OPTIMA Batteries has announced that it will host the inaugural Hi-Performance Expo at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas on Nov. 1-3. The three-day expo will showcase the industry brands, personalities and vehicles, the company says. Open to spectators, the outdoor-only event will feature a lineup of competition events with prizes for… Continue reading OPTIMA Batteries Hosting Hi-Performance Expo at COTA
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IMSA, SCCA Enter Development Partnership
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), two motorsports organizations in the United States, have announced a collaboration aimed at connecting with motorsport enthusiasts. Both organizations are partnering to offer a clear-cut path for involvement in both amateur and professional U.S. road racing and foster the next generation of… Continue reading IMSA, SCCA Enter Development Partnership
BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of Delphi Technologies
BorgWarner has completed its acquisition of Delphi Technologies, the company announced. The combination of BorgWarner and Delphi Technologies is expected to strengthen BorgWarner’s electronics and power electronics products, capabilities and scale, the company says. “We are pleased to complete our acquisition of Delphi Technologies,” said Frédéric Lissalde, President and CEO, BorgWarner. “Through this combination, BorgWarner… Continue reading BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of Delphi Technologies
GM Announces Technical Center Leadership
General Motors has announced the leadership of its new performance and racing technical center in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Eric Warren of Richard Childress Racing will be the director of NASCAR operations at the facility while Mark Stielow was named to the director of motorsports competition engineering position. Stielow will be responsible for overall engineering… Continue reading GM Announces Technical Center Leadership
Tony Stewart’s SRX Series Partners with FURY Race Cars on Custom Chassis
Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), a new all-star racing series founded by Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, has entered into an exclusive partnership with FURY Race Cars to design and build custom chassis for the series’ cars. FURY Race Cars, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, designs and builds race cars for competition in various forms of… Continue reading Tony Stewart’s SRX Series Partners with FURY Race Cars on Custom Chassis
NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway announced Wednesday afternoon that the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at the .533-mile short track will be contested on dirt. It will be the first premier series event on a dirt track in more than 50 years. The event will mark the first time the NASCAR Cup Series will compete on dirt… Continue reading NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol
Honda Performance Development Names David Salters President
Honda Performance Development (HPD), which leads all Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs in North America, today announced that David Salters will become the seventh president in its history, succeeding Ted Klaus, who will retire from HPD, effective Dec. 1, after a 30-year career with Honda. “Ted Klaus has been a great leader for Honda… Continue reading Honda Performance Development Names David Salters President
Out Motorsports Provides Platform for LGBTQ+ Car Enthusiasts to Connect
OutMotorsports.com, an automotive community by and for LGBTQ+ car enthusiasts, motorsports competitors and their allies, provides a space for those enthusiasts to share their automotive adventures and connect with others. Founded in 2017 as a place for two out-and-proud car-loving friends to chronicle their adventures, OutMotorsports.com now features a larger team of routine contributors, while… Continue reading Out Motorsports Provides Platform for LGBTQ+ Car Enthusiasts to Connect
Hot Shot’s Secret’s Firepunk Diesel S-10 Sets New World Record
Despite the trials of this year’s Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) from canceled events to bad weather, there was a bright spot in the ODSS finale event for the Hot Shot’s Secret’s-sponsored Firepunk Diesel S-10 Pro Mod race truck. The S-10 not only has retained its title as the world’s fastest diesel door slammer, but… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret’s Firepunk Diesel S-10 Sets New World Record
Major Part of James Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder Surfaces
Sixty-five years after the infamous crash, a major component of the James Dean Porsche 550 Spyder has surfaced. Found in rural Massachusetts, the original and complete transaxle assembly was stored in a wooden crate and hidden from public view for over 30 years, according to Porsche collector Don Ahearn, who will unveil the find. This… Continue reading Major Part of James Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder Surfaces
Hyundai Introduces All-Electric Racer
Hyundai Motor Company introduced its new electrified RM20e Racing Midship Sports Car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020. The RM nomenclature refers to the N prototype model’s “Racing Midship” rear-drive, midship powertrain configuration. The RM platform facilitates an engineering “rolling lab” for testing high-performance technologies, Hyundai said. In 2012, Hyundai embarked on project RM… Continue reading Hyundai Introduces All-Electric Racer
Gracie Trotter Becomes First Female Winner of an ARCA-Sanctioned Event
Gracie Trotter, a 19-year-old from Denver, Colorado, drove away with the win in the ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 150 last weekend at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, becoming the first female winner of an ARCA Racing sanctioned event. This is Trotter’s first year in the ARCA Menards Series West as she… Continue reading Gracie Trotter Becomes First Female Winner of an ARCA-Sanctioned Event
Shirley Muldowney Donates Helmet Collection to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
Former drag racer Shirley Muldowney has donated over three dozen race-worn helmets to the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing for permanent display, the NHRA announced. The collection includes helmets from throughout her career, including her first racing helmet, which she wore from 1965-71, as well as the helmet from the 1984 Grand National in… Continue reading Shirley Muldowney Donates Helmet Collection to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
Registration Now Open for Virtual Engine Performance Expo
Registration is now open for the virtual Engine Performance Expo, event organizers announced. The 3-day event, scheduled for Jan. 7-9, 2021, will showcase industry-leading engine builders, suppliers, machinists and equipment manufacturers, organizers said. From live panel discussions to detailed instructional demonstrations, the Engine Performance Expo will give participants the opportunity to connect with industry experts,… Continue reading Registration Now Open for Virtual Engine Performance Expo
Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala
Superformance, a manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation sports cars, has donated a 1962 MKII Shelby 289 Slab Side to the Petersen Automotive Museum’s upcoming digital gala set for Sept. 26, the low-volume manufacturer announced. During its 26th Annual Gala Celebration, the Petersen Automotive Museum will auction the MKII Slab Side, with the proceeds generated from the… Continue reading Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala