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IndyCar Returns to the Wilson / Rutherford County Line at the Nashville Superspeedway

Feb 14, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

LEBANON, Tenn. – Big Machine Label Group chairman and founder Scott Borchetta, who will now oversee operations for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, announced.... Read More

IndyCar Races in Middle Tennessee and the Announcement of Nashville Being Home to the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Grand Finale Race

Aug 07, 2023 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

Just about every red-blooded boy, lot's of men, a few girls, and probably thousands of women, have dreamed of turning the downtown streets of Nashville into an IndyCar course..... Read More

Connor Zilisch Once Again Drives from Last to First to Win on Street Course, Earns Victory in Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Aug 06, 2023 at 12:23 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE  ― Connor Zilisch once again drove his No. 7 Silver Hare Racing Chevrolet Camaro from last to first, rebounding from a technical infraction to win in the Trans.... Read More

Music City Grand Prix Experience Concludes NASA Internship for 4 MTSU Concrete Students

Aug 01, 2023 at 07:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four Middle Tennessee State University Concrete Industry Management students completed a special NASA program, then learned how a tr.... Read More

Nashville Superspeedway, Rackley Roofing combine to show support for MTSU’s Daniels Center

Jun 01, 2023 at 05:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nashville Superspeedway, Rackley Roofing and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Mid.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Continue Investigating Drag Racing Incident that Resulted in a Death

Mar 09, 2023 at 09:46 am by WGNS News

You may recall news of a man who was reportedly driving a Dodge Hellcat who was allegedly drag racing, which resulted in a fatal accident that occurred in Nashville (See origi.... Read More

Suspected Drag Racer Facing Vehicular Homicide Charge for Monday Afternoon Fatal Crash

Mar 07, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

A suspected drag racer’s loss of control on Clarksville Pike just north of Cliff Drive late Monday afternoon resulted in a three-vehicle collision and the death of a 34-.... Read More
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UPDATE: Investigation into Murder / Suicide Involving 2-Children and their Father in Murfreesboro

Jan 26, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

  (Murfreesboro, TN) On February 25th, a 9-lap cruise around the Veterans Motorplex in Greenbrier, Tennessee will take place in memory of 11-year-old Sean LePore who was.... Read More

Motorcycles, Cars and Runners Take to the Streets September 17th for the 14th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run

Sep 06, 2022 at 02:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Supporters of Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will take to the streets on September 17th for the 14th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker.... Read More

POWER NATION, This Weekend on the Rutherford County Line at the Nashville Superspeedway

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

(WILSON COUNTY, TN) On the Rutherford / Wilson County line this weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway, there will be lots of noise and power heard from miles away, as they co.... Read More
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MTSU Daniels Center helps veterans take driver’s seat at Friday’s Rackley 200 Nashville Superspeedway race

Jun 27, 2022 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

Just before the drivers started their engines this past Friday at the Rackley 200, which kicked off the 2022 racing weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway, the crowd quieted f.... Read More

MTSU Daniels Center, Nashville Superspeedway team up to honor veterans

Jun 09, 2022 at 09:58 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nashville Superspeedway and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Middle Tennessee State University announced a.... Read More

The Racing Returns to the Nashville Superspeedway on the Rutherford / Wilson County Line

Jun 07, 2022 at 08:46 am by WGNS

It’s almost time for the NASCAR races to return to the Nashville Superspeedway that literally sits on the Rutherford / Wilson County line off of I-840. Erik Moses, Presi.... Read More

Year 2 of the Reopened Nashville Superspeedway on the Wilson / Rutherford County Line

May 19, 2022 at 10:12 am by WGNS

The racetrack that sits on a large piece of land at the edge of Rutherford and Wilson Counties is no longer dormant. Reopening of the speedway took place during the last half.... Read More

Rain Did Not Dampen "Special Kids Race"!

Oct 30, 2021 at 11:42 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Saturday's (10/30/2021) weather brought temps in the low 50s with rain and a misty fog--but the weather did not dampen the spirit of the 10th Annual SPECI.... Read More
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Big Machine Music City Grand Prix 2021

Aug 08, 2021 at 10:56 pm by WGNS

A crowd of more than 140,000 spectators were in Nashville for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix over the weekend. Fans from all over the globe filled hotels throughout M.... Read More

200 MPH Across a Downtown Nashville Bridge and Over 140,000 Fans at the Inaugural Music City Grand Prix

Aug 05, 2021 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

A crowd estimated at in excess of 140,000 persons is expected to attend the inaugural Music City Grand Prix over its three days Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 6, 7, 8, 2021.... Read More

MTSU concrete students thrive in pre-race ‘mix’ for Aug. 8 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Aug 05, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Autumn Gates can already anticipate the rush of IndyCars reaching 200 mph soon in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.But the Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Central Magnet School graduates compete in Great Race again

Jun 15, 2021 at 08:57 pm by WGNS

Four Central Magnet School graduates will concentrate not on speed but accuracy when they compete in the Hemmings Motor News Great Race starting Saturday in San Antonio, Texas.... Read More