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Security report for speedwaysonline.com

National Speedway Directory · Transportation · United States

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

National Speedway Directory operates as a specialized online directory and media platform focused on motorsports and race tracks. Established in 2000, it serves motorsports enthusiasts, track operators, and industry professionals by providing comprehensive track listings, industry news, and digital content including mobile apps and live streaming. The website maintains a moderate market position within the niche motorsports sector, leveraging advertising partnerships and digital media to sustain its business model. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with common web technologies such as jQuery and Google APIs. SEO is enhanced by the Yoast SEO plugin, and the site is moderately optimized for mobile devices. Performance is average, with room for improvement in accessibility and modern security practices. The domain is registered with Network Solutions, LLC, and uses HTTPS, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers. Security posture is moderate; HTTPS is enforced, and domain transfer is protected, but the absence of DNSSEC and security headers, as well as missing cookie consent mechanisms, indicate areas for improvement. No incident response or security policies are publicly available, which could impact trust and compliance. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie banner or GDPR-specific indicators. Overall, the website is functional and professional with good content quality and business credibility. Strategic improvements in security, privacy compliance, and technical modernization would enhance trust and reduce risk exposure.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
45

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet · found on this site
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The National Speedway Directory holds a niche market position as a comprehensive motorsports directory and media outlet. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing domain and focused content catering to motorsports enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. Revenue streams likely include advertising and digital media sales. The target customer segments are motorsports fans, track owners, and industry professionals. The partnership ecosystem includes sponsors and advertisers visible on the site. Growth indicators include digital editions and mobile app offerings, though modernization and enhanced privacy compliance could support further expansion. Operationally, the company maintains a small business profile with consistent branding and a clear content strategy.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection in place. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth. No publicly available security or incident response policies limit transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is minimal, lacking cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR-specific disclosures. The use of Google Analytics introduces moderate user tracking without clear data retention policies. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires enhancements to meet modern standards and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response plan to increase transparency and readiness.
  5. Conduct a privacy audit to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and improve user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
National Speedway Directory
Description
The Source For Race Tracks providing a directory and information about race tracks, motorsports industry info, news, and digital content.
Key services
Race track directory, Motorsports industry information, News and media content, Advertising services, Digital editions and mobile apps
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Maps API, Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a niche directory and media source for motorsports and race tracks.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and multiple categories.
  3. Social media presence is established with Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube links.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected.
  5. Security posture is moderate but could be improved with DNSSEC and security headers.
  6. Advertising is present but limited to direct sponsor ads, no major ad networks detected.
  7. Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking.
  8. WHOIS data shows a long-established domain with no privacy protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a technology stack including jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Maps API, and Yoast SEO plugin. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate but lacks DNSSEC. Performance is moderate with basic mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed through meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). The site includes multiple external resources and social media integrations. Technical debt is moderate, with opportunities to modernize security practices and improve performance and accessibility standards.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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