‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks
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Local racetracks in the US are disappearing due to real estate development and nuisance lawsuits, prompting state legislatures to introduce 'right to race' bills to protect them. At least 13 states have proposed such legislation, following Iowa and North Carolina's lead in 2025.
Local auto racing tracks across the US are disappearing due to suburban sprawl and nuisance lawsuits from new residents. State legislatures are introducing 'right to race' bills to shield tracks from such lawsuits. These bills establish that if a racetrack was lawfully built before a neighboring property owner purchased their land, that owner cannot bring nuisance claims. At least 13 states have proposed such legislation, following Iowa and North Carolina's lead in 2025. Iowa's law passed unanimously, and similar laws have been enacted in Kansas. The legislation aims to preserve the existence of local racetracks, often anchored in rural and working-class communities for generations.
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