MAVTV has announced that Dan Teitscheid has been promoted to president of the network.

During his tenure as vice president, Teitscheid was responsible for helping negotiate licensing rights to Lucas Oil-owned content and expanding the reach of the company’s media brands.

Before joining the MAVTV team, Teitscheid was with The Walt Disney Company where he was involved in the launch of Disney, ESPN, and ABC's linear and digital media products. Prior to his time at the Walt Disney Company, Teitscheid served as Vice President of Content Distribution and Marketing for MTV Networks.

"With Dan's leadership, vast experience with The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and MTV Networks, and desire to take MAVTV to the next level in this evolving television landscape, we are well-positioned for an exciting future," Lucas Oil Products COO Thomas Fredrickson said. 

In addition, it was announced that John Duff has been appointed as MAVTV's Head of Content.

For more information, visit mavtv.com.

The Ontario Dirt Competition Committee (ODCC) member tracks have released the 2020 schedule for the Insta-Panels Duel on the Dirt Series for Thunder Stocks and Mini Stocks. The tracks on the schedule include four ODCC member tracks, including Brighton Speedway, Humberstone Speedway, Merrittville Speedway, and Ohsweken Speedway.

The Insta-Panels Duel on the Dirt series will race under ODCC rules, which were created for street stock and mini stock-type cars in the Ontario, Canada region.

The 2020 edition of the Insta-Panels Duel on the Dirt Series will see seven combined races at four member tracks across the two divisions.

The Thunder Stock season is set to open May 2 at Merrittville Speedway, while the Mini Stock schedule is set to open May 9, also at Merrittville Speedway.

For more information, visit duelonthedirt.com.

Lincoln Electric, Tooling U-SME, NC3, camInstructor, Haas Automation and SkillsUSA have formed an industry coalition to help Career and Technical Education (CTE) students continue to learn during the COVID-19 situation.

The manufacturing industry is already facing a skilled labor shortage, and the onset of the COVID-19 crisis has presented an additional challenge for educational institutions, temporarily closing schools across the nation and interrupting face-to-face learning.

To help meet the challenge, the newly formed CTE Coalition, led by Lincoln Electric, Tooling U-SME, NC3, camInstructor, Haas Automation and SkillsUSA, have created the website Keep CTE Moving, a central portal where instructors and students can access educational resources.

Keep CTE Moving features hundreds of online classes, videos, and instructional materials with topics covering machining, welding, mechatronics, industry 4.0, and programming.

“A lot of CTE courses are in areas like welding, CNC, automotive, manufacturing, and construction, and are very hands-on,” Lincoln Electric Business Manager of Education Jason Scales said. “Many instructors simply don’t have online training content. This non-competitive group of industry-leading companies [maintains] a robust set of e-learning modules and other resources. Together, we agreed to share our resources in an unprecedented manner. With this opportunity, tens of thousands of CTE students can keep learning, even while they may not be allowed to gather in a physical classroom or lab."

All online materials are produced and supplied by the coalition partners with the majority being available at no charge for the next 30 days.

For more information, visit ctecoalition.com.

Melissa Stevens has been appointed as the new race director for Merrittville Speedway in Thorold, Ontario, Canada.

Stevens, the granddaughter of the late Ray Stevens and daughter of the late Brian Stevens, brings years of experience—including scheduling, scoring, qualifying procedures, rules, requirements, and more—to her position.

Merrittville Speedway is owned by Don and Lorraine Speice. The track celebrates its 69th season with a test, tune, and inspection day set for Saturday, April 11. The annual Spring Sizzler presented by Garrison Automotive is set for following Saturday and will feature Southern Ontario Sprints, 358 Modifieds, sportsman cars, Hoosier stocks, and four cylinders.

For more information, visit merrittvillespeedway.com.

INDYCAR and iRacing have partnered to stage six virtual race events featuring a lineup of NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers.

The virtual cars will be equipped with the new aeroscreen cockpit protection device.

Each race will be live-streamed on indycar.com as well as INDYCAR's YouTube and Facebook pages, and iRacing's Twitch stream.

The INDYCAR iRacing Challenge will run each Saturday at 4 p.m. EST, beginning March 28 through May 2. Races are set to last anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours.

Pre-race virtual autograph sessions are set to take place at 3:15 p.m. EST each week, as well as a live post-race interview conducted by Katie Hargitt and aired on INDYCAR's Instagram page. 

Some racing venues will be selected by a fan vote, but secured venues include Barber Motorsports Park, Circuit of The Americas, and a non-IndyCar "dream" track.

