The Southern California Timing Association has received all necessary approvals and permits from local health and government associations to hold the 2020 Bonneville Speed Week as planned, according to a statement on the group’s website. The Utah office of the Bureau of Land Management will require a number of alterations to standard procedures in order… Continue reading Bonneville Speed Week Gets Green Light
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Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September
The 12th Annual Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Products announced. The annual charity golf tournament honors the late NHRA Funny Car driver Eric Medlen, who passed away due to complications after suffering a traumatic brain injury during… Continue reading Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September
Chevrolet Performance Introduces New LS427/570 Crate Engine
Chevrolet Performance has revealed the all-new LS427/570 crate engine — an enhanced version of the production-based LS7 7.0L engine that offers more horsepower, more torque and, thanks to a simpler wet-sump oiling system, easier installation. A new, high-lift camshaft developed specifically for this engine helps produce a GM-estimated 570 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque… Continue reading Chevrolet Performance Introduces New LS427/570 Crate Engine
Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season
Off-road racing organization Best In The Desert has launched a condensed championship, called the COVID-19 Championship, that includes the races for the remainder of its 2020 season. Best In The Desert currently offers the Class Championship for those racers that race all the events in the American Off-Road Racing Series, the Maxxis Tires Triple Crown… Continue reading Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season
Multimatic Launches New Special Vehicle and Racing Division
Multimatic has created a Special Vehicle Operations group (MSVO), the company announced. The new organization, led by Larry Holt, executive vice president MSVO, will be responsible for all vehicle engineering developments as was undertaken for the Ford GT, motorsports engineering projects like the Mazda DPi, and all race team operations, continuing the use of the… Continue reading Multimatic Launches New Special Vehicle and Racing Division
Driven Racing Oil Names New Director of Sales
Driven Racing Oil has announced that it has hired Kyle Fickler as its new director of sales and new business development. Fickler will oversee sales, new business development, customer relations and training. Scooter Brothers stated, “We are honored that Kyle has chosen to join Driven Racing Oil. After years of working with Kyle on various… Continue reading Driven Racing Oil Names New Director of Sales
Limited Spectators Allowed at Upcoming NASCAR Events
NASCAR has announced its plan to reintroduce spectators at select NASCAR Cup Series races beginning with the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 14 and the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 21. NASCAR’s modified event procedures, protocols and number of attendees have been finalized with guidance from public health officials, medical… Continue reading Limited Spectators Allowed at Upcoming NASCAR Events
King Engine Bearings Launches New Racing Website
King Engine Bearings, a manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings, is launching a new race bearings website featuring an overhauled design and attributes, the company announced. The new website, www.kingracebearings.com, contains technical information on King race bearing materials, special geometric features, technical articles and more. The site is mobile friendly, modern, and gives users quicker and… Continue reading King Engine Bearings Launches New Racing Website
Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, announced that the company will kick off its 2020 NASCAR Program during the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on June 10. The No. 00 Permatex Chevrolet Camaro will make its 2020 NASCAR Cup Series debut with StarCom Racing at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway,… Continue reading Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing
Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
Champion Oil-sponsored sprint car driver Brian Brown is now tied with Sammy Swindell for fifth on the all-time Knoxville Raceway win list following his 50th career win on Saturday. The season opener saw a welcome return to racing for Knoxville Raceway fans and competitors alike. “This week has probably been the most down I’ve been… Continue reading Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals
The NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals will be contested at US 131 Motorsports Park, located in Martin, Michigan, on August 27-30, due to Summit Motorsports Park’s decision to remain closed for 2020, the sanctioning body announced. “It has been a crazy year but one that is rewarding as we made new friends with Jason Peterson and his… Continue reading NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals
NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events
NHRA drag racing will return in mid-July, the sanctioning body announced, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The events will serve as the launch point for 15 more NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that will follow. The two… Continue reading NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events
USMA Launches Social Media Campaign to Showcase Return to Racing
The U.S. Motorsports Association’s Motorsports Media Leadership Team has launched #TogetherWeRace #TogetherWeWin, an initiative that encourages the racing industry to return to racing, responsibly, the organization announced. The initiative is a part of the COVID-19 Motorsports Task Force, set up and supported by USMA and led by groups of industry stakeholders from across the motorsports… Continue reading USMA Launches Social Media Campaign to Showcase Return to Racing
Bondurant High Performance Driving School Expands Track and Facility
Bondurant High Performance Driving School reopens Sunday, June 14, to start its summer course schedule and showcase phase one of an extensive track and facility expansion expected to be completed by July 4. The reopening kicks off with an Advanced Formula Road Racing course featuring the school’s newest fleet — Ligier JS F4 open wheel… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Expands Track and Facility
Summit Motorsports Park Cancels 2020 Season
Norwalk, Ohio’s Summit Motorsports Park has cancelled the rest of its 2020 season, track President Bill Bader Jr. announced, citing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter distributed to fans, racers and media, Bader Jr. explained that resuming the 2020 season was untenable for the track and would likely result in a financial net… Continue reading Summit Motorsports Park Cancels 2020 Season