Crossville
Dragway announces that a five-year lease has been signed between
track operator Michael Newcome and property owner Tommy Fitzgerald.
This agreement allows the local drag strip to continue operation for
many years to come. Preparations for the 2020 drag racing season have
already begun, with plans to host weekly races and fun events for the
whole family to enjoy.
Crossville Dragway Aerial (Courtesy Crossville Dragway)
Michael
Newcome and Rick Wetherbee operated the track in 2018 and 2019, but
Wetherbee has chosen to pursue other business ventures. Still close
friends with his former business partner, Newcome will now have 100
percent control of operations. Newcome and his family are based in
Crossville, Tennessee, and have been involved with drag racing for
many years. Newcome’s firsthand drag racing experience offers a
great benefit to racers and spectators, and his prior experience as
track operator allows for a smooth transition into next season.
The racing season will begin in March and last until November, with test
and tune every Friday night, and weekly races on Saturday. In
addition to weekly bracket racing programs, Crossville Dragway will
host a monthly Heads Up race, with outlaw street cars going head to
head. There will also be a monthly “Big Money Bracket Race”,
offering thousands of dollars to the winners.
Along
with the scheduled weekly and monthly races, Crossville Dragway plans
to host several special events to draw thousands of people to the
drag strip. Included in these plans are guest appearances by stars
from the “Street Outlaws” TV show, as well as other special
events, such as the Rocky Top Diesel Shootout. The five-year lease
agreement allows Newcome to strategically plan the drag strip’s
long-term goals, and plan events well in advance.
In
regard to the recent announcement, the Newcome family offers an
invitation to all racers and fans to join them when the gates open in
March 2020. “We
are going to put on some awesome family-friendly drag racing
events in 2020, and we invite car enthusiasts of all ages to check
out the action”,
said Michael Newcome.
Crossville Dragway has a rich history, beginning in 1978, and the track underwent a ground-up renovation in 2016. This enormous investment brought the track to modern standards with a new all-concrete racing surface, up-to-date equipment and many new features to attract racers and fans alike. Since its renovation, Crossville Dragway has proven to be one of the premier drag strips in the Southeast.
Crossville
Dragway will remain
a family-oriented facility,
as the Newcome family will be working at the track to make the
2020 racing season fun for everyone. Crossville Dragway will begin
its season in March with Test and Tune sessions and grudge racing, as
weather permits. The
2020 racing schedule will be finalized soon. For
more information about the new and improved Crossville Dragway,
please
call 931-335-9837 or check out www.crossvilledragway.com.
I am new to Tennessee and I am in a wheelchair however my husband took me to the last and biggest race of the year. I had the most amazing time. I took pictures of drivers and their cars and I shared alot on Facebook and groups. My only complaint was the price of the food. After paying $20 to get in we thought the food should be a little cheaper. That being said when I heard the track was closing I was upset considering there's not much to do in the area so I am glad to hear that you are keeping it going. By the way we traveled from Wilder to see the races. Great time!!!
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