FulTrot's 2015 Racing Calendar

It is that time of year again. Get out your 2015 calendars and mark the dates of your favourite races in Formula One, WRC, MotoGP, V8 Supercars, FIA Endurance World Championship, NASCAR, NHRA, PDRA, or drag dacing in Curacao. Alternatively, just book mark this page.


2015 FIA Formula One World Championship:

F1 is since 1950 considered to be the pinnacle of single-seat auto racing in the world. Drivers must have a super license to drive F1 cars, which are on the cutting edge of technology. Driver's and Constructor's Championship.

1. Australia, Melbourne,             12-15 March,
2. Malasia, Kuala Lumpur,         27-29 March,
3. Bahrain, Sakhir,                     03-05 April,
4. China, Shanghai,                    17-19 April
5. Spain, Catalunya,                   08-10 May,
6. Monaco, Monte Carlo,             21-24 May,
7. Canada, Montréal,                   05-07 June,
8. Austria, Spielberg,                   19-21 June,
9. Great Brittain, Silverstone,       03-05 July,
10. Germany, TBA,                     17-19 July,
11. Hungary, Budapest,               24-26 July,
                   ** mid-season break **
12. Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps, 21-23Aug.,
13. Italy, Monza,                         04-06 September,
14. Singapore, Singapore,            18-20 September,
15. Japan, Suzuka,                      25-27 September,
16. Russia, Sochi,                       09-11 October,
17. United States, Austin,            23-25 October,
18. Mexico, Mexico City,            30 Oct- 01 Nov.,
19. Brazil, Sao Paolo,                 13-15 November,
20. Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina,        27-29 November,
Note: this will be the longest schedule in GP racing history. Also, the Mexican GP returns after a 23-year absence.


2015 FIA World Rally Championship

This is a rallying series that culminates in a champion driver and manufacturer. The category is World Rally Car and these cars are the quickest on tarmac, gravel and snow. Inaugural season: 1973. Rally drivers are considered among the best in the world.



1. 83ème Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo, 22-25 January, Mixed
2. 63rd Rally Sweden,           12-15 February. Snow
3. 29 Rally México,              05-08 March, Gravel
4. 35 Rally Argentina,           16-19 April, Gravel
5. 49 Rally de Portugal,         21-24 May, Gravel
6. 12 Rally d'Italia Sardegna, 11-15 June, Gravel
7. 72nd Rally Poland,           02-05 July, Gravel
8. 65th Rally Finland,           30 July-02 Aug, Gravel
9. 33 Rally Deutschland,       20-23 August, Tarmac
10. 24th Rally Australia,       10-13 September, Gravel
11. 24th Rallye de France - Alsace 2015, 01-04 October, Tarmac
12. 51 Rally Catalunya - Costa Daurada, 22-25 October, Mixed
13. 71st Wales Rally GB,     12-15 Nov., Gravel
For more information on the upcoming season, click here.


2015 MotoGP FIM:

Since 1949 considered the premier championship of motorcycle road racing The 3 classes use 4-stroke engines: MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3. The Spanish are particularly strong on two wheels.


1. Qatar, Losail Circuit,        29 March,
2. USA, Circuit Americas,    12 April,
3. Argentina, Autodromo Rio Hondo, 19 Apr
4. Spain, Jerez,                   3 May,
5. France, Le Mans,            17 May,
6. Italy, Mugello,                 31 May,
7. Catalunya, Barcelona      14 June,
8. Dutch TT, Assen,            27 June,
9. Germany, Sachsenring,    12 July,
10. USA, Indy,                    9 August,
11. Czech Rep.,Brno,           16 August,
12. UK, Donington Park,      30 Aug.,
13. San Marino, Misano,      13 Sept.,
14. Aragon, MotorLand,       27 Sept.,
15. Japan, Motegi,               11 October,
16. Australia, Phillip Island, 18 Oct.,
17. Malaysia, Sepang Circuit, 25 Oct.,
18. Spain, Valencia,             8 November.


2015 V8 Supercars:

Run since 1997 as a touring car racing series in Australia under the FIA's International Series. Constructors are Ford, Holden, Mercedes, Nissan and Volvo. A must see is the race at the Mount Panorama track!





