They got heat. They got history. But for most of 3,000 or so fans who made their way to steamy Memphis International Raceway Saturday, they got a welcome dose of NASCAR. And they want more.

As the 95-degree temps faded into twilight, Ruben Garcia Jr. of Mexico went from patience to pounce mode in his Max Spiegel Toyota to capture the Memphis 150 presented by AutoZone.

2. Kendrick Promoted At Memphis Int’l Raceway - Saturday, July 23, 2016

IRG Sports + Entertainment has promoted Pam Kendrick to president and general manager of Memphis International Raceway, the company announced this week.

3. Kendrick Promoted At Memphis Int’l Raceway - Thursday, July 21, 2016

IRG Sports + Entertainment has promoted Pam Kendrick to president and general manager of Memphis International Raceway, the company announced this week.

4. Dover Agrees to Sell Nashville Superspeedway - Friday, May 30, 2014

DOVER, Del. (AP) – Dover Motorsports has agreed to sell the Nashville Superspeedway to NeXovation, Inc., in a deal worth nearly $46 million.

5. Memphis Raceway Owners Buy Hot Rod Association - Saturday, February 2, 2013

The ownership group of Memphis International Raceway has acquired the International Hot Rod Association from Feld Motor Sports.

The ownership group, under the corporation IHRA Entertainment LLC, takes over management immediately of what will become IHRA Motorsports.

6. Memphis Raceway Ownership Buys Hot Rod Association - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The ownership group of Memphis International Raceway has acquired the International Hot Rod Association from Feld Motor Sports.

The ownership group, under the corporation IHRA Entertainment LLC, takes over management immediately of what will become IHRA Motorsports.

7. Back on Track - Friday, September 2, 2011

After sitting silently in neutral for nearly two years, the roar of racecars once again fills the air at Memphis International Raceway – formerly known as Memphis Motorsports Park – and its reopening is expected to drive economic gains for surrounding businesses.

8. Motorsports Park Deeds Filed With Register - Monday, February 7, 2011

The deed representing the sale of Memphis Motorsports Park to a limited liability company affiliated with investor Joe Lubeck has now been filed with the Shelby County Register of Deeds.

Moroso Investment Partners IV LLC bought the park from Memphis International Motorsports Corp. for $2.1 million. The deal closed Jan. 31.

9. Motorsports Park Sale Closes for $2.1 Million - Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Investor Joe Lubeck has closed on Memphis Motorsports Park from Dover Motorsports Inc. for $2.1 million.

10. Memphis Motorsports Bid Accepted - Thursday, December 16, 2010

Dover Motorsports Inc. has accepted investor Joe Lubeck’s bid of $1.875 million for Memphis Motorsports Park, said Jeff Morris of Morris Auction Group LLC. After the 10 percent buyer’s premium, the total comes to $2,062,500.

11. Revving Up - Wednesday, December 15, 2010

After being vacant for more than a year, Memphis Motorsports Park sold at a live auction Tuesday morning for slightly less than $1.9 million.

Independent investor Joe Lubeck placed the highest bid for the tract – $1.875 million – after the bidding opened at $3 million. Lubeck is managing partner of Jupiter, Fla.-based Palm Beach International Raceway, formerly Moroso Motorsports Park. Jason Rittenburry, Lubeck’s partner, ran the track for 11 years.

12. Memphis Motorsports Park Sells for $1.9M - Tuesday, December 14, 2010

After being vacant for more than a year, Memphis Motorsports Park sold at a live auction Tuesday morning for slightly less than $1.9 million.

Independent investor Joe Lubeck placed the highest bid for the tract – $1.875 million – after the bidding opened at $3 million. Lubeck is managing partner of Jupiter, Fla.-based Palm Beach International Raceway, formerly Moroso Motorsports Park. Jason Rittenburry, Lubeck’s partner, ran the track for 11 years.

13. Motorsports Park Set for Auction Block - Thursday, November 11, 2010

Memphis Motorsports Park will soon have a new owner after being out of commission for the past year.

The property will be sold at a live, on-site auction Dec. 14 at one of the facility’s parcel locations, 5500 Tay-For Road, near Millington.

14. Memphis Motorsports Park Closed After Sale Fails - Monday, November 2, 2009

Dover Motorsports Inc. announced it is closing the Memphis Motorsports Park after a deal to sell the racetrack fell through.

15. Dover to Close Memphis Motorsports Park - Monday, November 2, 2009

Dover Motorsports Inc., the owner of Memphis Motorsports Park, is waving the checkered flag and will end racetrack operations there, the company reported Friday.

16. Dover to Close Memphis Motorsports Park - Friday, October 30, 2009

Dover Motorsports Inc., the owner of Memphis Motorsports Park, is waving the checkered flag and will end racetrack operations there, the company reported Friday.

17. Dover MotorsportsReports Increase in Revenue - Monday, July 31, 2006
     Dover Motorsports Inc., parent company of Memphis Motorsports Park in Millington, has reported a 7 percent increase in revenue for the second quarter 2006, with $45.1 million in revenue compared to $41.9 million in secon

18. High Octane: The Race is On To Expand Memphis Motorsports Park - Monday, April 10, 2006

A racetrack in a quiet part of North Memphis is making a lot of noise for the area's entertainment dollars.

Memphis Motorsports Park is starting its 2006 racing season and business couldn't be better.

19. Carpenter Brings Marketing Talents to Motorsports Park - Friday, October 28, 2005

One thing Dan Carpenter likes about his career is that he gets paid to be at sporting events most people have to pay admission to attend.

Even after 11 years in professional sports marketing and six in sports broadcasting, he still finds his work fun, with no complaints about the long hours. Former employers include the New York Mets, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla.

20. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, January 14, 2005
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It wasnt countless boyhood hours spent daydreaming about being the next Mario Andretti or Stirling Moss that brought Don Rovak to the Memphis Motorsports Park. Ro...