This just in from RPM:

“Twice in one year, RPM Racing L.L.C., the WERA South Central regional affiliate is introducing a new venue to fill its Round 7 near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The date for the RPM Regional Final is September 14-16 with an open practice on Friday. This is to replace Texas Motor Speedway being shut-down due to repaving the NASCAR oval.

“The new speedway is named Grand Bayou Circuit, aka No Problem Raceway. It is located 35 miles Southwest of Baton Rouge. It is a combination drag strip and road coarse. The track is officially 14 turns, 1.8 miles in length, 50 feet wide, and has asphalt mixed with limestone. RPM will host a full weekend of races to include the final rounds of the Coca-Cola 4 Hour and HRD Mini 2 Hour Endurance on Saturday. Sunday will play host to Mini Sprints, Vintage and a full WERA Sportsman Sprint schedule.

“The RPM Steering Riders Committee (Harold Hixon, Scott Howse, David Kagan, Greg Abbott, and Pete Martins) will have made final adjustments to the track safety before the race weekend.

“Go to www.noproblemraceway.com to view shots of the track. RPM has also shot on-board footage that gives more of an updated view of the track. Go to www.rpmraceclub.com message board to view the footage.”