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{{short description|Motorsport track in the United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}

{{Motorsport venue
| Name               = Homestead–Miami Speedway
| Logo               = Homestead–Miami_Speedway_logo.svg 
| Location           = 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Boulevard<br>[[Homestead, Florida]] 33035
| Time               = [[UTC−05:00|UTC−5]] ([[UTC−04:00|UTC−4]] [[Eastern Daylight Time|DST]])
| Coordinates        = {{Coord|25|27|07|N|80|24|31|W|region:US-FL_type:landmark|display=it}}
| Image              = Homestead Miami Speedway 2024.svg
| Image_caption      = Oval (2003–present)
| Broke_ground       = {{Start date and age|1993|8|24}} 
| Opened             = {{Start date and age|1995|11|3}} 
| Owner              = [[Homestead, Florida|City of Homestead]]
| Operator           = [[NASCAR#Tracks owned and/or operated by NASCAR|NASCAR]] (2019–present)<br />[[International Speedway Corporation]] (2001–2019)<br />Miami Motorsports (1995–2001)
| Capacity           = 43,000
| Construction_cost  = $59 million [[United States dollar|USD]]
| Former_names       = Miami-Dade Homestead Motorsports Complex (1995–1998)
| Events             = <!--Please Do Not Remove Any Events-->
'''Current:'''<br />'''[[Formula E]]'''<br>''[[Miami ePrix]]'' (2025)<br />'''[[NASCAR Cup Series]]'''<br>''[[NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead–Miami|Straight Talk Wireless 400]]'' (1999–present)<br />'''[[NASCAR Xfinity Series]]'''<br>''[[NASCAR Xfinity Series at Homestead-Miami|Credit One NASCAR Amex Credit Card 300]]'' (1995–present)<br />'''[[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]'''<br />''[[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Homestead–Miami|Baptist Health 200]]'' (1996–2020, 2022–present)<br />'''Former:'''<br />[[IndyCar Series]]<br>''[[Grand Prix of Miami (open wheel racing)|Grand Prix of Miami]]'' (1996–2010)<br />[[Rolex Sports Car Series]]<br>''[[Grand Prix of Miami (sports car racing)#Grand Am|Grand Prix of Miami]]'' (1998, 2000–2012)<br />[[Ferrari Challenge#Ferrari Challenge North America|Ferrari Challenge North America]] (1996, 1998–2001, 2003, 2006–2012, 2015–2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)<br />[[Formula Regional Americas Championship|FR Americas]] (2020)<br />[[Trans-Am Series]] (1996, 1998, 2014–2018)<br />[[FIA GT Championship]] (1998–1999)<br />[[AMA Superbike Championship]] (1996, 2012)
| Miles_first       = True
| Layout1           = Oval (2003–present)
| Length_mi         = 1.500
| Length_km         = 2.414
| Banking           = Turns: 18–20°<br>Straights: 4°
| Record_time       = 0:24.682
| Record_driver     = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sam Hornish Jr.]]
| Record_car        = [[Dallara IR-03]]
| Record_year       = [[2004 IndyCar Series#Toyota Indy 300|2004]]
| Record_class      = [[IndyCar Series|IndyCar]]
| Layout2           = Modified Road Course (1997–present)
| Length_mi2        = 2.300
| Length_km2        = 3.701
| Turns2            = 11
| Record_time2      = 1:10.791
| Record_driver2    = {{flagicon|GBR}} [[James Weaver (racing driver)|James Weaver]]
| Record_car2       = [[Crawford SSC2K]]
| Record_year2      = [[2002 Rolex Sports Car Series|2002]]
| Record_class2     = [[Le Mans Prototype#History|LMP900]]
| Layout3           = Oval (1997–2002)
| Length_mi3        = 1.5
| Length_km3        = 2.4
| Banking3          = Turns: 6°<br>Straights: 3°
| Record_time3      = 0:26.825
| Record_driver3    = {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Dario Franchitti]]
| Record_car3       = [[Reynard 99I]]
| Record_year3      = [[1999 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami|1999]]
| Record_class3     = [[Championship Auto Racing Teams|CART]]
| Layout4           = Original Road Course (1995–present)
| Length_mi4        = 2.210
| Length_km4        = 3.556
| Turns4            = 13
| Record_time4      = 1:16.495
| Record_driver4    = {{flagicon|GER}} [[Bernd Schneider (racing driver)|Bernd Schneider]]
| Record_car4       = [[Mercedes-Benz CLK LM]]
| Record_year4      = [[1998 FIA GT Homestead 500km|1998]]
| Record_class4     = [[Group GT1#Prototype years (1997–1998)|GT1]]
| Layout5           = Rectangular Quad-Oval (1995–1996)
| Length_mi5        = 1.527
| Length_km5        = 2.457
| Banking5          = Turns: 6°<br>Straights: 3°
| Turns5            = 4
| Record_time5      = 0:28.385
| Record_driver5    = {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Greg Moore (racing driver)|Greg Moore]]
| Record_car5       = [[Reynard 96I]]
| Record_year5      = [[1996 Grand Prix of Miami|1996]]
| Record_class5     = [[Championship Auto Racing Teams|CART]]
| website           = {{URL|https://homesteadmiamispeedway.com/}}
}}

'''Homestead–Miami Speedway''' (formerly known as the '''Homestead Motorsports Complex''' from 1995 to 1998) is a {{convert|1.500|mi|km|abbr=on}} oval-shaped [[Oval track racing#Intermediate|intermediate]] speedway in [[Homestead, Florida]]. It has hosted various major auto racing series throughout its existence, including [[NASCAR]], [[IndyCar]], and [[FIA GT Championship]]. The facility has a capacity of 43,000 as of 2019. Along with the main oval track, the facility features a road course layout that uses parts of the oval along with a specially designed infield road course. Homestead–Miami Speedway is currently owned by the city of Homestead, operated by [[NASCAR]], and is led by track president Guillermo Santa Cruz. 

Seeking a permanent venue for the [[Grand Prix of Miami (open wheel racing)|Grand Prix of Miami]], auto racing promoter [[Ralph Sanchez]] initiated plans to build a complex in 1991. After numerous failed proposals, the city of Homestead, recovering from the effects of [[Hurricane Andrew]], was able to woo Sanchez into building the permanent complex within the city and was completed by 1995. In the following four years, the city of Homestead and Sanchez made numerous accommodations to then-NASCAR president [[Bill France Jr.]] to gain a [[NASCAR Cup Series]] race weekend, including the reconfiguration of the track from a rectangle to an oval-shaped track in 1997. In the 2000s, numerous renovations were made to the track, including a second reconfiguration, the installation of [[SAFER barrier|SAFER barriers]] and lights, and other amenities.

==Description==

===Configuration===
The complex's oval layout in its current form is measured at {{Convert|1.5|mi|km|abbr=on}}, with a progressive system of banking of 18–20° in the turns and 4° of banking on the track's straights.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2018 |title=Homestead-Miami Speedway |url=https://www.espn.com/jayski/tracks/story/_/id/18670476/homestead-miami-speedway |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213747/https://www.espn.com/jayski/tracks/story/_/id/18670476/homestead-miami-speedway }}</ref> The complex also features a {{Convert|2.3|mi|km|abbr=on}}, 11-turn "[[roval]]" layout that uses parts of the oval along with a specially designed infield road course.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2016 |title=Burtin Racing Sets Sights on Homestead-Miami Speedway |url=https://gotransam.com/news/Burtin-Racing-Sets-Sights-on-Homestead-Miami-Speedway/65743 |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=[[Trans-Am Series]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213750/https://gotransam.com/news/Burtin-Racing-Sets-Sights-on-Homestead-Miami-Speedway/65743 }}</ref> From 1997–2003, the oval layout featured a banking of 6° in the turns and 3° in the straights.<ref name=":1324495" /> 

When the complex was first built, it featured a rectangle-shaped layout similar in shape to the [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]] alongside a {{Convert|2.21|mi|km|abbr=on}}, 13-turn road course layout that utilized parts of the rectangle along with specially designed parts of the track that were contained within the track's infield.<ref name=":1324454">{{Cite news |last=Musibay |first=Oscar |date=November 2, 1995 |title=Revving up a dream |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revving-up-a-dream/155126249/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=10D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213749/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revving-up-a-dream/155126249/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324455">{{Cite news |date=November 3, 1995 |title=New track revitalizes community |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-new-track-revitaliz/155126263/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[The Orlando Sentinel]] |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-new-track-revitaliz/155126275/ C9] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213753/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-new-track-revitaliz/155126263/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324462">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 13, 1996 |title=Familiar road: Kendall is at home in South Florida |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-familiar-road-kendall/155158488/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213751/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-familiar-road-kendall/155158488/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The rectangle's layout distance was disputed by sanctioning bodies; NASCAR used a length of {{Convert|1.51|mi|km|abbr=on}},<ref name=":1324454" /> and [[Championship Auto Racing Teams]] (CART) used a length of {{Convert|1.527|mi|km|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":1324460">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 2, 1996 |title=Tracy pace is one to catch |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-tracy-pace-is-one-to-ca/155157431/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-tracy-pace-is-one-to-ca/155157457/ 2D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213750/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-tracy-pace-is-one-to-ca/155157431/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>  

