MONROE (AP) — A revived auto racing track in Monroe has announced it has reclaimed a NASCAR affiliation.
Now known as Revolution Park, the concrete oval at the 55-acre, 4,000-seat complex is the only NASCAR-affiliated track in Louisiana. The News-Star reports (http://tnsne.ws/xUH1nS) racing begins April 21 with a grand opening event scheduled for May 5.
Drivers will compete in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.
Monroe businessman Gus Campbell bought the idle track in November. It was built for about $6.3 million in 2008 but was plagued early by rain-outs and later by management turnover. Its last race was in June 2010.
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Information from: The News-Star, http://www.thenewsstar.com
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
 
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