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Wilmette, IL (December 15, 2022)

The Race Track Business Conference has awarded the Crandon International Raceway the “Outstanding Facility of the Year” award.  The plaque was presented by SPEED SPORT at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show.

“Receiving the “Outstanding Facility of the Year” represents the finishing touch to a record-shattering year at Crandon, said Marty Fiolka – Promoter – Crandon International Raceway. With the support of a growing list of corporate partners, media outlets, fans, race series and competitors, the long-term strategy for growth instituted in 2015 has continued to cement the facility’s iconic reputation and a healthy future moving into the 2023 season.”

“This award recognizes excellence in the production and promotion of top-tier racing events in the country, and in recent years Crandon International Raceway has earned its place as one of the very best facilities in America,” added Turn 3 Media CEO Joe Tripp. “Any location that can consistently build on a 53-year legacy of hosting the largest off-road race of its kind in the world deserves that recognition.”

“We are pleased to honor Crandon International Raceway for being the epicenter of short course off road racing, said Tim Frost – Publisher – National Speedway Director. Their unique relationship with the community makes it destination for racers and fans each Labor Day weekend.”   

The previous award winners were the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – 2013, NCM Motorsports Park – 2014, Daytona International Speedway – 2015, Charlotte Motor Speedway – 2016, Gateway Motorsports Park – 2017, Knoxville Raceway – 2018, M1 Concourse – 2019, Autobahn Country Club – 2021.

About Crandon International Raceway

Crandon International Raceway (www.crandonoffroad.com) is a short course off-road racing track, located near Crandon, Wisconsin.  The venue  hosts the World Championship Off-Road Races, Red Bull World Cup, Forest County Potawatomi Spring Brush Run Races, and Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League points races. 

About Turn 3 Media

Turn 3 Media, LLC (www.speedsport.com) is a portfolio of publications, digital media and streaming and television content.

About Race Track Business Conference

The annual Race Track Business Conference (www.racetrackbusinessconference.com) hosted by the National Speedway Directory provides a platform for industry leaders to collaborate, analyze, and conceptualize around the business of motorsports. Shared insights from all forms of racing create dialogue and interaction in a unique intellectual environment.

About Performance Racing Industry

Performance Racing Industry, (www.performanceracing.com) monthly business magazine, is recognized as ”The Voice of Racing Marketplace.” Targeted at the racing trade, PRI connects manufacturers of racing products and technology with the distribution channels of retailers, builders, distributers, and teams. The PRI Show is the world’s largest auto racing trade show.

For additional information, contact:

Marty Fiolka – marty@therennsportgroup.com

Joe Tripp – (406) 564-6190 –  jtripp@nationalspeedsportnews.com

Timothy Frost – (847) 778-9475 – twfrost@speedwaysonline.com