===Amenities===
[[File:Infield lake in Homestead (26985594663).jpg|alt=refer to caption|left|thumb|The infield lake at Homestead–Miami Speedway pictured in 2015.]]
Homestead–Miami Speedway is served by [[U.S. Route 1 in Florida|U.S. Route 1]] and [[Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike|Florida State Road 821]],<ref name=":1324452">{{Cite news |last=Musibay |first=Oscar |date=October 24, 1995 |title=Revving up |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revving-up-part-1/155090484/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revving-up-part-2/155090508/ 3B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213750/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revving-up-part-1/155090484/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> and covers approximately {{Convert|650|acre|ha}} according to the ''[[Miami Herald]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Bill Van |date=November 20, 2015 |title=Zoo Miami cheetah predicts winner for NASCAR Sprint Cup |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article45711708.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=[[Miami Herald]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919213800/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article45711708.html }}</ref> As of 2019, the facility has a capacity of 43,000 according to ''[[Forbes]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=Dave |date=November 14, 2019 |title=Why NASCAR's Championship Race Doesn't Feel Like One |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davecaldwell/2019/11/14/why-nascars-championship-race-doesnt-feel-like-one/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=en |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214255/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davecaldwell/2019/11/14/why-nascars-championship-race-doesnt-feel-like-one/ }}</ref> Within the track's infield is a {{Convert|90|ft|m|abbr=on}} deep, {{Convert|0.5|mi|km|abbr=on}} by {{Convert|0.125|mi|km|abbr=on}} lake that is occasionally used for fishing tournaments<ref name=":13244114">{{Cite news |last=Cocking |first=Susan |date=July 4, 2002 |title=Fast-Track Fishing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-fast-track-fishing/155601620/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=6D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214253/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-fast-track-fishing/155601620/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> along with a {{Convert|18000|sqft|m2}}, two-story media center that was constructed in 2008.<ref name=":13244105" /> The facility also features an art deco aesthetic made by Day One that combines "aqua blue, tan, and purple" according to ''[[Yahoo Sports]]''' Jay Busbee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Busbee |first=Jay |date=November 22, 2015 |title=Born of tragedy, Homestead Speedway has helped a city return |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nascar-from-the-marbles/born-of-tragedy--homestead-speedway-has-helped-a-city-return-205749511.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=[[Yahoo Sports]] |language=en-US |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214254/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nascar-from-the-marbles/born-of-tragedy--homestead-speedway-has-helped-a-city-return-205749511.html }}</ref> 

==Track history==

===Planning and construction===

====Failed Munisport proposal====
On March 27, 1991, the ''[[Miami Herald]]'' made public that [[Grand Prix of Miami (open wheel racing)|Grand Prix of Miami]] promoter [[Ralph Sanchez]] sought to build a permanent racing facility in [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]], submitting a bill through the [[Florida Legislature]] that proposed that a local tourist tax would expand to let the tax be used to fund motorsports facilities. According to the ''Herald'', he asked for up to $20 million in tax money to build the facility.<ref name=":132442">{{Cite news |last=Kidwell |first=David |date=March 27, 1991 |title=Tax money sought for car race track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-tax-money-sought-for-ca/154550178/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 2, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-tax-money-sought-for-ca/154550199/ 3B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214413/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-tax-money-sought-for-ca/154550178/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The bill had passed earlier in the [[Florida House of Representatives]] on the 21st.<ref name=":132444">{{Cite news |last=Bousquet |first=Steve |date=April 3, 1991 |title=Bed tax hike called dead by legislator |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-bed-tax-hike-called-dea/154550906/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1BR, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-bed-tax-hike-called-dea/154550936/ 6BR] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214414/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-bed-tax-hike-called-dea/154550906/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Sanchez wanted to seek out a permanent facility for the Grand Prix of Miami, which had been run as a street course on city streets.<ref name=":132445">{{Cite news |last=Nielziedka |first=Amy |date=November 13, 1991 |title=2 racers hospitalized; Miami course blamed |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-2-racers-hospitalized/154552886/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214255/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-2-racers-hospitalized/154552886/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":132447">{{Cite news |last=Strouse |first=Charles |date=December 20, 1991 |title=Millions approved for sports |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-millions-approved-for-s/154574343/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-millions-approved-for-s/154574360/ 4B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214256/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-millions-approved-for-s/154574343/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Three days after the initial report, the ''Herald'' reported that Sanchez was considering a location at [[Amelia Earhart Park]];<ref name=":13244">{{Cite news |last=Kidwell |first=David |date=March 30, 1991 |title=Earhart Park considered for race track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-earhart-park-considered/154550957/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 2, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-earhart-park-considered/154550977/ 2B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214257/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-earhart-park-considered/154550957/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> the plan faced heavy opposition from nearby residents.<ref name=":132443">{{Cite news |last=Garateix |first=Marilyn |date=April 14, 1991 |title=Neighbors of park disagree on proposed car testing track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-neighbors-of-park-disag/154552418/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 2, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214758/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-neighbors-of-park-disag/154552418/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The bill later passed the [[Florida Senate]] in May of that year.<ref name=":132446">{{Cite news |last=Kidwell |first=David |date=May 3, 1991 |title=Lawmakers pass a county bed tax to boost culture |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-lawmakers-pass-a-county/154552692/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214830/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-lawmakers-pass-a-county/154552692/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In December, Florida legislators voted over a budget proposal of $48.5 million to various sports and events in the Miami area;<ref name=":132448">{{Cite news |last1=Goldberb |first1=Carl |last2=Strouse |first2=Charles |date=December 19, 1991 |title=Battle over sports dollars heats up |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-battle-over-sports-doll/154573996/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-battle-over-sports-doll/154574300/ 4B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214858/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-battle-over-sports-doll/154573996/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> within the proposal was a plan to give $9 million to Sanchez to build the permanent facility.<ref name=":132449">{{Cite news |last=Strouse |first=Charles |date=December 19, 1991 |title=$9 million for racetrack a 'big maybe' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-9-million-for-racetrac/154574322/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214800/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-9-million-for-racetrac/154574322/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Sanchez wanted as much as $25 million, but local government leaders cut the amount down.<ref name=":13249">{{Cite news |last=Goldfarb |first=Carl |date=January 26, 1992 |title=Track is laps ahead in funding |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-is-laps-ahead-in/154605297/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-is-laps-ahead-in/154605337/ 2B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214840/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-is-laps-ahead-in/154605297/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The proposal was approved on the 19th;<ref name=":132447" /> with the $9 million, Sanchez stated that he aimed to use the money to improve amenities on the street course.<ref name=":13249" /><ref name=":132492">{{Cite news |last=Goldfarb |first=Carl |date=May 1, 1992 |title=Grand Prix improvements endorsed |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-improvements/154606014/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-improvements/154606036/ 4B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214901/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-improvements/154606014/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>

By May 1992, Sanchez began considering a proposal to build a {{Convert|2.1|mi|km|abbr=on}} racetrack on the [[Munisport|Munisport landfill]] in [[North Miami, Florida|North Miami]], proposing to build the track in two phases.<ref name=":132493">{{Cite news |last1=Goldfarb |first1=Carl |last2=Maass |first2=Harold |date=May 22, 1992 |title=Promoter shifts plans for Miami car race |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-promoter-shifts-plans-f/154606057/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214903/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-promoter-shifts-plans-f/154606057/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> A noise test for nearby residents was conducted the following month,<ref name=":1324411">{{Cite news |last=Maass |first=Harold |date=June 7, 1992 |title=Track noise test gets mixed reviews |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-noise-test-gets-m/154611322/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214806/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-noise-test-gets-m/154611322/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> with the proposal receiving mixed, highly polarizing reactions from residents who either supported or opposed the facility.<ref name=":1324410">{{Cite news |last=Maass |first=Harold |date=May 28, 1992 |title=N. Miami revs up for vote on racetrack |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-n-miami-revs-up-for-vo/154610161/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214907/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-n-miami-revs-up-for-vo/154610161/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324412">{{Cite news |last=Maass |first=Harold |date=June 11, 1992 |title=Race track plan draws opposition |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-race-track-plan-draws-o/154615285/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214804/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-race-track-plan-draws-o/154615285/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The North Miami City Council approved the proposal on June 26,<ref name=":1324413">{{Cite news |last=Maass |first=Harold |date=June 27, 1992 |title=North Miami OKs racetrack at dump |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-north-miami-oks-racetra/154615389/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214805/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-north-miami-oks-racetra/154615389/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> with Sanchez later stating hopes to host [[CART IndyCar World Series]] races.<ref name=":1324414">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=August 22, 1992 |title=IndyCars in Miami? Looks good |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-indycars-in-miami-look/154615513/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214806/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-indycars-in-miami-look/154615513/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In response, a group of approximately 90 people who opposed the project was formed: the Citizens for the Public Use of Munisport. The group argued that the land was designated to be used as public land according to a referendum voted on by local citizens more than 20 years before the approval.<ref name=":1324415">{{Cite news |last=Maass |first=Harold |date=July 5, 1992 |title=Opponents vow to fight on despite city OK of racetrack |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-opponents-vow-to-fight/154615496/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 3, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214806/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-opponents-vow-to-fight/154615496/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Opposition towards the proposal grew heavily by September, with multiple cities stating their opposition to the project.<ref name=":1324418">{{Cite news |last=Muhs |first=Angie |date=September 6, 1992 |title=Residents fight zoning for Munisport track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-residents-fight-zoning/154615526/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214809/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-residents-fight-zoning/154615526/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324416">{{Cite news |last=San Martin |first=Nancy |date=September 17, 1992 |title=Opponents gain ally in Munisport battle |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-opponents-gain-ally-in/154640153/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=8 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214809/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-opponents-gain-ally-in/154640153/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324417">{{Cite news |last=San Martin |first=Nancy |date=September 20, 1992 |title=Opposition to Munisport still growing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-opposition-to-munisport/154640207/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919214841/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-opposition-to-munisport/154640207/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> On October 18, the ''Herald'' reported that the Munisport proposal was officially dead, with Sanchez stating to the ''Herald'', "with the opposition mounting in North Miami, we were feeling a little unwanted."<ref name=":1324419">{{Cite news |last=Maass |first=Harold |date=October 18, 1992 |title=Grand Prix exit leaves mixed reviews |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-exit-leaves/154641174/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215429/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-exit-leaves/154641174/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>

