Tag: Racing

Women with Drive Summit II Reveals Speaker Lineup

More than 50 industry leaders are slated to appear at the Women with Drive Summit II, scheduled for Oct. 5-6, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Women in Motorsports, the organizers of the event, announced. The sold-out event will feature speakers such as 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR President Steve Phelps, and IMSA President John Doonan… Continue reading Women with Drive Summit II Reveals Speaker Lineup

Magna Employees Enter 2022 Rebelle Rally

Magna will field a two-woman team for the 2022 Rebelle Rally, the company announced. Magna’s team, called Force de Fem, will share the driving and navigating duties between Michelle Figueroa, system engineer for Magna’s powertrain group, and Sree Anandavally, global director, Factory of the Future. The off-road rally, which runs Oct. 6-15, covers over 1,550… Continue reading Magna Employees Enter 2022 Rebelle Rally

VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

VP Racing Fuels has appointed Kevin Temple as its new vice president of branded retail, the company announced. “The VP team prides itself in having star players leading every division,” said Alan Cerwick, VP president and CEO. “With over 35 years at Phillips 66, Kevin brings an incredible wealth of experience and knowledge in building,… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

FIA Appoints First CEO

The FIA has appointed Natalie Robyn to be the Federation’s first ever CEO, the organization announced. Joining the FIA in the near future, American-born Robyn has over 15 years of executive experience in both the automotive and financial sectors. Prior to joining the Federation, she has held a variety of senior management positions at Volvo,… Continue reading FIA Appoints First CEO

Formula DRIFT, Motorcycle Stunts to Headline SEMA Ignited

After the SEMA Show concludes, the cars and trucks from the event will again make their way to SEMA Ignited – the official SEMA Show after-party, and will be joined by demonstrations from Formula DRIFT and motorcycle stunt riders, event organizers announced. Taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall Parking Lot following… Continue reading Formula DRIFT, Motorcycle Stunts to Headline SEMA Ignited

Skip Barber Racing School Partners with Road to Indy

Andersen Promotions has formed a three-year partnership with the Skip Barber Racing School to become the Official Racing School of USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires, the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship and the Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires next year, the racing school announced. The new partnership will extend the current scholarship-funded… Continue reading Skip Barber Racing School Partners with Road to Indy

Craftsman Returns as Title Sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series

CRAFTSMAN is returning as title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in February 2023

Many racers and fans have always called it the “Craftsman Truck Series.” Now the title is official once again. NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker have announced American tool company CRAFTSMAN will return as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2023. After serving as the series’ title sponsor from its inception… Continue reading Craftsman Returns as Title Sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series

American Tire Distributors to Raise $1.5M for Veterans & First Responders

Josh Berry’s No. 8 Chevrolet featuring special colors and ATD’s Summer for Heroes logo.

American Tire Distributors (ATD) has increased its commitment to the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million—a 50% increase from 2021—for the foundation through its Summer for… Continue reading American Tire Distributors to Raise $1.5M for Veterans & First Responders

North Wilkesboro Speedway to Host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

Speedway Motorsports and NASCAR announced that, as part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season, the NASCAR All-Star Race will be held at  North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2023. “The NASCAR All-Star Race has always been the fans’ race, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fans during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary than returning to… Continue reading North Wilkesboro Speedway to Host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race