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MOTORSPORTS AND MUSIC: Struggle Jennings to perform at Rockingham Speedway following rig, truck races in September
ROCKINGHAM — What started out as a single big rig race has turned into a fall festival, combining motorsports and music at Rockingham Speedway in September.
Ward wins Xtreme Pro Mod title at All-Star Nationals at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — Derek Ward, a second-generation drag racer from Friendship, Maryland, drove his supercharged American Pride 1968 Camaro to a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in claiming the featured Xtreme Pro Mod title at the 14th NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals at Rockingham Dragway.
Pro Mods, factory super cars lined up for All-Star Nationals at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — The world’s fastest street cars descend on Rockingham Dragway this weekend for the 14th running of the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals featuring supercharged, turbocharged and nitrous-boosted Pro Modifieds, late model factory hot rods and X275 small tire racers.
Earwood, Gibbs honored at NCMA awards gala
CONCORD — Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood and NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs were among those honored Tuesday night (April 19) at the North Carolina Motorsports Industry Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank at the Embassy Suites Ballroom.
CARBS Thunder Alley 455 set to roll this weekend at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM – Several classic stock cars will be making laps around the legendary Rockingham Speedway’s oval track this weekend in the first installment of Motorsport 4the Masses’ Classic American Racing Barnstormer Series.
Jets, Hemi shootout at 31st annual Mopars at the Rock
ROCKINGHAM — A “him versus her” jet dragster showdown, a massive car-and-truck show, a hemi-heavy competition to determine the year’s first King of the Street and a trio of shootouts including one featuring classic muscle cars from drag racing’s Golden era are the cornerstones of this week’s 31st annual Mopars at the Rock all-Chrysler Expo at Rockingham Dragway.
'Dig or Die' series recalls drag racing's roots at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — No prep racing has been called “a new drag racing phenomenon” but, in reality, the competition showcased in this weekend’s Dig or Die event at Rockingham Dragway isn’t really new at all.
Motorsport 4the Masses bringing CARBS Tour test, driver education to Little Rock
ROCKINGHAM — Motorsport 4the Masses returns to the Little Rock this weekend for its first of six events scheduled at Rockingham Speedway.
Rockingham Dragway postpones double-header to Sunday due to weather
ROCKINGHAM — Recent rainy weather in Richmond County has affected sports schedules — and motorsports is no different.
Appeals Court considers lawsuit challenging Cooper team's 2020 racetrack shutdown
RALEIGH — Two years after Gov. Roy Cooper's administration shut down an Alamance County racetrack during the height of the COVID-19 scare, the track's owners continue a legal fight against the state.