====Homestead proposal, construction====
On October 4, in the aftermath of [[Hurricane Andrew]] and in midst of the confirmation of the sale of the Villages of Homestead real estate project, [[Homestead, Florida|Homestead]] City Manager Alex Muxo stated his hopes to woo Sanchez into building his motorsports complex in Homestead.<ref name=":1324420">{{Cite news |last1=Brennan |first1=Fran |last2=Maass |first2=Harold |date=October 4, 1992 |title=Project sale may revive racetrack bid |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-project-sale-may-revive/154640297/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=20 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215313/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-project-sale-may-revive/154640297/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> 11 days later, Muxo stated in a press conference that Sanchez had agreed to build the complex east of the [[Homestead Sports Complex]], with the Metro-Dade Finance Committee promising $11 million for the project.<ref name=":1324421">{{Cite news |last1=Brennan |first1=Fran |last2=Filkins |first2=Dexter |date=October 16, 1992 |title=On the fast track to recovery: Homestead may get auto race |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-on-the-fast-track-to-re/154641022/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1A, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-on-the-fast-track-to-re/154641066/ 14A] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215314/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-on-the-fast-track-to-re/154641022/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The committee's investment was approved in November, with Sanchez stating that with the approval, "we can start to build almost right away."<ref name=":1324422">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=November 7, 1992 |title=Homestead to become racing site |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-to-become-rac/154641998/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 4, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215314/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-to-become-rac/154641998/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Another $1.7 million investment was given by the Homestead City Council in February 1993.<ref name=":1324423">{{Cite news |last=Hartman |first=Todd |date=February 7, 1993 |title=Funds OKd for speedway plan |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-funds-okd-for-speedway/154654735/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215315/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-funds-okd-for-speedway/154654735/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> However, three months later, the project was put into jeopardy when a real estate deal was delayed when Homestead Properties, the owner of approximately {{Convert|360|acre|ha}} of prospective land the city of Homestead looked to buy, was sued for alleged misuse of insurance funds.<ref name=":1324424">{{Cite news |last=Hartman |first=Todd |date=May 23, 1993 |title=Plan for motor sports complex stalls out - for now |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-plan-for-motor-sports-c/154678396/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=6 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215315/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-plan-for-motor-sports-c/154678396/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In addition, Sanchez stated in July that "soil conditions and flood criteria requirements" as potential causes for a possible delay.<ref name=":1324425">{{Cite news |last=Hartman |first=Todd |date=July 10, 1993 |title=Grand Prix might call Miami park home until '97 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-might-call-m/154703522/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-might-call-m/154703543/ 3B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215433/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-grand-prix-might-call-m/154703522/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>

On July 27, 1993, the Metro-Dade Commission approved the use of $20 million in hotel taxes to invest into the facility, more than half of the budget Sanchez needed for the project; with the approval, Sanchez acquired a total of $31 million for the project.<ref name=":1324426">{{Cite news |last=Tanfani |first=Joseph |date=July 28, 1993 |title=Metro OKs $20 million for track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-metro-oks-20-million-f/154703903/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215316/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-metro-oks-20-million-f/154703903/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324427">{{Cite news |last=Hiaasen |first=Carl |author-link=Carl Hiaasen |date=August 1, 1993 |title=Track developer now charity case for Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-developer-now-cha/154746513/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215818/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-developer-now-cha/154746513/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> By this point, plans for the facility included 9,000 permanent seats and restaurants.<ref name=":1324426" /> In August, plans for the complex were officially unveiled: the {{Convert|350|acre|ha|abbr=|adj=on}} complex planned to include two oval tracks and the original road course, with Sanchez hoping to host [[IndyCar]], [[IMSA]], [[Trans-Am Series]], [[Formula One]], and [[NASCAR]] races at the facility.<ref name=":1324428">{{Cite news |last=Mulling |first=Chuck |date=August 22, 1993 |title=Homestead looks for boost from new racetrack |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-homestead-looks-for-bo/154746835/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2024 |work=[[The Tampa Tribune]] |pages=8–Sports |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215819/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-homestead-looks-for-bo/154746835/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> 

[[Groundbreaking]] occurred within the month on the 24th, with NASCAR president [[Bill France Jr.]] appearing as a dignitary.<ref name=":1324429">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=August 25, 1993 |title=Hot rods headed for Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-hot-rods-headed-for-hom/154747368/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-hot-rods-headed-for-hom/154747383/ 8D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215820/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-hot-rods-headed-for-hom/154747368/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Eight days later, construction was halted after numerous environmental groups and agencies pressured Muxo and the city of Homestead to stop clearing land over concerns of a lack of environmental permits.<ref name=":1324430">{{Cite news |last=Hartman |first=Todd |date=September 3, 1993 |title=Wetlands concern halts racetrack |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-wetlands-concern-halts/154749165/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 6, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-wetlands-concern-halts/154749170/ 4B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215820/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-wetlands-concern-halts/154749165/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> As a result, the $20 million promised by the Metro-Dade Commission was temporarily blocked<ref name=":1324431">{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Chuck |date=September 8, 1993 |title=Panel blocks $20 million for Homestead track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-panel-blocks/154749213/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 6, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=4B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215821/https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-panel-blocks/154749213/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> and the initial announced opening of November 1994 was delayed.<ref name=":1324432">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=October 16, 1993 |title=Dunn due for victory in NHRA |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-dunn-due-for-victory-in/154749241/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 9, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215822/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-dunn-due-for-victory-in/154749241/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> On February 24, 1994, Sanchez stated in ''[[The Palm Beach Post]]'' that he hoped construction would resume the following week;<ref name=":1324433">{{Cite news |last=Snook |first=Jeff |date=February 24, 1994 |title=Work on Miami track might resume soon |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-work-on-miami-track/154770008/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 9, 2024 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |pages=3C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215823/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-work-on-miami-track/154770008/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> however, new complaints from the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) and the [[United States Fish and Wildlife Service]] arose the following month.<ref name=":1324434">{{Cite news |last=Arthur |first=Lisa |date=March 24, 1994 |title=EPA, wildlife service postpone Grand Prix dreams |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-epa-wildlife-service-p/154962091/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 9, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-epa-wildlife-service-p/154962134/ 7] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919215823/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-epa-wildlife-service-p/154962091/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In May, construction resumed on the complex after the city of Homestead was able to obtain all the permits needed to resume construction, ending an eight-month delay.<ref name=":1324435">{{Cite news |last=Arthur |first=Lisa |date=May 12, 1994 |title=Road finally clears for Motorsports construction |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-road-finally-clears-for/154962340/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 9, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920042858/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-road-finally-clears-for/154962340/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324436">{{Cite news |last=Snook |first=Jeff |date=May 14, 1994 |title=Penske blames tailwind for crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-penske-blames-tailwi/154962533/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 9, 2024 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |pages=7C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920042859/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-penske-blames-tailwi/154962533/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Two months later, the projected cost for the project increased by approximately $6 million, leading developers to "temporarily" scale back the project by removing grandstands for the track's first race.<ref name=":1324437">{{Cite news |last=Arthur |first=Lisa |date=July 20, 1994 |title=Rough road ahead for Homestead racetrack |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rough-road-ahead-for-ho/154962740/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rough-road-ahead-for-ho/154962770/ 4B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920042859/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rough-road-ahead-for-ho/154962740/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The track's first confirmed event was announced in September, with a race weekend highlighted by a [[NASCAR Busch Series]] race scheduled to christen the track from November 3–5, 1995.<ref name=":1324438">{{Cite news |last=Cain |first=Holly |date=September 16, 1994 |title=NASCAR coming to Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-nascar-coming-to-homes/154964962/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=[[The Tampa Tribune]] |pages=Sports-3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920042859/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-nascar-coming-to-homes/154964962/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324439">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=September 21, 1994 |title=NASCAR stars to christen new track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-nascar-stars-to-christe/154964995/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-nascar-stars-to-christe/154965011/ 6D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920042900/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-nascar-stars-to-christe/154964995/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>
[[File:Wayne Huizenga.jpg|thumb|[[Wayne Huizenga]] (pictured in the 1980s) offered a $20 million loan to cover the complex's deficits during construction, eventually becoming a minority owner of Miami Motorsports.|alt=refer to caption]]
Financial troubles continued throughout the end of 1994 and the beginning of 1995. In October, the city of Homestead began to consider selling [[Bond (finance)|bonds]] to finance construction,<ref name=":1324440">{{Cite news |last=Arthur |first=Lisa |date=October 27, 1994 |title=City may have to sell bonds to finish track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-city-may-have-to-sell-b/155026050/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=12 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043005/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-city-may-have-to-sell-b/155026050/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> drafting a sale in December.<ref name=":1324441">{{Cite news |last=Arthur |first=Lisa |date=December 8, 1994 |title=Homestead drafting bond sale for track complex |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-drafting-bond/155026223/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=34 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920042902/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-drafting-bond/155026223/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> County oversight was also sought to be greatly increased by November, with the budget for the project approaching $50 million.<ref name=":1324442">{{Cite news |last=Arthur |first=Lisa |date=November 30, 1994 |title=County seeks greater control over Homestead complex |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-county-seeks-greater-co/155026159/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920042902/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-county-seeks-greater-co/155026159/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> By April 1995, track developers still owed approximately $11 million to various contractors, with Homestead mayor Ted DeMilly stating in the ''Miami Herald'' that "not only don't we have a lot of money, but we have a real time crunch."<ref name=":1324445">{{Cite news |last=Musibay |first=Oscar |date=April 13, 1995 |title=Keeping project on track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-keeping-project-on-trac/155033464/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-keeping-project-on-trac/155033487/ 8] |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> The following month, businessman [[Wayne Huizenga]] offered a $20 million loan to cover the track's remaining deficits<ref name=":1324446">{{Cite news |last1=Filkins |first1=Dexter |last2=Hartman |first2=Todd |date=May 19, 1995 |title=Huizenga keeps race deal on track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-huizenga-keeps-race-dea/155066654/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-huizenga-keeps-race-dea/155066663/ 2B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> in exchange for a minority ownership of the complex.<ref name=":1324447">{{Cite news |last=Conrad |first=Eric |date=June 10, 1995 |title=Huizenga seeks share in Miami Motorsports |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-huizenga-seek/155088141/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-huizenga-seek/155088164/ 12C] |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> By July, the project's cost increased to an expected $58 million; however, despite the increased costs, the Dade County commission received criticism for not providing bond issues to help fund the track.<ref name=":1324448">{{Cite news |last=Musibay |first=Oscar |date=July 7, 1995 |title=New costs don't slow race to build Homestead course |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-new-costs-dont-slow-ra/155088255/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3B |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> By the end of the track's initial construction, plans for the track included 65,000 total seats, 70 condominiums, and an oval track layout similar to the layout of the [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]],<ref name=":1324449">{{Cite news |last=Conrad |first=Eric |date=June 18, 1995 |title=Homestead Reborn? |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-homestead-reb/155088079/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-homestead-reb/155088092/ 12C] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043432/https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-homestead-reb/155088079/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> with a final projected cost of $59 million (adjusted for inflation, ${{Inflation|index=US|value=59000000|start_year=1995|r=0|fmt=c}}).<ref name=":1324456">{{Cite news |last=Musibay |first=Oscar |date=November 6, 1995 |title=King of the road |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-king-of-the-road-part/155155243/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1B, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-king-of-the-road-part/155155262/ 2B] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043535/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-king-of-the-road-part/155155243/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>

