Jason Bunker will be joining Dustin Heim as co-crew chief of the McLeod Racing Nitro Funny Car team, Paul Lee, team owner and driver, announced. Bunker will start immediately with the team at the Brownsburg, Indiana shop. Bunker, a Northern California native, has experience in Pro-Modified, Nostalgia Funny Car, Nitro Funny Car and Top Fuel… Continue reading McLeod Racing Names New Co-Crew Chief
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New Displays Arrive at Museum of American Speed
Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed revealed several recent acquisitions and loans now on display at the museum, including over 10 vehicles and engines. “Every time you visit there is always something new and exciting to see,” said Tim Matthews, curator Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed. “We are continually adding to the collection and… Continue reading New Displays Arrive at Museum of American Speed
BorgWarner Receives Grant for DC Fast Charger Development
BorgWarner has received a $4.09 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Award to design and develop a cost-effective, advanced direct current fast charger (DCFC)…
Wraps vs. Paint in the IMSA Paddock
While wrapping has become common among sportscar teams, traditional painted liveries aren’t extinct yet…
North Wilkesboro Speedway Plans First Revival Event
Grassroots racing will return to the .625-mile short track in August and October of 2022…
Hyundai Refreshes Palisade for 2023
A new front grille, heated third row seats, a digital rearview mirror, wireless charging and digital keys headline the list of updates for the new model year…
Redline Detection Sponsors NASCAR Driver
Redline Detection is now sponsoring 19-year-old NASCAR driver Blake Lothian…
R&R Marketing Adds Keller as Sales & Marketing Representative
R&R Marketing Consultants has hired John Keller as a new sales and marketing representative for the aftermarket sales and marketing firm, the company announced. Keller will join the RRMCI West Coast Sales Team. Originally from the San Francisco Bay area, Keller officially began his career in the aftermarket when he took a position with Good… Continue reading R&R Marketing Adds Keller as Sales & Marketing Representative
Jeep Debuts Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4xe
Available exclusively on the Grand Cherokee Summit and 4xe models, the new black-out package adds gloss black exterior accents, roof rails and 21-inch gloss black aluminum wheels…
iRacing Tapped to Create New World of Outlaws Video Game
The World of Outlaws will make its return to PlayStation and Xbox in the fall of 2022 thanks to a partnership between the series, iRacing, and its studio Monster Games, the parties announced today. The new product has been wholly developed by Monster Games, with iRacing providing art assets and physics model for all the… Continue reading iRacing Tapped to Create New World of Outlaws Video Game
Bridgestone Developing New Tire Recycling Technology
Bridgestone Americas has formed a partnership with LanzaTech NZ to co-develop a dedicated end-of-life tire recycling process…
Stadium Super Trucks On-Board at Long Beach
Ride with Robby Gordon as he jumps, drifts and bumps his way through the field during the Long Beach Grand Prix…
Retro Designs Introduces Custom 1965 C2 Sting Ray
Powered by a 430-horsepower LS3, the restored C2 body sits on a custom-built C7 chassis…
Lingenfelter Engine Raffle to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Eliminator Spec Engine will be built to the same specifications used for the 1953 Kindig-It CF1 Roadster built by Dave Kindig and Kindig-It-Design…
SCCA Names 2022 Wendi Allen Scholarship Winners
For the ninth consecutive year, the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has named the recipients of the Wendi Allen Scholarship Fund Awards, the organization announced. Each of the three award winners receives a $1,500 scholarship to assist with travel to Tire Rack National Solo events and the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships. Additionally,… Continue reading SCCA Names 2022 Wendi Allen Scholarship Winners