Sunday's American Red Cross 250 is the fourth appearance at NJMP for the two series. The Speed channel will carry the races at 1 p.m.
Donohue, the son of the late Mark Donohue, the 1972 Indianapolis 500 winner, describes the 2.25-mile 14-turn Thunderbolt Raceway track as "uniquely challenging. It requires skill in tire and care management. It's a challenge to pass on."
Segal, 26, is involved in private driving instruction at NJMP.
"The track is very tight and you're constantly working; there's not a lot of breathing room," the University of Miami (Fla.) graduate said. "The fans are more and more knowledgeable and enthusiastic every year. It's good for Grand-Am to be there."
Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas are the Rolex series points leaders, at 260 points, a 26-point lead over Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor.
Donohue, 44, is looking forward to the Rolex series' racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year as part of the NASCAR Brickyard 400 weekend.
"Every driver in the series is pretty pumped about going to Indy," he said. "It's an iconic place. Everyone knows what Indy is above and beyond any track in the world.
"When I stood on that straightaway [after a news conference], it was an experience I hadn't felt in a really long time. Looking down that straightaway, the place is just electrifying."
After NJMP filed for bankruptcy 4 months ago, its reorganization plan was approved July 14. The track will have the same ownership, with new equity.
The B-plus Heroes Foundation Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge 200 also is at NJMP Saturday at 2:45 p.m. Area drivers in the race include Andrew Aquilante, Chester Springs; B Wilmington; and Hugh Plumb, Unionville. For more details about the racing weekend check www.njmp.com.
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