===First years, oval reconfiguration===
[[File:Dale Jarrett 1997.jpg|alt=refer to caption|thumb|260x260px|[[Dale Jarrett]] (pictured in 1997) won the first major race at the Homestead–Miami Speedway.|left]]
The first tire tests on the facility were conducted by Busch Series driver [[Chad Little]] on August 9, 1995, with Little praising the track's oval layout.<ref name=":1324450">{{Cite news |last=Ding |first=Kevin |date=August 10, 1995 |title=Vrrrrrrrrooooooom! |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-vrrrrrrrrooooooom/155088556/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043432/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-vrrrrrrrrooooooom/155088556/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Multi-car tests were run two months later; although consistent praise for the track's oval layout was given, numerous drivers crashed during the session, including one that injured driver [[Mike Harmon (racing driver)|Mike Harmon]] with a fractured left leg.<ref name=":1324451">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=October 11, 1995 |title=A crash course |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-a-crash-course-part-1/155089223/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-a-crash-course-part-2/155089242/ 3D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043938/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-a-crash-course-part-1/155089223/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The first race run at the facility on November 4, with [[Dexter Canipe]] winning a [[NASCAR Goody's Dash Series]] race.<ref name=":1324444">{{Cite news |last=Cain |first=Holly |date=November 4, 1995 |title=Want some cappuccino, Dale? |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-want-some-cappuccino/155130787/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[The Tampa Tribune]] |pages=Sports-5 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044054/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-want-some-cappuccino/155130787/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324453">{{Cite news |last=Doyel |first=Gregg |date=November 5, 1995 |title=Goody's race crashes into confusion |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-goodys-race-crashes-in/155130800/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=10D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044003/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-goodys-race-crashes-in/155130800/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The track's first highlight race occurred the following day, with a crowd of 65,000 watching [[Dale Jarrett]] win a Busch Series race.<ref name=":1324459">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=November 6, 1995 |title=What a start; what a finish |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-what-a-start-what-a-fi/155155558/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-what-a-start-what-a-fi/155155571/ 13D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043940/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-what-a-start-what-a-fi/155155558/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> After the weekend, the track's surface drew criticism from numerous Busch Series drivers for being too slippery outside of the regular racing line; in response to the criticism, Sanchez pledged to fix the issue by placing down [[polymer]] on the track's surface.<ref name=":1324458">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=November 6, 1995 |title=Pebbles... and bam! bam! |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-pebbles-and-bam-bam/155155589/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=13D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043941/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-pebbles-and-bam-bam/155155589/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> On March 3, 1996, the complex held its first open-wheel race at the facility, with [[Jimmy Vasser]] winning a [[Championship Auto Racing Teams]] (CART) event.<ref name=":1324461">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 4, 1996 |title=Rain, Tracy go away – not Vasser |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rain-tracy-go-away-n/155157813/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rain-tracy-go-away-n/155157831/ 12D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044058/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rain-tracy-go-away-n/155157813/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>

After the facility's first CART race weekend, track developers announced the repaving of all four corners due to concerns of a lack of passing, with the corners being widened.<ref name=":1324463">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 23, 1996 |title=Race track tweaking on course |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-race-track-tweaking-on/155158834/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043942/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-race-track-tweaking-on/155158834/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The repaving was completed by September of that year;<ref name=":1324464">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=September 25, 1996 |title=Revised corners make track faster |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revised-corners-make-tr/155159938/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revised-corners-make-tr/155159961/ 7C] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044443/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-revised-corners-make-tr/155159938/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> the new track surface drew concerns over the track being too fast for open-wheel racing.<ref name=":1324465">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=September 28, 1996 |title=Speeding toward trouble? |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speeding-toward-trouble/155160013/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044444/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speeding-toward-trouble/155160013/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> After a Busch Series race in November, the track still received criticism by drivers and reporters for a lack of passing.<ref name=":1324466">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=November 9, 1996 |title=Track needs to improve |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-needs-to-improve/155178011/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044444/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-needs-to-improve/155178011/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> At the same time, Sanchez began initiating plans to obtain a [[NASCAR Winston Cup Series]] (now known as the NASCAR Cup Series) date. According to ''[[The Tampa Tribune]]'', $17 million worth of renovations were made to the facility in 1996, which focused on adding bathrooms, hospitality centers, and television screens.<ref name=":1324467">{{Cite news |last=Biebrich Jr. |first=Richard |date=November 1, 1996 |title=Fans find comfort in track upgrades |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-fans-find-com/155176193/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=7C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044446/https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-fans-find-com/155176193/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324468">{{Cite news |last=Cain |first=Holly |date=November 2, 1996 |title=Homestead banks on Winston Cup Series |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-homestead-banks-on-win/155176340/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[The Tampa Tribune]] |pages=Sports-3 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044446/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-homestead-banks-on-win/155176340/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The following year, Sanchez announced plans in March to reconfigure the rectangle track into an oval-shaped track at a cost of $8 million, with Sanchez stating that if they did not reconfigure the track, "there is no chance we'll get a Winston Cup race."<ref name=":1324469">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=February 22, 1997 |title=If he builds it... |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-if-he-builds-it/155178260/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044447/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-if-he-builds-it/155178260/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324470">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 14, 1997 |title=Reconfiguration set |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-reconfiguration-set/155178494/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044559/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-reconfiguration-set/155178494/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> That same month, the facility oversaw its first fatality when NASCAR driver [[John Nemechek]] suffered brain injuries from a crash during a [[NASCAR Truck Series]] race.<ref name=":1324471">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 22, 1997 |title=Driver Nemechek, 27, dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-driver-nemechek-27-di/155182227/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-driver-nemechek-27-di/155182264/ 2D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044448/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-driver-nemechek-27-di/155182227/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Construction on the reconfiguration started on March 24<ref name=":1324480">{{Cite news |last=Korth |first=Joanne |date=March 22, 1997 |title=NASCAR does about-face |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-nascar-does-about-face/155243755/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 14, 2024 |work=[[Tampa Bay Times]] |pages=12C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044955/https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-nascar-does-about-face/155243755/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> and was completed by November for the track's annual Busch Series race.<ref name=":1324481">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=November 10, 1997 |title='He was watching out for us' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-he-was-watching-out-fo/155304333/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 14, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-he-was-watching-out-fo/155304351/ 9D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920044956/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-he-was-watching-out-fo/155304333/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>  

