Progress Continues at Tucson Speedway As we move forward with repairs and improvements at Tucson Speedway, I would like to give you an update on our progress.  Although we have been slowed down trying to get the electricity turned on at the raceway, we are still on schedule to begin tune and test dates in February.  We will begin racing in March with races scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and will run through June 1st.
All the boards on the bleachers are over 20 years old and they are being replaced.  The replacement boards have been primed and are 80% installed.  The saw cutting of the cracks on the racing surface is complete and repair work continues.  We anticipate the repairs will be completed and the entire racing surface sealed with a double coat of a high grade quality sealer by mid January.  Remodeling to the tower areas, the VIP area, the grandstands, the restrooms, the concession areas and the office area continues.  Once the power is on we will be able to make repairs and upgrades to the Tire and Fuel Barn, the Tech Shed and to the Back Gate Registration Office.
On our website: www.tucsonspeedway.com we have begun to add drivers who have confirmed their plans to race beginning in March.  If you are planning to race and would like to be included, please email me at:  Keith@tucsonspeedway.com
Three of us attended the RPM Promoters Workshop from November 28th – December 1st in Reno, Nevada where we exchanged ideas with other promoters, met with vendors to discuss products and services for Tucson Speedway.  Many good ideas were shared and one clear message is that we are not selling racing, but rather we are selling entertainment to the entire family.  This message has reinforced our thoughts and plans at Tucson Speedway.  Another clear message we all heard loud and clear is that race tracks must begin to attract the next generation of fans and racers.  As us “baby boomers” fade away, very little is being done to recruit younger fans and racers.  We need to rethink some of our marketing efforts and activities to attract new fans.
If you have any bands you might recommend for the track have on race nights, activities you would like to see on a race night, other types of motorsports events you would like to see at the track, please send me an email with your thoughts to: Keith@TucsonSpeedway.com .

Tucson International Raceway is off to another exciting season and living up to its reputation as the Best Dirt Track in the West.   The combination with both the difficulty of finding a source for clay and with the extremely dry weather Southern Arizona has experienced in recent months, the racing surface has been dusty.   

This past week T I R has added much needed clay to the racing surface and fans and drivers will have racing conditions they have grown accustomed too.  The owner and General Manager, Pat Robley, said: ” With construction slow in our area, the clay pit normally used for clay is closed and it has been difficult to find clay.” 

Shane Madson to the Rescue!  Shane an avid race fan and owner of Sierra Mining and Crushing located clay.  According to Robley: ” We are adding 500 tons of clay and the racing surface will be as nice as can be for the Saturday night races.   Dave Bowen has layed down the new surface and is preping the track for an exciting and entertaining night of racing.”

Like the Phoenix rising from the Ashes,  TIR is Rising from the Dust!

This weekends races feature Wing Sprints, ASCS2 Mini Sprints, X-Mods, Factory Stocks, Hornets and  Dwarfs with a special Trophy dash presented by The Award Store. Don’t miss 6 exciting divisions roaring around the fastest track in the West! Gates open @ 5:30 Races start @ 6:45

Anthony Madrid 2011 Southwest Latemodel Co-Champion

This week the Ground Pounders of the Southwest will be roaring into Tucson and will be the Feature Race at Tucson International Raceway.  20 late models at 700 plus horse power each, are not only exciting to watch but that combination is also a recipe for great door to door racing throughout the entire field of late models.

The Super Stocks, X-Mods, Factory Stocks, Mini Sprints and Hornets will also be racing Saturday.  That is right, six different divisions with over 110 cars and drivers will be in competition for a complete show for race fans! 

Dana Boatwright passing Daniel Stricker

Brian Brown has an early 18 point lead over Dana Boatwright in the Super Stock Class.  Bobby Babers is off to a great start with a 10 point lead over Kalvin Catlin, the “Spiderman”.  Will Catlin have the speed, the skill and the luck needed to capture another Win and close in on Babers point lead?  Dusty Gauthier has an early 4 point lead in the X Mod division over Auldon “AJ” Wright.

 Fan Gates open at 5:30 and racing begins a 6:45.  General admission $ 12, Seniors (55+) & Military $ 10, Children 11 and under FREE. Season Tickets available. Additional information available on the website:  tucsoninternationalraceway.com

The 3/8-mile USA Raceway clay oval is located Southside of Tucson off I-10 take the Alvernon or Crafcroft Road exits and go South to Los Reales.

 Exciting Family Entertainment this Saturday Night!  Gates open at 5:30 and Racing begins at 6:45.  Located  on Los Reales just East of Alvernon!