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NASCAR Planning Horsepower Reduction, Other Changes For 2015
NASCAR is planning on making significant engine package changes in 2015 to extend the life of Sprint Cup powerplants and reduce horsepower. And along…
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Brazil Will Host IndyCar Race In 2015
Brazilian officials have announced the return of IndyCar to the country next season, saying Friday that a race will held in the capital of Brasilia…
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Simpson Receives Shav Glick Award
Bill Simpson was presented with The Justice Brothers-Shav Glick Award at Auto Club Speedway Sunday. Named in honor of former Los Angeles Times…
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Irwindale Event Center Announces Lease Extension
Irwindale Event Center's President/CEO, Jim Cohan, announced that the facility's landlord has indicated that the center's operating lease would be…
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Autocross Added To NMCA Fontana Events
The Hotchkis Autocross series from Hotchkis Sport Suspension will be held at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California, during the NMCA West Drag…
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Fremont Speedway Announces New Line-Up Procedures, Points System
Fremont (Ohio) Speedway will incorporate a new point system to crown its champions in 2014. There are also new race night procedures determining race…
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WISSOTA Seeking Challenge Series Director
WISSOTA is looking for a Challenge Series Director to assume responsibilities for operation of the 2014 Blaine Brothers Challenge Series for WISSOTA…
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IndyCar Enhances Points For Championships
IndyCar has announced that it will enhance the points scoring format that will decide the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers’ and entrants’ championships…
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TORC Adds Kart & UTV Classes To National Schedule
TORC: The Off-Road Championship Presented by AMSOIL, a premiere short-course, off-road racing series, has announced the addition of Kart and P1K (UTV…
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Thunder Road Raceway Park Has New Operators
Nelson and Marla Hoyos, owners of the Driven2Win Drag Racing School, announced that they have signed a long-term lease agreement as the new track…
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EcoPower Backs Roush Fenway Racing
Safety-Kleen and its premium refined motor oil brand, EcoPower, have signed a team-wide sponsorship agreement with Roush Fenway Racing. While…
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Edelbrock Launches Newly Designed Website
Edelbrock is excited to kick off the year by launching a completely redesigned website. This new website features an all-new look and utilizes the…
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F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo Helps Launch Engineering Academy
Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s new driver Daniel Ricciardo joined Infiniti to bring top budding engineers a step closer to their dream in Formula One, by…
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SAFER Barrier Added At Auto Club Speedway
When Denny Hamlin returns to Auto Club Speedway this week, he'll find more of the SAFER barrier in the area where he crashed last year. The Southern…
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Andersen Promotions Partners With Race Energy
Andersen Promotions announced a new partnership with Delta, B.C., Canada-based Race Energy, a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art power…
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World Of Outlaws Adds Berlin Date
The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series is set to invade Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan, on September 27. It marks the first time “The…
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New Criteria For International Motorsports HoF Enshrinement For 2015
The International Motorsports Hall of Fame, adjacent to Talladega Superspeedway, will establish a new process for enshrinement beginning in 2015.…
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VP Racing Fuels & DIRTcar Extend Partnership
VP Racing Fuels announced the extension of its sponsorship of World Racing Group’s DIRTcar Racing sanctioning body through 2017. With the agreement,…
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Ward Among Eight USAC HoF Inductees
The initial eight 2014 inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame have been announced and four more, selected by popular vote from a list of 16 eligible…
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LOORS Partners With BFGoodrich
BFGoodrich Tires has taken a significant marketing and promotion position in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, which begins a 16-event season…
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Motorsport Safety Foundation Launched At Sebring
The Motorsport Safety Foundation debuted at Sebring International Raceway, introducing the non-profit organization dedicated to improving safety…
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Andretti Named Grand Marshal of 2014 LBGP
Famed Formula One racer and one of the most recognized names in motorsports, Mario Andretti, will act as Grand Marshal to Long Beach’s 40th Toyota…
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DRT Racing To Field Team For US Pro Kart Series
In 2014, the DRT Racing team will support one of America’s growing touring programs—the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS). The four-event…
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Verizon Named New IndyCar Title Sponsor
IndyCar announced a multi-year entitlement agreement with Verizon that will see North America’s premier open-wheel racing championship become the…
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Cooper To Supply World RX Tires
Cooper Tires Europe has signed a three-year deal to supply its tires to drivers during all 12 rounds of the FIA World Rallycross Championship…
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