SRX Schedule Update

 


Some updates to the 2021 SRX (Superstar Racing Experience) schedule have been finalized for the new racing series. There has also been talks from league executives to allow for up to 2 exhibition entrants into the race each week. The first would be the 'ringer'. This spot would be allowed for a top-tier competitor such as NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott to make a one-off start in the series when the schedule works, The second would be the Balboa car. This would be a car dedicated to representing the local track champion or hero in that particular city. 


Schedule dates for the first season are below. 


(Photo courtesy - https://twitter.com/SRXracing)


2021 Confirmed Driver List

  • TONY STEWART
  • TONY KANAAN
  • MARK WEBBER
  • WILLY T RIBBS
  • PAUL TRACY
  • HELIO CASTRONEVES
  • BOBBY LABONTE
  • BILL ELLIOTT



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