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
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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
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Reopens
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum reopened its doors to visitors on Friday, the museum announced. The non-profit museum located in Knoxville, Iowa, had been closed since March. The museum is following COVID-19 precautions and guidelines handed down by the governor of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health. The National… Continue reading National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Reopens
MEA Postpones KnowledgeFest Indianapolis Until 2021
The Mobile Electronics Association has postponed KnowledgeFest Indianapolis until April 9-11, 2021, after initially rescheduling the event for July 10-12. The event was originally scheduled for March 27-29 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KnowledgeFest Orlando and KnowledgeFest Dallas are still scheduled for later this year. For more information on how to register… Continue reading MEA Postpones KnowledgeFest Indianapolis Until 2021
Holley LS Fest West Cancelled
Holley’s LS Fest West event, scheduled for June 12-14 in Las Vegas, has been canceled, the company announced, citing Nevada’s phased approach to reopening. Pre-registered participants and spectators that pre-purchased tickets will be fully refunded as soon as possible. “We’re grateful for our loyal Holley LS Fest fans that didn’t give up on the event.… Continue reading Holley LS Fest West Cancelled
With a Tremendous Roar
Wet your Indy whistle with this trackside call of Bobby Unser’s 1963 Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Attempt…
PRI Names New President
Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week, the organization announced. Meyer will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the motorsports community. “In addition to providing the industry… Continue reading PRI Names New President