DENSO Products and Services Americas has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA DENSO Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, the company announced. The race will be held Sept. 3-6 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana. “We’re proud to be the title sponsor of the iconic Indianapolis race,” said Joseph Mejaly, senior vice… Continue reading DENSO Spark Plugs Sponsoring NHRA U.S. Nationals
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PRI Issues Update on 2020 Trade Show
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Dr. Jamie Meyer issued an update on the status of the 2020 PRI Trade Show, which is still set to take place as scheduled on Dec. 10-12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. In the statement, Meyer indicated that the 2020 PRI Trade Show is set to take place… Continue reading PRI Issues Update on 2020 Trade Show
Pre-Registration Now Open for Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival
Pre-registration is now open for Holley’s Intergalactic Ford Festival in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the company announced. The event will be held at Beech Bend Raceway on Oct. 1-4. For the second annual event, Holley is teaming up with the NMRA and its All-Ford World Finals during the event, which will also include pro level and… Continue reading Pre-Registration Now Open for Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival
Indianapolis 500 Closed to Spectators
This year’s Indianapolis 500 will be held without spectators, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced. “It is with great regret that we announce the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Aug. 23 without fans. This tough decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership,” track officials… Continue reading Indianapolis 500 Closed to Spectators
Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
The 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will mark the official racing debut of the redesigned 2021 Acura TLX, the automaker announced. Acura will compete in the 98th running of the “Race to the Clouds” on Aug. 30 with two race prepared second generation TLXs powered by modified versions of the production 2.0-liter turbocharged engine,… Continue reading Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Dodge Unveils Challenger SRT Super Stock
The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 delivers an output of 807 horsepower…
PHOTO GALLERY: Porsche Art Car Entered in 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
As teams prepare for the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Colorado race welcomes an entry in the form of the 000 Magazine art car—a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport driven by three-time “King of the Mountain” David Donner. “I was never interested in returning to Pikes Peak unless I could drive something with… Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Porsche Art Car Entered in 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Don Schumacher Motorsports Expanding Manufacturing Operations Beyond Racing
Don Schumacher Motorsports Precision Manufacturing (DSM) is expanding into the automotive, defense, equipment/manufacturing, and aerospace industries, the high-performance parts manufacturer announced. DSM was founded as a specialty parts manufacturer and R&D center for Don Schumacher Racing’s (DSR) fleet of NHRA race cars and has since grown to become a parts supplier for race teams competing… Continue reading Don Schumacher Motorsports Expanding Manufacturing Operations Beyond Racing
USMA Submits Letter to President, Congressional Leaders to Support Relief for Motorsports Businesses
The U.S. Motorsports Association has submitted a letter to the President of the United States, House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell requesting their support of small businesses related to motorsports in the Phase 4 stimulus package currently in congress, the organization announced. The letter was submitted at the request of… Continue reading USMA Submits Letter to President, Congressional Leaders to Support Relief for Motorsports Businesses
NHRA Postpones Heartland Nationals
The Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park, scheduled for Aug. 21-23 in Topeka, Kansas, has been postponed until the fall for pandemic-related reasons, the NHRA announced. A rescheduled date has not been determined. NHRA and Heartland Motorsports Park are working together with the Shawnee County Health Department to develop a plan to reschedule… Continue reading NHRA Postpones Heartland Nationals
Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Pat Musi, engine builder and owner of Pat Musi Racing Engines, is celebrating his 50th year in business in 2020. Originally known as Pat’s Speed Shop, Musi started the small shop in Carteret, New Jersey, right out of high school in 1970. “It’s exciting to see everything you’ve worked for come together,” Musi said. “We’ve… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Bondurant High Performance Driving School Featured on TV Show
Bondurant High Performance Driving School will be featured on Season 3 of HISTORY’s “It’s How You Get There,” on Sunday, Aug. 2, the driving school announced. The episode follows the show’s hosts Jenn Barlow, Sam Nehme and Julian Taylor as they put the performance capabilities of the Dodge//SRT line to the test at the driving… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Featured on TV Show
Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame Engine Builder for Petty Enterprises, Passes Away
Maurice Petty, a stock-car racing pioneer who built the engines that propelled Petty Enterprises to over 200 victories, passed away on July 25 surrounded by family, the Petty family announced. He was 81-years old. Born in 1939 into the Petty family of Level Cross, North Carolina, a legendary family known for their wins and championships,… Continue reading Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame Engine Builder for Petty Enterprises, Passes Away
A Look Back at Porsche’s Failed IndyCar Program
A sportscar powerhouse, Porsche tried to take over America’s highest level of open wheel racing in the 1980s, only to run into numerous speed bumps along the way. Even with a 2.65-liter turbocharged V-8 under the cowling and Teo Fabi behind the wheel, Porsche only managed to win one race before pulling out of the… Continue reading A Look Back at Porsche’s Failed IndyCar Program
Fisker Planning to Join Extreme E Off-Road Racing Series
Extreme E, the new electric off-road motor racing championship, has revealed that it is in advanced talks with electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker on a series partnership and potential works team entrance. Extreme E, starting early 2021, is a new racing series which will see electric SUVs go head to head in extreme locations around the… Continue reading Fisker Planning to Join Extreme E Off-Road Racing Series