Overview
- The Dec. 31 purchase was announced by the IHRA, which did not disclose financial terms of the deal.
- IHRA outlined facility upgrades, expanded fan amenities, and festival-style programming to reposition the venue as a broader entertainment destination.
- NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts and Craftsman Truck Series are set for April 3–4, 2026 at Rockingham, with an O’Reilly series open test slated for January 27–28.
- Discussions are underway with Bob Sargent and Track Enterprises on event operations, following their role overseeing the 2025 NASCAR weekend.
- The move extends IHRA’s late‑2025 growth spurt that included acquiring Heartland Motorsports Park, Memphis, and Maple Grove and launching an eight‑race Stock Car Series beginning March 21 at Pulaski Motorsports Park.