In 1963, NASCAR Hall of Famer Wendell Scott became the first Black racer to win a Grand National Series race and did so largely scraping by on his own. Unable to ever secure a sponsor, Scott ran in NASCAR’s top series from 1961-73, finishing as high as 15th in the season standings. Although he encountered… Continue reading Wendell Scott: NASCAR’s First Black Racer
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MAHLE Motorsport Promotes Joe Maylish to Sales and Program Manager
MAHLE Motorsport has promotoed Joe Maylish to sales and program manager for the company’s North American motorsports division, General Manager Brad Green announced. MAHLE manufactures pistons and is a piston liaison between upper level professional racing, OE and the specialty equipment automotive aftermarket. The U.S. motorsports division operates out of the company’s North American headquarters… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport Promotes Joe Maylish to Sales and Program Manager
MotorsportReg Launches New Electronic Waiver Service
MotorsportReg has launched a new electronic waiver service, SpeedWaiver, that will allow racing organizations and participants to digitally sign and access liability waivers, the company announced. “The COVID-19 global pandemic has us all looking for ways to engage in our hobbies with more physical distance. Over the last few weeks, we’ve heard loud and clear… Continue reading MotorsportReg Launches New Electronic Waiver Service
Borowski Race Engines Names New Shop Manager
Borowski Race Engines has promoted Tim Zapp from lead technician to shop manager, the engine builder announced. Zapp is an active drag racer and was a participant in Drag Week 2018. Zapp, who put together his first engine at the age of 14, has also completed both Holley’s complete EFI training program and advanced Rottler… Continue reading Borowski Race Engines Names New Shop Manager
GearFX Driveline Relocating to New Facility
GearFX Driveline, a manufacturer of driveline products, is relocating to a new facility, the company announced. The 18,000 sq.-ft facility increases the company’s footprint by more than 5,000 square feet. In addition to a larger dyno area and increased warehouse capacity, the machine shop, build shop and fabrication shop will each be housed in individual,… Continue reading GearFX Driveline Relocating to New Facility
OPTIMA DriveAutoX Series Returns to Action
The OPTIMA’s DriveAutoX Series presented by UMI Performance returned this weekend in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, organizers announced, marking the restart of its four-event season. DriveAutoX is a series of autocross events that includes classes for all years, makes, models and modifications. The 2020 Series schedule includes four different locations, with the series winner taking home a… Continue reading OPTIMA DriveAutoX Series Returns to Action
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Closed to Spectators
The 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will be run without fans, organizers of the event announced, citing input and advisement from state and local agencies. The race will take place on Aug. 30, as currently scheduled. “For the first time, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will be staged without its… Continue reading Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Closed to Spectators
Mercedes-AMG Developing Electric Exhaust Gas Turbocharger
Mercedes-AMG is developing a new electric exhaust gas turbocharger to be used on the next generation of AMG vehicles, the company announced. Already in the final stages of development, the electric exhaust gas turbocharger will be used in a series production model from Affalterbach. Developed in partnership with Garrett Motion, this technology comes straight from… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Developing Electric Exhaust Gas Turbocharger
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees
The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three inductees for the Class of 2021, with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik and Red Farmer set for enshrinement next winter. The three-member class was the first elected under new voting rules, with nominees divided into Modern Era and Pioneer Era groups. Two were chosen from a field… Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees
Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival
Goodwood has cancelled its annual Festival of Speed and Revival, citing COVID-19 concerns, organizers announced. “Early summer usually brings the excitement of a busy event season well underway, creating a hive of activity across all areas of the estate. Instead, Goodwood remains unseasonably quiet and we are holding our breath, hoping that the next few… Continue reading Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival
Bonneville Speed Week Gets Green Light
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
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