Marty Gordon
NRVsports@mainstreetnewspapers.com
A weekly racing schedule is coming to the Pulaski County Motorsports Park near Radford.
Last month, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced it has entered into a lease agreement for the Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the landmark venue long known to racers and fans as the Motor Mile Speedway, marking a major step in IHRA’s mission to revive grassroots motorsports and reinvest in legendary community tracks.
“This track is part of the racing fabric of Virginia – and the kind of place where generations of families have made memories,” said Darryl Cuttell, Owner of IHRA. “Leasing Pulaski County Motorsports Park allows us to put racing back where it belongs: in the community, accessible to local teams, and exciting for fans.”
First opened in 1952 as a dirt oval, the facility evolved into one of the region’s most recognizable racing destinations. The oval was later paved and developed into a 0.416-mile asphalt track, and the complex expanded over time to include a drag racing venue, helping establish Pulaski County as a true motorsports hub.
Under IHRA’s lease, Pulaski County Motorsports Park will once again become a year-round heartbeat for competitive racing, special events, and community engagement — with immediate focus on restoring a consistent schedule that brings fans back through the gates and supports the local economy.
Tim Miller, Director of Sports & Entertainment for Pulaski County said the local facility has been an important part of this community for decades, and I have felt that we had an obligation to do whatever we could to return it to its former glory since I arrived here.
“This partnership with the IHRA and the vision that Darryl Cuttell and his team have for the future of racing and this venue puts us in the best possible position to succeed,” he said.
After two years, the gates are opening and racing returns in 2026.
From weekly racing to the IHRA Stock Car Series, SMART Modified Tour, and special events, this season marks a new chapter for grassroots motorsports in Pulaski County.
2026 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
3/21 – IHRA Stock Car Series #1 (Rain Date: 3/22)
4/25 – Weekly Racing
5/9 – Southern Ground Pounders + Weekly Racing
5/30 – Weekly Racing
6/13 – Weekly Racing
6/27 – Weekly Racing
7/11 – Weekly Racing
7/25 – IHRA Stock Car Series #5 (Rain Date: 7/26)
8/7 – SMART Modified Tour + Weekly Racing (Rain Date: 8/8)
9/5 – Tour of Destruction
9/12 – Weekly Racing Finale
Weekly divisions include Limited Late Model, Super Street, Crown Vic, and Legends, with additional special events to be announced.
