Rockingham Speedway is formally up on the market, introduced by observe president Kenny Nowling on Saturday evening by way of the observe’s Fb web page. The 0.94-mile observe positioned in North Carolina is just not returning to the NASCAR schedule in 2027 as questions stay in regards to the observe’s future.
Rockingham Speedway returned to the R scene in 2025 for the primary time in 12 years. The observe hosted the Craftsman Truck Sequence, the O’Reilly Auto Components Sequence and the ARCA Menards Sequence throughout Easter weekend, which the Cup Sequence takes off for.
Particulars of Rockingham Speedway’s sale as NASCAR future stays unclear
In a t, Nowling wished to make just a few issues clear.
The observe is owned by Rockingham Speedway Investments LLC, an organization owned by Darryl Cuttell and Cuttell Motorsports LLC. Cuttell additionally owns IHRA, Nowling wrote, however pressured that it has nothing to do with Rockingham Speedway’s future.
“These are essential, factual distinctions. Whereas Darryl Cuttell owns each, what’s at the moment being sorted out with the IHRA has nothing to do with the way forward for Rockingham Speedway. As I’ve acknowledged beforehand, I’m blessed, honored, and intensely grateful for the chance that Mr. Cuttell has given me to return this historic and legendary facility to its former prominence,” he wrote.
Nowling confirmed that “The Rock” is formally on the market at $10 million. The observe president emphasised the $10 million quantity as he mentioned a proposal made “for a nickel much less” than that will probably be accepted.
“Like most companies, nearly something is on the market, on the proper worth. However, to be clear, except a proposal is made for $10,000,000.00 or extra, the potential purchaser is vetted, the correct due diligence course of is accomplished, and the supply is accepted, we’re vast open throttle constructing in direction of the long run,” he wrote.
The current historical past of Rockingham Speedway in NASCAR
NASCAR returned to “The Rock,” one of many sport’s most historic tracks, in April 2025.
Tyler Ankrum picked up the win within the Craftsman Truck Sequence that weekend, whereas Sammy Smith earned the victory within the O’Reilly Auto Components Sequence, previously Xfinity Sequence.
The Xfinity Sequence race was initially gained by Jesse Love however Smith was awarded the win after Love’s No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet failed post-race inspection.
NASCAR returned to Rockingham Speedway final April, the place Corey Heim was the victor within the Craftsman Truck Sequence race after main a blistering 178 of 200 laps. William Sawalich captured his first profession O’Reilly Auto Components Sequence win at “The Rock” the next day.
The O’Reilly Auto Components Sequence race featured the primary profession begin for web sensation Cleetus McFarland, who piloted the No. 33 RCR Chevrolet. McFarland additionally ran the ARCA Menards Sequence race that very same day and completed in fifth place.