Transtar Holding Company, the parent entity of Transtar Industries, a distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and software solutions, has sold Nickels Performance to Summit Racing Equipment, the company announced. “We will always be proud of the Nickels team, brand, and its excellent portfolio of racing parts, and we are equally proud to sell this exceptional… Continue reading Nickels Performance Sold to Summit Racing Equipment
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Porsche Unveils LMDh Contender
Porsche Penske Motorsports will field the new Porsche 963 prototype in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship…
Öhlins Racing Enters Technical Partnership with Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team
Ӧhlins Racing has entered into a technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, which campaigns the two F1-75 cars – driven by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz – in the Formula One World Championship, the company announced. “We are excited and proud to announce our formal technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari and to be able to work… Continue reading Öhlins Racing Enters Technical Partnership with Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team
Petty’s Garage Recreates 1979 Championship Ride
General Tire commissioned a resto-mod replica of Richard Petty’s championship-winning 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to use as a show car during the ARCA season…
Schultz Racing Fuel Cells Inks SVRA Sponsorship Deal
Schultz Racing Fuel Cells has partnered with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) to become “The Official Racing Fuel Cell of SVRA,” the organization announced. “We’re thrilled to welcome Schultz Engineered Products to SVRA,” said Tony Parella, President and CEO of SVRA. “Their fuel cells are a favorite among our competitors for their quality, reliability… Continue reading Schultz Racing Fuel Cells Inks SVRA Sponsorship Deal
Nissan, McLaren Racing Partner for Formula E Effort
The Japanese automaker will supply the all-electric powertrain for McLaren Racing’s new Formula E team…
Bridgestone Opens New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility
Bridgestone Americas recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) in Akron, Ohio. Home to 60 expert tire builders and manufacturing professionals, the ATPC will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT IndyCar Series. Bridgestone invested more than $21 million to build its new home for race tire… Continue reading Bridgestone Opens New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility
Matthew Botos Joins DEI as Lead Engineer, Designer
Design Engineering, Inc. has appointed Matthew Botos as its new lead engineer and designer, the company announced. Botos joined the team on May 10, with his main role focused on designing new products and improving current products, the company said. He brings experience in mechanical engineering, computer-aided design, computer-numerical control (CNC) machining and information technology. Botos… Continue reading Matthew Botos Joins DEI as Lead Engineer, Designer
NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith Passes Away
NASCAR Hall of Famer and founder of Speedway Motorsports, Bruton Smith, has passed away, the company announced. Smith was 95. In 1959, he partnered with NASCAR driver Curtis Turner and built his first permanent motorsports facility, Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track opened in June 1960 with a 600-mile race, the longest ever in NASCAR’s history.… Continue reading NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith Passes Away
Trick Flow to Sponsor Tim Wilkerson for Summit NHRA Nationals
NHRA Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson will debut a Trick Flow Specialties Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the company announced. The 22-time Funny Car national event winner will switch from his familiar livery to Trick Flow’s blue and orange for the race. “We are excited to be representing Trick… Continue reading Trick Flow to Sponsor Tim Wilkerson for Summit NHRA Nationals
Summit Racing Equipment Named Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing
Summit Racing Equipment will be the Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing for the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, the team announced. McLeod’s President Paul Lee will have his nitro funny car branded with Mcleod and Summit at this weekend’s race. Krista Baldwin will also have the co-branding on her Top… Continue reading Summit Racing Equipment Named Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing
USAC Renames Mechanic Award to Honor Former President
Beginning with the 2022 season, USAC’s Chief Mechanic of the Year Award will be named in honor of championship-winning mechanic and USAC president, Johnny Capels, the sanctioning body announced. The Golden Greek Award, named after Capels’ nickname, given to him by National Speed Sport News’ Bill Hill early in his racing career, will reward the… Continue reading USAC Renames Mechanic Award to Honor Former President
Hot Shot’s Secret Celebrates Ultimate Callout Challenge Win
Hot Shot’s Secret recently recognized Justin Zeigler, a Hot Shot’s Secret-sponsored driver, for his recent Ultimate Callout Challenge (UCC) championship, the company announced. The three-day event, in which Hot Shot’s Secret is the sled pull title sponsor, event gold sponsor and the official fuel additive, pits 15 top competitors in a three-way points battle at… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Celebrates Ultimate Callout Challenge Win
‘Roadkill Nights’ Returns to Woodward Avenue
The event will include legal street racing, Dodge drift rides, simulators, a classic and modern muscle car show and more…
VP Racing Fuels Returns as Official Fuel Supplier of SRX
VP Racing Fuels is returning as the Official Fuel Supplier of SRX Racing for the 2022 season, the company announced. “The 2021 SRX inaugural year was an outstanding experience,” said Bruce Hendel, Senior Vice President, Global Sales for VP. “SRX on CBS is the perfect platform to showcase our commitment to racing and to bringing… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Returns as Official Fuel Supplier of SRX