The Pomona, California, dragstrip known for being the home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the Auto Club NHRA Finals is serving a new purpose during the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a drive-through food pantry on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Fairplex, the 487-acre facility that is home to the dragstrip, announced… Continue reading Pomona Dragstrip Used as Drive-Through Food Pantry
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NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, as well as its new Modern Era and Pioneer ballots and nominees for the Landmark Award. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 will consist of two inductees from the list of Modern Era nominees and one from the… Continue reading NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Car Shows Go Virtual
A number of organizations have turned to the internet to get their car show fix during the COVID-19 pandemic. With large gatherings off the table, RacingJunk.com, the National Corvette Museum and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum are hosting car shows via social media and websites to give gearheads a chance to show off their hot… Continue reading Car Shows Go Virtual
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled
Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Carlisle Events has postponed the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals benefiting Driven to Cure until Aug. 14-16. The event was originally scheduled for May 15-17. The pre-registration date has also been pushed back to July 13. While the show has a new late summer date, it’ll maintain many of… Continue reading Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled
Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement
Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of performance additives and oils, has announced that it is expanding its presence in eSports as racing series across the country take the action online. Lucas Oil eSports will begin with a focus on the competition surrounding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas… Continue reading Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement
FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck
Without a nudge from an art teacher, a visit to an art school or just plain luck, some of the world’s top automotive designers may never have made their mark on history. Mark Trostle, head of Ram Truck Design at FCA, wants to change that. Eight years ago, he revived a contest he won as… Continue reading FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck
Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020
Holley has moved the LS Fest West 2020 to the weekend of June 12-14, the company announced, due to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, and has taken the opportunity to add a new twist to the event. Held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, this year’s event will now be held under the lights, starting in… Continue reading Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020
PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date
The deadline for a full refund for booth space at the PRI Show has been moved to September 1, organizers have announced. The priority exhibitor application and deposit deadline of May 8 remains in effect for initial floor plotting. “As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, PRI remains committed to hosting… Continue reading PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date
SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), in partnership with Global Time Attack and Gridlife, has launched the #SupportMotorsport campaign, which aims to support the hobby, venues and organizations that make up the racing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the initiative, the SCCA says, is to ensure that motorsport venues are protected… Continue reading SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign
RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2
Results from Round One of RacingJunk’s March Motor Madness are in and the field has been narrowed down to 16 hot rods, off-roaders and muscle cars that readers might want to see in their own garage. Muscle cars proved to be dominant in the opening round, but the ’57 Chevy Bel Air, ’78 Ford Bronco… Continue reading RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2
Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a fund of $349 billion in forgivable loans for small businesses that was created during the passage of the U.S. Government’s $2 trillion stimulus bill, begins accepting applications on April 3. Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees are eligible to apply. The funds are provided through loans, covering up… Continue reading Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open
SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses
NMRA, NMCA Revise 2020 Schedules
ProMedia Events & Publishing has made changes to the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals schedules in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced. The sudden changes to the schedules are designed to ensure both sanctioning bodies offer the racers, sponsors and fans a full list of events in 2020… Continue reading NMRA, NMCA Revise 2020 Schedules
Goodwood Festival of Speed Postponed
The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed has been postponed, organizers of the annual hill climb, held in the United Kingdom, announced. A new date has not yet been set but will likely be held in late summer or early fall, according to an announcement from the organizers. Tickets and hospitality bookings for the original date… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed Postponed
Detroit Auto Show Cancelled
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced it will cancel its June 2020 show in Detroit in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s expected plans to repurpose TCF Center into a temporary field hospital. “Although we are disappointed, there is nothing more important to us than the health,… Continue reading Detroit Auto Show Cancelled