MILLVILLE, N.J. – New Jersey Motorsports Park has announced its schedule of major events for the track’s 13th season of activity.
This major event schedule features 18 on and off-track events ranging from a newly introduced Summer Concert Series (June 19, July 17, Aug. 14) to the MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey (Sept. 10-12).
“After a 2020 season comprised of many unfortunate cancellations, all of us here at NJMP are ready to get back on track and give our fans what they’ve long awaited: A filled 2021 event schedule,” said NJMP President & COO, Brad Scott. “It feels good to be able to look toward the future and see the excitement to come. With the return of events such as MotoAmerica, CCS, Lemons, AHRMA, along with the addition of Road to Indy; This upcoming season is set to be the premier display of racing originally planned for 2020. Not to mention the various off-track events NJMP is set to host throughout the year, including a brand new Summer Concert Series.”
The NJMP on-track major event list begins with Championship Cup Series I, April 24-25, for the first New Jersey round out of three. A slow May leads fans right into a fun filled month of June featuring 24 Hours of Lemons June 11-13, AHRMA June 18-20, and American Endurance Racing June 25-27.
July at the Motorsports Park features two events, in Championship Cup Series II July 3-4 and the SCCA US Majors July 16-18. In thrilling fashion to round out the season NJMP is set to host the returning Road to Indy Aug. 27-29, Championship Cup Series III Sept. 4-5, and MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey Sept. 10-12.
The on-track event season wraps up with the second New Jersey appearance of American Endurance Racing Nov. 19-20.
“We’re elated to offer such diverse events at NJMP year after year,” said Assistant General Manager Justin Kamm. “2021 will be one of the most exciting seasons to date, from festivals to racing events there’s an attraction for everyone.”
In addition to the on-track action packed into season, NJMP will host a variety of off-track events, including the Monster Truckz Extreme Tour May 21-23, NJMP’s 5th Annual Food Truck Festival June 12, the inaugural NJMP Beer Festival on Sept. 11, and a new Summer Concert Series I, II, and III spread between June 19 and Aug. 14.
Aside from the list of ever exciting major events, NJMP’s own private membership clubs boast their own fervor of anticipation for the 2021 season.
“We couldn’t be more excited about the Riders Club 2021 season and the positive changes we’ve made,” said Track Operations Manager & Riders Club Director Charity Giovanelli. “One of these changes is going to be the limitation of each run group to 35 riders, providing a higher quality track day experience along with a safer environment. The schedule has a great mix of weekdays and weekends, giving our riders options based on their availability. 2021 will be an amazing year.”
“2020 will be a season not easily forgotten,” said Drivers Club Director Jarret Novack. “Through teamwork and innovation we were able to increase member participation, member base, and our members time on track. Bringing these aspects with us into 2021 will allow for another epic year, accompanied by a longer track day schedule and some exciting new benefits for our members.”
Monthly Motor(less) Nights, held each third Thursday of the month, are a growing attraction where NJMP allows the public to traverse one of their world-class road courses using a non- motorized mode of transportation – and will be continuing into the new season as well.
Tempest Raceway (NJMP’s two paved go-karting tracks) hosts its own set of major events, including the Gearup F-Series, Vintage Karting Association, and NJ Mini GP along with their Rental Karting League(s), 2-Hour Endurance Races, and seasonal specials for Arrive & Drive.