===International Speedway Corporation buyout, conflict with city of Homestead, 2000s renovations===
In further efforts to lure a Winston Cup race, attempts were made to make NASCAR president [[Bill France Jr.]] a partner for the Miami Motorsports group that leased the track from the city of Homestead; however, the talks broke down by March 1997.<ref name=":1324472">{{Cite news |last=Cain |first=Holly |date=March 1, 1997 |title=NASCAR wants Homestead overhaul |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-nascar-wants-homestead/155178315/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=Sports-1 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045002/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-nascar-wants-homestead/155178315/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> However, by the following month, the city of Homestead voted on changing the lease to allow an option to let the France family purchase Miami Motorsports;<ref name=":1324473">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 29, 1997 |title=Sound familiar, Homestead? New Texas track under fire |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-sound-familiar-homeste/155182629/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045002/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-sound-familiar-homeste/155182629/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> it was approved on April 7.<ref name=":1324474">{{Cite news |last=Hiaasen |first=Carl |author-link=Carl Hiaasen |date=April 13, 1997 |title=City broke, but speedway lessees race their way to bank |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-city-broke-but-speedwa/155182998/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045113/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-city-broke-but-speedwa/155182998/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> By July, talks to convince France Jr. to become a partner of Miami Motorsports resumed,<ref name=":1324475">{{Cite news |last=Millan |first=Jorge |date=July 11, 1997 |title=Homestead courting Winston Cup |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-homestead-courting-w/155196146/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |pages=2C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045004/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-homestead-courting-w/155196146/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> officially announcing on the 23rd<ref name=":1324476">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=July 23, 1997 |title=Miami Motorsports may hook France |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-motorsports-may-h/155196140/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045004/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-motorsports-may-h/155196140/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> that the France family-owned [[International Speedway Corporation]] (ISC) and the [[Roger Penske]]-owned Penske Motorsports each bought out a 40% share of Miami Motorsports, with Sanchez and Huizenga each retaining 10% ownership.<ref name=":1324477">{{Cite news |last1=Etheart |first1=Pascale |last2=Long |first2=Gary |date=July 24, 1997 |title=Penske, France buy into Homestead track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-penske-france-buy-into/155196338/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-penske-france-buy-into/155196344/ 2D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045005/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-penske-france-buy-into/155196338/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Sanchez stepped down from day-to-day operations in November, with Brian Skuza being appointed as general manager of the track.<ref name=":1324478">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=November 29, 1997 |title=Rahal move not a surprise |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rahal-move-not-a-surpri/155196567/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045006/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rahal-move-not-a-surpri/155196567/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In March 1998, Sanchez's ownership was bought out, with ISC and Penske Motorsports each increasing their ownership to 45%.<ref name=":1324479">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=March 16, 1998 |title=Sanchez bought out of track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-sanchez-bought-out-of-t/155196599/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=15D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045007/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-sanchez-bought-out-of-t/155196599/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In September, Skuza officially announced the confirmation of a Winston Cup Series date for 1999.<ref name=":1324482">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=September 4, 1998 |title=It's set: Winston Cup coming |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-its-set-winston-cup-c/155227772/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 14, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-its-set-winston-cup-c/155227799/ 13D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045010/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-its-set-winston-cup-c/155227772/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In order to accommodate a Cup Series race weekend, the facility was upgraded to hold 71,763 permanent seats; an addition of 21,000.<ref name=":1324483">{{Cite news |last=Talalay |first=Sarah |date=November 11, 1999 |title=Road to recovery |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-road-to-recov/155318927/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 14, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=4A, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-road-to-recov/155318939/ 12A] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045011/https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-road-to-recov/155318927/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In July 1999, the facility underwent a rebranding, with the facility being renamed as the Homestead–Miami Speedway.<ref name=":1324484">{{Cite news |last=Brioso |first=Cesar |date=July 2, 1999 |title=Kersees join another fast crowd |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-kersees-join/155319638/ |access-date=September 14, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=6C |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> That same month, ISC bought out Penske Motorsports, with ISC gaining a 90% stake over Miami Motorsports.<ref name=":1324485">{{Cite news |last=Readling |first=Mike |date=July 27, 1999 |title=Who are these guys? Stay tuned |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-who-are-these-guys-stay/155320072/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 14, 2024 |work=[[Tampa Bay Times]] |pages=2C |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045625/https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-who-are-these-guys-stay/155320072/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> As part of the move, Skuza was replaced by executive vice president Curtis Gray as president of the track.<ref name=":1324486">{{Cite news |date=July 7, 1999 |title=Homestead Speedway names president |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-speedway-name/155317649/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 14, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=7D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045627/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-speedway-name/155317649/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In September 2001, ISC bought out Huizenga's share of Homestead–Miami Speedway, LLC, taking over full control of the lease.<ref name=":1324488">{{Cite news |last=Corzo |first=Cynthia |date=September 29, 2001 |title=International Speedway buys remaining stake in Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-international-speedway/155321245/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 16, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-international-speedway/155321248/ 3C] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045627/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-international-speedway/155321245/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>  

By 2001, the city of Homestead was reported to have lost $34–51 million on potential profit on the track since 1999 due to the city changing its lease agreements to obtain a Cup Series date,<ref name=":1324489">{{Cite news |last=Ross |first=Karl |date=July 22, 2001 |title=Going for broke: Auto-race deal cost Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-going-for-broke-auto-r/155321029/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 16, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=7B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045628/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-going-for-broke-auto-r/155321029/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> with ''Miami Herald'' writer [[Carl Hiaasen]] stating that due to the decision to change the city's lease agreement with ISC, "with one baffling stroke of the pen, Homestead agreed that it would take no share of its own speedway's profits, even if the NASCAR races were wildly successful."<ref name=":1324487">{{Cite news |last=Hiaasen |first=Carl |author-link=Carl Hiaasen |date=September 26, 2001 |title=Generous Homestead going broke |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-generous-homestead-goin/155321193/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=7B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045526/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-generous-homestead-goin/155321193/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In response to criticism, Gray stated that the track was not obligated to pay taxes to the city despite a [[Supreme Court of Florida]] ruling to end the track's property tax exemption<ref name=":1324490">{{Cite news |last=Brand |first=Richard |date=August 19, 2001 |title=City holds hat out to speedway for taxes |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-city-holds-hat-out-to-s/155411021/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 17, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-city-holds-hat-out-to-s/155411039/ 41] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045526/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-city-holds-hat-out-to-s/155411021/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> and that the facility was a "viable entity" for the city of Homestead despite the city of Homestead blaming their financial crisis on the track's lease agreement.<ref name=":1324491">{{Cite news |last=Brand |first=Richard |date=August 23, 2001 |title=Speedway president defends track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-president-defe/155411291/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 17, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-president-defe/155411311/ 20] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045525/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-president-defe/155411291/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Gray later stated that critics of the facility and the lease agreement were "misinformed and looking for a scapegoat."<ref name=":1324492">{{Cite news |last=Figueras |first=Tere |date=October 18, 2001 |title=Speedway: Criticism a threat |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-criticism-a-t/155412291/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-criticism-a-t/155412323/ 14] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920045527/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-criticism-a-t/155412291/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>   
[[File:On grid for qualifying (27594377625).jpg|alt=refer to caption|thumb|NASCAR cars on pit road during a nighttime qualifying session in 2015. In 2005, the facility installed lights to accommodate racing at nighttime.]]
In 2002, the facility experienced its second fatality when driver Jeff Clinton was decapitated when he crashed during a practice session for a [[Grand American Sports Car]] race.<ref name=":1324493">{{Cite news |last=Rodriguez |first=Juan C. |date=March 2, 2002 |title=Driver killed in crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-driver-killed-in-crash/155412472/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-driver-killed-in-crash/155412509/ 3D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050028/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-driver-killed-in-crash/155412472/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2002 |title=Autopsy report released on death at Homestead |url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/04/04/autopsy-report-released-on-death-at-homestead/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |website=[[Tampa Bay Times]] |language=en |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050134/https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/04/04/autopsy-report-released-on-death-at-homestead/ }}</ref> The following year in April, track leaders began considering a reconfiguration to increasing the banking on the track's turns due to complaints from drivers that passing other drivers on the track was too difficult.<ref name=":1324494">{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Cammy |date=April 29, 2003 |title=Homestead track might alter |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-track-might-a/155412713/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050029/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-homestead-track-might-a/155412713/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The $10 million reconfiguration was officially announced the following month, with the track's turns being reconfigured to a variable banking system of 18–20°.<ref name=":1324495">{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Cammy |date=May 22, 2003 |title=Track goes to the bank |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-goes-to-the-bank/155472280/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-goes-to-the-bank/155472313/ 8D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050030/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-track-goes-to-the-bank/155472280/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Along with the reconfiguration, the addition of soft wall [[SAFER barrier|SAFER barriers]] were announced to increase driver safety.<ref name=":1324496">{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Cammy |date=July 4, 2003 |title=Soft walls make Homestead safer, but how much? |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-soft-walls-make-homeste/155518350/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=8D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050031/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-soft-walls-make-homeste/155518350/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The reconfiguration was completed in time for the [[2003 Ford 400]] in November and received positive reactions from drivers and NASCAR officials.<ref name=":1324497">{{Cite news |last=Biebrich |first=Richard |date=November 13, 2003 |title=Drivers giving track thumbs up |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-drivers-givin/155543194/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=4B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050032/https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-drivers-givin/155543194/ }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name=":1324498">{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Cammy |date=November 18, 2003 |title=Finale exceeds expectations |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-finale-exceeds-expectat/155579821/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=7D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050135/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-finale-exceeds-expectat/155579821/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In 2004, Gray announced his consideration of installing lights to accommodate nighttime racing at the facility.<ref name=":1324499">{{Cite news |last=Fabrizio |first=Tony |date=December 3, 2004 |title=Cup Finale May Go Under Lights |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-cup-finale-may-go-unde/155544208/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[The Tampa Tribune]] |pages=1–Sports |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920050033/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-cup-finale-may-go-unde/155544208/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> After approval was given by the [[United States Air Force]],<ref name=":13244100">{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Cammy |date=January 23, 2005 |title=Rice leads final day of testing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-rice-leads-final-day-of/155544261/ |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=8C |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> the plan was officially confirmed in April 2005 with a budget of approximately $8 million;<ref name=":13244101">{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Cammy |date=April 12, 2005 |title=Prime time: track to get lights |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-prime-time-track-to-ge/155551852/ |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-prime-time-track-to-ge/155551886/ 7D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> the project was completed by November.<ref name=":13244102">{{Cite news |last=Talalay |first=Sarah |date=November 17, 2005 |title=Seeing the Light |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-seeing-the-li/155554462/ |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=14 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> Two months after the announcement, the construction of the $14 million Turn One Tower, a luxury seating section, was announced.<ref name=":13244103">{{Cite news |last=Talalay |first=Sarah |date=July 6, 2005 |title=Speedway putting on the glitz |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-speedway-putt/155553011/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Sun Sentinel]] |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-speedway-putt/155553031/ 8C] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051217/https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-speedway-putt/155553011/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In 2006, the track's third fatality occurred when IndyCar driver [[Paul Dana]] died in a practice crash for the [[2006 Toyota Indy 300]].<ref name=":13244104">{{Cite news |last=Rothschild |first=Sarah |date=March 27, 2006 |title=Death Dampens IRL Opener |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-death-dampens-irl-opene/155555444/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-death-dampens-irl-opene/155555461/ 18D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051103/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-death-dampens-irl-opene/155555444/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Two years later, track officials announced the construction of a new $8 million media center.<ref name=":13244105">{{Cite news |last=Almeida |first=Walyce |date=July 27, 2008 |title=Speedway to build $8M media center |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-to-build-8m-m/155580056/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=8 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051104/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-speedway-to-build-8m-m/155580056/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>   

