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Rendering of the new M1 Concourse drag strip.

M1 Concourse Announces New Drag Strip

  A new drag racing venue is coming to Pontiac, Michigan, as M1 Concourse has announced plans to add an on-site, one-eighth-mile drag strip. To be…

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New England Auto Racers logo.

New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026

The New England Auto Racers (NEAR) Hall of Fame has announced the members of its Class of 2026, the 28th group to be inducted into the group's Hall…

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Ford Racing's WEC Hypercar on Track to Debut

Ford Racing's return to the top class of endurance racing took another major step forward last week as the company's FIA World Endurance…

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SCCA logo

SCCA RallyCross National Championship Registration Begins July 22

Registration for the 2026 SCCA RallyCross National Championship in Camp Verde, Arizona, officially opens on July 22. Scheduled for October 15-18 at…

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Tire on road

California Revises Replacement Tire Proposal––More Work Needed

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has released revised replacement tire regulations that delay implementation and provide new flexibility for…

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The championship-winning Nissan NPT90 will be on display at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

Japanese Motorsports Exhibition Set for Monterey

The championship-winning Nissan NPT90 will be on display at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Some of the most important race cars and…

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Two drift cars. Larry Chen photo.

Formula DRIFT's Shoreline Showdown Moves to Evening

  Tickets for Formula DRIFT's Final Round 8: Shoreline Showdown on the Streets of Long Beach are now on sale, and organizers have revealed it will…

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SCORE World Desert Championship 2027 logo.

SCORE Releases 2027 World Desert Championship Details

The event marks SCORE's return to Mexicali, a city that previously hosted the historic SCORE Mexicali 250 during the 1970s and 1980s.   SCORE…

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Cyril Blais. Image courtesy of the FIA.

Formula E Team Principal Cyril Blais, 43

Formula E Team Principal Cyril Blais has passed away at the age of 43. No cause of death was disclosed. Blais was most recently the team principal…

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PRI Show Registration Now Open

The Wait Is Over: 2026 PRI Show Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2026 PRI Show, the premier trade event for the global motorsports industry. Taking place December 10-12 at the…

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Formula DRIFT IRP Rendering

Formula DRIFT Redesigns Course at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Prior to its arrival at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for Round 5 of the Formula DRIFT (FD) PRO Championship, the Series is working closely…

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The Hulman Bar at Hotel Indy.

PRI Show Hotel Spotlight: Hotel Indy, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The three biggest business days in motorsports are calling! The world's largest gathering of racing professionals will roar back to downtown…

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Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray Stadium

Bowman Gray Stadium to Host 'Kyle Busch Invitational' Memorial Race

Bowman Gray Stadium, the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, short track, will host the Kyle Busch Invitational on Friday, August 21, featuring U.S.…

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zMAX CARS Tour Ownership Group

Speedway Motorsports Joins zMAX CARS Tour Ownership Group

Speedway Motorsports, led by CEO Marcus Smith, is joining the zMAX CARS Tour ownership group, the series announced. The organization, which owns…

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IHRA Stock Car Series logo

IHRA Announces Cancellation of 2026 Stock Car Series

  The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has made the following announcement: The IHRA has made the difficult decision not to proceed with…

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VP Racing barrels and logo.

VP Racing Fuels Acquires PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED

VP Racing Fuels has acquired PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED, a European supplier of aviation gasoline, racing fuels, oils and related products. The…

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Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series Beatty.

Mark Beatty Joins PDRA Leadership Team

Industry veteran Mark Beatty has officially joined the PDRA and Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series leadership team, the sanctioning body announced…

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SimCraft Abel Motorsports partnership.

SimCraft Announces Technical Partnership with Abel Motorsports

SimCraft, a provider of advanced motion simulation systems for driver development and vehicle engineering, has partnered with INDY NXT team Abel…

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Graphic for the Type S Night Lights

Sung Kang, Larry Chen Team Up for TYPE S Night Lights Indy

One of the automotive industry's most popular enthusiast events is headed to the Midwest for the first time as TYPE S Night Lights rolls into…

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The Horsepower of America panel at the Great American State Fair.

WATCH: How Motorsports Supercharge the Economy

In a high-profile elevation of the importance of protecting the American motorsports industry, Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling met with…

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Charlotte Motor Speedway logo and Fickenscher headshot.

Fickenscher Named GM of Charlotte Motor Speedway

Longtime Speedway Motorsports executive Jessica Fickenscher has been promoted to the role of general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, CEO Marcus…

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A busy PRI Show floor.

Mark Your Calendars: PRI Show Registration Opens July 21

The road to the 2026 PRI Show––December 10-12, Indianapolis––is now more direct. Badge registration opens on Tuesday, July 21, and it's now easier…

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SEMA WTSBC Coffee and Conversation graphic.

Virtual Event: Racecar Setup Fundamentals and Suspension Tuning Strategies

The SEMA Wheel, Tire, Suspension & Brake Council (WTSBC)––one of PRI parent company SEMA's nine councils and networks representing various…

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The IHRA logo.

IHRA to Cease 2026 Outlaw Nitro Series Schedule

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has published an announcement regarding its Outlaw Nitro Series. Read the entirety of the announcement…

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Wilmot Raceway in Wisconsin.

PRI's Lauren Wilbor Discusses Wisconsin's Right to Race Movement

Lauren Wilbor, national spokesperson for Driving Force Action and a member of PRI's Advocacy team, recently authored a guest opinion piece…

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Industry News

Rendering of the new M1 Concourse drag strip.

M1 Concourse Announces New Drag Strip

  A new drag racing venue is coming to Pontiac, Michigan, as M1 Concourse has announced plans to add an on-site, one-eighth-mile drag strip. To be…

Read More
New England Auto Racers logo.

New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026

The New England Auto Racers (NEAR) Hall of Fame has announced the members of its Class of 2026, the 28th group to be inducted into the group's Hall…

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Ford Racing's WEC Hypercar on Track to Debut

Ford Racing's return to the top class of endurance racing took another major step forward last week as the company's FIA World Endurance…

Read more
SCCA logo

SCCA RallyCross National Championship Registration Begins July 22

Registration for the 2026 SCCA RallyCross National Championship in Camp Verde, Arizona, officially opens on July 22. Scheduled for October 15-18 at…

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Tire on road

California Revises Replacement Tire Proposal––More Work Needed

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has released revised replacement tire regulations that delay implementation and provide new flexibility for…

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