Motovicity Distribution has announced that Corsa Performance, one of the leaders in exhaust systems, has been added to its list of suppliers.

Corsa has “rewritten the playbook” for performance exhausts with its revolutionary technology known as Reflective Sound Cancellation (RSC), according to Motovicity. RSC gives Corsa the ability to target and eliminate resonant frequencies that cause drone, while simultaneously tuning the exhaust note. With numerous patents spanning multiple generations of this technology, Corsa Performance sets the standard in performance exhaust systems.

Some of the advanced engineering processes and manufacturing technologies employed by Cora include proprietary acoustic software, computer-aided design, CNC tooling, six-axis precision laser cutting, world-class hand and robotic welding, and high definition laser etching.

For more information, visit the Motovicity Distribution website or the Corsa Performance website.

Modern Racing, the racing wiring, electronics and fabrication shop formed by championship-winning tuner Justin Elkes, has increased the capacity of its fabrication wing with the addition of Rodney Crabtree.

Crabtree, an experienced chassis builder based in Mooresville, North Carolina, most recently owned and operated C2 Race Cars, where he provided chassis repair and updates for customers in the area. Crabtree’s versatile skillset extends beyond fabrication, as he worked in NASCAR for over eleven years, most recently with Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM), and also served as the clutch man on Rodger Brogdon’s NHRA Pro Stock entry during Brogdon’s most recent stint in the sport.

“Rodney and I have been talking about this move for a while, and I’m excited that we were able to make it happen,” Elkes said. “As our business continues to grow, it’s important to me to be able to deliver top-quality work to every customer, and adding Rodney to our chassis shop led by Todd Bevis allows us to achieve that. We’re also looking forward to welcoming Rodney’s customers to Modern Racing.”

Located in Mooresville (“Race City USA”), Modern Racing offers high-quality electronics and data acquisition components along with tuning, consulting, data acquisition analysis, wiring, fabrication, machining, and complete racing operation housing and management.

For more information, visit the Modern Racing website.

The USAC Rapid Tire East Coast Sprint Cars Series has released its schedule with 13 races at nine venues in four states making up the slate for the series’ second season in 2019.

The legendary Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, marks the first stop for the series on April 5. Additional stops in the Keystone State arrive at Bedford Speedway on April 26, and August 16, with three visits to Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, Pennsylvania set on May 17, June 7 and July 19.  Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, also Pennsylvania, hosts the series on May 18.

Delaware is on tap for three races this season with Delaware International Speedway in Delmar welcoming the series on April 17 and August 17, while Georgetown Speedway makes its first-ever appearance on the USAC calendar on July 26.

The series rolls into the Garden State of New Jersey on two occasions in 2019, on May 26 at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro and on July 6 at New Egypt Speedway. The series’ lone trek to New York is slotted for June 30, at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park in Fultonville.

For more information, and the complete 2019 USAC Rapid Tire East Coast Sprint Cars Schedule, visit the USAC website here.

NASCAR Xfinity Series teams GMS Racing and JR Motorsports will announce a new, joint driver development program.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., the co-owner of JR Motorsports and two-time Daytona 500 winner, will join Mike Beam of GMS Racing to announce the lineup of drivers during an announcement at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Thursday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m.

JR Motorsports, which won last year’s NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, currently employs development drivers Zane Smith, Josh Berry and Adam Lemke. GMS Racing’s current development program consists of drivers Bronson Butcher and Justin Whapham.  

For more information, visit the JR Motorsports or the GMS Racing websites.

Road America has promoted Michael Kertscher to the position of president and general manager. Kertscher will replace current President and General Manager George Bruggenthies, who will transition into a senior consulting position for Elkhart Lake's Road America, Inc.

"I am honored and humbled to accept this new role and build upon the momentum this exceptional group of people has established," Kertscher said.

Kertscher, who joined Road America in 2007, began as a programs manager overseeing the development of its group adventure programs, plus many successful motorcycle and driving school programs. Kertscher was promoted to director of business development in 2014 and vice president of business development in 2017, where he took on added responsibility by overseeing track rentals and hospitality functions while driving partnership development to support Road America's core event management initiatives.

Kertscher later moved into a senior vice president role in 2018 overseeing all operations of the facility under the guidance and direction of Bruggenthies as part of the overall transition process.

Bruggenthies has been with Elkhart Lake's Road America Inc., for more than 20 years both as a leader and vintage competitor. Under his stewardship, the track has seen massive infrastructure improvements, with many new buildings, features, and track and safety improvements.

For more information, visit the Road America website.

The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards has announced a change to its end-of-race overtime procedures at its two biggest speedways, Daytona Int’l Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.

Previously, ARCA allowed unlimited attempts at a two-lap green-white-checkered finish if the white flag had not been displayed, and unlimited green and white together attempts if the white flag had been displayed and the caution flag was necessary prior to the checkered.

