KICKER is joining an exclusive partnership with American Flat Track Racing for the 2020 season, the company announced. The organization’s season begins July 17-18 following a lengthy delay in scheduling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KICKER will serve as the official audio partner of AFT as it kicks off the racing season with an inaugural… Continue reading KICKER Partnering with American Flat Track Racing
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Yokohama Returns to Racing
Yokohama Tire’s road racing motorsports program is back after being sidelined for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama returns to the track this month with two Porsche one-make race series events: The Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West, July 17-19 at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah and the Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Returns to Racing
Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals
TV hosts, TV cars, industry legends and plenty of cars and enthusiasts came to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for the annual Carlisle Chrysler Nationals car show, the first major event hosted at the venue this year. The event got started with the Mopar Rebellion Car Club’s annual kick-off party at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center. The party… Continue reading Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals
Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
Former stock car racer Tony Stewart is teaming up with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham to recreate the IROC Series as a six-race, short-track series, the Associated Press has reported. Called ‘The Superstar Racing Experience,’ the field will be filled with 12 drivers from several disciplines, including NASCAR, IndyCar and up-and-coming short track racers.… Continue reading Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
Responding to further analysis of information and forecasts for the COVID-19 situation with Mexican authorities, race teams and sponsors, SCORE International has announced a new date and venue for the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The race will be held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico from Sept. 22-27.… Continue reading SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
Kenda Tires Sponsoring 2020 Championship Off-Road Series
Kenda Tires is partnering with ISOC Racing to support the 2020 Championship Off-Road Series as a series sponsor, the company announced. Short course off-road racing allows Kenda to race DOT tires – the same tires sold to consumers in retail stores, the company says, and this racing series provides a rare environment for fans to… Continue reading Kenda Tires Sponsoring 2020 Championship Off-Road Series
Nominations for SEMA Council Awards Now Open
Nominations for the 2020 SEMA Council and Network Industry Awards are now open, the organization has announced. The SEMA Council and Network Awards are presented to leading companies and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their niche aftermarket segments. To be considered for an award, nominees must be an existing member of at least… Continue reading Nominations for SEMA Council Awards Now Open
Off-Roaders Launch ‘National Trail Clean-Up Day’
A collection of off-road enthusiasts and off-roading organizations are launching a ‘National Trail Clean-Up Day,’ which has been scheduled for the weekend of July 18-19. As part of her duties with SEMA’s Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Council, Wendy Miles of THE SHOP recently had the opportunity to talk to Matt Martelli, CEO and co-owner… Continue reading Off-Roaders Launch ‘National Trail Clean-Up Day’
U.S. Congress Recognizes ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 650 (S. Res. 650) at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) recognizing July 10, 2020 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD).” A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (H. Res. 998). The date marks the 11th commemoration of what has become an annual… Continue reading U.S. Congress Recognizes ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
Fort Worth Auto Show Canceled
Due to the evolving COVID-19 health crisis, the North Texas Automobile Dealers has cancelled the 2020 Fort Worth Auto Show with plans to return in November of 2021, the organization announced. Jim Hardick, chairman of the North Texas Automobile Dealers said “Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 continues to be our highest priority. After extensive communication… Continue reading Fort Worth Auto Show Canceled
AAPEX Shares Update on Health & Safety Measures for Upcoming Trade Show
Organizers have offered a glimpse of how AAPEX 2020 might look for attendees and exhibitors…
The Great Race Postponed Until 2021
The 2020 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty Driver’s Club has been rescheduled for June of 2021 due to concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, race organizers announced. The annual event, which features cars dating back to 1909 in a time-speed-distance rally across the country, will still start in San Antonio, Texas, and… Continue reading The Great Race Postponed Until 2021
LS Fest East Registration Now Open
Registration for the Holley LS Fest East is now open, organizers announced. The event is set to be held Sept. 11-13 at Beech Bend Raceway in Holley’s hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky. A full slate of events returns for the 2020 edition of the annual event, with autocross, drag racing, drifting, a burnout challenge, dyno… Continue reading LS Fest East Registration Now Open
IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is opening a new exhibit Aug. 1 dedicated to Andy Granatelli, the Indianapolis 500-winning owner and race promoter, the museum announced. “Granatelli: Larger Than Life presented by O’Donovan & McCardel Wealth Management of Raymond James” will chronicle the life and legacy of Granatelli, the marketing wizard who turned an oil… Continue reading IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit
New Dakar Class Bringing Back Rally’s Classic Cars
Organizers of the Dakar Rally will welcome back some of the race’s iconic vehicles for this year’s event after creating a new class for vehicles that competed in the rally before 2000. Replicas of vehicles that competed before 2000 will also be eligible. “The 1980s and 1990s, the formative years of the Dakar, are often… Continue reading New Dakar Class Bringing Back Rally’s Classic Cars