NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin today are forming a new NASCAR Cup Series race team that will begin competition for the 2021 season, the pair announced. Bubba Wallace has signed a multi-year deal to drive for the yet-to-be-named, single car team. “Growing up in North Carolina, my parents would… Continue reading Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Start NASCAR Cup Series Team
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A Look Inside the Lucas Oil Fabrication Shop
The operation produces everything from Top Fuel dragsters to trade show displays…
Electric, V8 Mustang Cobra Jets to Race Head-to-Head
The all-electric Ford Performance Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 and its supercharged V8 counterpart will be racing head-to-head at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the NHRA announced. The two vehicles previously faced off at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals earlier this year with Funny Car competitors Bob Tasca III and Tony Pedregon behind… Continue reading Electric, V8 Mustang Cobra Jets to Race Head-to-Head
Bruce Canepa Walks Through the Porsche 959
Canepa gives an in-depth look at the restoration of three different Porsche 959s…
YouTube TV Adds MAVTV Motorsports Network
MAVTV Motorsports Network, a television network in the U.S. dedicated solely to motorsports, has signed a distribution deal with YouTube TV that will bring motorsports content to the subscription streaming service’s newest add-on package, Sports Plus. “It is an honor having MAVTV available on such an impressive platform, with such a renowned brand, and in… Continue reading YouTube TV Adds MAVTV Motorsports Network
Hawk Performance Named Official Brake Pad of SVRA
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has named Hawk Performance as its “Official Brake Pad,” the organization announced. “SVRA and Hawk have a great history together,” said Tony Parella, SVRA CEO and majority owner of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. “Many of our car owners already use Hawk Performance products and have done… Continue reading Hawk Performance Named Official Brake Pad of SVRA
VIDEO: Aeromotive Founder Continuing Pro Mod Season After Crash
Owner and founder of Aeromotive Inc., Steve Matusek, has announced his plans to continue the 2020 Pro Mod season following an incident at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis on Sept. 6, 2020. Matusek debuted his 2020 Pro Mod Mustang with his new title sponsor, Tequila Comisario, before enduring a roll-over crash in round one of… Continue reading VIDEO: Aeromotive Founder Continuing Pro Mod Season After Crash
2020 PRI Show Canceled
Decision made due to mounting uncertainty related to the coronavirus pandemic…
Holley Launches Digital Magazine
Holley has launched a new digital magazine, the performance parts manufacturer announced. The magazine, Motor Life, will deliver in-depth technical and how-to content, car features, videos and breaking event news and coverage, Holley representatives said. Motor Life contributors include veteran automotive journalists and photographers Jeff Smith, Richard Holdener, Larry Chen and Wes Duenkel, and its… Continue reading Holley Launches Digital Magazine
NASCAR Hall of Fame to Reopen
The NASCAR Hall of Fame will reopen to the general public on Sept. 16 with reduced capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place, the museum announced. Operating hours will be 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, with Tuesdays reserved for private groups and special events. “We’re thrilled and ready to welcome… Continue reading NASCAR Hall of Fame to Reopen
RacingJunk.com Plans ‘No Shows, No Problem Virtual Trade Show’
RacingJunk.com, an online race and performance classified site, has announced that it will be hosting the “No Shows, No Problem Virtual Trade Show,” scheduled for Oct. 28 – 30. Inspired by both the lack of live events over the summer and the change of the in-person SEMA Show to a virtual marketplace experience, show organizers… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Plans ‘No Shows, No Problem Virtual Trade Show’
Bonneville Speed Week Record Set on Mickey Thompson Tires
Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels is celebrating another record-setting run at Bonneville Speed Week, the company announced, after George Poteet’s Speed Demon surpassed 470 mph to set a new AA/BFS record during SCTA Bonneville Speed Week 2020 while using Mickey Thompson Bonneville Race Tires. “All of us at Mickey Thompson would like to congratulate the… Continue reading Bonneville Speed Week Record Set on Mickey Thompson Tires
DiabloSport Serving as Official Tuner, Drag Race Sponsor for Holley MoParty
DiabloSport has been named as the official tuner and drag race sponsor for the Holley MoParty event scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Beech Bend Raceway, the company announced. Among the schedule of events tailored for Mopar enthusiasts include autocross, 3S Challenge, drag racing, a dyno challenge, burnout competition, show-n-shine and more. The event is open… Continue reading DiabloSport Serving as Official Tuner, Drag Race Sponsor for Holley MoParty
PFC Brakes Names New VP of Sales and Marketing
PFC Brakes has announced that Don Orrell has joined PFC Brakes as the company’s new vice president of sales and marketing, reporting to the president and CEO. In his position, Orrell will lead the PFC sales and marketing departments to pursue the growth goals set out in the PFC strategic plan. “With more than 35… Continue reading PFC Brakes Names New VP of Sales and Marketing
Lewis Hamilton Starts Extreme E team
Six-Time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton is starting his own race team, X44, which will make its debut in Extreme E, a new electric off-road racing series. Named with reference to Lewis’s own racing number, X44 will enter Season One of the Extreme E Championship, with its first X Prix race scheduled to take… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton Starts Extreme E team