In 2019, ARCA will move to one attempt at a one-lap green and white together finish at Daytona and Talladega. Overtime procedures at the other 18 races on the schedule remain unchanged from the previous unlimited attempts procedures.

“We feel it’s more fair to the teams and to the fans to finish the race closer to the advertised distance,” ARCA Senior Director of Competition Grayling Call said. “Teams work on their fuel strategy throughout these races and when you have several overtime finish attempts it throws that strategy off for everyone. You could have cars running out of fuel on a restart that causes another crash.”

The 2019 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season starts with the Lucas Oil 200 driven by General Tire at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 9. For more information, visit the ARCA Racing website.

Crate Racin’ USA, otherwise known as Durrence Layne Racing, has been sold by CEO and founder Mike Vaughn to an investment group.

Vaughn made the announcement Saturday night at the Durrence Layne Racing awards banquet at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame alongside his wife, Heather (pictured).

The investment group, which wishes to remain anonymous, will keep all six racing divisions and their rules in place. The day-to-day operations of the series will also remain in the capable hands of the staff Vaughn has put together over the years.

“Adam Stewart, who Heather and I have put so much confidence in and has done a great job for us over the past few years, will continue as general manager and competition director of Durrence Layne Racing,” Vaughn said. “Roby Helm, a man that was instrumental in helping Heather and me build this series, will stay on as administrative and communications director, as well as [the] series announcer.

“Thomas McReynolds, the most feared man in the pit area, will continue to be the technical director,” Vaughn said. “Mitchell Jenkins, a young man who brings in a new generation of new ideas to the series, continues as social media director, series photographer, and series videographer.”

Durrence Layne Racing consists of two national touring divisions (the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series) and four weekly racing series divisions (the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model Division, the Durrence Layne Performance Parts Street Stock Division, the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Late Model Sportsman Division, and the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Modified Sportsman Division).

For more information, visit the Durrence Layne Racing website.

Lincoln Speedway, the 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, has been sold to a new ownership group. The announcement was made during a panel at the Pioneer Pole Buildings 2019 Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania on Friday.

Co-owner Don Leiby has stepped down after 26 years as a partial owner of the dirt track. His partner, Alan Kreitzer, remains part of the new four-person ownership group, which also includes current sprint car owners Jerry Parrish, Scott Gobrecht and Michael Heffner.

Parrish will handle day-to-day Speedway operations, with Kreitzer serving in an advisory role.

The track has been in continuous operation since 1953. For more information, visit the Lincoln Speedway website.

US 36 Raceway, the drag strip and circle track facility located in Osborn, Missouri, has added new members to its racing staff.

Filling the race director position is Bekki Parsons, who will work to oversee race day operations at US 36 Raceway. Parsons will work closely with another new hire, Renee Hall. Hall is the track’s new scorer and will help ensure the accurate and prompt lineups and finishing orders on the track.

Another new hire is Jacob Blair, who will serve as the track’s media manager and announcer. Blair, who brings with him technical and media knowledge, will give fans behind-the-scenes access with interviews of drivers and crew members as well as play-by-play announcements.

Finally, Mitch West joins US 36 Raceway’s technical team, as the track prepares a level playing field for its 2019 competitors.

US 36 Raceway's circle track welcomed IMCA sanction in 2018, which featured Friday night weekly racing of RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, E-Modifieds, and pure stocks.

For more information on the track, visit the US 36 Raceway website.

Speedway Motors has unveiled a new look and announced a new marketing campaign.

“We love helping car lovers make the most of their time under the hood and behind the wheel,” Speedway Motors Director of Marketing Betsy Grindlay said. “We like to think of ourselves as partners in your passion. We wanted to update our brand to something that our customers felt like they could relate to now and that generations to come could to relate to as well.”

The Speedway Motors rebranding features a newly revamped logo. Its new marketing campaign, “What Moves You,” will give the Speedway Motors community the chance to share stories on what they’re passionate about for the chance to win a $300 cash prize. The figure is a nod to Speedway Motors founders The Smiths, as Joyce Smith gave “Speedy” Bill Smith a $300 loan to begin the company in 1952.

“We want to help others realize their dreams, just like Joyce helped Bill 67 years ago. Whether that’s the pride of sharing your passion with the next generation, making your community a better place or building your own business, we want to hear what moves you,” Grindlay said.

Speedway Motors provides hot rod and racing parts to customers worldwide. The company prides itself on helping those passionate about racing and restoring with affordable prices, expert advice and hassle-free service. Speedway Motors employs over 400 people in its 500,000 square foot facility in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The "What Moves You" campaign ends February 1, and a winner will be announced February 8, 2019. For more information about the brand update and to submit a story for the "What Moves You" campaign, visit SpeedwayMotors.com/featured/whatmovesyou.