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Cathi Maynard Leaves Lasting Impact on NHRA Community
The drag racing world lost one of its biggest fans and supporters on June 23, 2023, with the passing of NHRA team owner Cathi Maynard. Maynard was a…
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SCCA Announces Club Spec
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has announced its new Club Spec concept, which is "built on the success of Solo Spec Coupe," and is "an idea…
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The Late Robin Miller Inducted into Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame
Fernando Alonso, left, and the late Robin Miller, right Six Hoosier broadcasters--including the late motorsports journalist Robin Miller--will be…
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New Minority Owner at Joe Gibbs Racing
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR)--the NASCAR organization with four Cup Series teams, three Xfinity Series teams and an ARCA Series team-- has announced a new…
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House Committee Passes Tax Incentive Package to Benefit Aftermarket Businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has passed the PRI-supported American Families and Jobs Act, a legislative package…
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Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp to Retire After 2023
Officials with NASCAR and Darlington Raceway--the NASCAR "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, South Carolina--have announced track president…
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World of Outlaws to Return to BAPS Motor Speedway for the First Time in 31 Years
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and PA Posse, for the first time in 31 years, will duel again at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven…
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John Concialdi, Co-Founder of AEM, Passes Away
Photos courtesy of Front Street Media, MotorTrend John "JC" Peter Concialdi has passed away at his home in Murrieta, California. He was 67 years old…
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Alpine Reveals Precursor to Hypercar for 2024 FIA WEC Competition
The Alpine Elf Endurance Team--the racing team based in France--has revealed the A424 Beta, the precursor to its Hypercar that will compete in the…
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Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023
Officials with the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF)--based in Reno, Nevada--have announced its class of 2023 includes Jeff Cummings, Scott…
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WeatherTech Extends Naming Rights of Laguna Seca
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a five-year extension for WeatherTech to continue as the naming rights partner of WeatherTech…
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Callies Announces Scholarship, Celebration of Life for the Late Rick Norton Jr.
Rick W. Norton Jr., the founder of Callies Performance Products in Fostoria, Ohio, passed away in April. He was 76. Norton began his career in the…
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IHRA Announces Hot Rod Racing Classic for 2024
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA)--based in House Springs, Missouri--has announced the IHRA Hot Rod Classic is set to debut in 2024. "…
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PRI, SEMA Thank Bill Miller for 16 Years of Service
The staff, Board of Directors and volunteer leadership of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI)…
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Industry Legend Nancy Edelbrock, 86
Nancy Edelbrock, the wife of Vic Edelbrock Jr. of Edelbrock Group, has passed away. She was 86. Along with raising their three daughters, Camee,…
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SFI Foundation Founder, Safety Pioneer Arnie Kuhns, 83
Arnold "Arnie" Kuhns--the motorsports safety pioneer and founder of SFI Foundation--has passed away. He was 83. Kuhns was inducted into the SEMA…
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Ford Formally Unveils Mustang GT3
Ford has unveiled the Mustang GT3 race car, based on the all-new 2024 Mustang Dark Horse, during a special ceremony as part of this year's 24 Hours…
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New E1 World Championship to Launch Inaugural Electric Powerboat Racing Season
UIM E1 World Championship--the world's first all-electric powerboat racing championship--has unveiled the venues that will host its inaugural racing…
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AAM Group Names Two Additions to Engine Pro Team
The AAM Group--the automotive aftermarket program distribution group and specialty marketing firm based in Piney Flats, Tennessee--has announced the…
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Power Automedia Launches 'Electrified,' a Digital Brand for Electric Vehicles
Power Automedia--the media and automotive digital publishing company based in Temecula, California--has announced the official launch of "…
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WyoTech Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
WyoTech--the U.S. automotive, diesel, and collision trade school based in Laramie, Wyoming--has announced its inaugural Hall of Fame class, with…
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Rob Marshall to Join McLaren Formula 1 Team
McLaren Racing--the British organization with teams in Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E, Extreme E and esports teams--has announced the appointment of…
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Mark Grain Appointed as Extreme E Technical Director
Officials with Extreme E--the off-road racing series featuring electric SUVs and founded by the same team behind Formula E--have announced the…
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Radford Racing School Names Kim Wolfkill as VP of Sales and Marketing
Radford Racing School--the premier driving and racing school based in Chandler, Arizona--has named Kim Wolfkill as its vice president of sales and…
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BorgWarner Unveils 'eMobility' Transformation Brand Update
BorgWarner--the American automotive supplier based in Auburn Hills, Michigan--has unveiled a new "eMobility" transformation through its "Charging…
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