Drift Racer Pays Tribute to Carroll Shelby

Champion Brands, a manufacturer of racing and performance products, announced Jonathan Nerren’s new race livery, a tribute to Carroll Shelby’s classic liveries. Nerren will be utilizing Champion’s line of motor oils specifically formulated to meet the demands of today’s high-performance competition vehicles in the Formula Drift Series. “We wanted the new model Shelby Mustang to… Continue reading Drift Racer Pays Tribute to Carroll Shelby

NHRA Issues Schedule Update

NHRA officials announced that they are working with state and local officials as well as host tracks and teams on a revised Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will be announced soon. The season is expected to resume, with fans in attendance, in August, and will consist of 18 total events for 2020, including… Continue reading NHRA Issues Schedule Update

Texas Motor Speedway Hosting Socially Distanced Graduation Ceremonies

Texas Motor Speedway will be hosting graduation ceremonies for Denton County, Texas, high schools, the track announced. During the ceremony, graduates will accept their diploma in-person in “Victory Lane” providing a memorable ending to a senior year filled with uncertain times. Event details, including the specific dates and times of each commencement, will be announced… Continue reading Texas Motor Speedway Hosting Socially Distanced Graduation Ceremonies

HMS Motorsport Launches New Websites

HMS Motorsport has launched five new websites to better service customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The new websites were created for the HMS Motorsport, RaceCom, Cobra Seats, Schroth and Takata brands. Both HMS Motorsports showrooms are currently closed. The Mooresville, North Carolina, location will maintain full operations for phone, online, curbside pickup and professional orders.

NASCAR Announces Return to Racing

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 27: Cars race during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

The races, beginning May 17, will be hosted without fans…

NASCAR Teams Cleared to Return to Race Shops

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 27: Cars race during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Roy Cooper, the governor of North Carolina, has cleared NASCAR teams to return to their North Carolina race shops if they can maintain social distancing guidelines, the Associated Press has reported. The state’s stay-at-home order has been extended to May 8, but NASCAR and the state are still considering running the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte… Continue reading NASCAR Teams Cleared to Return to Race Shops

Eldora Postpones Sprint Car Doubleheader

Eldora Speedway officials, in accordance with guidance and orders issued by the state of Ohio and federal authorities, have announced the postponement of the May 8-9 #LetsRaceTwo doubleheader featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Advance tickets, pit… Continue reading Eldora Postpones Sprint Car Doubleheader

Philadelphia Racing Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports

Atech Motorsports is now offering the Philadelphia Racing Products (PRP) line of parts for racing and high-performance vehicles. PRP designs and manufactures its products in the USA. The line covers the spectrum from adjustable timing pointers and radiator caps to a complete line of accessory brackets, coolant and breather tanks, motor plates, switch panels—even replacement… Continue reading Philadelphia Racing Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports

SpeedVideo to Broadcast Winter Meltdown 5 No-Prep Shootout

SpeedVideo will be broadcasting the Winter Meltdown 5 No-Prep Shootout this upcoming December, event organizers have announced. “SpeedVideo has a long history with no prep racing and we’re proud that it will continue with the addition of Winter Meltdown 5 in 2020,” said Tom Bobolts, SpeedVideo’s General Manager. “As Matt said, we shouldn’t see too… Continue reading SpeedVideo to Broadcast Winter Meltdown 5 No-Prep Shootout

VP Racing Fuels Producing Hand Sanitizer

VP Racing Fuels, a manufacturer of performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has announced the launch of VP Hand Sanitizer to support the needs of commercial businesses, retailers and race tracks. “In response to the COVID-19 crisis and requests from customers, we’ve expanded our product lines to include a top-quality 80% alcohol antiseptic product,” said Alan… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Producing Hand Sanitizer

Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype

The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype is purpose-built and projected to deliver over 1,400 horsepower and over 1,100 ft.-lbs. of instant torque to demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments.

It won’t hurt your ears and doesn’t use a drop of fuel, but it’s projected to crush the quarter-mile in the low-8-second range at more than 170 mph. For the first time ever, Ford Performance has introduced a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion. The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype… Continue reading Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype

PRI Extends Exhibitor Application Period

Organizers of the 2020 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show have extended the priority exhibitor application deadline to Friday, June 12, the group announced. The extension aims to give exhibitors additional time to plan for the event. The deadline to receive a full refund has already been extended to Sept. 1. “PRI remains fully committed to… Continue reading PRI Extends Exhibitor Application Period

Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals Still on Track for July

Champion Oil, a manufacturer of racing and performance lubricants and sponsor of the upcoming event, says the Champion Racing Oil/Williams Grove Summer Nationals Open sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on July 24-25 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is still set to take place as scheduled. “To date, most races in 2020 have either… Continue reading Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals Still on Track for July

Roush Yates Collaborating on Ventilator Development

Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, a division of Roush Yates Engines, is currently working in collaboration with BioMedInnovations and their partners Equilibar on the development and production of specialized ventilators to help address the mounting need for life-saving health care equipment. BioMedInnovations (BMI) was founded in 2005 to commercialize a highly controllable, low flow, low pressure… Continue reading Roush Yates Collaborating on Ventilator Development