Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) has released the 40-race schedule for the inaugural BMR Drivers Academy, which begins on March 26, at the All American Speedway in Roseville, California. The series will compete at five NASCAR National and Weekly Series tracks across the state.

There are 16 two-day events on the calendar, which will visit oval tracks like Irwindale Speedway (Irwindale, California) and Kern County Raceway Park (Bakersfield, California). Road courses include Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma, California) and Thunderhill Raceway (Willows, California).

The roster of drivers includes standouts from grassroots motorsports across North America. Drivers will compete in full-sized stock cars utilizing a 625-horsepower NASCAR Yates spec engine and the same chassis components as ARCA and the NASCAR Truck Series. 

After races 14, 24, and 30, the points leader will be awarded an opportunity to compete in the Bill McAnally Racing Toyota for a 2021 ARCA event. Drivers that win race events in the Drivers Academy during the season will also receive one entry per win towards a drawing for the opportunity to compete with BMR/MHR in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Phoenix in November.

In addition to driver support on track, the BMR Drivers Academy program will also provide training in media relations, sponsorship relations, social media, fitness, leadership development, and diet.

Races will be streamed live to a worldwide audience via SPEED SPORT TV.

For more information, visit bmrdriversacademy.com.

2021 BMR Drivers Academy Schedule

March 26-27 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)

April 9-10 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)
April 23-24 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)
April 30-May 1 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)

May 14-15 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)
May 18-19 Thunderhill Raceway (Willows, CA)
May 29-30 Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma, CA)

June 11-12 Irwindale Speedway (Irwindale, CA)
June 25-26 Kern County Raceway Park (Bakersfield, CA)

July 9-10 Kern County Raceway Park (Bakersfield, CA)
July 23-24 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)

August 13-14 Irwindale Speedway (Irwindale, CA)
August 28-29 Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma, CA)

September 17-18 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)
September 24-25 Kern County Raceway Park (Bakersfield, CA)

October 1-2 All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)

^{Photo courtesy of BMR Drivers Academy}

Utica-Rome Speedway, the historic, 1/2-mile clay oval in Central New York, has been listed for sale.

Located in Vernon, New York, the multi-use facility sits on over 100 acres of land and regularly features DIRTcar Racing, Super DIRTcar Series, Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints, Ollie's Bargain All Star Circuit of Champions, and more series. 

Current track owner Tom Cole is handling the sale, which was announced on the track's social media pages last week. Cole had taken over ownership from Bill and Kim Shea earlier in the year. Before this, Cole's father, Gene Cole, and the Cole family owned and operated the dirt track since 2002. 

Utica-Rome Speedway first opened in 1961 as an asphalt track before getting transformed to dirt in the 1980s. At the time of the announcement, there were no scheduled events for 2021.

The sale will include all equipment, including tractors, facilities, and the track pace car. 

To inquire about the track sale, call Tom Cole at 315-404-3562. For more information, visit uticaromespeedway.com. 

_{Photo courtesy of Utica-Rome Speedway}

LSI Chemical has announced a new distribution partner located in Luoyang, China. Pioneer New Material Technology Company, Ltd. is now authorized to distribute the entire line of LSI Chemical fuel and oil additives in the country. 

In addition to the company’s own lubricating grease for automotive manufacturing, Pioneer now has access to LSI's innovative fuel and oil additive technology for the Chinese market and abroad.

“This is an incredible opportunity to expand LSI Chemical NanoTechnology-infused products. Pioneer has a robust export business to more than 20 countries including Japan, many European countries, Russia, Taiwan, Chile, and Israel. We feel confident that this is a start to a long and mutually beneficial relationship,” LSI Chemical President Todd Cawley said.

The news comes after LSI announced NanoTech Petroleum as its new South African distributor. 

For more information, visit lsichemical.com.

Entering into the second season under the Performance Open Wheel Racing Incorporated (POWRi) sanctioning body, the POWRi Lucas Oil Southwest Lightning Sprints (SWLS) has released its 2021 season schedule.

With 19 events slotted from late-March until early-October, SWLS will venture to six states with both wing and non-wing racing on the agenda.

Based out of Southern California, SWLS will kick off with winged competition at Pahrump Valley Speedway for three days of racing action on March 25-27. The series will wrap up 2021 on October 2 at Barona Speedway. 

POWRi Lucas Oil Southwest Lightning Sprint 2021 Schedule (subject to change):
Thursday, March 25 | Pahrump Valley Speedway | Practice
Friday, March 26 | Pahrump Valley Speedway | Season Opener Night 1
Saturday, March 27 | Pahrump Valley Speedway | Season Opener Night 2
Saturday, April 3 | Barona Speedway
Saturday, April 17 | Barona Speedway
Saturday, May 1 | Mohave Valley Speedway
Saturday, May 15 | Barona Speedway | Wingless
Saturday, May 29 | Central Missouri Speedway | POWRi Lightning Sprint Nationals
Sunday, May 30 | Central Missouri Speedway | POWRi Lightning Sprint Nationals
Saturday, June 12 | Barona Speedway
Saturday, June 26 | Barona Speedway | Wingless
Saturday, August 7 | Barona Speedway
Thursday, August 12 | TBA | POWRi Lightning Sprint Summer Shootout
Friday, August 13 | River Cities Speedway | POWRi Lightning Sprint Summer Shootout
Saturday, August 14 | Greenbush Race Park | POWRi Lightning Sprint Summer Shootout
Sunday, August 15 | Sheyenne Speedway | POWRi Lightning Sprint Summer Shootout
Saturday, August 21 | Barona Speedway | Wingless
Saturday, September 4 | Barona Speedway
Saturday, September 18 | Barona Speedway | Wingless
Saturday, October 2 | Barona Speedway

For more information, visit powri.com.

