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Mansfield Today
By the People, for the People
Former NASCAR Driver Reviving Historic Ohio Racetrack
Mansfield Speedway to reopen this spring after years of abandonment.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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After sitting empty and abandoned for years, the historic Mansfield Speedway racetrack in Central Ohio is being revived by former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft. Tifft's team is extensively renovating the 180-acre facility, installing new features like a Jumbotron, grandstands, and a dirt track, with plans to host a variety of motorsports events, concerts, and more.
Why it matters
The revival of Mansfield Speedway represents the return of a once-vibrant motorsports hub in Ohio, providing a boost to the local economy and offering racing enthusiasts a new premier destination. The track's inclusive pricing model also aims to make the experience accessible to a wide range of fans.
The details
Mansfield Speedway is a 67-year-old racetrack that was previously considered a top-tier venue for racing. After years of abandonment, former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft has purchased the 180-acre facility and is undertaking extensive renovations, including installing a Jumbotron, new grandstands, and a new dirt track. Beyond just racing, the revamped Mansfield Speedway will host a variety of events such as late-model spring cars, car shows, motocross, off-road ATV and RTV track events, monster and burnout events, concerts, and July 4th fireworks. The stadium can accommodate up to 20,000 fans, and there will be space for weekend camping.
- Mansfield Speedway first opened in 1959.
- The racetrack has sat empty and abandoned for several years.
- Tifft's team is currently renovating the facility, with plans to reopen it this spring.
The players
Matt Tifft
A former NASCAR driver who has purchased Mansfield Speedway and is overseeing its extensive renovation.
Mansfield Speedway
A 67-year-old racetrack in Central Ohio that was once a top-tier venue for motorsports but has sat abandoned for years until its recent purchase and revival.
What they’re saying
“Mansfield Speedway will 'rival America's top speedways,'”
— Matt Tifft, Owner, Mansfield Speedway (Press release)
What’s next
The 2026 race schedule for the revived Mansfield Speedway is already available, and tickets can be purchased on the track's website.
The takeaway
The revival of Mansfield Speedway represents the return of a historic motorsports hub in Ohio, providing a boost to the local economy and offering racing fans an inclusive and accessible destination for a variety of events and experiences.