In lieu of crowning a champion, INDYCAR will make a donation to a partner charity at the conclusion of the challenge.

For more information, visit indycar.com/iracing and iracing.com.

As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, we remain committed to hosting a successful PRI Trade Show, scheduled for December 10-12, 2020. As our planning continues, we are putting in place changes to help lower the level of uncertainty for our exhibitors and attendees.

While the priority exhibitor application deadline of May 8, 2020, remains in effect for the initial floor plotting, we have extended the deadline to receive a full refund to September 1, 2020. Exhibitors can reserve space with confidence, knowing that we will continue to monitor developments and make updates as necessary.

The health and welfare of PRI exhibitors, attendees, employees, and the racing community is our top priority. As such, PRI has instituted a companywide work-from-home policy into April, and has cancelled or postponed any face-to-face meetings or events through May 31, 2020.

While our work arrangements have changed for the time being, we are 100% committed to helping the industry minimize business disruptions and succeed during this challenging time. All PRI staff and account representatives are working full-time, and are here to answer questions and provide information as it becomes available.

PRI is monitoring the situation very closely, and we will continue to update the industry on any new developments. Those with questions should reach out to their account reps, or contact 949-499-5413 or mail@performanceracing.com.

US 13 Dragway in Delmar, Delaware, has renewed a sanctioning agreement with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA).

The facility features a 1/4-mile drag strip and was first opened in 1963. Longtime track owner Charlie Cathell was an early proponent of bracket racing and his track boasts a strong IHRA Summit SuperSeries program.

New for 2020 is the IHRA and SBRA Ultimate Points Series, which allows racers to compete for bigger purses during a two-day event hosted once a month. In addition, there are multiple events for Grudge and N/T Shootout racers.

“It’s fitting that one of the people involved in the beginning of bracket racing and the team finals format feels at home in the IHRA, where sportsman racing is at the forefront,” IHRA Division Director Jon O’Neal said. “We’re proud to have the Cathell and US 13 family as part of our own.”

For 2019, IHRA Summit SuperSeries champions included Alex Bradford (Top), Keven Yates (Mod) and Nicholas Bowie (Junior).

The multi-purpose racing facility also features a 1/2-mile dirt clay oval where Super Late Models, big block modifieds and more compete.

For more information, visit delawareracing.com.

Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders, based in Winona, Minnesota, has announced plans to host an AERA Tech & Skills Conference.

Set for August 11, the event will be co-hosted by Sunnen. Educational sessions will cover a presentation on cylinder honing as well as a discussion on piston rings hosted by Keith Jones of Total Seal.

A technical seminar hosted by NHRA Top Fuel Amalie Motor Oil Team Owner and Driver Terry McMillen is also set to take place.

Additional plans may be announced at a later date.

For more information, visit goodson.com.

F1, the FIA, and all 10 teams have unanimously agreed to delay the introduction of the 2021 technical regulations by a year.

The stakeholders held a conference call on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on the sport.

According to F1.com, it was decided that the best course of action was to delay the introduction of the technical rules until 2022, with the 2020 rules applying in 2021.

F1 officials hope that the move will ease the financial burden on the teams, particularly at a time when their income may be reduced because of fewer races this year.

For more information, visit F1.com.

IMSA fans will be able to see their favorite drivers during the IMSA Sebring SuperSaturday virtual race set to air on iRacing.

The 90-minute event replaces the rescheduled Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Advance Auto Parts, which has been pushed to the weekend of Nov. 11-14.

The single-class shootout begins at 2:30 p.m. ET with a 15-minute warm-up session from 2 to 2:15 p.m. and single-car qualifying from 2:15 to 2:25 p.m.

“IMSA is committed to delivering a realistic racing experience to our fans, competitors, and partners this weekend,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “Most IMSA drivers use iRacing or other simulators on a regular basis to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming races. This weekend, they will do it in front of an audience. We are grateful to iRacing and many of our other partners for creating this opportunity to entertain our loyal IMSA fans.”

The race will be streamed live on iRacing’s Twitch channel and the iRacing eSports Network on YouTube. The commentary team will include the voice of IMSA Radio’s John Hindhaugh.

The field will be comprised of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge drivers, who will choose from one of four recent WeatherTech Championship GT Le Mans (GTLM) class race cars:  the BMW M8 GTE, Ferrari 488 GTE, Porsche 911 RSR and Ford GT.

For more information, visit iracing.com or imsa.com.