Tag: Racing

Toyota GR Corolla Returns as Pace Car for NASA National Championships

A Toyota GR Corolla will serve as the official pace car for the 2023 NASA National Championships, the manufacturer announced. A GR Corolla MORIZO Edition, wearing red, white, and black graphics reminiscent of Toyota motorsports and endurance racing liveries, will be leading the pack at the 2023 National Championships, Sept. 7-10, 2023, at Pittsburgh International… Continue reading Toyota GR Corolla Returns as Pace Car for NASA National Championships

Formula DRIFT Partners With GoPro for Video Series

GoPro has been named the official action camera of Formula DRIFT and is helping the organization produce a new video series, Formula DRIFT announced. “We’re extremely happy to welcome GoPro to the Formula DRIFT family,” said Ryan Sage, Formula DRIFT president. “Almost since our inception, GoPro cameras have been used to capture some of the… Continue reading Formula DRIFT Partners With GoPro for Video Series

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Brembo to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added Brembo to its line card, the performance parts distributor announced. “Superior engineering and manufacturing practices have made Brembo a favorite among enthusiasts and racers alike. Turn 14 Distribution is grateful for the opportunity to provide our dealers with access to Brembo, the esteemed global leader in braking performance,” said Wayne… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Brembo to Line Card

Parella Motorsports Holdings Names New CMO

Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) has named Kim McCullough as its chief marketing officer, where she will oversee marketing and public relations for all PMH properties, race series and SpeedTour events, the organization announced. McCullough ran marketing operations for Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, and most recently was vice president, marketing for Jaguar Land Rover. In this role… Continue reading Parella Motorsports Holdings Names New CMO

Chrysler Concept Cars to Appear at Lime Rock Historic Festival

A group of Chrysler concept cars are slated to appear at Lime Rock Park during the track’s Historic Festival 41 over Labor Day Weekend, track officials announced. The event, which will also feature on-track competition including races from race groups that include MG, Sports 2000 and Formula Jr., will see 11 examples of Chrysler concept… Continue reading Chrysler Concept Cars to Appear at Lime Rock Historic Festival

Forrest Lucas Transitions to Chairman of Lucas Oil

CEO and Co-Founder of Lucas Oil Products, Forrest Lucas, is transitioning away from CEO to Chairman of Lucas Oil, the company announced. In his new role, he will be stepping away from the day-to-day activities and move into an advisory role to help guide the strategic direction of the company, Lucas Oil said in a… Continue reading Forrest Lucas Transitions to Chairman of Lucas Oil

eNASCAR College iRacing Series Returns for 2023-24

NASCAR, iRacing and Playfly Esports are bringing back the eNASCAR College iRacing Series for the 2023-24 academic year, the racing platform announced. Instead of running two separate semesters, the calendar will be combined into a single nine-race season, with a $60,000 eNASCAR Scholarship Fund up for grabs, including a $30,000 championship race from the virtual… Continue reading eNASCAR College iRacing Series Returns for 2023-24

PerTronix Performance Brands Unite Under ‘Aeromotive Group’ Banner

Nine performance brands that previously operated under the PerTronix Performance Brands banner have combined under one parent company to form the Aeromotive Group, the company announced. The brands represented include the following: Aeromotive Fuel Systems PerTronix Ignition Products Taylor Cable JBA Performance Exhaust Doug’s Headers Patriot Exhaust Waterman Racing Components Compu-Fire Spyke “Among the brands,… Continue reading PerTronix Performance Brands Unite Under ‘Aeromotive Group’ Banner

Private Equity Firm Acquires Xtrac

Private equity firm MiddleGround Capital has completed its acquisition of Xtrac, the companies announced Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Thatcham, U.K., Xtrac is a supplier of professional motorsport and specialized automotive transmission systems for internal combustion engine, hybrid, and electric vehicle applications, providing in-house manufacturing as well as design and engineering services, the company… Continue reading Private Equity Firm Acquires Xtrac

Auctions at IMSA Road America Race to Benefit Austin Hatcher Foundation

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF) is returning as an official charity of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) at the IMSA Sportscar Weekend at Road America this weekend, the organization announced. As part of the IMSA SportsCar Weekend on Aug. 3-6, AHF has organized two auctions to raise funds to support families… Continue reading Auctions at IMSA Road America Race to Benefit Austin Hatcher Foundation

Lime Rock Park to Host MiataCon

Lime Rock Park will introduce a new event to its calendar that will celebrate all things Mazda MX-5 Miata, the racetrack announced. Slated for Oct. 27-28, Lime Rock Park will host MiataCon, a grassroots race weekend honoring the Mazda Miata. The weekend will feature three different Miata race groups: Spec/Global MX-5, Spec Miata, and an… Continue reading Lime Rock Park to Host MiataCon

New Petersen Exhibit to Highlight Corvette Racing History

The Petersen Automotive Museum is opening a new exhibit focused on the racing history of the Corvette, the museum announced. The “Corvettes in Competition: Racing America’s Sports Car” exhibit, which will open on Sat., Aug. 5 in the Charles Nearburg Family Gallery, will include a variety of iconic Corvette race cars and revisit the history… Continue reading New Petersen Exhibit to Highlight Corvette Racing History