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| Category | Auto racing |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Inaugural season | 2021 |
| Drivers | 12–13 (per race) |
| Engine suppliers | Ilmor |
| Tire suppliers | Goodyear |
| Drivers' champion | Ryan Newman (2023) |
| Official website | SRXracing.com |
Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), officially known as the Camping World SRX Series, is an American stock car 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, and debuted on June 12, 2021, televised on CBS on Saturday nights.
On January 31, 2022, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on June 18, 2022 and was also aired on Saturday nights.[2] Its third season aired on July 13, 2023, on ESPN with the series moving races to Thursday nights.
On January 11, 2024, with 5 of 6 races scheduled, it was announced that the 2024 season was postponed due to market factors.[3] Evernham later stated in an interview with Forbes that the poor television ratings for the third season was the primary market factor for the cancellation of the series.[4]
On March 22, 2024, the Skip Barber Racing School announced that it had acquired the series and is forming a plan for a 2024 season.[5] The sale was reported to have fallen through in August, resulting in SRX management filing a lawsuit.[6]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Superstar Racing Experience Returns to Primetime Saturdays This Summer for Second Season on CBS". Speedway Digest. January 31, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ "SRX Racing will not compete this year". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Engle, Greg. "NASCAR Hall Of Famer Ray Evernham On Demise Of SRX And Future Of IROC". Forbes. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "SKIP BARBER RACING SCHOOL ACQUIRES SUPERSTAR RACING EXPERIENCE". Skip Barber Racing School. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Blount, Rob (August 26, 2024). "SRX Suing Skip Barber Racing Following Proposed Sale". FloRacing. Retrieved October 12, 2024.