Mid-Ohio will provide two full days of racing at the NASCAR Xfinity series Nationwide Children’s 200 on August 14-15, with Trans-Am Series and Pirelli World Challenge rounding out the weekend’s on-track schedule. The Trans-Am Series has set an all-time series record with 81 entries for the weekend, 11 more than the previous record set at Road Atlanta earlier this year. Pirelliw World Challenge joins the Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 line up for the first time, running races for its TC/TCA/TCB classes....
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Travel Our Trails
Trails are big, whether it’s a golf trail, nature trail, whiskey trail, or wine trail. The Mansfield/Richland County CVB developed some marketing niches to market to this growing travel trend. Explore the Shawshank Trail, B&O Bike Trail, Horse Trails, Wine and Ale Trail....
Tell Everyone Why Richland County Rocks
Join the #RichlandRocks Movement! and tell everyone why Richland County Rocks!
We all know Richland County offers amazing attractions, recreation, lodging, dining, local businesses, and communities, now we want to spread the word and show why Richland County, Ohio rocks and is a great place to live and visit. Join the #RichlandRocks campaign. ...
Video of Tough Mudder Ohio 2015 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Ever wonder what it would be like at a Tough Mudder event? Now’s your chance to explore and get a sneak peak at a video created by one of the CVB interns who was onsite to capture the day for participants and spectators at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Tough Mudder Ohio 2015. ...
Speedway comes to life Sunday
After five years of idling, the short track is ready to be put into gear. Spitzer Motor Speedway, formerly Mansfield Motorsports Park, will host its first racing event since July 2010 when it reopens Sunday afternoon. Gates open at noon Sunday, with hot laps at 1 p.m., qualifying at 3 p.m. and racing at 4:30 p.m. Fans will be treated to some of the fastest short track cars on the planet when the Midwest Supermodified Association headlines the card with a 30-lap feature. Modified vehicles and front-wheel drive cars will offer support races. ...
A CHANCE TO WIN FREE RACE PASSES FOR THE SEASON
Race Season is here, but it’s not too late to get season tickets. Enter for your chance to win TWO VIP SEASON PASSES to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Visit the Mansfield Tourism Facebook page to enter. The contest is sponsored by the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau....
Tourism Hall of Fame gains Six New Members
Top honors in tourism excellence went to six businesses and events that have driven tourism or helped the Bureau enhance tourism in Richland County. “They set standards for excellence that helped grow Richland County’s tourism offerings,” stated Maurer. “They help set us apart from other communities competing for the same visitor dollar.” This year’s winners are:...
Marketing Opportunities for Tourism Businesses
Want to expand your audience? Consider participating in programs from TourismOhio, including the state travel planner and events calendar. It’s FREE. Does your tourism business work with motorcoach companies? Another marketing opportunity to broaden your base of customers could be to work with professional organizations like Ohio Has IT. Read more about these marketing opportunities....
Face Your Fears at Tough Mudder
Woman shares what it’s like to run Tough Mudder for the first time. She says, “Three years ago I witnessed my first Tough Mudder event, as a volunteer for the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau at Tough Mudder Ohio in Mansfield. I didn’t know what to expect, except from stories I’d heard. Thinking there’s no way I could do this. I’m fit, but not that fit! ” Hear how volunteer Jodie Snavely turned into the runner....
New Location and Obstacles for Tough Mudder Ohio
For a third consecutive year, Tough Mudder will host an event in North Central Ohio. The extreme obstacle course made it’s home at Mansfield Lahm Airport during the past two events, but Tough Mudder Ohio will receive a change of scenery this year. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington is the event’s new location, and construction is underway to redesign the landscape from race track to mud run. VIEW VIDEO HERE....