows the natural contours of the land. Our ORP road course is 2.3 miles long with 14 corners, including two that make up our signature "Half Pipe". You'll never tire of our signature turn, The Halfpipe, or completely master the North Bowl, or attack the daunting Continental Corner without a little twinge of anxiety. Grass Valley.

Next event - July 01 2013 - Lots 'o Fun at the Park HPDE ORP Monday July 1st

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Portland International Raceway (PIR) is located in Portland, Oregon, USA's, Delta Park complex on the former site of Vanport, just south of the Columbia River. It is west of a light rail station and less than a mile west of Interstate 5. The track hosts ICSCC and SCCA and OMRRA road racing, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, and SCCA autocross events. Additionally, the PIR grounds are host to OBRA (Oregon Bicycle Racing Association) bicycling races on the track and the surrounding grounds. The facility includes a dragstrip and a motocross track. Map of Portland International Raceway The road course is almost perfectly flat and runs clockwise. Two track configurations are possible. One includes a hard chicane at the end of the front straight and involves twelve turns at length of 1.967 miles (3.17 km). Without the chicane, the track has nine turns and a lap length of 1.915 miles (3.08 km). The City of Portland is working to establish the track as carbon neutral PIR is built on the former location of Vanport, Oregon, which was destroyed on Memorial Day, May 30, 1948, when a dike on the Columbia River broke and flooded the city. After the flood, all that remained were the paved streets and concrete foundations of destroyed buildings. The first races took place on these old city streets in 1961 during the Portland Rose Festival. Since then, the Rose Cup has become an annual event. Racing at "West Delta Park",[2] as PIR was known back then, was quite dangerous. Racers leaving the track unexpectedly could collide with leftover concrete foundations or fall into ponds. Under the threat of losing the Rose Cup races, since many of the sanctioning racing bodies would no longer sanction races due to the deteriorating roads and dangerous obstacles, the track was finally paved in the 1970s.[2] In 1999 and 2000, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series ran a race at Portland International Raceway. The race was added after the demise of the half-mile Portland Speedway that hosted races early in the series. At the end of 2007 and the beginning of 2008, PIR went through a track renovation. The track was repaved with new asphalt and some minor changes were made to the track layout. Turns 4 through 7 were widened. The fence on the inside of turn 6 was moved to provide a better sightline through the corner. Turn 7 was sharpened to slow down racers prior to entering the back straight. Formula One-style curbs were also installed on the track.[3] The track reopened on February 23, 2008, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Next event - June 11 2013 - Taming the Turns at PIR HPDE Tuesday June 11th

From the get-go The Ridge Motorsports Group engaged local residents, businesses, car clubs, racers, and property owners to help develop not only a track facility to meet the needs and wants of racers, but also an operation that would benefit the entire region. These benefits are enormous and immediate, starting with the use of local contractors to construct the development, area residents to staff the business, and area services to maintain the operation. From construction and professional positions to security, administrative and part-time corner and concession workers, The Ridge will create countless jobs during a time of economic downturn. Conservative estimates point to $12 million in annual economic benefits to the surrounding community. Combined with the revenues coming directly from the track's operations, this means significantly increased funding for the County's schools, fire and police departments, roads, public parks, and libraries. Being a part of the community also means offering support. Whether it is making the facility available for educating young drivers or sponsoring local charities and activities, The Ridge Motorsports Park will jump at the opportunity. The Ridge gives area residents a much-needed safe, family-friendly place to spend time. Whether it's in the form of watching, learning or competing in performance driving, or simply the use of the facility for shows or swap meets, The Ridge will be a positive influence on the community.

Next event - June 06 2013 - Running the Ridge HPDE Thursday June 6th

Carolina Motorsports Park has been developed by a group of enthusiasts and racers from the south east, led by Joe Hooker and Bob Humphreys, who played leading roles in getting the project built. Land acquisition was completed in July 1998 with construction starting soon thereafter. The full 2.3 mile road course opened in July 1999. The site is an old World War II fighter-training base located about four miles south of Kershaw and seventeen miles north of Camden on Highway 521 in South Carolina, and is approximately one hour drive south of Charlotte International Airport.

Road Atlanta is a 2.54-mile (4.088 km) road course located just north of Braselton, Georgia, USA. The facility is utilized for a wide variety of events, including professional and amateur sports car and motorcycle races, racing and driving schools, corporate programs and testing for motorsports teams. The track has 12 turns, including the famous "esses" between turns three and five; and Turn 12, a downhill, diving turn. The track is owned by Panoz Motorsports, and is the home to the Petit Le Mans, as well as AMA motorcycle racing, and smaller events throughout the year.

The track opened as a 15-turn, 2.4 mile (3.86 km) road circuit run clockwise. The back portion of the track allows speeds approaching 180 mph (290 km/h). A separate starting line is located on the backstretch to allow for safer rolling starts. The regular start/finish line is located on the pit straight. In 1990, the track underwent a refurbishment. A new retaining wall was built, the entire track was resurfaced, widened, and concrete was paved in the apexes of the turns to prevent asphalt deterioration. In addition, a straightaway was paved through the chicane, allowing for two different track layouts, the original 2.4-mile (3.9 km) circuit, and a new 13-turn, 2.258 mile (3.634 km) circuit. In 1990, the CART series began utilizing the 2.258-mile (3.634 km) layout. In 2006, a second major refurbishment saw several improvements. The entire circuit was repaved, and the concrete patches in the turn apexes were removed. A new motorcycle "short course" was created by connecting turn one with the backstretch, and another motocross oval was created by connecting the chicane straight with the backstretch. The additional layouts allow simultaneous use of the multiple course, for instructional and competitive uses. The improvements also included a motocross facility, that has since been closed. There is grandstand seating for 10,000 spectators, and three observation mounds alongside the track raise the capacity to over 75,000.

The first superspeedway to be constructed in the United States since 1969. Largest Sports Facility in New England in terms of seating capacity. Site of the first single day sporting event in New England to draw over 100,000 guests (July 9, 2000, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race). The LENOX Industrial Tools 301 is a part of the "Race to the Chase". The SYLVANIA 300 is the second race of the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup". More than 10 million viewers in over 90 countries watch events televised from the speedway in 2007. More than 600,000 spectators attend NHMS races/events during a season. The Speedway provides part-time employment to more than 1,500 workers.

Next event - July 29 2013 - BMW Gallery Motorsports and Dinan presented by HOD At NHMS July 29

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