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No pets or golf carts allowed in tailgate and general admission area. You can have leashed pets and golf carts in the camping area General admission parking is FREE and thru gate A of the fairgrounds Coolers are welcome No pop up tents in general admission seating area. Feel to bring chairs and blankets. We do have some bleachers for general admission seating area. Pits are FREE to enter and get photos and autographs from teams and drivers Kids 12 and under are FREE You can buy tickets at...more

Springfield F1 Grand Prix Event Schedule Schedule FRIDAY, August 25 1:00pm Gates Open 3:00 Formula 1 Testing 4:00 Formula Lights Testing 5:00 Vintage Outboard Testing SATURDAY, August 26 8:00am Gates Open 9:00 Formula 1 Testing 10:00 Formula Lights Testing 11:00 Vintage Outboard Testing 12:00pm Opening Ceremonies 1:00 Formula 1 - Heat #1 – Group A-10 Laps - Draw for Position 1:30 Formula Lights - Heat #1 - 10 Laps - Draw for Position 2:00 Formula 1 - Heat #1 – Group B - 10 Laps - Draw for...more

Springfield, OH - Springfield F1 Grand Prix has partnered with Finishtiming to provide live, up-to-date timing and scoring for all racing classes Aug 25-27. In addition to being able to access live timing through FinishTiming's website (www.finishtiming.com), fans will also enjoy digital scoreboards on-site at the Clark County Fairgrounds Lake. "I've known Mike Chatfield for a long time. His company has grown emmensely in the sports timing industry as it pertains to running events," stated...more

Springfield, OH - Springfield F1 Grand Prix is proud to have GottaRace as our "Official Merchandise" partner. GottaRace will be displaying their race apparel brands along with developing some cool new merchandise for the inaugural Springfield F1 Grand Prix. "Gerald and I have worked together in the past with the International Motosports Industry Show and I was always impressed on the quality of apparel he puts out in addition his understanding of the grass roots racing industry", stated Dana...more

Slipstream Network is partnering with the Springfield F1 Grand Prix, the penultimate round for the 2017 NGK Spark Plugs F1 Powerboat Championship to bring month-long coverage of the event throughout the month of August. It’s the inaugural event for a powerboat facility that’s the first of its kind at the Clark County fairgrounds in Springfield, OH. Join the Slipstream Podcast as we dive into a discovery of F1 Tunnel Boat racing with promoter Dana Potts and racers, Chris Fairchild and Mark...more

Springfield, OH - The NGK F1 Powerboat Championships are on their way to the Clark County Fairgrounds and the excitement is building. So much that the Raceview Camping spots SOLD OUT in just a few short weeks. That doesn't mean you've missed out. We have some amazing spots to view the race. This is a unique venue in that we are offering tailgating along the shore where you can see the starts and have a great view of the finish. The tailgating spot is 15 feet wide and 30 feet deep. You...more

Springfield, OH - Initial track lay-out is complete, and we couldn't be more excited about this one-of-a-kind venue. It features 24 race-view camping spots and just over 100 tailgating spots situated along the southern part of the race course. The General Admission viewing area will be on a naturally sloped hill, and fans will be allowed to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a weekend full of racing. "We're so excited about racing in Springfield. There is a long history of tunnel boat...more

SPRINGFIELD —The first boat race at the lake at the Clark County Fairgrounds will take place this week. The 24th annual Solar Splash competition — a collegiate solar boat race that highlights student engineering and design — will be held Wednesday through Sunday at the fairgrounds. “We’re thrilled they’re here,” Fairgrounds Executive Director Dean Blair said. The solar boat regatta was held at Dayton’s Eastwood Park last year. The event is known as the world championship of intercollegiate...more

Clark County commissioners have purchased the old National Guard Armory next to the Clark County Fairgrounds — a move they say could boost tourism and sales tax revenue. The armory, near Interstate 70 and Ohio 41, was purchased by the county from the state for $125,000, Clark County Commissioner Melanie Flax Wilt said. The county plans to find the right developer for the property, she said. “That’s probably the most highly visible property that we have in the county there,” she said. It’s...more