IndyCar stands alone

The Honda Indy 200 was given five more laps, going an even 90 for a race slated to start at 3:40 p.m. for a national television audience watching on NBC Sports Network. The Firestone Indy Lights return to Mid-Ohio for the first time since 2010, and it will hold a 40-lap race Sunday that will also be aired by the network.
The Pro Mazda Championship will hold two races over the weekend, the USF2000 National Championship will race three times, and the Pirelli World Challenge Championships will put on four races, two races each for its GT and Touring classes....

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Mansfield Spitzer Motor Speedway Gets the Green Flag for Racing in 2016

Full Throttle Racing Promotions LLC is excited to announce that they have reached an agreement with Grant Milliron to operate The Spitzer Motor Speedway for the 2016 season. Full Throttle Racing Promotions President is Mike Yunker and the Competition Director is Chris Mize. Ohio�s legendary short track driver Gary St. Amant will be involved with the promoting of the Spitzer Motor Speedway as well....

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Race Schedules Offer Variety for 2016

Live racing in north central Ohio draws closer by the minute! For those fans counting down the days, here’s a recap of the area’s race schedules. Remember, there are two tracks for the 2016 with Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington and the oval up north at the Spitzer Motor Speedway. This season brings many exciting events to these historic track like IndyCar, NASCAR Xfinity, Top Speed Modifieds, the return of the SCCA Championship Runoffs, concerts and even highly competitive Bull Riding! ...

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Spring Tourism Top 10

Spring is almost here, and it is time to arise from your winter hibernation! The flowers are blooming, the temperatures are rising, conditions are right to enjoy the many outdoor activities available to us in our own backyard. The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau shares our Spring Tourism Top 10 to get you into spring mode!...

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Swap meet a featured event at Mid-Ohio\’s Vintage Motorcycle Days

It’s the largest celebration of motorcycling heritage in the United States, so it only stands to reason that its swap meet is the same.

The BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, held annually at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, returns this weekend. With its return is the motorcycle swap meet that takes up 20 acres of real estate and attracts thousands each summer....

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A Day in Lexington: A Growing Community of Families

Founded in 1812, Lexington has been known locally as “A Growing Community of Families” for a long time. A great place to raise a family; the Lexington Local School District is rated highly year after year and the village is ranked the 15th safest community in the US in the category of under 5,000 residents. What started out as a bedroom community, has grown out of that classification with the addition of businesses large and small. Lexington Mayor, Brian White says of the village: “We’re still a Community of Families, but it’s not just about us.” The Lexington community sees themselves as part of the diverse tapestry of communities across Richland County. “We have to work together to move Richland County Forward.”...

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