Iowa Speedway, a 7/8-mile paved oval motor racing track, is located in Newton, Iowa. It is just 30 miles east from Des Moines. The Iowa Speedway has a capacity of over 25,000 for permanent seats, including a unique multi-tiered RV viewing area along the backstretch. To meet growing demand, the track will expand in the 2015 racing season. In addition to expanding the permanent seating capacity, plans include adding a SAFER barrier and expanding the infield beer garden.
Expansion funding
A major expansion at the Iowa Speedway could hinge on the approval of $8 million in additional state funding. Dan Kelley, a Newton Democrat, hopes to convince legislators to support the project with public money. The proposal calls on the speedway to construct a new grandstand and provide permanent seating areas for fans. It is expected to host a national championship sprintcar race. It will however be difficult to raise funds for capacity expansion.
Perhaps a new owner is the solution. The possibility exists that a new owner would be interested in developing an area around the speedway as a third option for refinancing. Doug Fritz was chosen by Wallace as the Speedway's CEO. Wallace was not able to complete the expansion. The new owner is more likely to succeed. A new group could offer a different perspective and make it easier to achieve the speedway's vision.
Plans for future races on the track
IndyCar will be returning to the Iowa Speedway next season after missing it for 14 years. On July 22-23, a doubleheader will take place at the oval's short oval. Hy-Vee was the broker. It is a Newton-based grocery-store chain. They will be the entitlement sponsor for both races. Team Penske was also involved in the effort to increase HyVee's participation in the series.
NTT IndyCar Series would like to return to Iowa Speedway. There are only four oval races on the 16-race series schedule this year. However, the series has moved away from such venues in recent decades. Oval races have a higher chance of bringing close racing and testing drivers' mental stamina. Iowa Speedway hosts IndyCar events since 2007. IndyCar last visited the track in 2007, but it is not currently on the schedule for 2021.
Plans to install a SAFER Barrier on the track
The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, based at Nebraska-Lincoln, created the SAFER Barrier. This barrier protects fans from race cars. Midwest Roadside Safety Facility worked with tracks to create barriers that would reduce the impact of race cars on retaining walls. In 2002 the Indianapolis Motor Speedway installed its first SAFER Barrier. This barrier is made out of foam and steel. It is currently being retrofitted onto concrete walls at various tracks across the country.
Initial tests did not consider that tires could burst before hitting the barrier. This would have increased car contact with the barrier. The tires did not make contact with any of the walls as expected. McGehee struck the wall with his left rear tire, which lost air pressure. He then spun his car, causing him to lose control and cause it to crash into the wall. The other tires also became flat before the crash.
Plans to expand the infield beer garden
Iowa Speedway announced plans to open an infield beer garden at its turn four area. Fans can enjoy the expanded beer garden with Casey's General Stores fan wristbands. Speedway's new addition will offer ice cold beer on tap and seating in a casual setting. There will also be tailgate games and laser-tag within an inflatable course. Fans can relax in a new beer garden after a hard day at the track.
Fans and racegoers will both benefit from the Speedway's new ownership. The speedway's aging infield beer garden has become overcrowded. The track is an old favorite with locals. It's also home to the most prestigious drag racing event on the planet. The new owners plan to expand the beer garden. NASCAR now owns the track that was built in 2006.
FAQ
Is there a set of rules for how a race car should look like?
No. No.
However, they must follow certain safety standards.
What is the best place to train race car drivers?
Race car drivers learn about driving through different methods. Most people learn to drive a regular automobile. They then move on to a simulator. A simulator acts as a virtual reality gaming console. You control a vehicle while sitting in a simulator.
Then you'll take your skills into real life. You'll learn to maneuver around corners as well as how to make sharp turns.
After this, you'll be able to compete against other drivers.
How much does it take to join a race
It all depends on the event. Some events charge entry fees while others don't.
Some events require payment before entry. Some events require payment before you can enter.
What is a pitstop?
Pit stops are when you give up driving for a bit and allow another person to take the wheel. This is also known as a pit lane.
Who invented the car racing sport?
Invented by Charles Brady King, who built the first automobile racecourse in Long Island, New York, in 1896. The July 4th, 1896 was the date of the first auto race.
Which country hosts the most auto races?
USA - Car races are held in more than 100 countries. USA holds over 300 car races each year.
How do race car drivers prepare for a race?
Race car drivers spend a lot of time warming up before they start.
This is when they run their engines over a specified time.
They can start the race when they're ready.
Statistics
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
- In 2009, the slick tires returned as a part of revisions to the rules for the 2009 season; slicks have no grooves and give up to 18% more contact with the track. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
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How to start racing in another country
First, you will need to find a local club where you can practice and compete. Due to the differences in driving laws, racing in other countries can prove very challenging. Some countries prohibit drivers from overtaking at any point along the road. Other countries permit overtaking only when you enter a roundabout. Some countries require cars to make a special sound when they enter or exit a roundabout. The best thing you can do before you travel to another country is to read the regulations. This way, you won't get a ticket from the police for breaking the law.