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Motion Names New SVP of Strategy and Markets

Motion Industries, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, has…

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Evernham, Kauffman Reviving IROC Brand

IROC Holdings, a Mooresville, North Carolina-based joint venture established by NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Ray Evernham and former NASCAR Cup Series team…

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zMax CARS Tour Adds West Coast Schedule for 2024

The zMax CARS Tour will expand to the West Coast in 2024 in the form of the zMax CARS Tour Pro Late Model Series West. The nine-race season will…

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USAC Announces 2024 Rules Updates

The United States Auto Club (USAC) has announced multiple rules updates and enforcements to be implemented during the 2024 USAC Silver Crown…

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NASCAR, DraftKings Reach Agreement to Expand Partnership

DraftKings and NASCAR have agreed to terms on a written designation agreement, allowing the gaming company to operate in North Carolina, pending…

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USAC Opens 2024 Licensing for Circle Track Competitors

The United States Auto Club (USAC) has opened licensing to all circle track competitors for 2024. Participants in series sanctioned by the Speedway…

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Dai Yoshihara and Karl Wittmer

Pit+Paddock to Sponsor Yoshihara, Wittmer in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

Pit+Paddock, the Pennsylvania-based marketing agency, will sponsor a new IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge effort campaigned by Montreal Motorsports…

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Radford Racing School Hires Mark Valentino as Director of Business Development

Chandler, Arizona-based Radford Racing School, the premier driving and racing school and official school of the Dodge SRT, has announced industry…

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QA1 Acquires Speedtech Performance USA

QA1 has acquired substantially all of the assets of Speedtech Performance USA, a Utah-based provider of chassis and suspension solutions for the pro…

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Roland Leong

Legendary NHRA Team Owner Roland Leong, 79

Image courtesy of the NHRA.  Legendary NHRA Team Owner Roland Leong, known for his Top Fuel and Funny Cars emblazoned with the name "The Hawaiian"…

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Kreider Family Purchases Robison Racing Products

The Kreider family, a New Jersey-based family with ties to the racing industry and current USAC Silver Crown racer Mike Haggenbottom, has purchased…

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NASCAR Cup Series Champion Cale Yarborough, 84

Image Courtesy of NASCAR Cale Yarborough, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has passed away at the age of 84. Yarborough, a four-time…

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2003 Indianapolis 500 Winner Gil de Ferran, 56

Image Courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Gil de Ferran, winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500 and two IndyCar Series championships, passed…

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Xtreme Outlaw Midgets, POWRi National Midgets Partner for 2024 Challenge Series

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and POWRi National Midget League have renewed their partnership for the 2024 season with 10 co-sanctioned races in…

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AJ Hecht and Jack Haworth

PRI, SEMA Bolster Editorial Team, Add A.J. Hecht and Jack Haworth

A.J. Hecht (left) and Jack Haworth.  PRI and SEMA Editorial Director Jason Mulroney has bolstered the editorial departments by adding A.J. Hecht…

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Maine Delays Vote on Proposed Clean Car Rule

Due to storm recovery efforts, Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) delayed until 2024 a vote on a PRI-opposed proposal requiring…

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The Dale Jr. Foundation Raises $1.3M in 2023

The Dale Jr. Foundation, the charitable organization founded by former NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., raised $1.3 million in 2023, the…

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PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship recipients

Applications Open for PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship

Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) has opened applications for the 2024 PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship. The scholarship aims to create a more…

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Extreme E

2024 Extreme E Schedule Includes First-Ever US Event

Extreme E has revealed the schedule for its 2024 season, which includes its first-ever event in the United States. The all-electric off-road series…

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Women in Automotive: Accelerate Your Career at SBN Women's Leadership Forum

The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) is accepting registrations for its Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF), taking place March 5-7, 2024, in Austin,…

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Drag Racing Legend Don Schumacher, 79

Image Courtesy of DSR Performance Don Schumacher, NHRA team owner and Funny Car pioneer, passed away on December 20 at the age of 79. Schumacher…

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HPD Completes Change to Honda Racing Corporation USA

Honda Performance Development (HPD), Honda's United States-based motorsports arm, has officially changed its name to Honda Racing Corporation U.S.A…

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Drag Illustrated Pro 10.5 Challenge

Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod Adds Pro 10.5 Challenge

The Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod has created the new Pro 10.5 Challenge to run in conjunction with the 2024 Drag Illustrated World…

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Meyer Distributing

Meyer Distributing Opens Georgia Cross-Dock

Jasper, Indiana-based Meyer Distributing has opened a new cross-dock in Savannah, Georgia. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer…

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NHRA Arizona Nationals to Return to Renamed Firebird Motorsports Park

Photo Courtesy of NHRA The NHRA will return to Phoenix for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season for the Arizona Nationals next year…

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Industry News

INDYCAR Hybrid Mid-Ohio

INDYCAR Sets Date for Hybrid Debut

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES has confirmed the launch of its new hybrid power unit for later this year. Developed by INDYCAR, Chevrolet, and Honda, the…

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Ryan Stutzman SEMA PRI Chief Financial Officer

Ryan Stutzman Joins SEMA/PRI as Chief Financial Officer

Ryan Stutzman is joining SEMA as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 22. Stutzman will be based at SEMA's headquarters in Diamond…

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TechForce, SkillsUSA Announce Strategic Collaboration

TechForce Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to guiding students to careers as professional technicians, and SkillsUSA, an education and industry…

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Full Pull Releases 2024 Streaming Schedule

Full Pull Entertainment has revealed its 2024 summer streaming schedule.  The 16-week, 32-session streaming schedule will include commentary,…

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Sick Week Wins USA Today's Best Motorsports Race

Image Courtesy of Sick the Magazine Sick Week has been recognized as the Best Motorsports Race in the United States by USA Today readers.…

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