===Capacity decline, leadership changes===
In 2009, Gray stepped down from his position as president, with Matthew Becherer being named as Gray's replacement.<ref name=":13244106">{{Cite news |last=Valdemoro |first=Tania |date=December 17, 2009 |title=New boss at Homestead-Miami Speedway |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-new-boss-at-homestead-m/155580297/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=35D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051106/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-new-boss-at-homestead-m/155580297/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Two years later, track officials began lobbying for an expansion that would add 12,000 seats and other improvements to the facility.<ref name=":13244108">{{Cite news |last=Veiga |first=Christina |date=May 7, 2011 |title=Expansion plans come at a price |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-expansion-plans-come-at/155581367/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=6B |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051108/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-expansion-plans-come-at/155581367/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> Although the proposal was approved by July of that year,<ref name=":13244107">{{Cite news |last=Veiga |first=Christina |date=July 31, 2011 |title=On the fast track to expansion |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-on-the-fast-track-to-ex/155581394/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3SW |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051108/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-on-the-fast-track-to-ex/155581394/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> by 2014, the track was reported by ISC to have decreased to 46,000 seats according to [[Bob Pockrass]] of [[The Sporting News|''Sporting News'']].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pockrass |first=Bob |author-link=Bob Pockrass |date=February 2, 2014 |title=Fans may flock to Homestead, but where will they sit? |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/site-tablet/news/fans-may-flock-to-homestead-but-where-will-they-sit/919tndctm6vn120gqof3g0say |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |website=[[The Sporting News]] |language=en-us |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919054541/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/site-tablet/news/fans-may-flock-to-homestead-but-where-will-they-sit/919tndctm6vn120gqof3g0say }}</ref> By 2019, according to ''[[Forbes]]''<nowiki/>' Dave Caldwell, the facility decreased its seating capacity to 43,000.<ref name=":0" /> That same year, NASCAR bought out ISC in October, taking control of the lease for the track;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=Matt |date=October 18, 2019 |title=What NASCAR's $2 billion ISC merger means in the short term |url=https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a2152851/what-nascars-2-billion-isc-merger-means-short-term/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |website=[[Autoweek]] |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919054543/https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a2152851/what-nascars-2-billion-isc-merger-means-short-term/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Deb |date=July 3, 2024 |title=Homestead-Miami Speedway New President's Mission: Make NASCAR South Florida Cool |url=https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a61470964/homestead-miami-mission-nascar-south-florida-cool/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |website=[[Autoweek]] |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710211058/https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a61470964/homestead-miami-mission-nascar-south-florida-cool/ }}</ref> a month later, Becherer left his position as president, being replaced by senior vice president of operations of Homestead–Miami Speedway, Al Garcia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stern |first=Adam |date=June 25, 2019 |title=Becherer Leaving Homestead-Miami Speedway For ISC Role |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2019/06/25/People-and-Pop-Culture/Homestead.aspx |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |website=[[Sports Business Journal]] |language=en |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051222/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2019/06/25/People-and-Pop-Culture/Homestead.aspx }}</ref> Garcia retained his position until 2024, when he was replaced by Guillermo Santa Cruz.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sampath |first=Kaushik |date=July 2, 2024 |title=Former media executive Guillermo Santa Cruz named president of Homestead-Miami Speedway |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article289690699.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |website=[[Miami Herald]] |archive-date=July 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240705014353/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article289690699.html }}</ref>

==Events==

===Racing===

====NASCAR====
{{See also|NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead–Miami|NASCAR Xfinity Series at Homestead–Miami|NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Homestead–Miami}}
[[File:Race start (38904049411).jpg|alt=refer to caption|thumb|A [[NASCAR Cup Series]] race at Homestead–Miami Speedway in 2017.]]
As of 2024, the track hosts one annual NASCAR weekend: the [[Straight Talk Wireless 400]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stern |first=Adam |date=July 25, 2024 |title=NASCAR signs deal with Straight Talk Wireless, including Miami race title sponsorship |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/07/25/straight-talk-wireless-nascar-holdings |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907020557/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/07/25/straight-talk-wireless-nascar-holdings |archive-date=September 7, 2024 |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=[[Sports Business Journal]] |language=en}}</ref> First run in 1999, the race became the final event of the Cup Series season in 2002.<ref name=":1324457222">{{Cite news |date=September 12, 2001 |title=NASCAR to end 2002 at Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-nascar-to-end-2002-at-h/155156066/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051110/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-nascar-to-end-2002-at-h/155156066/ |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=7C |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> It stayed as the finale until 2019, when the season finale for all three series was moved to the NASCAR-owned [[Phoenix Raceway]] in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Neal |first1=David J. |last2=Vassolo |first2=Martin |date=March 26, 2019 |title=After 18 straight years, Homestead-Miami Speedway won't host 2020 NASCAR Cup Series finale |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article228445554.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118010114/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article228445554.html |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=[[Miami Herald]]}}</ref> Starting in 2025, the NASCAR race weekend at the track is scheduled to return to a March date, moving away from its current spot in the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite news |title=2025 NASCAR Cup schedule revealed, shaking up the playoffs |url=https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-reveals-full-cup-schedule-for-2025-season/10648658/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240914234829/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-reveals-full-cup-schedule-for-2025-season/10648658/ |archive-date=2024-09-14 |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, the second-tier [[Xfinity Series]] and third-tier [[Truck Series]] also race at the facility as support races for the Cup Series, with both originally making their debuts as highlight races in 1995.<ref>{{cite web |date=September 29, 2021 |title=Back to the Future: New venues, return of familiar locations highlight 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series slates |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/09/29/back-to-the-future-new-venues-return-of-familiar-locations-highlight-2022-nascar-xfinity-series-nascar-camping-world-truck-series-slates/ |access-date=May 27, 2022 |website=[[NASCAR]]}}</ref><ref name=":1324459222">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=November 6, 1995 |title=What a start; what a finish |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-what-a-start-what-a-fi/155155558/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043940/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-what-a-start-what-a-fi/155155558/ |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-what-a-start-what-a-fi/155155571/ 13D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref>

====Open-wheel racing====
{{See also|Grand Prix of Miami#Homestead–Miami Speedway|Miami ePrix}}
Starting in 1996, the [[Grand Prix of Miami (open wheel racing)|Grand Prix of Miami]] was moved from a street course based in Miami to then-named Homestead Motorsports Complex,<ref name=":13244109">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=May 10, 1995 |title=Miami Prix loses, gains |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-prix-loses-gains/155033515/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=2D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051613/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-prix-loses-gains/155033515/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> with [[Jimmy Vasser]] winning the first open-wheel event at the facility.<ref name=":1324461" /> Until 2000, the event was sanctioned by [[Championship Auto Racing Teams]] (CART); CART failed to renew to 2001,<ref name=":13244110">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=June 17, 2000 |title=New boss Rahal makes CART's exit official |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-new-boss-rahal-makes-ca/155582631/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-new-boss-rahal-makes-ca/155582642/ 7D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051613/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-new-boss-rahal-makes-ca/155582631/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> with the [[Indy Racing League]] (IRL) taking over sanctioning rights for the event.<ref name=":13244111">{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Gary |date=June 19, 2000 |title=Miami gets Indy tuneup |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-gets-indy-tuneup/155582786/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=1D, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-gets-indy-tuneup/155582796/ 3D] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051614/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-gets-indy-tuneup/155582786/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> In 2009, the race moved from being the season opener to the season finale for the IRL.<ref name=":13244112">{{Cite news |last=Rothschild |first=Sarah |date=July 31, 2008 |title=IndyCar's '09 finale at Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-indycars-09-finale-at/155582856/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051615/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-indycars-09-finale-at/155582856/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> The series failed to renew for the 2011 season, ending a 17-year tenure at the track.<ref name=":13244113">{{Cite news |last=Beasley |first=Adam H. |title=It's official: Homestead loses its IndyCar date |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-its-official-homestea/155582921/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051616/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-its-official-homestea/155582921/ |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=10D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |date=11 September 2010 |archive-date=20 September 2024 |access-date=18 September 2024 |url-status=live }} {{Open access}}</ref>   

In 2025, [[Formula E]] is scheduled to make their debut at the facility for the [[Miami ePrix]], racing on the facility's road course.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neal |first=David J. |title=The Formula E World Championship auto racing series will return to Miami in 2025 |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article289174299.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612095718/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article289174299.html |website=[[Miami Herald]] |date=11 June 2024 |archive-date=12 June 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> 

