Holley’s inaugural Mopar celebration, the Holley MoParty, will be taking place Sept. 18-20 at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the company has announced. Holley will be incorporating a number of event segments into the event, including their well-known Grand Champion and autocross competitions, drag classes, a dyno challenge, an Australian style burnout contest,… Continue reading Inaugural Holley Mopar Event Set for September
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The Great Race Rescheduled for August
The 2020 Hemmings Motor News Great Race has been rescheduled for Aug. 22-30 from San Antonio, Texas, to Greenville, South Carolina, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced. The Great Race has worked with mayors and city officials of towns along the route to take steps to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, organizers… Continue reading The Great Race Rescheduled for August
Willow Springs Ultimate Street Car Event to Proceed as Scheduled
Ultimate Street Car Association officials have announced it will hold the OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car event at Willow Springs International Raceway on May 29-30 as originally scheduled. According to a post on the USCA’s Facebook page, Kern County, California, health officials are allowing the venue to reopen to host the event. Spectators… Continue reading Willow Springs Ultimate Street Car Event to Proceed as Scheduled
Morgan Lucas Appointed President of Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil Products, the California-based distributor and manufacturer of motor oils and additives, has announced that Morgan Lucas, senior vice president of Lucas Oil Products and son of Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, will take over as the newly appointed President of Lucas Oil. As Lucas Oil continues to grow and expand into different markets, Morgan… Continue reading Morgan Lucas Appointed President of Lucas Oil Products
From the Mag: Life’s a Beach
The allure of racing on the sand remains strong, at home and overseas…
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
The races, beginning May 17, will be hosted without fans…
Acura Sportscar Drivers Swap Race Cars
ARX-05 prototype driver Ricky Taylor and NSX GT3 Evo driver Trent Hindman traded rides earlier this year at Sebring International Raceway…
NASCAR Teams Cleared to Return to Race Shops
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