Arena Racing USA
Encyclopedia
Arena Racing USA is a motorsports series founded by former NASCAR
chassis
builder Ricky Dennis
, son of 1970 NASCAR Rookie of the Year
, Bill Dennis
.
and indoor football, meaning that events take place within an arena instead of the usual outdoor venue. The cars are capable of speeds up to 100 mph (161 km/h).
Events are scheduled in a heat style format (like sprint cars), as oppose to NASCAR
's format of one long race. The league promises a minimum of seven races per night http://www.arenaracingusa.com/about.php. The Arena Racing season runs from October to March, which is the offseason of major series such as NASCAR and Formula One
.
Currently there are two venues scheduled to host races for the 2008–2009 season, began in October. The Hampton Coliseum
in Hampton, Virginia
, and the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
.
The Charlotte schedule is currently on hold while they find a dedicated operator. http://www.arenaracingusa.com/press_releases/charlotte-announcement.pdf The Charlotte market is partially sponsored by Joe Gibbs Racing
.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
chassis
Chassis
A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame with the wheels and machinery.- Vehicles :In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the...
builder Ricky Dennis
Ricky Dennis
Ricky Dennis is the founder of Arena Racing USA and the son of former NASCAR driver Bill Dennis.-Early life and career:Born and raised in the Short Pump area of Richmond, Virginia is the son of Bill Dennis. His father won the 1970 Rookie of the Year title in what is now known as the NASCAR Sprint...
, son of 1970 NASCAR Rookie of the Year
NASCAR Rookie of the Year
The NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award is presented to the first-year driver that has the best season in a NASCAR season. Each of NASCAR's national and regional touring series selects a RotY winner each year....
, Bill Dennis
Bill Dennis
Bill Dennis is a former NASCAR driver and rookie of the year in the Grand National Series .-Racing career:...
.
Details
Arena Racing features one-half-scale stock cars racing on a portable 1/10-mile (161m) track inside of an arena in the mold of indoor soccerIndoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
and indoor football, meaning that events take place within an arena instead of the usual outdoor venue. The cars are capable of speeds up to 100 mph (161 km/h).
Events are scheduled in a heat style format (like sprint cars), as oppose to NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
's format of one long race. The league promises a minimum of seven races per night http://www.arenaracingusa.com/about.php. The Arena Racing season runs from October to March, which is the offseason of major series such as NASCAR and Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
.
Currently there are two venues scheduled to host races for the 2008–2009 season, began in October. The Hampton Coliseum
Hampton Coliseum
The Hampton Coliseum is a multi-use cultural, entertainment and sports arena in Hampton, Virginia. Construction on the arena began on May 24, 1968 and the venue opened in 1970 as the first large multi-purpose arena in the Hampton Roads region and the state of Virginia, opening a year prior to...
in Hampton, Virginia
Hampton, Virginia
Hampton is an independent city that is not part of any county in Southeast Virginia. Its population is 137,436. As one of the seven major cities that compose the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is on the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula. Located on the Hampton Roads Beltway, it hosts...
, and the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
.
The Charlotte schedule is currently on hold while they find a dedicated operator. http://www.arenaracingusa.com/press_releases/charlotte-announcement.pdf The Charlotte market is partially sponsored by Joe Gibbs Racing
Joe Gibbs Racing
Joe Gibbs Racing is a group of NASCAR racing teams owned and operated by former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, who first started racing on the NASCAR circuit in 1991, and J. D. Gibbs, his son...
.
Investors
- Joe GibbsJoe GibbsJoe Jackson Gibbs is a former American football coach, NASCAR Championship team owner, and two time NHRA Pro Stock team owner. He was the 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins...
of Joe Gibbs RacingJoe Gibbs RacingJoe Gibbs Racing is a group of NASCAR racing teams owned and operated by former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, who first started racing on the NASCAR circuit in 1991, and J. D. Gibbs, his son... - Norm Miller and Tom Miller of Interstate BatteriesInterstate BatteriesInterstate Battery System of America, Inc., a.k.a. Interstate Batteries, is a privately owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson Controls through independent distributors to more than 200,000 automotive shops worldwide. The company is based in Dallas, Texas...
- Gary Becker formerly of PACE Entertainment