MAHLE Motorsport, the performance division of MAHLE North America, has named former HOT ROD Magazine editor, Rob Kinnan, as its marketing manager, the company announced. Kinnan will be responsible for all marketing decisions for the division including media buys, print and digital content, creative, sponsorships, budgets, PR and events, the company said. Kinnan has longstanding… Continue reading Former HOT ROD Editor Named MAHLE Motorsport Marketing Manager
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Organizers Preview Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
The annual event will include an exhibition race, a road rally, an auction and more, and will benefit the Neuroscience Center at CHI Memorial and the Neuroscience Innovation Foundation of Chattanooga…
F1 Arcade to Open First US Location
F1 Arcade, an official Formula 1 simulator racing experience, is opening its first U.S. location in Boston early next year, the company announced. Scheduled to open March 2024, the hospitality concept will offer 69 full-motion racing simulators designed by F1, a cocktail bar, a restaurant and a set of private rooms. F1 Arcade Boston is… Continue reading F1 Arcade to Open First US Location
Construction Starts on Circuit Florida
The membership-based motorsports club, located along Interstate 4 between Orlando and Tampa, is preparing to open in December…
Larry Chen Home Workshop Tour
The photographer and SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year takes viewers through his garage and fleet of project and track cars…
Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win
Yokohama Tire is celebrating after Team Yokohama driver Kristin Matlock secured victory in the UTV class at the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000, the tire manufacturer announced. Kristin Matlock beat her husband Wayne Matlock by 1.46 seconds to win the UTV class and finish third overall. She also became the first woman ever to win the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win
Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions
The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer has been chosen as the Official Charity of Craton Promotions, an official promotional production center for many major brands associated with motorsports, the organization announced. Craton features a wide selection of gear from the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) along with many other prominent racing brands such as… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions
Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation
This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In October 2006, Austin Hatcher Osborn was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal tumors called atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). The oncologist explained to parents Jim and Amy Jo Osborn that the fatality rate was 100%. Currently, ATRT… Continue reading Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation
Gran Turismo Movie Trailer
The upcoming Gran Turismo movie has released a new trailer, which you can watch above. Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills win a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.
THE SHOP Accepting Submissions for Made in the USA Product Section
THE SHOP is now accepting press releases for its Made in the USA new product section, coming up in the magazine’s July print issue. Deadline for entries is Friday, May 12. Each July, THE SHOP shines a spotlight on American-made components with a special Made in the USA roundup. Manufacturers are invited to submit a… Continue reading THE SHOP Accepting Submissions for Made in the USA Product Section
Meyers Manx Partners with P1 Fuels at NORRA 1000
The dune buggy builder used a sustainable fuel from P1 during the Mexican off-road race…
Dirt Racing Docuseries Set for Premiere
A new five-part documentary series featuring NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson and other dirt track racers will premiere later this month on Fox Sports 1, the cable network announced. Dirt: The Last Great American Sport, a series produced by FloSports Studios, shines a spotlight on the blood, sweat and grease involved with dirt track… Continue reading Dirt Racing Docuseries Set for Premiere
IMSA Narrows Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Candidate Field
IMSA has narrowed its field of drivers to 10 candidates for the 2024-25 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship, the sanctioning body announced. The recipient, to be named later this year, will receive benefits worth more than $250,000 to assist them in competing in one of three IMSA-sanctioned series during the 2024 season. According to the… Continue reading IMSA Narrows Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Candidate Field
MAP Services Adds Quantum Fuel Systems to Client Portfolio
MAP Services has added Quantum Fuel Systems to its client portfolio, the company announced. MAP Services provides minimum advertised price monitoring and enforcement services and specializes in the automotive and powersports industries. Quantum Fuel Systems, based in Ventura, California, provides direct fit OEM replacement and high-performance fuel system solutions for the powersports and automotive industries.… Continue reading MAP Services Adds Quantum Fuel Systems to Client Portfolio
Radical Motorsport Updates Entry-Level SR1
Radical Motorsport has implemented a set of updates to its entry-level car, the SR1, company announced. The updates follow the introduction of the XXR SR3 and SR10 models. The new SR1 will be aligned with both under the XXR banner, the company said. Since the model’s inception in 2012, the SR1 has been presented as… Continue reading Radical Motorsport Updates Entry-Level SR1