====Other racing events====

*The [[Formula Regional Americas Championship]] raced at the facility in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Ida |date=May 29, 2020 |title=F3R Americas brings forward season start, replaces rounds |url=https://formulascout.com/f3r-americas-brings-forward-season-start-replaces-rounds/62817 |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=Formula Scout |language=en-US |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923183435/https://formulascout.com/f3r-americas-brings-forward-season-start-replaces-rounds/62817 }}</ref>
*The [[FIA GT Championship]] has made two appearances at the facility, appearing in 1998<ref name=":13244115">{{Cite news |last=Fonteboa |first=Pedro F. |date=October 19, 1998 |title=All the way for Mercedes at Homestead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-all-the-way-for-mercede/155621164/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051617/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-all-the-way-for-mercede/155621164/ }} {{Open access}}</ref> and 1999.<ref name=":13244116">{{Cite news |last=Holder |first=Stephen F. |date=September 27, 1999 |title=Belmondo rolls to win |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-belmondo-rolls-to-win/155621088/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |work=[[Miami Herald]] |pages=3D |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920051618/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-belmondo-rolls-to-win/155621088/ }} {{Open access}}</ref>
*The [[Trans-Am Series]] has made occasional appearances since the speedway's inception, with the series last racing at the facility in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2018 |title=Ernie Francis Jr. goes the distance in Trans Am at Homestead-Miami |url=https://www.autoweek.com/racing/more-racing/a1695566/ernie-francis-jr-goes-distance-trans-am-homestead-miami/ |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=[[Autoweek]]}}</ref>

===Other events and uses===

*Since 2021, the facility holds an annual Christmas lights drive-thru display that features over one million Christmas lights.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2021 |title=Over a Million Lights Make Up 'Magic of Lights' at Homestead-Miami Speedway through Jan. 1, 2022 |url=https://www.southdadenewsleader.com/lifestyle/over-a-million-lights-make-up-magic-of-lights-at-homestead-miami-speedway-through-jan/article_85d69354-643c-11ec-89df-7b506a54131e.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2024 |website=South Dade News Leader |language=en |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224002822/http://www.southdadenewsleader.com/lifestyle/over-a-million-lights-make-up-magic-of-lights-at-homestead-miami-speedway-through-jan/article_85d69354-643c-11ec-89df-7b506a54131e.html }}</ref>

==Layout history==

<gallery>
File:Homestead Miami Speedway Original Layout.png|Original Oval (1995–1996)
File:Homestead-Miami Speedway track map--Speedway.svg|Speedway (1997–present)
File:Homestead-Miami Speedway track map--Main Road Course.svg|Original Road Course (1995–present)
File:Homestead-Miami Speedway track map--Modified Road Course.svg|Modified Road Course (1997–present)
</gallery>

==Lap records==

As of June 2021, the fastest official race lap records at Homestead-Miami Speedway are listed as:

