The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has purchased Rockingham Speedway, a historic venue in American motorsports.
Located in Rockingham, North Carolina, and popularly known as “The Rock,” the venue opened in 1965 and has a 0.94-mile track and 32,000-seating capacity. The venue hosted the NASCAR Cup Series from 1965 to 2004 but later fell into financial problems that resulted in NASCAR taking its races elsewhere. It was sold to an investor group in August 2018 for $2.8 million, with NASCAR returning in 2025 to host its Xfinity and Truck Series events.
The purchase price was not disclosed. In a statement, IHRA said it planned to upgrade the facility and expand fan amenities while adding concerts and “festival-style experiences” along with racing events.
“IHRA recognizes what Rockingham Speedway means to this community and to motorsports fans around the world,” said Darryl Cuttell, owner of IHRA. “This is a special place with a strong foundation. Our goal is to be good stewards of the facility, respect its history, and work collaboratively to bring quality racing and entertainment back to The Rock.”
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