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An Arizona man discovered a rare, highly acclaimed Porsche 935, one of only 77 made, valued at $1.5 million. Despite its stunning design and powerful engine, the car is not street legal and was built solely for racing, paying homage to the historic Le Mans race car. Enthusiasts admire its aesthetics and performance, though it remains a track-only vehicle.
Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina, which recently hosted successful NASCAR Truck and Xfinity Series races, is up for sale after being owned by Dan Lovenheim since 2018. The track has seen significant upgrades and community support, and the sale aims to find a new owner to further develop its potential, possibly including a future NASCAR Cup race. The decision to sell reflects Lovenheim's belief that the track has reached its current potential and needs new leadership to grow further.
Formula One (F1) is preparing for its largest U.S. race yet, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, as the sport aims to expand its popularity in America. F1's decision to hold the race in Las Vegas was driven by the city's glamor and entertainment appeal, as well as the timing of the event during a dead period for the city. However, the construction of the race track and infrastructure has presented challenges, including disruptions to major roads and the need for extensive collaboration with local stakeholders. F1 and Las Vegas have signed a 10-year agreement for the race, with hopes of boosting F1's American fan base.
Circuit of the Americas has introduced a new activity for race fans to try during downtime at the track: getting a tattoo. Local tattoo artist Bree Hagler offers a set of small, simple tattoos for $120, including a track layout, Texas-themed designs, and more. The tattoo station is set up inside an air-conditioned container, and payment can be made via Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal. The delicate linework means the application of the tattoo is super simple, and the process takes less than 40 minutes. This is a unique opportunity for fans to commemorate their love of motorsport and enhance their race track experience.