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
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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.
Ferrari Previews New 296 GT3
Ferrari offered a glimpse into its future on the GT racing scene with a preview of its new 296 GT3, the Italian manufacturer announced. The model will replace the 488 GT3 which, in its standard and Evo 2020 configurations, has picked up 107 titles from its debut race to date, with 429 wins from 770… Continue reading Ferrari Previews New 296 GT3
NASCAR Next Gen to Race at 24 Hours of Le Mans
NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have formed a cooperative venture that will bring a modified Next Gen stock car to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the race’s centennial celebration in 2023, the organizations announced. The project – which also includes collaborative efforts from IMSA, Chevrolet and Goodyear – will bring a specially prepared Camaro… Continue reading NASCAR Next Gen to Race at 24 Hours of Le Mans
JRi Shocks Used for Paralympic Sit-Ski
JRi Shocks were featured on a new sit-ski used during the Alpine skiing events at the Paralympics in Beijing, the company announced. The new sit-ski was designed by Toyota’s U.S. racing arm – Toyota Racing Development USA (TRD USA) – as part of its support of the Paralympic Movement. Toyota’s first-ever sit-ski, a monoski available… Continue reading JRi Shocks Used for Paralympic Sit-Ski
Meyer Distributing Now Stocking VMP Performance Products
Meyer Distributing has formed a new distribution partnership with VMP Performance, the companies announced. VMP Performance is a company that focuses on research, development and manufacturing of high-performance aftermarket upgrades, the company said. VMP offers a lineup of superchargers, including the all-new Odin and Loki, VMP Performance’s superchargers for the 5.0 L Ford Coyote engine.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Now Stocking VMP Performance Products
MAHLE Motorsport Achieves Five-Year Perfect Safety Report
The MAHLE Motorsport division, comprised of 125 employees, was able to achieve a five-year manufacturing record with zero lost time accidents, the company announced. This sought-after work safety achievement was met March 14, 2022, a full 1827 total days since the last recordable injury, and was reported by Brad Green, MAHLE Motorsport’s general manager, the… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport Achieves Five-Year Perfect Safety Report
PRI Seeking Speakers for 2022 Trade Show
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is seeking speakers for its 2022 PRI Trade Show, the organization said. The organization is now accepting proposal submissions through April 15 that reflect current trends, ideas, best practices and processes, new techniques and discoveries within the racing and performance industry. Topics of Interest for PRI 2022: Business Operations Hiring/Employee Management… Continue reading PRI Seeking Speakers for 2022 Trade Show
Lime Rock Historic Festival to Celebrate Corvette Anniversary
The Lime Rock Park Historic Festival will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette as the featured marque at this year’s event, organizers announced. The Historic Festival will celebrate the competition legacy that the Corvette has forged internationally, track officials said, as well as the model’s design journey that has been shaped through a… Continue reading Lime Rock Historic Festival to Celebrate Corvette Anniversary
Conquering the Dunes at Dakar 2022
Racing through the Saudi Arabian desert at Dakar 2022 was no small feat. Watch the video above to see some competitors struggle to overcome the massive dunes during the iconic rally race.
From the Mag: Alex Xydias Turns 100
At 100 years old you’re bound to have more than a few chapters in your book of life and Alex Xydias (rhymes with hideous), founder of So-Cal Speed Shop, is no exception. His father was an early Hollywood silent movie producer, but due to illness he missed the shift to talkies and the family fell… Continue reading From the Mag: Alex Xydias Turns 100
KYB Joins ‘Better Climate Challenge’ Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a commitment from over 90 companies and organizations to reduce their carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 through DOE’s Better Climate Challenge, including KYB, the company announced. The national public-private partnership calls on organizations across the country to set portfolio-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets and share their solutions… Continue reading KYB Joins ‘Better Climate Challenge’ Initiative