K&K Insurance Honored by Indiana Racing Memorial Association
Fort Wayne, IN- K&K Insurance Group was recognized by Indiana Racing Memorial Association during a dedication ceremony held in May of 2017. K&K Insurance was recognized as a vital component of Indiana’s motorsports industry and history. During the dedication ceremony, the Indiana General Assembly and Mayor, Tom Henry issued official proclamations making May 10 K&K Insurance Day in the state of Indiana and the city of Fort Wayne. A permanent marker was also placed in front of the home office during the ceremony.
K&K Insurance was originally founded by Nord and Teddi Krauskopk to help provide racers with insurance products. Nord was a team owner and sponsor which gave him insider perspective for the coverage needs in the motorsports industry. K&K Insurance offers 70 specialty sports and recreation insurance. For more information visit kandkinsurance.com
Dolack Returns to WoO as Late Model Series Director
Concord, NC- The World of Outlaws has announced that Chris Dolack will return to the series as Late Model Series Director. Dolack brings years of experience with him in his new role after having served as Vice President of Media and Public Relations of the WoO and DIRTcar from 2005- 2015. Dolack started his career in dirt racing nearly 20 years ago covering Western Pennsylvania scene for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. During his previous WoO career, Dolack was on the road with the Sprint Car Series, Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series and the Summer Nationals.
Dolack will succeed Tim Christman who has served as series director for the past ten years but decided to step down to spend more time with his family. Christman will continue as a consultant for WoO through the end of the 2017 season. For more information visit www.woolms.com
Speedway Motors Names New Director of Marketing
Lincon, NE- Speedway Motors has announced that Betsy Grindlay has been hired as the new Director of Marketing. Grindlay will be responsible for leading the design and execution of Speedway’s marketing strategies for direct mail, events, sponsorships, and digital marketing including email, social, website and SMS. She will also be responsible for market and competitor analysis, design and implementation of marketing plans, marketing operations, media contact negation and short and long term market and sales forecasts.
Grindlay has been with Speedway Motors since 2007 and has held many positions within the company. In her most recent role and brand manager, Grindlay has overseen marketing campaigns across print, email and digital platforms. For more information please visit www.speedwaymotors.com
The Hill Raceway Reopens
Sturgeon Bay, WI- The Hill Raceway located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin has reopened for the 2017 racing season. The track formally known as Thunderhill Raceway had to close in June of 2016. The 2017 season will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day with a race every other weekend. In October 2016, the track received 25 loads of dirt to resurface the track in preparations for the 2017 season. For more information on The Hill Raceway visit the tracks Facebook page (The Hill Raceway).
Dixie Motor Speedway Gets New Management and New Name
Birch Run, MI- Dixie Motor Speedway located in Birch Run has been sold to Andrew Suski. Many upgrades and changes come with the new management team. Dixie Motor Speedway is now called Birch Run Speedway and Event Center. The track will continue to race stock cars, Super Late Models and Modifieds with a few non-racing related events also scheduled. Track improvements include parking lot upgrades and improvements to the lighting fixtures. It is also in the plans to expand the grandstands in the future.
Dixie Motor Speedway was originally built in 1948 as a 1/3 mile dirt track but was paved in the 1960’s. The Doering and Scrivo families added a figure 8 track in the infield. In 1996 the Kern Family took ownership of the track and made many changes and updates including adding a progressive banking 4/10s mile oval in 2003.
For more information on Birch Run Speedway and Event Center visit www.dixiemotorspeedway.com
Clay Hill Speedway Gets New Management
Atwood, TN- Clay Hill Speedway has announced the track is under new management and will add the NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division as a part of its Friday night program in 2017. The new management team is working with local track Camden Motor Speedway to offer West Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky racers two tracks to earn NeSmith points. Clay Hill Speedway staff and crews have made quick improvements to the facilities to get the track ready for the season opener. A notable change is the changing of the tracks name from Clay Hill Motorsports.
For more information on Clay Hill Speedway, please visit their new Facebook page (Clay Hill Speedway). For more information on NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division visit www.nesmithracing.com
Badlands Motor Speedway Suspends Racing
Brandon, SD- Badlands Motor Speedway has announced that they will be suspending racing at this time following a dispute with local emergency services provider. After the Silver Shootout in May 2017, track officials decided to part ways with Med Star Dirt Track Rescue Team and provided the organization with a check to pay them their fees for the reminder of the 2017 season. Following this, an employee of Med Star expressed his opinion on social media, called and texted track employees and appeared on local news. Because of all the negativity following the report, including threats of boycotts on the track from fans, race teams, officials, vendors, sponsors and staff, officials made the decision to suspend racing until a new ownership group can take over.
The current management team and officials will keep the facility race-ready for whomever purchases Badlands Motor Speedway giving the new owners the opportunity to pick up the remaining 2017 racing season if desired. The track is for sale at a reduced price of $7,5000,000 which is approximately half of the cost current management team has put into the remodel of the facility. For more information on Badlands Motor Speedway visit www.badlandsmotorspeedway.com
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