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New Indy Lights Car Excels During Initial Test

If the drivers’ comments following the first test of the new Mazda MZR-R-powered Dallara IL-15 are anything to go by, this year’s Indy Lights…

Race & Performance Expo Quickly Approaching

Winner’s Circle, a retail and wholesale supplier of parts and services for race and performance products and the founding sponsor of the Hot Rodders…

NHRA Changes US Nationals Points Structure

The NHRA competition committee announced a points increase for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors at the Chevrolet Performance US…

Brett Root Named IMCA President

Brett Root succeeds his mother Kathy as president of the Vinton-based automotive racing sanctioning organization. She purchased IMCA and sister…

Indy's Legends Day To Honor Al Unser

Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Firestone will honor four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser during the 45th anniversary of his first Indianapolis…

NASCAR Reveals Drive For Diversity Roster

NASCAR Drive for Diversity (D4D), a developmental platform for female and multicultural drivers and pit crew members, announced its 2015 class on…

Greenville Pickens Speedway Leased

After months of negotiations, a multi-year deal was signed late Wednesday between track owner Kevin Whitaker and the 2014 NWAAS National Points…

Flaming River Receives Quality Management Systems Certification

Flaming River has received its certification for ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems standards. By adhering to ISO’s 9001 quality standards,…

Kenzie Ruston Exceling At NASCAR Diversity Program

As a member of the 2015 Drive for Diversity driver class, announced Monday by NASCAR, Kenzie Ruston is in a position to defy probabilities,…

Berlin Raceway Hires Jeff Hapner As Race Director

“After an exhaustive search for the right person, I am extremely happy to announce that Jeff Hapner has accepted the position of Race Director,” said…

Mike Blackmer Purchases Merritt Speedway

Mike Blackmer, the former promoter of Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan, and more recently a car owner in the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS,…

Turn 14 Distribution Expands Its Operations Into Reno

Turn 14 Distribution, a performance warehouse distributor, announced the opening of a new distribution center in Reno, Nevada, to better meet the…

IHRA Announces New PR & Media Director

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and IRG Sports + Entertainment (IRG) has named John Bisci as its new public and media relations director…

NCMA Honors NASCAR's Mike Helton

More than 400 North Carolina motorsports industry members and enthusiasts gathered Wednesday night at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Resort to honor…

IR Becomes 'Official Power Tools Of NASCAR'

NASCAR and Ingersoll Rand, a manufacturer of power tools, announced a multi-year partnership designating Ingersoll Rand as the “Official Power Tools…

Jeff Gordon To Run Final Sprint Cup Season In 2015

Jeff Gordon, a four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, will compete in his 23rd and final full-time Sprint Cup Series season in 2015. He…

2016 Chili Bowl Dates Announced

It may be a week’s worth of racing, but work on the Chili Bowl is never ending as the office prepares for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget…

Vic Elford Receives RRDC's 2015 Phil Hill Award

Vic Elford, considered one of the fastest race-car drivers of the 60s and 70s, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2015 Phil…

Schaffer To Lead Force's Camaro Funny Car

NHRA Funny Car king John Force has also built a legacy of creating a brain-trust of crew chiefs over the past decade. The brain-trust will continue…

STP Out As World Of Outlaws Title Sponsor

The World of Outlaws unveiled a new look for the start of 2015 season as STP departs as title sponsor of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. The…

PRI Helps MIA Recognize Motorsports Excellence

The British motorsport industry celebrated another successful year in 2014, with the Motorsport Industry Association’s (MIA) annual Business…

McLaren, CNN Announce Multi-Year Partnership

Formula One team McLaren and CNN International announced a multi-year partnership deal. CNN branding will appear on the front wing of the car that…

Madison International Speedway Gets New Owner

Gregg McKarns, who was recently introduced as the owner of the ARCA Midwest Tour, has also completed a purchase agreement to become the new owner of…

Allen Miller Named HPD Race Team Leader

Allen Miller, a 21-year veteran with Honda Performance Development, has been named Race Team Leader for the company, heading up all on-track…

Chevy Super Series Sets 2015 Slate

The Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series released its 2015 schedule of events, featuring a possible 17 races. There are 13 scheduled races…

Eberhart Named CEO of Friends of Laguna Seca

Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS), the organization set to take over management of the Laguna Seca Recreation Area and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in…

Perris Auto Speedway Announces 'Brother Brett Classic'

Perris Auto Speedway, located in Perris, California, has announced that the 30-lap main event at the August 16 California Racers Hall of Fame Night…

Walliser Elected WPI Board President

World Pulling International (WPI), the operations company of the Ohio-based National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA), has named Ned Walliser as…

Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to IMS

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), which features head-to-head racing of autonomous race cars piloted by AI driver software, is returning to the…

WDRA Expands Bracket Finals Series to Include Northwest Canada

The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) is expanding its Summit Bracket Finals Series to include Northwest Canada in 2024 with a new event at Nitro…

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