Scottish racer, motorsport commentator and three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Dario Franchitti, has teamed up with Gordon Murray Automotive to assist in the development of the T.50 supercar and the T.50s track version, the company announced, as well as produce videos documenting the development. In this newly created position, Dario will play a key… Continue reading Dario Franchitti Joins Gordon Murray Automotive for T.50 Development
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USAC Names New Manager of USAC Western Midget, 360 Sprint Series
Doug Lockwood has assumed a new role with the United States Auto Club to manage and oversee race-related operations, planning and scheduling of events for both the USAC Western States Midget and West Coast Sprint Car divisions, USAC announced. Lockwood will begin work in this position immediately in time for the October 10 doubleheader featuring… Continue reading USAC Names New Manager of USAC Western Midget, 360 Sprint Series
Sam Schmidt Returning to Competition Behind Wheel of Arrow Corvette
Schmidt, a former driver who was paralyzed in a crash, will drive the car using head controls, voice commands and a sip-and-puff device…
Mickey Thompson ET Drag Tires Included in 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak
The 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak will power down the strip on Mickey Thompson ET Drag Pro Drag Radial tires, the tire manufacturer announced. The new Drag Pak is built ready for competition and offers a turnkey package for Sportsman racers. “We are thrilled to be part of the quickest, fastest and most powerful… Continue reading Mickey Thompson ET Drag Tires Included in 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak
NHRA Names New Pro Series Title Sponsor
Camping World, a retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the NHRA to become the new title sponsor of its premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. “I look at NHRA and I see a growing and loyal fan base,” said… Continue reading NHRA Names New Pro Series Title Sponsor
OPTIMA Batteries Hosting Hi-Performance Expo at COTA
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
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