Jay Leno recently featured a U.S. Legend Car on his show, Jay Leno’s Garage, and hosted U.S. Legend Car’s Managing Director Graham Smith, the company announced. In the new episode, Smith and Leno discuss the history behind U.S. Legend Cars and the company’s continued role helping train young drivers (ages 10+ and up) with professional… Continue reading US Legend Car Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage
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New Hot Wheels Video Game Allows Players to Customize Cars
Hot Wheels has released a new mixed reality video game, the toy car maker announced. Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience available on the Apple App Store, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5, uses RC mixed reality technology to blend the real world with digital environments to transform players’ homes… Continue reading New Hot Wheels Video Game Allows Players to Customize Cars
Ford Reveals All-New Mustang Formula Drift Competition Vehicles
Developed in partnership with RTR Vehicles, the Spec 5-FD offers more than 1,300 hp and is equipped with enhanced suspension components developed for Formula Drift competition…
Hoonigan Petitions to Establish National Holiday in Honor of Ken Block
Called ’43 Day,’ the holiday would be celebrated on April 3 and serve as a celebration of Block’s achievements and contributions to the sport…
Yoshihara Makes TC America Debut With Pit+Paddock Sponsorship
Daijiro “Dai” Yoshihara made his TC America debut with support from industry organizations Pit+Paddock, ARP and ENEOS, the driver announced. Yoshihara made his official race debut with the Florida-based Victor Gonzalez Racing Team (VGRT) at Sonoma Raceway on April 1. Pit+Paddock, ARP and ENEOS will serve as title sponsors for Yoshihara’s SRO campaign, while Turn… Continue reading Yoshihara Makes TC America Debut With Pit+Paddock Sponsorship
Skip Barber Racing School Partners with Andretti Autosport
Andretti Autosport has named Skip Barber Racing School as its official racing school, the company announced. The partnership builds upon decades of history between the two brands, with over a dozen of Andretti’s IndyCar drivers, past and present, and five members of the Andretti family having been trained in Skip Barber programs, the school said.… Continue reading Skip Barber Racing School Partners with Andretti Autosport
PerTronix Names New Chief Brand Officer
PerTronix Performance Brands has appointed Sarah Lassek as its new chief brand officer, the company announced. In her new role, Lassek will lead and oversee marketing initiatives for all brands within the PerTronix Performance family, including PerTronix Ignition, JBA Performance Exhaust, The Original Doug’s Headers, Patriot Exhaust, Compu-Fire, Spyke, Aeromotive Inc., Waterman Racing Components and… Continue reading PerTronix Names New Chief Brand Officer
Ford Mustang GT3 First Test
The Dark Horse-based GT3 car recently turned its first test laps at Sebring International Raceway ahead of its 2024 debut…
MAHLE Aftermarket Continues Partnership With Stable of NHRA Drivers
MAHLE Aftermarket is continuing its partnerships with a full stable of National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drivers in 2023, the company announced. Serving as members of the Team MAHLE Engine Parts and Products Test Teams, the group of drivers enlisted for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season will also support MAHLE through branded… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Continues Partnership With Stable of NHRA Drivers
Developer Reveals Plans for Atlantic City Racetrack
A developer has revealed plans for a new racetrack to be built on the site of a former airfield in Atlantic City, New Jersey, according to NJ.com. Centered around a 1.75-mile track, the development will also include residential and commercial space, as well as a motor club, garages, paddock and more, the report said. Atlantic… Continue reading Developer Reveals Plans for Atlantic City Racetrack
F1 Car vs. Australian Outback
Aussie F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo takes a Red Bull F1 car across Australia, tackling everything from the dirt roads of the Outback to the iconic Mount Panorama circuit.
Yokohama Tire Launches Racing Diversity Program
The program will work with MDK Motorsports to field two drivers—Ashley Freiberg and Riley Pegram—in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America series in 2023…
New Pennzoil Campaign Marks Company’s 110th Anniversary
Pennzoil has introduced a new campaign, called “Long May We Drive,” to recognize its 110 years in business, the company announced. Featuring real drivers with a passion for car culture, the Long May We Drive campaign will focus on the stories of those who are passionate about taking care of their engine, those who relish… Continue reading New Pennzoil Campaign Marks Company’s 110th Anniversary
Radical Motorsport Appoints Graham Rahal Performance as Newest US Dealer
Radical Motorsport has appointed Graham Rahal Performance as its newest official U.S. dealer, the racecar manufacturer announced. Owned by NTT IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal, Radical USA Indianapolis will operate out of Graham Rahal Performance in Brownsburg, Indiana. First opened in 2017, the performance shop now offers a variety of services for vehicles across both… Continue reading Radical Motorsport Appoints Graham Rahal Performance as Newest US Dealer
BRINN Secures New National Sales Rep
BRINN, a manufacturer of circle track racing transmissions and drive-line components, has recently hired Kunzman and Associates as its national sales representative agency, the company announced. “We at BRINN are excited to expand our customer service and market presence with Kunzman and Associates,” said Jasen Drenth, president, Euclid Industries, Inc. “We are also looking forward… Continue reading BRINN Secures New National Sales Rep