Daytona 24-Hour winner David Donohue will drive a Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport for the team in its first competitive appearance since 2013…
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How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19
With the 2022 season approaching, Autoweek took a look back at the unprecedented 2020 season with Formula DRIFT co-founder Ryan Sage. While fan attendance was limited—and sometimes prohibited entirely—the series survived the worst of the pandemic and is gearing up for a new season in a stronger position than ever. Click here to read the… Continue reading How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19
Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program
Nexen Tire Motorsports is kicking off its 2022 U.S. motorsports program with its support of four Nexen Tire Motorsports drivers in Formula DRIFT, the tire manufacturer announced. “This year, Nexen Tire Motorsports looks to strengthen its competitive racing program by supplying Nexen’s extreme ultra-high-performance tires to high-caliber, championship-winning and podium-finishing drivers,” the company said. The… Continue reading Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program
Hennessey Venom F5 Test Video
John Hennessey provides an update on the Venom F5’s development and testing program…
Nitro Rallycross Goes Global
The Nitro RX Series will stage races in six countries, including the U.S., Sweden, Finland, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and England…
‘Roadsters 2 Records’ Exhibit Coming to IMS Museum
The new exhibit will highlight the transition from front-engine roadsters to rear-engine racers and will feature cars, uniforms and artifacts from 1960 to 1972…
Home of NHRA Arizona Nationals to Close
The final NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season as Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park finishes its run on the NHRA circuit, track officials announced. After nearly 40 years on the NHRA circuit, a new overpass/roadway for the Interstate 10 extension will use the space currently… Continue reading Home of NHRA Arizona Nationals to Close
Stellantis to Offer New Twin-Turbo I-6 Engine
Stellantis has revealed a new, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane. Designed in an I-6 configuration, the Hurricane twin-turbo’s base architecture enables Stellantis propulsion systems engineers to create two distinct variants: Standard Output (SO): Optimized for fuel economy, including the use of cooled exhaust gas circulation (EGR), while delivering enhanced power and torque (more… Continue reading Stellantis to Offer New Twin-Turbo I-6 Engine
USTCC Preps for Expanded 2022 Season
After a record-setting, 2021 season that saw drivers and teams venture to 7 events, the 2022 United States Touring Car Championship season is set to expand to 12 events nationally, the series announced. The return of the USTCC East Region means five new venues have been added to the season calendar, series officials said, with… Continue reading USTCC Preps for Expanded 2022 Season
Lucas Oil Partners with National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
Lucas Oil Products has formed a multi-year partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to develop a fundraising and awareness campaign in support of the Foundation, the company announced. “I cannot think of a better way to honor our country’s patriots than creating a permanent home for these stories of courage, devotion to… Continue reading Lucas Oil Partners with National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
Radford Racing School Launches Lotus Evora GT Driving Experience
Radford Racing School is launching a new program called the Radford Racing School Lotus Driving Experience as an official Lotus USA Track Partner featuring the North American exclusive Evora GT, the racing school announced. “Our connection to these amazing Lotus cars runs deep,” said Mike Kessler, general manager of Radford Racing School. “We unveiled our… Continue reading Radford Racing School Launches Lotus Evora GT Driving Experience
Ken Block vs. Laguna Seca
Equipped with a rooftop carrier for his snowboards, watch as Ken Block rips his daily driver, an all-electric, 637-horsepower Audi RS e-tron GT around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Watch the video above to see how quickly Block can take on the track and the iconic Corkscrew.
Malco Products to Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver
Malco Products will serve as the primary sponsor for B.J. McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) and its driver, Scott Heckert, who will be behind the wheel of the stock car No. 5 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Xfinity series race, Pit Boss 250, at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on March 26, the company announced. Heckert… Continue reading Malco Products to Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Support for Battle Scarred Motorsports
Hot Shot’s Secret will be organizing a year of fundraising activity designed to support Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM), the company announced. Battle Scarred Motorsports, formerly USMC Racing, assists disabled service members and first responders by providing racing opportunities on the track and in the pits. Money raised starting in March through the end of the… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Support for Battle Scarred Motorsports
In the Pits with Krista Baldwin
Watch the video above to go behind the scenes with Top Fuel driver and team owner Krista Baldwin as she prepares for qualifying at this year’s NHRA Gatornationals.