1. Syndey.com V8 Super Test, Sydney Motorsports Park, 7-8 February,
2. Clipsal 500 Adelaide, Adelaide street circuit,                27 Feb- 1 March,
3. F1 Australian GP, Albert Park,                                     12-15 March,
4. Tyrepower Tasmania Super Sprint, Symmons Plains Raceway, 27-29 March,
5. Perth Super Sprint, Barbagallo Raceway,                       1-3 May,
6. Winton Super Sprint, Winton Motor Raceway,               15-17 May,
7. Skycity Tripple Crown Derby, Hidden Valley Raceway,  19-21 June,
8. Castrol Townsville 400, Reid Park,                               10-12 July,
9. Coates Hire Ipswich Super Sprint, Queensland Raceway, 31 July-2 Aug.,
10. Sydney Motorsports Park Super Sprint, Sydney Motorsports Park, 21-23 Aug,
11. Wilson Security Sandown 500, Sandown,                    11-13 September,
12. Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Mount Panorama,       8-11 October,
13. Castrol Edhe Gold Coast 600, Surfers paradise,           23-25 October,
14. ITM 500 Auckland, Pukekohe Park Raceway,              6-8 November
15. Phillip Island Super Sprint, Phillip Island Circuit,          20-22 November,
16. Sydney 500, Sydney Olympic Park,                            4-6 December


Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, January 24-25 (2:00 pm EST)


2015 FIA World Endurance Championship
1. 6 Hours of Silverstone, Great Britain, 12 April
2. WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, 2 May
* Tests Le Mans,                                 31 May
3. 24 Hours du Mans, France,               13-14 June
4. 6 Hours of Nurburgring,                   30 August
5. 6 Hours of the Circuit of the Americas, USA, 19 September
6. 6 Hours of Fuji, Japan,                     11 October
7. 6 Hours of Shangai, China,               01 November
8. 6 Hours of Bahrain,                         21 November


2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series:

Founded in 1948 by Bill France Sr, it sanctions and governs multiple auto racing events, such as the Sprint Cup, Xfinity- and Camping World Truck Series. 1st race ever held in Daytona Beach, where it is still headquartered.

-  Sprint Unlimited, Daytona International Speedway, 14 Feb
-  Budweiser Duels,Daytona International Speedway, 19 Feb
1. Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway,       22 Feb
2. Atlanta 500, Atlanta Motor Speedway,                    1 March
3. Kobalt 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway,                8 March
4. Camping World 500, Phoenix International Raceway, 15 March
5. Auto Club 400, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana,       22 March
6. STP 500, Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway,          29 March
7. Duck Commander 500, Texas Motor Speedway,      11 April
8. Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway,                19 April
9. Toyota 400, Richmond International Raceway,         25 April
10. Talladega 500, Talladega Superspeedway,              3 May
11. Kansas 400, Kansas Speedway,                             9 May
 * NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Charlotte Motor Speedway, 16 May
12. Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway,          24 May
13. Dover 400, Dover International Raceway,              31 May
14. Pocono 400, Pocono Raceway,                              7 June
15. Quicken Loans 400, Michigan International Raceway, 14 June
16. Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway,             28 June
17. Coke Zero 400, Daytona International Speedway,   5 July
18. Quaker State 400, Kentucky Speedway,                 11 July
19. New Hampshire 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 19 July
20. Crown Royal 400 @ Brickyard, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 26 July
21. Pennsylvania 400, Pocono Raceway,                     2 August
22. Cheez-It 355 at the Glen, Watkins Glen International, 9 August
23. Pure Michigan 400, Michigan International Speedway, 16 August
24. Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway, 22 August
25. Bojangles' Southern 500, Darlington Raceway,      6 September
26. Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond International Raceway, 12 Sept.,
* Chase for the Cup starts with the    * Challenger Round *
27. MyAFibStory.com 400, Chicagoland Speedway,    20 September
28. Sylvania 300, New Hampshire Motor Speedway     27 September
29. AAA 400, Dover International Raceway,                4 October
         * Contender Round *
30. Bank of America 500, Charlotte Motor Speedway, 10 October
31. Hollywood casino 400, Kansas Speedway,            18 October
32. GEICO 500, Talladega Superspeedway,                25 October
         * Eliminator Round *
33. Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500, Martinsville,   1 November
34. AAA Texas 500, Texas Motor Speedway,             8 November
35. Quicken Loans Race for the Heroes 500, Phoenix Int't, 15 November
         * Championship *
36. Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead-Miami Speedway, 22 November


2015 NHRA Mello Yellow Drag Racing Series:

Founded in 1951, the drag racing governing body sets rules and organizes races throughout the USA and Canada. with 40,000 drivers is claims to be the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world.


