Krista Baldwin will begin her second season of Top Fuel Dragster competition in Gainesville, Florida at the Gatornationals and welcomes McLeod Racing and Lucas Oil back as major marketing partners, the driver and new team owner announced. With a new year, the former Chris Karamesines dragster entry has a new look for the 2022 season.… Continue reading Baldwin Begins Top Fuel Season with McLeod Racing, Lucas Oil Sponsorship
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Holley Opens Registration for LS Fest West
Registration is now open for Holley LS Fest West, the company announced. Scheduled for April 22-24 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the event will welcome any LS-powered vehicle, including race cars, street rods, muscle cars, trucks, late models, drift cars, prerunners, Ultra 4 buggies and more. Events on the schedule include Drag Racing Classes, Autocross,… Continue reading Holley Opens Registration for LS Fest West
Chip Ganassi Racing Launches ‘Women in Motorsports’ Campaign
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) is launching a new initiative to provide opportunities for women in motorsports with the support of sponsor PNC Bank, the team announced. Called Women in Motorsports, the new campaign aims to drive awareness and support for gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce, the racing team said. The… Continue reading Chip Ganassi Racing Launches ‘Women in Motorsports’ Campaign
Hurst Helps NHRA Celebrate 900th Pro Stock Race
In celebration of the 900th NHRA Pro Stock race at this year’s Winternationals, Hurst partnered with the NHRA to create a special trophy to celebrate the milestone event. Using a Hurst shifter handle and T-style Hurst grip mounted to a walnut base, the NHRA presented the special trophy to the winner of the 2022 NHRA… Continue reading Hurst Helps NHRA Celebrate 900th Pro Stock Race
Malco Named Official Detailing Product of MSHFA
Malco Automotive Products has been named as the provider of the Official Detailing Products of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA), the museum announced. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is dedicated to honoring motorsports competitors and contributors from the United States from all racing disciplines, the organization said, and hopes the… Continue reading Malco Named Official Detailing Product of MSHFA
Driven Racing Oil Launches Content-Driven Partnership Program
Driven Racing Oil, a manufacturer of performance oils and lubricants, is launching a new partnership program intended to create new relationships with racers and enthusiasts as well as generate additional content, the company announced. Through the new program, Driven Racing Oil is seeking to build a team of grassroots motorsports athletes, enthusiasts and content creators… Continue reading Driven Racing Oil Launches Content-Driven Partnership Program
Lisa Kubo Joins McLeod Racing as Director of Sport Compact Sales
Import racing star and industry veteran Lisa Kubo will join McLeod Racing as the director of sport compact sales, the company announced. As a professional drag racer of 12 years, Kubo brings a world of knowledge and connections to help grow and strengthen the McLeod Tuner Series line, McLeod Racing representatives said. “I’m really excited… Continue reading Lisa Kubo Joins McLeod Racing as Director of Sport Compact Sales
MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor Southeast Gassers Association
MAHLE Motorsport will sponsor all classes of Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) racing for 2022, the company announced. As part of the sponsorship, MAHLE Motorsport will support all six race classes – A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas and SEGA Super Stock, H/Gas and A/FX. SEGA’s two exhibition classes are H/Gas and A/FX. With grassroots participation limited to the… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor Southeast Gassers Association
NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program
As part of the ongoing effort to keep pace with current trends in the high-performance automotive industry, the NHRA has made several changes to its Street Legal program, the sanctioning body announced. Among the changes include allowing a broader range of vehicles to be eligible for participation. “Updating and improving the Street Legal program couldn’t… Continue reading NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program
Pfaff Motorsports Partners with Online Automotive Retailer
Pfaff Motorsports and Lithia & Driveway, a North American automotive retailer, have formed a partnership built around the team’s 2022 campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD-Pro category, the organizations announced. LAD’s online platform – Driveway.com – offers consumers across the United States the ability to buy, sell and service their vehicle from home,… Continue reading Pfaff Motorsports Partners with Online Automotive Retailer
DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Design Engineering, Inc. is renewing its support of the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, a weeklong drive-and-race event that covers 3,500 miles, the company announced. One Lap participants begin and end the event in South Bend, Indiana, following a circuitous route including stops in South Carolina, Alabama and Kansas. “We’ve had a great… Continue reading DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Royal Purple Extends Formula DRIFT Partnership
Royal Purple will continue for a third year in 2022 as the Official Oil of Formula DRIFT, the company announced. “Formula DRIFT is a perfect series to highlight our state-of-the-art lubricants,” said Rusty Waples, director of brand and product management at Calumet Branded Products. “Formula DRIFT drivers push their engines and drivetrains to extremes, and… Continue reading Royal Purple Extends Formula DRIFT Partnership
Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Hankook Tire has renewed its role as official tire partner for W Series for a third season, the tire manufacturer announced. As part of the partnership, the all-female single-seater series will continue to race with the Ventus Race tire at eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022. Hankook has been a W Series partner since the… Continue reading Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Due to ongoing global supply chain challenges with some hybrid system components, IndyCar has delayed the debut of the 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology to the 2024 season, the series announced. Due to the delays, the NTT IndyCar Series will continue to use the current 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine for the 2023 season,… Continue reading Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Piston Foundation Partners with Lime Rock Park
The Piston Foundation has formed a new partnership with Lime Rock Park in which both parties will have an active role in providing automotive career opportunities for those who want to learn and practice the skilled trades, the organization announced. “The Piston Foundation’s mission is to promote and fund skilled-trade education to create rewarding career… Continue reading Piston Foundation Partners with Lime Rock Park