Construction of the Circuit of the Americas appears to be back in full swing, according to this report on Racer.com. Much of the track itself has been excavated.

The Hollywood Casino, built by International Speedway Corporation on the site of Kansas Speedway, has opened. Here's a report from NASCAR.com.

MAXSpeed Group, the U.S. Distributor for all Rotax MAX kart engines and products, was named the #1 Rotax distributor in the world for 2011.

With an all-new monthly print publication launching in March and an aggressive plan for the future, Turn 3 Media, LLC, is bringing back the National Speed Sport News brand.

A heightened focus on Australia's aftermarket performance, racing and tuning products will highlight an expanded 2012 Australian Automotive Week in Melbourne this March.

Here's a terrific recap of the 2011 PRI Trade Show. It's the annual post-Show newsletter that's in the mail, but you can read it here online. Take a look!

ARCA will begin 2012 with an enhanced participant accident insurance plan. ARCA and insurer K&K Insurance Group will offer $500,000 in accident medical coverage to each license holder.

Grand-Am Road Racing announced a new complement to its two existing sports car series, in the form of a new "B-Spec" level featuring sub-compact cars in six races.