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Pirelli Announces Tire Construction To Remain Consistent For Silverstone
Formula One racing’s official tire suppliers Pirelli have confirmed that they will not be changing the construction of their P Zero tires—contrary to…
Read MoreVIR Grand Nationals Entry Form Posted, Pre-Registration Available June 17
The WKA VEGA/TS Racing Road Racing Series driven by Mazda turns next month to the 2013 WKA Road Race Grand Nationals, which take place July 26-28 at…
Read moreUSMTS Set For Long-Awaited Return To 81 Speedway
When the Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, Kansas, was forced to cancel the remainder of the 2013 season recently, it left a void in the United…
Read moreLate Model Tire Testing For WISSOTA Postponed Until August
Due to the late start of the racing season, cancellations due to weather issues, etc., late model tire testing for the WISSOTA AMSOIL Dirt Track…
Read moreOne All-American Driver Team Among Entries For 24 Hours Of Le Mans
Patrick Dempsey and teammates Joe Foster and Patrick Long (#77 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in LM GTE Am) will be the only all American drivers' line-up to…
Read moreUSAC Establishes Grant In Memory Of Fallen Racer Jason Leffler
The USAC Benevolent Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant in the memory of the late USAC racing champion Jason Leffler, who lost his life…
Read moreGCC Drag Race Championship Announces Inaugural Schedule
The first-ever GCC Drag Race Championship organized by Peacock International has announced its 2013-14 schedule of events. Round 1 – November 6-8,…
Read moreTriStar Motorsports Announces Crew Chief Change For Driver Eric McClure
TriStar Motorsports owner Mark Smith has announced that Clio, Michigan, native Todd Myers will assume crew chief duties for the No. 14 Toyota Camry…
Read moreRollie Miller Joins ProMedia Event Team
ProMedia LLC, home of the NMRA, NMCA, and NMCA WEST event series, has added Rollie Miller, formerly of NHRA, to its team as event director. …
Read moreHugues de Chaunac, President Of ORECA Group, Awarded Spirit Of Le Mans Trophy
In this 90th anniversary year of the Le Mans 24 Hours, Hugues de Chaunac, president of the ORECA Group, will receive the Spirit of Le Mans Trophy,…
Read moreEd Bennett To Head Senior Leadership Team At USCR
The senior leadership team and overall organizational structure for International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) and the new United SportsCar…
Read moreFerrari Club Of America Returns To Road America For 50th Anniversary
This summer the Ferrari Club of America is returning to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and Road America to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a special…
Read moreWorld Of Outlaws: Bonus Money Added To Brad Doty Classic Purse
To commemorate a milestone year, the 2013 Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park will include two added bonuses. A $2500 bonus will be paid…
Read moreGlobal Rallycross Confirms Remaining 2013 Schedule, Including International Expansion
Global Rallycross (GRC) has confirmed that its 2013 schedule will total nine rounds including races on three different continents in conjunction with…
Read moreIMRRC To Host Tribute For Late Motorsports Journalist Chris Economaki
The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International…
Read moreFIA Sets June 20 Date For Mercedes-Pirelli Tire Test Hearing
The FIA’s International Tribunal (IT) is to meet in Paris on June 20 to hear the case against Mercedes and Pirelli concerning their recent tire test…
Read moreHistoric Fremont Speedway Hall Of Fame Inducts Fifth Class
The Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame recently inducted its fifth class of entrants: drivers the Liskai brothers—Al, Dick and Steve—Paul Dewald, Bill…
Read moreExtra Seating Added In Response To Demand For Inaugural NHRA Event in New England
The initial response from NHRA fans in the New England region has been so strong that officials at New England Dragway have been forced to designate…
Read moreGrundy County Speedway Becomes ASA Member Track
ASA has announced the addition of a new venue: Grundy County Speedway, the 1/3-mile high-banked paved oval in Morris, Illinois. Built by the Grundy…
Read morePRI Trade Show Exhibitor Service Manual Now Online
Everything that exhibitors will need to plan for the upcoming Performance Racing Industry Trade Show is now available online with the 2013 Exhibitor…
Read moreGrand Prix Of America Names New Director of Race Operations
Marty Hunt joins the Formula One Grand Prix of America at Port Imperial as director of race operations and the newest member of its senior executive…
Read moreJRi Shocks Moving Into Larger Facility
JRi Shocks is moving to its new facility at 136 Knob Hill Road, located in Lakeside Park, Mooresville, N.C., effective June 24, 2013. With nearly…
Read moreCooperative Venture Between NHRA, Funny Car Teams Leads To New Latch System
Beginning at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, July 19-21, all nitro Funny Cars competing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will…
Read moreIndyCar Levies Post-Race Penalties After Belle Isle
IndyCar has announced penalties following the June 1-2 races at The Raceway at Belle Isle Park. The No. 16 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing entry…
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