Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, announced that the company will kick off its 2020 NASCAR Program during the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on June 10. The No. 00 Permatex Chevrolet Camaro will make its 2020 NASCAR Cup Series debut with StarCom Racing at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway,… Continue reading Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing
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Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
Champion Oil-sponsored sprint car driver Brian Brown is now tied with Sammy Swindell for fifth on the all-time Knoxville Raceway win list following his 50th career win on Saturday. The season opener saw a welcome return to racing for Knoxville Raceway fans and competitors alike. “This week has probably been the most down I’ve been… Continue reading Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
JE Pistons Postpones Masters of Motors Dyno Competition
JE Pistons has postponed the Masters of Motors Dyno Competition until 2021, the company announced, citing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognize this is an unsettling time as the coronavirus situation is continuing to evolve around the globe. We have closely monitored for months the developments related to the spread of the… Continue reading JE Pistons Postpones Masters of Motors Dyno Competition
NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals
The NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals will be contested at US 131 Motorsports Park, located in Martin, Michigan, on August 27-30, due to Summit Motorsports Park’s decision to remain closed for 2020, the sanctioning body announced. “It has been a crazy year but one that is rewarding as we made new friends with Jason Peterson and his… Continue reading NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals
NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events
NHRA drag racing will return in mid-July, the sanctioning body announced, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The events will serve as the launch point for 15 more NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that will follow. The two… Continue reading NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events
Bondurant High Performance Driving School Expands Track and Facility
Bondurant High Performance Driving School reopens Sunday, June 14, to start its summer course schedule and showcase phase one of an extensive track and facility expansion expected to be completed by July 4. The reopening kicks off with an Advanced Formula Road Racing course featuring the school’s newest fleet — Ligier JS F4 open wheel… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Expands Track and Facility
Overland Expo Series Postponed Until 2021
All in-person Overland Expo events previously scheduled for 2020 have been officially postponed until 2021, event organizers have announced. The event series will organize two more Virtual Overland Expo events later in 2020. In-person Overland Expo events will return in 2021. After months of deliberation and consultation with local and national resources, event organizers made… Continue reading Overland Expo Series Postponed Until 2021
Summit Motorsports Park Cancels 2020 Season
Norwalk, Ohio’s Summit Motorsports Park has cancelled the rest of its 2020 season, track President Bill Bader Jr. announced, citing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter distributed to fans, racers and media, Bader Jr. explained that resuming the 2020 season was untenable for the track and would likely result in a financial net… Continue reading Summit Motorsports Park Cancels 2020 Season
SCORE Baja 500 Set for July
SCORE International has set a date for its season opener, the Baja 500, the off-road racing organization has announced. The race will be held from July 14-19 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, with registration for entrants beginning on June 15. The group continues to work with government authorities and private sector representatives regarding the COVID-19… Continue reading SCORE Baja 500 Set for July
Injen Technology Hosting Drive-Thru Car Show
Injen Technology will be hosting a drive-thru car show at its Pomona, California, facility on June 6 from 2-3 p.m. PT, which will be streamed live on Facebook, the company announced. Participants will have a picture taken of their car, which will later be posted online for a vote-to-win contest. Each category will be sponsored… Continue reading Injen Technology Hosting Drive-Thru Car Show
SEMA Show Attendee Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show, Tuesday-Friday, November 3–6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, is now open, SEMA has announced. “The annual gathering featuring automotive innovation is set to take place in the fall at a time when analysts anticipate the marketplace will begin its path to recovery, positioning the SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Show Attendee Registration Now Open
AAM Group Honors Member Warehouse Distributors
The AAM Group honored Competition Specialties as the 2020 Member of the Year in an awards broadcast on May 6, from its headquarters in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Each year AAM makes the selection for Member of the Year based on five key metrics: Active Participation, Growth as a Percentage, Marketing Participation, Participation in Group Buys… Continue reading AAM Group Honors Member Warehouse Distributors
Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car for Online Gameplay
Mazda Motor Corporation has released a new virtual race car, the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept. Jointly developed with Polyphony Digital, the vehicle is available for download in Gran Turismo Sport. The RX-Vision GT3 Concept is the manufacturer’s newest virtual race car in the game. “Mazda is aiming to gain more Mazda fans by conveying the… Continue reading Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car for Online Gameplay
PRI Compiles State-by-State Updates of Track Reopening Plans
PRI has compiled a list of state-by-state updates of race track reopening plans and guidelines. The list includes language from executive orders, as well as localized guidelines for track reopening and present status updates of racing facilities in each state. To check the status of your state’s race tracks, click here.
Southeastern Utah Reopening
Southeastern Utah, an area that includes Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Moab Adventure Center, is beginning to reopen with newly instituted pandemic-prevention protocols to serve visitors to the community. As of May 1, the Southeast Utah Health Department authorized a phased reopening of businesses. Lodging, commercial campgrounds, restaurants and activities are now available and… Continue reading Southeastern Utah Reopening