EAST10DRIFT ANNOUNCES FRIDAY NIGHT DRIFT AT NEWPORT SPEEDWAY3/3: Drifting will be another major part of Newport Speedway in 2025 as the East10Drift series has announced multiple Friday Night Drift events scheduled for their 2025 season.
The goal of East10Drift is to provide a huge amount of seat time for those who’ve been drifting in the area and create opportunities for those thinking about getting into the sport. Drift drivers who are interested and haven’t registered Pro/AM or Street League there’s still time! Email: [email protected] for details Please check out Newport's Season Schedule for a full run down of when you can catch Friday Night Drift all through this upcoming calendar year. www.east10drift.com PONIES IN THE SMOKIES MAKING STOPS AT NEWPORT SPEEDWAY THIS MARCH!
Ford Mustang fans take note! The annual Ponies in the Smokies event is coming to the East Tennessee Bullring this March! Newport Speedway will play host to the Ponies in the Smokies Driving Experience segment of the event an will feature three days of events at the track, which each day featuring something different.:
Monday March 24 - BF Goodrich Driving School
There’s a Morning Session from 9:00am – 12:30pm, then an hour for lunch before the Afternoon Session from 1:30pm to 5:00pm closes things out. From beginner to expert, the instructors at Gateway Mustang will provide a mix of classroom and on-course instruction. The classroom portion covers terminology, the race line and hitting the apex along with various methods of going fast while maintaining control, then it’s time to apply what you’ve learned from behind the wheel! See full details and register on MotorsportReg: Driving Experience Event Registration Tuesday March 25 - Autocross The PITS Driving Experience moves onto the second segment which is Autocross at Newport Speedway all day from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The Gateway Crew is sure to set up a spectacular course utilizing all the Speedway has to offer while also offering ride-a-longs in their prepared cars. Autocross is a popular event so this is a dedicated full day of running the cones. For those wanting to get in some serious track time, this is your chance! See full details and register on the MotorsportReg: Autocross Registration Wednesday March 26 - Fun Run On The Oval Fun Runs on the Oval is a new event at PITS and buzzing around a 4/10mi oval with 26 degrees of banking, known as “Little Bristol”, will be a new experience for all running continuously from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Registration is open now, but we will offer onsite registration as well if we don’t hit our pre-registration max. See full details and register on the MotorsportReg: Fun Run Registration The King of the Smokies Competition knocks out three segments at Newport Speedway starting off with the Dyno segment on Powercurve Motorsports’ mobile dyno unit also running from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The second and third segments include trying for the fastest Autocross lap followed by Shotgun Alley where we get to see who’s the quickest draw with both running from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. We “slide” right into the Drifting portion from 3:00pm to 6:00pm with drifters from East10Drift and Morgan Drifts returning to offer exhibition runs and ride-a-longs. Lots of tire smoke and rev limiters here as everyone can’t get enough. CobraSam’s Burnout Competition caps off an amazing day with even more impressive tire smoke that’ll have the neighbors calling the fire department! Also onsite all day will be Powercurve Motorsports’ dyno open to anyone wanting to make power pulls gunning for the highest horsepower award, ET Motorgear’s trailer with the first chance to get your PITS gear and other Vendors in attendance, along with Concessions, Food Trucks and the Sugar Shack to cure that sweet tooth. Reminder that Newport Speedway charges a $15 entry fee for each person at the gate with free parking. For more information about this event, as well as other events scheduled in the area, please visit the Ponies in the Smokies website for more information. 
SOUTH ATLANTIC PRO SERIES TO Compete at Newport June 212/7: Newport Speedway will play host to the South Atlantic Pro Series as the newest Pro Late Model series out there announced that the East Tennessee Bullring would be stop #3 for the the series as they embark on their inaugural season on Saturday, June 21st.
The South Atlantic Pro Series is a new racing series debuting in the Carolinas in March 2025. With a sole focus on Pro Late Models, the series will offer a minimal and affordable touring schedule, joining local programs throughout the Southeast region. To learn more about this new series and its upcoming schedule, visit their site by clicking on this link. DRIVERS MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 15 POSTPONED2/12: ATTENTION! Due to a broken water main on the road coming into the track, the drivers meeting which was scheduled for this Saturday, February 15th has been postponed. Time and dates for the rescheduled meetings will be posted as soon as they are determined.
1/30: Newport Speedway will be holding a series of drivers meetings on Saturday, February 15th. If you are planning or thinking about competing at Newport Speedway this upcoming season, it is highly encouraged that you or a representative of your team be present for this event. Track officials will be going over lots of pertinent information, giving out driver information packets and be available for questions during these times. The following times have been set up for specific divisions, you are encouraged to come during the time of your respective division, however you can attend any sessions if your scheduling doesn't allow for it. 11am - 1pm: Late Model Stock & Limited Late Model 1pm - 2pm: Street Stock & Mod 4 2pm - 3pm: Crown Vic & FWD If you are planning on attending, please RSVP to any of the below methods: Email: [email protected] Text: 865-399-7851 Or send PM via track Facebook page *Food will be provided starting at 12pm. 
2025 RULES POSTED1/19: Rules for the Newport Speedway 2025 racing season are now posted! Rules for Late Model Stocks, Limited Late Models, Front Wheel Drives, Mod-4's, Crown Vics, Street Stocks and Legends, as well as the General Track Rules can be found under the RULES tab in the menu.
JEFFREY EARNHARDT RACING EXPERIENCE COMES TO NEWPORT
We are excited to announce that on Saturday, May 10th, the Grand National Super Series presented by Engineered Components Co will make its first-ever appearance at Newport Speedway.
Newport Speedway joins the likes of Caraway, Carteret County, Cordele, Dominion, Lonesome Pine, New River All American (formerly Motor Mile), Southern National and Tri-County speedways for the tour's 2025 season. The Grand National Super Series is the premier series for full-body stock cars in the southeast. With competitors bringing Pro-Cup cars, old ARCA, and Cup Series Cars, the series proves for races with much excitement. To learn more about this series, check out their website at www.grandnationalsuperseries.com RACE RESULTS FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2024 (OFFICIAL)
2016 Newport Speedway Track Champions (From Left to Right)
Chad Deckrow - Pure Stock, Jesse Clark - Street Stock, Taylor Coffman - Late Model, James Powell, JR. - Pure 4, Haley Baer - Mini Cup, Steve Owens, Jr. - Stock 4 |
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