Superstar Racing Experience

Superstar Racing Experience
Category	Stock cars
Country	United States
Inaugural season	2021
Drivers	12
Official website	http://srxracing.com/

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) is an upcoming racing series founded by Tony Stewart, Ray Evernham, Sandy Montag and George Pyne.[1] The formation of the series was announced on July 13, 2020, in advance of a planned 2021 debut and corresponding television contract with CBS Sports.

History

On July 13, 2020, it was reported that SRX was in preparation for a 2021 debut season. The series' founders included former NASCAR team owners Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham as well as former NASCAR executive George Pyne and sports agent Sandy Montag.[1] Initially, series management was split between New York City and Charlotte, North Carolina.[1]

Championship

SRX is said to be aiming for a six-race debut season. It drew direct contrast from NASCAR when aiming for shorter races at shorter tracks, and also with the random pairing of driver and crew chief for each race.[2] Founder Tony Stewart compared it to IROC by comparing the aspects of identical cars and an all-star cast of drivers.[3]

Cars

SRX cars will be completely designed by founder Ray Evernham and were in concept stage when the series was founded in July 2020.[4]

Drivers

Founder Tony Stewart was announced as the first of 12 SRX drivers for its inaugural season. Tony Kanaan was the second driver announced to drive, confirming so on July 22, 2020.[5] On July 29, 2020, it was announced that Paul Tracy would join the series.[6]

Media

CBS Sports will air the 2021 six-race season in two-hour primetime Saturday night television windows.[7]

References

Ourand, John (July 13, 2020). "Off To The Races: Powerful group launching new auto racing circuit to debut next year on CBS". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
Martinelli, Michelle (July 13, 2020). "What we know so far about Tony Stewart's new 'Superstar' short-track racing circuit". For The Win. USA Today. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
Fenwick, Adam (July 13, 2020). "Stewart & Evernham Launching Superstar Racing Experience". Speed Sport. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
Wolkin, Joseph (July 19, 2020). "Superstar Racing Experience Is Creating A Fresh Take On IROC". Forbes. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
Tomlinson, Joy (July 22, 2020). "Tony Kanaan Will Compete in Tony Stewart & Ray Evernham's SRX". Frontstretch. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
Ryan, Nate (July 29, 2020). "Paul Tracy latest driver to join Tony Stewart/Ray Evernham SRX series". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
Mayer, Ryan (July 13, 2020). "'Shorter Races, More Exciting Formats, Bring To Life Driver Personalities': CBS To Air Superstar Racing Experience In 2021". CBS Boston. CBS. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

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[SBJ-1] Ourand, John (July 13, 2020). "Off To The Races: Powerful group launching new auto racing circuit to debut next year on CBS". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

[2] Martinelli, Michelle (July 13, 2020). "What we know so far about Tony Stewart's new 'Superstar' short-track racing circuit". For The Win. USA Today. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

[Speed_Sport-3] Fenwick, Adam (July 13, 2020). "Stewart & Evernham Launching Superstar Racing Experience". Speed Sport. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

[4] Wolkin, Joseph (July 19, 2020). "Superstar Racing Experience Is Creating A Fresh Take On IROC". Forbes. Retrieved July 21, 2020.

[5] Tomlinson, Joy (July 22, 2020). "Tony Kanaan Will Compete in Tony Stewart & Ray Evernham's SRX". Frontstretch. Retrieved July 23, 2020.

[6] Ryan, Nate (July 29, 2020). "Paul Tracy latest driver to join Tony Stewart/Ray Evernham SRX series". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 29, 2020.

[7] Mayer, Ryan (July 13, 2020). "'Shorter Races, More Exciting Formats, Bring To Life Driver Personalities': CBS To Air Superstar Racing Experience In 2021". CBS Boston. CBS. Retrieved July 13, 2020.