KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Newport Speedway announced Tuesday morning it's welcoming the CARS Tour on Oct. 3, 2026. The series is owned by several big names in racing, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Speedway owner Chuck Ward bought the track in April 2024. He worked to restore the speedway for its first race, which happened in April of this year .

"We've had some really fantastic racing. The crowd's support has been really good. Our car count has been unbelievable," Ward said.

He said so far, the speedway has brought in almost half a million dollars in revenue and attracted around 20,000 attendees. All that work has caught the eye of some big names in racing.

"We've been working on a CARS Tour deal since last year. They didn't feel like we were ready as a track," Ward said. "They're a touring

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