Chevrolet has named Laura Wontrop Klauser as its newly created Sports Car Racing Program Manager as the manufacturer continues its shift toward an engineering-based approach throughout its motorsports programs.

“The goal is to expand the level of engineering and technical direction for Corvette Racing as it sets a course for its future with the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, along with all the Chevrolet road-racing programs,” the company stated in a press release.

In her new position, Klauser will oversee the engineering and technical aspects of Corvette Racing on behalf of Chevrolet. Klauser, who resides in Detroit, currently manages the Cadillac DPi-V.R and Camaro GT4.R programs in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. 

“It’s a huge honor to move into this role with Corvette Racing,” said Klauser, who has been part of General Motors’ racing activities for the last five years. “It unquestionably is one of the premier programs in all of sports car endurance racing. The rich history of Corvette’s successes in IMSA is something of which everyone at Chevrolet can be proud. At the same time, this motorsports management restructure is a great opportunity to rethink how Chevrolet operates on IMSA weekends. 

“My goal is to promote more synergy between our racing programs and funnel our technical learnings back to GM so we continue to make and sell better cars to our fans and customers around the world.”

For more information, visit corvetteracing.com.

Honda Performance Development (HPD) and Honda Motor Company have announced a new scholarship program to support the Formula Regional Americas series and the Super Formula Championship based in Japan. 

HPD and Honda Motor will award the 2021 champion of the Formula Regional Americas series with a scholarship—value of up to $600,000—to participate in the 2022 Super Formula series season. 

The Formula Regional Americas (formerly F3) is an FIA-supported series promoted by Parella Motorsports Holdings and sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing. 

The internationally known Super Formula series is the top level of open-wheel racing in Japan and features a high downforce Dallara chassis powered by 500+ hp engines.

“I am very pleased with this new program as it is a collaboration between HPD and Honda Motor for a true global driver development program,” HPD Commercial Motorsports Manager John Whiteman said. “The Formula Regionals America champion earns 18 FIA Super License points, and the Super Formula champion earns 25. Winning both titles will prepare a driver to compete in INDYCAR and earn enough Super License points to exceed the 40 required for Formula One.”

For more information, visit hpd.honda.com.

_{Photo courtesy of Honda}

Off-road racer Casey Currie gave the PRI Road Tour an inside look at Currie Enterprises, the 60-year-old manufacturing company that specializes in drivetrain components based in Corona, California. 

Hear how the Currie team is hands-on in its approach to business. 

For more information, visit performanceracing.com/roadtour and currieenterprises.com. 

Honda has announced the details for a new, lightweight, electric drag racing vehicle, which was revealed at the 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon. 

The Honda e-Drag is based on the Honda e-City car and offers 148 hp and 221 lb. ft. of torque. The vehicle is expected to run zero to 60 mph in around eight seconds. The roof is reinforced with carbon fiber and a simplified mounting body panel structure to reduce weight. 

Honda has also revealed the N-One K-Climb vehicle, which will compete in hill climb events. The car features 70 hp, 15-inch wheels, Yokohama Advan tires, and KS Hipermax IV SP adjustable suspension. The N-One also features a bolt-in roll cage and HKS center-exit exhaust muffler.

For more information, visit honda.com.

_{Photo courtesy of Honda}

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is now accepting speaker proposals for its world-class education program at the annual PRI Trade Show in December.

PRI’s education program, which takes place at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis before and during the Show, promotes engagement and connectivity between race teams, retail shops, warehouse distributors, e-commerce sites, engine builders, fabricators, dealers, installers, jobbers, and media who attend PRI to learn about emerging industry trends and the latest racing technology.

Our series of conferences and seminars provide thought-provoking, forward-thinking sessions that help participants take their businesses and careers to the next level. They are designed to provide best practices in motorsports business and technical education for professionals and grassroots operators alike.

“PRI Education is all about discovering new and innovative ways to enhance your motorsports operation,” said PRI editor and education programming director Dan Schechner. “From tips and takeaways to improve your marketing efforts to cutting-edge tech on the latest race engine developments, our sessions provide best-in-class business, management, and technical know-how for industry professionals.”

Now in its 33rd year, the PRI Show—set for December 9–11, 2021—is the world’s premier racing and performance trade event, attracting upwards of 1,200 exhibitors and 70,000 attendees representing all forms of motorsports from across the US and over 70 countries.

Countless industry experts have shared their knowledge with PRI Show attendees through the years. Recent presenters include Darin Morgan from Mast Motorsports, Bob Morreale from The Tuning School, Jason Enders from RE Suspension, Gary Crooks from Port City Racecars, Lake Speed Jr. from Total Seal, Jeanette DesJardins from Car Chix and Crank It Media, Corey Perlman from Impact Social, Tom Shay from Profits Plus, and Brian Lewis from Wolfhound Interactive.

Topics of interest for 2021 include, but are not limited to:

• Sales & Marketing
• Business Operations
• Digital Communications
• Race Track Management
• Brand Building
• Employee Relations
• Engine Technology
• Suspension/Setup
• Machining
• Tuning

Speaker proposals for the 2021 PRI Trade Show must be submitted by April 4, 2021, at this link. Suggestions for topics and/or speakers are also encouraged and can be submitted here. For more details, contact Gary Vigil, Sr. Manager of Professional Development, at garyv@sema.org or 909-978-6738; or Dan Schechner at dans@performanceracing.com or 949-373-9228.