Travis Pastrana, the motorcycle racer, stuntman and rallycross driver, is building a new racing facility in Maryland, he announced. Named Circuit 199, the facility plans to include a paved rallycross course, an action sports progression park and a year-round bicycle, skateboard and scooter facility. In addition to rallycross racing, Pastrana told the Capital Gazette that… Continue reading Travis Pastrana Building Racing Facility
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VP Racing Fuels Teams Up with Retailer to Recognize First Responders
VP Racing Fuels, a manufacturer of performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has partnered with A&A Auto Stores in Pennsylvania to recognize and thank the region’s first responders with free VP Hand Sanitizer on July 23 at 16 A&A Auto store locations. “As our frontline heroes keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we in the… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Teams Up with Retailer to Recognize First Responders
NORRA Cancels All Events Until 2021
The National Off Road Racing Association has postponed all 2020 events, including the NORRA Mexican 1000 and NORRA 500, until 2021. Organizers cited the outbreak of coronavirus in Baja California, Mexico as the reasoning for the postponement of the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 presented by Method Race Wheels. “NORRA always puts an emphasis on having… Continue reading NORRA Cancels All Events Until 2021
MAHLE Developing 3D-Printed Pistons
As part of a cooperation with sports car manufacturer Porsche and mechanical engineering company Trumpf, MAHLE has produced high-performance aluminum pistons using 3D printing techniques for the first time, the company announced. The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car. Whereas standard forged pistons have reached… Continue reading MAHLE Developing 3D-Printed Pistons
2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James
Former racer Lyn St. James will be the Honoree of the 26th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, organizers announced. The event is scheduled for March 4-7, 2021. St. James’ racing career began in a Ford Pinto — her daily driver — in the 1970s and wrapped up more than two decades later. During her career,… Continue reading 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James
KICKER Partnering with American Flat Track Racing
KICKER is joining an exclusive partnership with American Flat Track Racing for the 2020 season, the company announced. The organization’s season begins July 17-18 following a lengthy delay in scheduling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KICKER will serve as the official audio partner of AFT as it kicks off the racing season with an inaugural… Continue reading KICKER Partnering with American Flat Track Racing
Yokohama Returns to Racing
Yokohama Tire’s road racing motorsports program is back after being sidelined for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama returns to the track this month with two Porsche one-make race series events: The Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West, July 17-19 at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah and the Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Returns to Racing
Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
Former stock car racer Tony Stewart is teaming up with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham to recreate the IROC Series as a six-race, short-track series, the Associated Press has reported. Called ‘The Superstar Racing Experience,’ the field will be filled with 12 drivers from several disciplines, including NASCAR, IndyCar and up-and-coming short track racers.… Continue reading Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
Responding to further analysis of information and forecasts for the COVID-19 situation with Mexican authorities, race teams and sponsors, SCORE International has announced a new date and venue for the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The race will be held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico from Sept. 22-27.… Continue reading SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
Kenda Tires Sponsoring 2020 Championship Off-Road Series
Kenda Tires is partnering with ISOC Racing to support the 2020 Championship Off-Road Series as a series sponsor, the company announced. Short course off-road racing allows Kenda to race DOT tires – the same tires sold to consumers in retail stores, the company says, and this racing series provides a rare environment for fans to… Continue reading Kenda Tires Sponsoring 2020 Championship Off-Road Series
The Great Race Postponed Until 2021
The 2020 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty Driver’s Club has been rescheduled for June of 2021 due to concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, race organizers announced. The annual event, which features cars dating back to 1909 in a time-speed-distance rally across the country, will still start in San Antonio, Texas, and… Continue reading The Great Race Postponed Until 2021
2020 Holley LS Engine Sweepstakes Winner Announced
Jonathon West, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is the official winner of the 2020 Holley LS Engine Sweepstakes, the company announced. As the winner, West will receive a twin-supercharged 427ci LS engine. “It’s always great to see someone win one of our engines who intends to use it,” said Holley Director of Marketing, Bill Tichenor. “This… Continue reading 2020 Holley LS Engine Sweepstakes Winner Announced
IndyCar Team Donates Wheelchair-Accessible Van to Veterans Non-Profit
Arrow McLaren SP and team sponsor Vuse Vapor presented a wheelchair-accessible van to the HVAF of Indiana Inc. (Helping Veterans and Families) at the INDYCAR Experience at Dallara Manufacturing in Speedway, Indiana, the team announced. The donation will help the foundation fulfill its mission of supporting homeless veterans throughout central Indiana, including delivering food, providing… Continue reading IndyCar Team Donates Wheelchair-Accessible Van to Veterans Non-Profit
LS Fest East Registration Now Open
Registration for the Holley LS Fest East is now open, organizers announced. The event is set to be held Sept. 11-13 at Beech Bend Raceway in Holley’s hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky. A full slate of events returns for the 2020 edition of the annual event, with autocross, drag racing, drifting, a burnout challenge, dyno… Continue reading LS Fest East Registration Now Open
IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is opening a new exhibit Aug. 1 dedicated to Andy Granatelli, the Indianapolis 500-winning owner and race promoter, the museum announced. “Granatelli: Larger Than Life presented by O’Donovan & McCardel Wealth Management of Raymond James” will chronicle the life and legacy of Granatelli, the marketing wizard who turned an oil… Continue reading IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit