Sun-Rich International to Sponsor Firestone Indy Lights Race at Chicagoland Speedway Aug 22, 2008
Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway: Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway are wholly-owned by International Speedway Corporation ("ISC"), a leading promoter of motorsports activities. ISC owns and/or operates 13 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway (home of the Daytona 500), as well as owns or has interest in a number of other motorsports-related businesses. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
These sports destinations are within todays gasoline budgets Jun 24, 2008
The Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet play host to more than just NASCAR and IRL events. There are ARCA, USAC, NHRA, dirt oval and numerous other events through October. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Troxel becomes first woman to top Funny Car qualifying Jun 8, 2008
High temperatures and humidity produced a string of strong thunderstorms and at least one powerful tornado near Route 66 Raceway, delaying the final round of qualifying for Funny Car at the Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals. "You come into any given race and it's such a tight field, you know it's going to be a struggle just to qualify," Troxel said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hammonds moves from fast break to fast lane Jun 8, 2008
During his younger days, he was known as "The Terminator" -- a nickname that belies the friendly smile on his face and the warm greeting he extends to a visitor during a break between qualifying sessions on Saturday afternoon at Route 66 Raceway, site of the Torco Fuels Nationals. Former NBA player Tom Hammonds has turned a lifelong love of racing into a second career in the NHRA. michael dinovo/special To the herald news Tom Hammonds, age 41, made it big in his first life. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Briefs: Roughnecks / RockHounds / NHRA Jun 8, 2008
Alan Bradshaw of Odessa, who didn't come out for a final pass after a three-hour rain delay Saturday, qualified sixth for today's Top Fuel eliminations at the NHRA's Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Bradshaw made his qualifying pass (4. (Odessa American, TX)
Auto racing results Jun 7, 2008
Yesterday's top qualifiers at Route 66 Raceway; Joliet, Ill. Top Fuel. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Area briefs: RockHounds baseball / NHRA Jun 7, 2008
Odessa's Alan Bradshaw sits fifth on the Top Fuel ladder after Friday's first two rounds of qualifying for the NHRA Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Bradshaw covered the quarter-mile in 4. (Odessa American, TX)
McClenathan hopes to break through at Route 66 Jun 6, 2008
JOLIET -- FRAM Top Fuel dragster driver Cory McClenathan has reached the winner's circle at 16 different tracks over the course of his 17 years of competition, but the most tenured driver in the class has yet to score a victory or reach the final round at Route 66 Raceway ... "Route 66 Raceway is second to none," he said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NHRA sends congratulations to Danica Patrick Apr 22, 2008
Erica Enders became the first woman to advance to a final round in Pro Stock at the 2005 Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway near Chicago. She defeated Ron Krisher, Mike Edwards and Warren Johnson in early rounds before losing to Jason Line on a red-light start in the final. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
$60 million cost for racetrack would double the record Oct 26, 2007
"Sixty million sounds like an incredible amount of money." But Waters added that Smith "kind of works with different numbers than other people."In recent years, drag-strip construction has ranged from about $5 million for regional tracks to almost $30 million for the Route 66 Raceway built 10 years ago in Joliet, Ill. near Chicago. (News & Observer -- Sports)
International Speedway 3Q revenue up, income down Oct 6, 2007
In a prepared statement, the company's president pointed to a consolidation of Raceway Associates LLC, which owned Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway, as the primary driver of the revenue growth. However, operating income decreased from $51. (Orlando Business Journal)
Profits Stall For International Speedway Oct 5, 2007
The company linked its poor results with the timing and delays of major events and the consolidation of Raceway Associates -- the owner and operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. International Speedway President , remains optimistic. (Forbes -- Markets)
Chicagoland Speedway will add lights and move its NASCAR race to Saturday night Sep 28, 2007
Chicagoland Speedway and the adjoining Route 66 Raceway are owned by International Speedway Corporation, which owns and/or operates 13 tracks. RACING BUDDY: Former Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice will make his A1GP debut Sunday at Zandvoort, The Netherlands, driving for A1 Team USA.. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Chicagoland Speedway to add lights for '08 Sep 27, 2007
" Chicagoland Speedway and the adjoining Route 66 Raceway are owned by International Speedway Corporation, which owns and/or operates 13 tracks. Racing buddy: Former Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice will make his A1GP debut Sunday at Zandvoort, The Netherlands, driving for A1 Team USA. Rice, who tested his new Lola for 2 1/2 days at Silverstone, England, is confident heading into the Dutch race. "We've developed some good, reliable information on what the car likes in our tests, and the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto Racing: Route 66 Nationals Jun 9, 2007
617-second run on the Route 66 Raceway quarter-mile before some 30,000 fans set a track record for the division. It virtually guarantees him the top qualifying spot, even though there are two qualifying runs under the sun today. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Focus on: Auto racing this week Jun 7, 2007
Track: Route 66 Raceway. Last year: John Force won his record 120th Funny Car race at the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Timeline of the life of William C. France Jun 5, 2007
France forms an alliance with Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Route 66 Raceway to build a race track in Joliet, Ill. near Chicago. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
International Speedway Increases Annual Dividend Apr 6, 2007
The Company owns and/or operates 13 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway in Florida (home of the Daytona 500); Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway in Virginia; California Speedway near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway near Chicago, Illinois;... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- International Speedway Corporation/ Apr 4, 2007
5 percent of Raceway Associates, LLC, owner and operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois ... "We recently finalized the acquisition of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway, and we look forward to their immediate contribution to the Company's success. We also anticipate corporate sponsorship-related revenues to remain strong, and believe that the category will maintain its momentum over the next several years. We are, however, closely monitoring the current... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2007 IRL IndyCar schedule Mar 21, 2007
NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway, Chicago, IL. Top Fuel: Doug Kalitta; Funny Car: Jon Force; Pro Stock: Kurt Johnson; Pro Stock Motorcycle: Ryan Schnitz. (USA Today -- Sports)
International Speedway completes Raceway purchase Feb 10, 2007
has completed the acquisition of , the owner and operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. The combined purchase price for the two transactions was $102. (Orlando Business Journal)
GE chief says NBC not for sale Feb 9, 2007
International Speedway Corp. said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of Raceway Associates, the owner of the Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. The purchase price was $102. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
