NHRA Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson will debut a Trick Flow Specialties Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the company announced. The 22-time Funny Car national event winner will switch from his familiar livery to Trick Flow’s blue and orange for the race. “We are excited to be representing Trick… Continue reading Trick Flow to Sponsor Tim Wilkerson for Summit NHRA Nationals
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Summit Racing Equipment Named Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing
Summit Racing Equipment will be the Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing for the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, the team announced. McLeod’s President Paul Lee will have his nitro funny car branded with Mcleod and Summit at this weekend’s race. Krista Baldwin will also have the co-branding on her Top… Continue reading Summit Racing Equipment Named Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing
NPW Opens New Headquarters, Distribution Center
National Performance Warehouse (NPW) recently celebrated the opening of its new distribution center and corporate headquarters in Hialeah, Florida, the company announced. The facility has over 200,000 sq. ft. of usable space, which includes a state-of-the-art conveyor system along with an automated sortation system, company representatives said. As of June 15, all receiving and shipping… Continue reading NPW Opens New Headquarters, Distribution Center
USAC Renames Mechanic Award to Honor Former President
Beginning with the 2022 season, USAC’s Chief Mechanic of the Year Award will be named in honor of championship-winning mechanic and USAC president, Johnny Capels, the sanctioning body announced. The Golden Greek Award, named after Capels’ nickname, given to him by National Speed Sport News’ Bill Hill early in his racing career, will reward the… Continue reading USAC Renames Mechanic Award to Honor Former President
VP Racing Fuels Returns as Official Fuel Supplier of SRX
VP Racing Fuels is returning as the Official Fuel Supplier of SRX Racing for the 2022 season, the company announced. “The 2021 SRX inaugural year was an outstanding experience,” said Bruce Hendel, Senior Vice President, Global Sales for VP. “SRX on CBS is the perfect platform to showcase our commitment to racing and to bringing… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Returns as Official Fuel Supplier of SRX
Acura Integra to Make Motorsports Debut at PPIHC
The 2023 Acura Integra will make its motorsports debut June 26 at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the automaker announced. The next-gen Integra will compete in the 100th running of the “Race to the Clouds” alongside four production-based race cars from Acura, including two NSX Type S supercars, all prepped, driven and crewed… Continue reading Acura Integra to Make Motorsports Debut at PPIHC
Yokohama Tire Reveals PPIHC Plans
The tire manufacturer will serve as the exclusive tire supplier of the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy, field 20 drivers in the event, and introduce tires made from sustainable materials…
First Test for Ken Block’s Pikes Peak Contender
Watch the Hoonigan team shake down the Hoonipigasus—a 1,400-hp Porsche 911—ahead of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb…
NASCAR Cup Series Clash Returning to L.A. Coliseum
The annual exhibition race will be held on a quarter-mile track built inside the football stadium…
Motul Partners with Emelia Hartford to Develop New Transmission Fluid
Motul has launched its new High-Torque DCTF fluid for use in high-performance Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) equipped vehicles, and partnered with driver and car builder Emelia Hartford to develop the new product, the company said. Developed as part of Motul’s line of motorsports products, the High-Torque DCTF fluid began initial development on the circuits of Japan… Continue reading Motul Partners with Emelia Hartford to Develop New Transmission Fluid
New Petersen Museum Exhibit Highlights McLaren Racing
The collection, ‘The Color of Success: McLaren’s Papaya Livery,’ features 11 vehicles from the team’s history, including some of McLaren’s early racecars from Can-Am, Formula 1, USAC and more…
RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition
Race Winning Brands (RWB) has expanded into the performance intake and exhaust markets with its recent acquisition of CORSA Performance, CORSA Performance Marine and Volant Performance, the company announced. The acquisition brings the total to sixteen add-ons for RWB since 2017, company representatives said. Based in Berea, Ohio, CORSA Performance specializes in performance exhaust systems… Continue reading RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition
From the Mag – Something Special: The Deuce Turns 90
Celebrating the early days of Ford V-8 power…
Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis
Lamborghini has named Ligier Automotive as its technical partner and chassis constructor for the manufacturer’s LMDh prototype that will join IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition in 2024, the sanctioning body announced. The Italian automaker announced earlier this year that it would develop an LMDh prototype to race in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship GTP class and… Continue reading Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis
Ram Adds TRX Sandblast Edition
Revealed with help from Ken Block, the Sandblast Edition features a unique exterior color, all-black beadlock capable wheels, a leather and carbon-fiber flat-bottom steering wheel and more…