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Velocity Capital Management Acquires Parella Motorsports Holdings
Velocity Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm specializing in sports, media and entertainment, has acquired Parella Motorsports…
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Chevrolet Performance Solidifies Grassroots Support With Major NMCA Sponsorship
A longtime supporter of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, Chevrolet Performance has confirmed its commitment to grassroots competition by signing a new…
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DRP Performance Products Acquires Accu-Force Spring Smasher Line
Virginia-based DRP Performance Products has acquired the Accu-Force Spring Smasher product line from Accu-Force Dynos and Testers of Millersburg,…
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Doug Duchardt Named President of Spire Motorsports
Image courtesy of Spire Motorsports Spire Motorsports has named NASCAR industry executive Doug Duchardt as its president. Duchardt comes to Spire…
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CERATIZIT Appoints Dave Conger to Sales Leadership Position
CERATIZIT, an Illinois-based provider of custom tooling products for the metalworking industry, has appointed Dave Conger as national sales manager…
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Reveals 2024 Schedule
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has revealed its schedule for the 2024 season. With 63 events at 28 unique venues across 16 different states,…
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Lucas Oil Expands into Brazil With New Distribution Partnership
Lucas Oil is expanding into the Brazilian market through a new partnership with Comercial Lucar, a Brazilian wholesale distributor specializing in…
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Paul Lee Names Jonnie Lindberg as Crew Chief for 2024 Nitro Funny Car Effort
Paul Lee, driver and owner of Paul Lee Racing, has named Jonnie Lindberg as crew chief for the team's Nitro Funny Car effort for the 2024 NHRA…
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World of Outlaws Releases 2024 Sprint Car Series Schedule
World of Outlaws has released the NOS Energy Sprint Car schedule for 2024. The 86-night calendar includes stops at 41 different tracks across 19…
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NASCAR Announces New Cup Series Media Rights Agreement
NASCAR has reached a seven-year media rights agreement for the NASCAR Cup Series with four distribution partners--FOX Sports, NBC Sports, Amazon …
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Toyota Returns as Official Car of NHRA
Toyota will return as the Official Car of the NHRA as part of a multiyear extension, NHRA and Toyota officials announced. The extension continues a…
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2024 Goodwood Revival Moves to Sustainable Fuel
The 2024 Goodwood Revival will exclusively use sustainable fuels, organizers of the historic racing event announced. In accordance with current FIA…
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Kern County Raceway Park Renamed Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway
Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California, has been renamed Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway. Harvick, a Bakersfield native and 2014 NASCAR…
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CARS Tours Announces zMAX as Title Sponsor
The CARS Tour Late Model Series has signed zMAX Micro-lubricant, based in Harrisburg, North Carolina, as its new entitlement sponsor for the 2024…
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Edsel B. Ford II to Receive Bob Russo Heritage Award
Edsel B. Ford will be honored as a Bob Russo Heritage Award winner at the 2024 Induction Celebration for the Motorsport Hall of Fame of America (…
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TechForce Foundation Appoints New Chief Growth Officer, Board Members
The TechForce Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the technician workforce, has appointed Jennifer Bergeron as its first…
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Racing & Performance Holdings Announces Appointment of Mark Finnie as CEO
Racing & Performance Holdings (R&P Holdings) has announced the appointment of Mark Finnie, a seasoned automotive industry veteran, as its…
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POWERtubeTV Announces Sweepstakes, Content Partnership Program and Plans for 2024
POWERtube TV, the automotive TV streaming network, is steering into 2024 with a roadmap that promises innovation, excitement and thrilling…
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American Late Model Series Merges With Iron-Man Late Model Series
The American Late Model Series has merged with the Iron-Man Late Model Series and will rebrand as the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series…
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Fanatec GT World Challenge Finalizes Calendar for 2024
The 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America schedule is finalized for 2024. Sanctioned by the SRO Motorsports Group, the 2024 campaign will launch…
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Skip Barber Racing School Partners With MOMO Motorsport
The Skip Barber Racing School has entered into a multi-year partnership with MOMO Motorsport. As part of the agreement, MOMO Motorsport will supply…
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Toyota Unveils Camry XSE for NASCAR Cup Series
Toyota has revealed its new NASCAR Cup Series Camry XSE race car that will debut during the 2024 season. The Camry XSE follows the Toyota Camry TRD…
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Record Number of Manufacturers on 2024 WEC Entry List
The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will feature a record-breaking 14 manufacturers across its Hypercar and LMGT3 classes.…
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Graham Smith Named Speedway Motorsports VP of OEM Partnerships
Speedway Motorsports has named Graham Smith, formerly the vice president of Business Operations for U.S. Legend Cars International, as vice…
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The Amelia to Honor Rick Hendrick in 2024
The Amelia, a concours held annually at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida, will honor Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick…
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