Tag: Racing

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

Antron Brown Urges Congress to Pass SEMA-Backed RPM Act

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown urged Congress to pass the SEMA-supported Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act while appearing before the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, according to SEMA. The three-time Top Fuel world champion, who began his racing career nearly 40 years ago, appeared before Congress to share personal stories about his support for… Continue reading Antron Brown Urges Congress to Pass SEMA-Backed RPM Act

Pikes Peak International Raceway Preps for GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon

Pikes Peak International Raceway is preparing to host the motorsports and music festival, GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon, organizers announced. GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon, scheduled for Sept. 9-11, will include elite drifting featuring top automotive personalities and professional Formula Drift drivers, as well as almost 100 drift cars approved for full course drifting. The festival also includes special… Continue reading Pikes Peak International Raceway Preps for GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon

Lime Rock Park’s ‘No Name Straight’ Dedicated to Paul Newman

Some 65 years after the first race at Lime Rock Park, the “No Name Straight” at the Connecticut circuit was dedicated as the “Paul Newman Straight” during the Historic Festival 40, track officials announced. In addition to the renamed backstretch, Lime Rock Park also announced its new partnership with The Hole in The Wall Gang… Continue reading Lime Rock Park’s ‘No Name Straight’ Dedicated to Paul Newman

Extreme E Launches ‘Racing for All’ Initiative

Extreme E is launching its new Racing for All initiative, a program that aims to create opportunities for a new generation of mechanical and engineering talent to join the off-road electric racing series, Extreme E officials announced. Extreme E teams are limited to just five mechanics or engineers each to help reduce overall attendance numbers… Continue reading Extreme E Launches ‘Racing for All’ Initiative

NHRA Top Fuel Driver Antron Brown to Testify in Senate Hearing on RPM Act

NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown will testify before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as it considers passage of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act on Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington, D.C., SEMA announced. According to SEMA, the ability to compete in modified street-legal vehicles is at risk. The Environmental Protection… Continue reading NHRA Top Fuel Driver Antron Brown to Testify in Senate Hearing on RPM Act

NASCAR Reveals 75th Anniversary Logo

NASCAR has revealed a new logo that will commemorate the organization’s 75th anniversary in 2023, the sanctioning body told Adweek. The overall oval shape is reminiscent of a racetrack and was inspired by the brand’s second logo introduced in 1956, the organization said, while the diamond in the center has five stripes representing the five… Continue reading NASCAR Reveals 75th Anniversary Logo

Audi Enters Formula 1

Beginning in 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit, the automaker announced ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. “Motorsport is an integral part of Audi’s DNA,” said Audi Chairman Markus Duesmann. “Formula… Continue reading Audi Enters Formula 1

Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Battle Scarred Motorsports Contest, Donation

Hot Shot’s Secret has made a $6,000 donation to Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM) and is launching a new online contest open to veterans and first responders, the company announced. Battle Scarred Motorsports, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides veterans and first responders with a motorsports experience either racing on a track or working in the pits. Hot… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Battle Scarred Motorsports Contest, Donation