Earlier this week it was announced Newport Speedway, an asphalt oval in Newport, Tennessee, will reopen after being purchased. The track closed it’s racing action at the end of 2017, and plans to host a limited racing schedule in 2024.
According to the release posted on the track’s social media, Chuck Ward, an East Tennessee native and proprietor of multiple East Tennessee business ventures including Chuck Ward Real Estate as well Knoxville entertainment venue Cotton Eyed Joe, purchased the property and plans renovations to get racing action back at the track.
“We have a lot of work to do, but I am going to make a significant investment into this racetrack. I have a standard that I will meet before I will begin racing,” said Ward in the release. “That work will begin right away and I think everyone will be excited about the improvements. When we finish with the renovations I want this facility to be a show place.
“I would like to race four to six times this year to establish the new race business and give our local racers and fans an opportunity to experience the track. When people talk about Newport, they talk about how much fun the track looks with its steep banking.”
Legends Nation contacted the track, and a representative told LN that they have not determined what classes will run at the facility, however, that information will be determined in the future as the track gets up to speed. In the past, the track has hosted Legend Cars and Bandoleros, and it is possible they might return in the future.
To read the full release, click here.
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