1. NHRA Winternationals, Pomona,                                     5-8 February
2. Carquest Auto Parts Nationals, Phoenix,                           20-22 February,
3. Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals (PSM), Gainesville,        12-15 March,
4. NHRA Four-Wide Nationals (PSM), Charlotte,                 27-29 March,
5. Summitracing.com Nationals, Las Vegas,                          10-12 April,
6. O'Reilly Auto parts Spring Nationals,Huoston,                   24-26 April,
7. Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nat'ls (PSM), ATL,   15-17 May
8. NHRA Kansas Nationals, Topeka,                                    22-24 May,
9. Toyota NHRA Summer Nationals (PSM), Englishtown,     4-7 June,
10. Auto-Plus NHRA New England Nationals, Epping,          12-14 June,
11. NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol,                      19-21 June,
12. Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Norwalk,   2-5 July
13. O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 Nationals (PSM), Chicago, 9-12 July,
14. Mopar Mile-High Nationals (PSM), Denver,                   24-26 July,
15. NHRA Sonoma Nationals (PSM), Sonoma,                     31 Jully-2 August
16. O'Reilly Auto Parts Northwest Nationals, Seattle,            7-9 August,
17. Lucas Oil Nationals, Brainerd,                                       20-23 August,
18. Chevrolet Performance US Nat'ls (PSM), Indianapolis,    2-7 September,
      ** Start of the Countdown to the Championship **
19. NHRA Carolina Nationals (PSM), Charlotte,                  18-20 September,
20. AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals (PSM), St. Louis,      25-27 September,
21. NHRA Nationals (PSM), Reading,                                 1-4 October,
22. AAA Texas Fall Nationals (PSM), Dallas,                      15-18 October,
23. NHRA Toyota Nationals (PSM), Las Vegas, 2                9 Oct- 1 Nov,
24. Auto Club NHRA Finals (PSM), Pomona,                      12-15 November
(PSM) - Event will include Pro Stock Motorcycle


2015 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage:

Nostalgia drag racing is gaining in popularity as the original drag racers become older and restore their former cars to the state of their glory days for the younger generation to relive and appreciate. The NHRA Hot Rod reunion is a must see!

1. Good Vibrations March Meet, Famoso,            March 6-9, TF/FC/1/2
2. Nostalgia Reunion, Sacramento Raceway,        Apr 10-12, 1/2
3. Napa Ignitor, Firebird Raceway,                       May 15-17, FC
4. Summer Kick-Off, Rocky Mountain Raceway,  June 5-6, FC/1/2
5. Holley Nat'l Hot Rod R, Beech Bend Raceway, June 18-20, TF
6. NHRA Nat'l Open, Mission Raceway park,       July 25-26, FC
7. Pepsi Nighfire Nat'l, Firebird raceway,             Aug 13-14, TF/FC
8. Nostalgia Fall Championships, Famoso,           Sept 19-20, Group 2
9. Calif Hot Rod Reunion, Famoso,                     Oct 23-25, TF/FC/1
For more info, please click here.


2015 PDRA Tour:

The World's premier 1/8 mile Drag Racing Organization rose out of the ashes of the ADRL and had a successful inaugural season in 2014. The association has kept all of the 7 categories for this season. Look out for Extreme Pro Stock's Aruba.com entry and Pro Nitrous' King Kong 6.


1. Texas Nationals season kickoff, Texas Motorplex, 19-21 March
2. Rockingham Dragway,                                10-12 April,
3. Thunder Road raceway, Louisiana,              1-2 May,
4. Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis,           29-30 May,
5. US 131 Motorsports Park, Martin,                26-27 June,
6. Maryland International Raceway, Budds Creek, 17-18 July,
7. Memphis International Raceway, Memphis,   21-22 August,
8. GALOT Motorsports Park, Benson,              11-13 September,
9. Tulsa Raceway Park, Tulsa,                         2-3 October,
10. Virginia Motorsports Park, Richmond,         23-24 October,


2015 FAC race schedule Curacao International Raceway:

Though drag racing first started in Curacao in 1973 at Koraal Tabak, the FAC has been the current track operator since 1996. It's IHRA sanctioned and is considered the best drag race track in the Caribbean.


1. Ronde Klip Shootout,   28 March - Pro Light,
 - Special Event **  International Drag Fest, 29 April - 2 May **
2. Ronde Klip Shootout,   30 May
3. Ronde Klip Shootout,   27 June
4. Ronde Klip Shootout,   01 August
5. Ronde Klip Shootout,   05 September
6. Final Ronde Klip Shootout, 26 September
Note: the calendar is still provisional.

2015 CIK-FIA 
The race calendar is still provisional at this point. Click here to see the list.


Source: Formula 1, FIA WRC, MotoGO FIM, V8 Supercars, 24 Hours of Daytona, FIA World Endurance, NASCAR, NHRA Mello Yellow and Heritage, PDRA, FAC.