{| class="wikitable"
!Category !! Time !! Driver !! Vehicle !! Event
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! colspan="5" |Original Road Course: 3.557&nbsp;km (1995–present)<ref name="homestead_msportmagazine">{{cite web |title=Homestead - Motor Sport Magazine |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/circuits/homestead/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512064104/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/circuits/homestead/ |website=[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport Magazine]] |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Group GT1#Prototype years (1997–1998)|GT1 (Prototype)]] || '''1:16.495'''<ref>{{cite web |title=FIA GT Championship Homestead 1998 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-1998-10-18-4363.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512113741/https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-1998-10-18-4363.html |date=18 October 1998 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Bernd Schneider (racing driver)|Bernd Schneider]] || [[Mercedes-Benz CLK LM]] || [[1998 FIA GT Homestead 500km]]
|-
| [[Le Mans Prototype#History|WSC]] || '''1:18.851'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2 h 15 min Homestead 1998 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-1998-05-17-4351.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512115834/https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-1998-05-17-4351.html |date=17 May 1998 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Butch Leitzinger]] || [[Riley & Scott Mk III]] || [[1998 Homestead 2 Hours 15 Minutes]]
|-
| [[Formula Regional]] || '''1:22.457'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Formula Regional Americas - Homestead-Miami Speedway - Round 13 Official Race Result |url=https://mcusercontent.com/e4e91fada898e41afee23244f/files/c7dedb74-54c6-457d-ac4e-221d3decaf5c/FR_Round_13_Official_Race_Results.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512193649/https://mcusercontent.com/e4e91fada898e41afee23244f/files/c7dedb74-54c6-457d-ac4e-221d3decaf5c/FR_Round_13_Official_Race_Results.pdf |date=6 October 2020 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Linus Lundqvist]] || [[Ligier JS F3]] || [[2020 Formula Regional Americas Championship|2020 Homestead FR Americas round]]
|-
| [[Group GT1#List of FIA GT1 cars|GT2]] || '''1:22.597'''<ref>{{cite web |title=FIA GT Championship Homestead 1999 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-1999-09-26.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512115833/https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-1999-09-26.html  |date=26 September 1999 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Karl Wendlinger]] || [[Chrysler Viper GTS-R]] || [[1999 FIA GT Homestead 3 Hours]]
|-
| [[Superbike racing|Superbike]] || '''1:23.046'''<ref>{{cite web |title=GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing - Triumph Big Kahuna Miami Presented by Dunlop Tire and Leovince - Homestead-Miami Speedway – Homestead, FL - Round 17 of 29 – September 21 – 23, 2012 - AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike - Individual Lap Times - Superbike Race 1 (23 Laps) |url=https://results.amaproracing.com/xml/rr/events/R1255/sbf1rid.pdf |date=22 September 2012 |access-date=11 November 2024}}</ref> || [[Roger Lee Hayden]] || [[Suzuki GSX-R1000]] || [[2012 AMA Pro American Superbike Championship|2012 Homestead AMA Pro American Superbike round]]
|-
| [[Barber Pro Series|Barber Pro]] || '''1:25.010'''<ref>{{cite web |title=1998 Barber Dodge Pro Series - Homestead - Race Results |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/1998/barber.html |date=18 October 1998 |access-date=6 November 2024}}</ref> || [[Nilton Rossoni]] || [[List of Reynard Motorsport cars|Reynard 98E]] || [[1998 Barber Dodge Pro Series|1998 Homestead Barber Pro round]]
|-
| [[Sport bike#Classes|Supersport]] || '''1:26.066'''<ref>{{cite web |title=GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing - Triumph Big Kahuna Miami Presented by Dunlop Tire and Leovince - Homestead-Miami Speedway – Homestead, FL - Round 16 of 19 – September 21 – 23, 2012 - AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike - Individual Lap Times - Daytona Sportbike Race 1 (23 Laps) |url=https://results.amaproracing.com/xml/rr/events/R1255/dsf1rid.pdf |date=22 September 2012 |access-date=11 November 2024}}</ref> || [[Jake Gagne]] || [[Yamaha YZF-R6]] || [[2012 AMA Pro Daytona Sportbike Championship|2012 Homestead AMA Pro Daytona Sportbike round]]
|-
| [[Ferrari Challenge]] || '''1:26.540'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Ferrari Challenge North America - Trofeo Pirelli - Homestead - Race 1 Official Results (30 Minutes) |url=http://ferrarichallenge.alkamelsystems.com/Results/01_North%20America/03_2021/04_Homestead-Miami%20Speedway/01_Trofeo%20Pirelli/202106112015_Race%201/03_Results_Race%201_Official.PDF |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615203326/http://ferrarichallenge.alkamelsystems.com/Results/01_North%20America/03_2021/04_Homestead-Miami%20Speedway/01_Trofeo%20Pirelli/202106112015_Race%201/03_Results_Race%201_Official.PDF |date=14 June 2021 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |access-date=15 June 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Cooper MacNeil]] || [[Ferrari 488#Motorsport|Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo]] || [[2021 Ferrari Challenge North America|2021 Homestead Ferrari Challenge North America round]]
|-
| [[Formula 4]] || '''1:30.690'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 F4 United States Championship - Homestead-Miami Speedway - Round 14 Official Race Result |url=https://mcusercontent.com/e4e91fada898e41afee23244f/files/ff0492ad-c8fa-49fb-94d2-f9f23f54b51e/F4_Round_14_Official_Race_Results.01.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608090132/https://mcusercontent.com/e4e91fada898e41afee23244f/files/ff0492ad-c8fa-49fb-94d2-f9f23f54b51e/F4_Round_14_Official_Race_Results.01.pdf |date=5 October 2020 |archive-date=8 June 2023 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|| [[Hunter Yeany]] || [[Ligier Automotive#Models|Crawford F4-16]] || [[2020 Formula 4 United States Championship|2020 Homestead F4 United States round]]
|-
! colspan="5" |Modified Road Course (using part of Oval): 3.701&nbsp;km (1997–present)<ref name="homestead_msportmagazine" />
|-
| [[Le Mans Prototype#History|LMP900]] || '''1:10.791'''<ref name="miami_2002">{{cite web |title=Nextel 250 Homestead 2002 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-2002-03-02.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528140404/https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-2002-03-02.html |date=2 March 2002 |archive-date=2022-05-28 |access-date=28 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[James Weaver (racing driver)|James Weaver]] || [[Crawford SSC2K]] || [[2002 Rolex Sports Car Series|2002 Nextel 250]]
|-
| [[Daytona Prototype|DP]] || '''1:12.136'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Homestead 250 Miles 2009 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/results/Homestead-2009-10-10-17524.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512130820/https://www.racingsportscars.com/results/Homestead-2009-10-10-17524.html |date=10 October 2009 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|| [[Buddy Rice]] || [[Coyote (chassis)|Coyote CC/09]] || [[2009 Rolex Sports Car Series|2009 Gainsco Grand Prix of Miami]]
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| [[Le Mans Prototype#History|LMP675]] || '''1:15.804'''<ref name="miami_2000">{{cite web |title=250 mile Homestead 2000 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-2000-04-30-6568.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528144120/https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-2000-04-30-6568.html |date=30 April 2000 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |access-date=28 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Brent Sherman]] || [[Lola B2K/40]] || [[2000 Grand American Road Racing Championship|2000 Nextel 250]]
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| [[Trans-Am Series#TA|TA1]] || '''1:16.733'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2018 Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli - Round 3 Homestead-Miami Speedway - April 13-15 2018 - Revised Official TA, TA3, TA4 Race Results - April 15, 2018 9:00 PM |url=http://gotransam.cdn.racersites.com/assets/2018%20Homestead%20Revised%20OFFICIAL%20Race%20TA%20TA3%20TA4%20Report.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319065946/http://gotransam.cdn.racersites.com/assets/2018%20Homestead%20Revised%20OFFICIAL%20Race%20TA%20TA3%20TA4%20Report.pdf |date=15 April 2018 |archive-date=19 March 2023 |access-date=19 March 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Ernie Francis Jr.]] || [[Ford Mustang (sixth generation)#Motorsport|Ford Mustang Trans-Am]] || [[2018 Trans-Am Series|2018 Homestead Trans-Am round]]
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| [[LM GTE#History|GT]] || '''1:17.039'''<ref name="miami_2002" /> || Steven Ivankovich || [[Porsche 911 GT3#996 GT3 RS (2001)|Porsche 911 GT3-RS (996)]] || [[2002 Rolex Sports Car Series|2002 Nextel 250]]
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| [[Group GT1#GTS "GT1" (2000–2009)|GT1 (GTS)]] || '''1:17.618'''<ref name="miami_2002" /> || [[Franz Konrad (racing driver)|Franz Konrad]] || [[Saleen S7#S7-R|Saleen S7-R]] || [[2002 Rolex Sports Car Series|2002 Nextel 250]]
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| [[Rolex Sports Car Series|GTO]] || '''1:18.584'''<ref name="miami_2000" /> || [[Terry Borcheller]] || [[Saleen]] [[Ford Mustang]] || [[2000 Grand American Road Racing Championship|2000 Nextel 250]]
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| [[Rolex Sports Car Series|American GT]] || '''1:18.869'''<ref name="miami_2002" /> || Jack Willes || [[Chevrolet Corvette]] || [[2002 Rolex Sports Car Series|2002 Nextel 250]]
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| [[USF2000 Championship|US F2000]] || '''1:19.645'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Cooper Tire Winterfest - Homestead-Miami Speedway / 2.25 miles / January 12-13, 2011 / Homestead, Florida - Race 1 Results |url=https://www.usf2000.com/docs/default-source/Results/2011-winterfest/homestead/homesteadrace1results.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801142326/https://www.usf2000.com/docs/default-source/Results/2011-winterfest/homestead/homesteadrace1results.pdf |date=12 January 2011 |archive-date=1 August 2024 |access-date=4 February 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Spencer Pigot]] || [[U.S. F2000 National Championship#Van Diemen DP08|Van Diemen DP08]] || [[2011 U.S. F2000 Winterfest|2011 Homestead US F2000 Winterfest round]]
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| [[Porsche Carrera Cup]] || '''1:19.749'''<ref>{{cite web |title=400 kms Homestead 2007 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-2007-03-24-16135.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319075152/https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Homestead-2007-03-24-16135.html |date=24 March 2007 |archive-date=19 March 2023 |access-date=19 March 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Wolf Henzler]] || [[Porsche 911 GT3#997 GT3 Cup (2005–2008)|Porsche 911 (997) GT3 Cup]] || [[2007 Rolex Sports Car Series|2007 Grand Prix of Miami]]
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| [[Trans-Am Series#TA2|TA2]] || '''1:22.029'''<ref>{{cite web |title=TA2 Powered by AEM Infinity - 2018 Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli - Round 3 Homestead-Miami Speedway - April 13-15 2018 - Revised Official TA2 Race Results - April 16, 2018 5:45 AM |url=https://gotransam.com/assets/2018%20Homestead%20Revised%20OFFICIAL%20Race%20TA2%20Report.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624201836/https://gotransam.com/assets/2018%20Homestead%20Revised%20OFFICIAL%20Race%20TA2%20Report.pdf |date=15 April 2018 |archive-date=24 June 2024 |access-date=24 June 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Raphael Matos]] || [[Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)#Motorsports|Chevrolet Camaro Trans-Am]] || [[2018 Trans-Am Series|2018 Homestead Trans-Am round]]
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| [[Formula 4]] || '''1:24.371'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2017 F4 United States Championship Homestead Miami Speedway - Round 1 - Official Race Result |url=https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files/f4/downloads/000/020/960/Official_Results_for_Round_1.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110091315/https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files/f4/downloads/000/020/960/Official_Results_for_Round_1.pdf |date=9 April 2017 |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=12 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || Raphael Forcier || [[Ligier Automotive#Models|Crawford F4-16]] || [[2017 Formula 4 United States Championship|2017 Homestead F4 United States round]]
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! colspan="5" |Oval: 2.414&nbsp;km (2003–present)<ref name="homestead_msportmagazine" />
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| [[IndyCar Series|IndyCar]] || '''0:24.6822'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2004 Miami Indycars |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2004-miami-indycars/ |website=[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport Magazine]] |date=29 February 2004 |access-date=6 November 2024}}</ref> || [[Sam Hornish Jr.]] || [[Dallara IR-03]] || [[2004 IndyCar Series#Toyota Indy 300|2004 Toyota Indy 300]]
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| [[Indy NXT|Indy Lights]] || '''0:28.4127'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2004 Miami Indy Lights |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2004-miami-indy-lights/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528074141/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2004-miami-indy-lights/ |website=[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport Magazine]] |date=29 February 2004 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |access-date=28 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Thiago Medeiros]] || [[Dallara IPS]] || [[2004 Infiniti Pro Series#Homestead-Miami 100|2004 Homestead Indy Lights round]]
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| [[NASCAR Cup Series|NASCAR Cup]] || '''0:31.527'''<ref>{{cite web |title=NASCAR Cup 2019 Homestead - Race Fastest Laps |url=https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/results/2019/homestead-427463/?st=FL |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525074131/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/results/2019/homestead-427463/?st=FL |date=17 November 2019 |archive-date=25 May 2022 |access-date=25 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Kevin Harvick]] || [[Ford Mustang (sixth generation)#Motorsport|Ford Mustang]] || [[2019 Ford EcoBoost 400]]
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| [[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series|NASCAR Truck]] || '''0:32.480'''<ref>{{cite web |title=NASCAR Truck 2018 Homestead - Race Fastest Laps |url=https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-truck/results/2018/homestead-190625/?st=FL |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525080822/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-truck/results/2018/homestead-190625/?st=FL |date=16 November 2018 |archive-date=25 May 2022 |access-date=25 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Justin Haley (racing driver)|Justin Haley]] || [[Chevrolet Silverado#Motorsport|Chevrolet Silverado]] || [[2018 Ford EcoBoost 200]]
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| [[NASCAR Xfinity Series|NASCAR Xfinity]] || '''0:32.593'''<ref>{{cite web |title=NASCAR Xfinity 2018 Homestead - Race Fastest Laps |url=https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/results/2018/homestead-190535/?st=FL |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525075942/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/results/2018/homestead-190535/?st=FL |date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=25 May 2022 |access-date=25 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Cole Custer]] || [[Ford Mustang (sixth generation)#Motorsport|Ford Mustang GT]] || [[2018 Ford EcoBoost 300]]
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! colspan="5" |Oval: 2.414&nbsp;km (1997–2002)<ref name="homestead_msportmagazine" />
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| [[Championship Auto Racing Teams|CART]] || '''0:26.825''' || [[Dario Franchitti]] || [[Reynard 99I]] || [[1999 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami]]
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| [[Indy NXT|Indy Lights]] || '''0:30.271'''<ref>{{cite web |title=1998 Miami Indy Lights |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1998-miami-indy-lights/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528073404/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1998-miami-indy-lights/ |website=[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport Magazine]] |date=15 March 1998 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |access-date=28 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Shigeaki Hattori]] || [[Lola T97/20]] || [[1998 Indy Lights season#Homestead race|1998 Homestead Indy Lights round]]
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| [[Barber Pro Series|Barber Pro]] || '''0:43.129'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2000 Barber Dodge Pro Series: Homestead, Round 2 - Race Results |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/2000/barber2.html |date=25 March 2000 |access-date=6 November 2024}}</ref> || [[Nilton Rossoni]] || [[List of Reynard Motorsport cars|Reynard 98E]] || [[2000 Barber Dodge Pro Series|2000 Homestead Barber Pro round]]
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! colspan="5" |Rectangular Quad-Oval: 2.457&nbsp;km (1995–1996)<ref name="homestead_msportmagazine" />
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| [[Championship Auto Racing Teams|CART]] || '''0:28.385''' || [[Greg Moore (racing driver)|Greg Moore]] || [[Reynard 96I]] || [[1996 Grand Prix of Miami]]
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| [[Indy NXT|Indy Lights]] || '''0:32.580'''<ref>{{cite web |title=1996 Miami Indy Lights |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1996-miami-indy-lights/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528072842/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1996-miami-indy-lights/ |website=[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport Magazine]] |date=3 March 1996 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |access-date=28 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Mark Hotchkis]] || [[Lola T93/20]] || [[1996 Indy Lights season#Homestead race|1996 Homestead Indy Lights round]]
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