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Thermo-Tec Automotive Launches New Catalog Products, Informative Guides
Thermo-Tec Automotive, the Greenwich, Ohio-based high-performance heat and sound insulation product provider, has released its new and improved…
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Parnelli Jones Headlines 2025 NMPA Hall of Fame Class
The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) has elected Indianapolis 500 and Baja 1,000 winner and Trans-Am champion Parnelli Jones, NASCAR…
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TRD's David Wilson to Retire; Tyler Gibbs Promoted
David Wilson, group vice president and president of TRD, USA (Toyota Racing Development), has announced his retirement effective December 16, 2024…
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UNLTD Off-Road Racing Releases 2025 Championship Series Schedule
Unlimited Off-Road Racing (UNLTD) has released the official schedule for its 2025 season. The four-event season will kick off with the Parker 400…
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Spire Motorsports Adds New Crew Chiefs for 2025
Rodney Childers, a 40-time NASCAR Cup Series race-winning crew chief, and Travis Peterson, currently crew chief for Michael McDowell at Front Row…
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Meyer Opens New Location in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Meyer Distributing has opened a new Canadian location in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer's…
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Mickey Thompson Hosts Annual Dragster Adventure Challenge at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School
Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels recently hosted a group of employees, dealers and distributors at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School to participate…
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3 Things to Know About Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' Pick for Vice President
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made her highly anticipated selection of a running mate, tapping two-term Minnesota Governor Tim Walz…
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Video: The Chevron Doctrine Conversation You Won't Want to Skip
The June 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the decades-old Chevron doctrine is poised to potentially transform the automotive…
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Grandview, Big Diamond Speedways (PA) Plan for Pan Hard Suspension Rule Change in 2025
The management of Big Diamond and Grandview Speedways, both located in Pennsylvania, will ban the left side pan hard bar suspension for 358 Modified…
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WRC Reveals 2025 Calendar
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has released its expanded calendar for the 2025 season. The 14-event calendar will begin in January with the…
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McLaren Formula 1 Team Extends Contract of Team Principal Andrea Stella
McLaren Racing has extended the contract of McLaren Formula 1 Team Principal Andrea Stella. Since taking on the role of team principal in December…
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Binotto, Wheatley Join Audi F1 Effort
Former Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto and current Red Bull Racing Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley are joining the Sauber Motorsport-run…
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Oliver Oakes Announced as New Alpine F1 Team Principal
Oliver Oakes is set to join the BWT Alpine Formula 1 team as its new team principal, following the news that Bruno Famin would step down from the…
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Michelin to Introduce New GTP/Hypercar Tires in 2026
According to published reports, Michelin, the French tire manufacturer, will introduce new tires for the IMSA GTP and FIA WEC Hypercar categories in…
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WWTR (IL) Repaves Drag Strip Racing Surface
World Wide Technology Raceway, located in Madison, Illinois, has repaved the racing surface of its drag strip. The St. Louis-area track completed…
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Lyn St. James Added to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends Collection
Lyn St. James, the accomplished Indy car and sportscar driver, has been added to the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends Collection. The honor…
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World of Outlaws Returning to Huset's Speedway (SD) for Hustle Finale, High Bank Nationals
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will return to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, for the Huset's Hustle and High…
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Maplefield/Irving Late Models Running Triple-Point Doubleheader at Thunder Road (VT)
The Maplefield/Irving Late Models will be running a triple-point doubleheader at Thunder Road Speedbowl in Barre, Vermont, on Thursday. Beginning…
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Elon Musk Is Backing Donald Trump--Here's What's Behind That Relationship
By the PRI Washington, D.C., office Former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail has vocally denounced electric vehicle (EV) mandates, going…
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MPMC Media Trade Conference Early Bird Pricing Ends This Sunday
By Ashley Reyes PRI member manufacturers have until Sunday, August 4 to save on registration for the 2025 SEMA Motorsports Parts…
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The Final Parachute of George Poteet
Article and photos by "LandSpeed" Louise Ann Noeth The Poteet family provided a superb way to travel through soulful sorrow when they asked me to…
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Goodyear Names New Chief Digital Officer, Chief Marketing Officer
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company announced that Mamatha Chamarthi has been named senior vice president and chief digital officer, and Will…
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Skip Barber Receives PMH Trailblazer Award
Skip Barber was recently awarded the Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) Trailblazer Award during the SpeedTour All-Star Race weekend at Lime Rock…
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PPG Extends Partnership With IMS, INDYCAR
PPG, the Pittsburgh-based supplier of paints, coatings and specialty products, has extended its partnerships with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (…
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