Included in the new exhibit is a set of flags believed to have been used at the first Daytona 500 in 1959…
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PRI Expands Racing Advocacy Efforts
The organization has updated the ‘Save Our Racecars’ initiative’s website, introduced a new voter registration program and will highlight pro-racing candidates in upcoming elections…
VP Racing Fuels Names Karen Madden COO
VP Racing Fuels has promoted Karen Madden to the role of chief operating officer, the company announced. Most recently serving as Vice President of Branded Retail, Madden will assume responsibility for the operations of VP’s three manufacturing, warehousing and shipping facilities in Texas and Tennessee in her new position, the company said. “Karen did a… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Names Karen Madden COO
GEARWRENCH Extends Support of Veteran Formula Drift Driver
GEARWRENCH has extended its support of veteran Formula Drift driver ‘Rad’ Dan Burkett for the 2022 season, the company announced. For the fourth year, GEARWRENCH will sponsor RAD Industries financially and as the team’s official hand tool provider. After three Formula Drift events, Burkett ranks 11th out of 37 drivers with 154 points. His top-8… Continue reading GEARWRENCH Extends Support of Veteran Formula Drift Driver
Shelby American to Recognize 60th Anniversary with PPIHC Entry
Racer Robert Prilika will help Team Shelby celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Shelby American by competing in the 100th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the Pierre Ford/Tuscany West Coast Shelby GT500SE, the company announced. “Carroll Shelby established Shelby American in 1962 after retiring as a Le Mans-winning driver, so the company… Continue reading Shelby American to Recognize 60th Anniversary with PPIHC Entry
NTT IndyCar Series to Introduce Fully Renewable Race Fuel in 2023
Shell and the NTT IndyCar Series will be introducing a 100% renewable race fuel for the 2023 season, the organizations announced. Shell will also serve as the official fuel, motor oil and lubricant sponsor of the NTT IndyCar Series. Beginning in 2023, Shell will produce a new race fuel for the NTT IndyCar Series, which… Continue reading NTT IndyCar Series to Introduce Fully Renewable Race Fuel in 2023
Onboard at IMS with Mario Andretti
Ride along with Mario Andretti for a few laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice for the 1966 Indianapolis 500…
Ligier Extends F4 U.S., FR Americas Support
The multi-year agreement includes a new chassis for F4 U.S. competition and new engines for both F4 U.S. and FR Americas…
From the Mag: Airstrip Attack
When drag racing meets land speed racing…
The World’s Most Expensive Car in Action
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé recently set the record for the most expensive car ever sold, hammering at over $142 million at auction earlier this month. Watch the video above to see the world’s most valuable car in action at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Ken Block’s New PPIHC Racer
Block will pilot the purpose-built, 1,400-hp, all-wheel drive Porsche 911 at the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb later this year…
Theon Design Grows Production with New Facility
The expansion also allowed the custom Porsche 911 builder to double its workforce to support the increase in production…
SCCA Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
The deadline for nominations is June 15…
Porsche Revives Rennsport Reunion
The next Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in 2023, Porsche Cars North America announced. It will be the seventh running of the Rennsport Reunion and the fourth time that the California race circuit will hold the event. Further information on… Continue reading Porsche Revives Rennsport Reunion
BorgWarner Jackpot Up for Grabs at Indianapolis 500
BorgWarner continues to increase its rolling jackpot prize for next weekend’s Indianapolis 500, which now sits at $400,000 – raising the stakes for another back-to-back win for last year’s winner, Helio Castroneves, the company announced. To win the jackpot, a driver has to win the Indy 500 two years in a row; this marks the… Continue reading BorgWarner Jackpot Up for Grabs at Indianapolis 500