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Trailers of the East Coast Announces Partnership with Evolve Transporters

Trailers of the East Coast--the provider of race transporter parts and service in North Carolina--has announced an official partnership and support…

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SRO Motorsports Group

2024 SRO America Calendar Revealed

SRO Motorsports America has announced its 2024 calendar at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. SRO Motorsports Group Founder and CEO Stephane Ratel…

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Chris Gabrelcik

LSI Announces Retirement of Company Founder, CEO Chris Gabrelcik

Lubrication Specialties (LSI)--the Mt. Gilead, Ohio-based manufacturer of Hot Shot's Secret brand of additives, oils, and fluids--has announced the…

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John Bodart

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Announces John Bodart as President

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels--the provider of racing and high-performance tires and wheels for street, strip, truck, and off-road applications…

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Save Our Speedway, Greenville-Pickens Speedway (SC)

Statement from Save Our Speedway, Greenville-Pickens Speedway (SC)

Greenville-Pickens Speedway--the asphalt track in Easley, South Carolina--has released a statement alongside Save Our Speedway, the organization…

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Ford Unveils New Mustang GT4

Ford has unveiled the Mustang GT4 during a special event at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in eastern…

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H1 Unlimited

H1 Unlimited Races to Air on New SPEED SPORT 1 Network

SPEED SPORT and the HydroTown Group announced a production and broadcast agreement for all of this season’s H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Series…

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Tokyo Skyline

Tokyo Confirmed on Provisional Season 10 Formula E Calendar

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will race on the streets of Tokyo for the first time next March as the series targets more world cities to…

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Comcast Community Champion of the Year Noms

Nominations Now Open For 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year

Comcast announced nominations for the 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year are now open through August 1, 2023, at ComcastCommunityChampion.…

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Cathi Maynard Leaves Lasting Impact on NHRA Community

The drag racing world lost one of its biggest fans and supporters on June 23, 2023, with the passing of NHRA team owner Cathi Maynard. Maynard was a…

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SCCA Announces Club Spec

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has announced its new Club Spec concept, which is "built on the success of Solo Spec Coupe," and is "an idea…

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Fernando Alonso, left, and the late Robin Miller, right

The Late Robin Miller Inducted into Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame

Fernando Alonso, left, and the late Robin Miller, right Six Hoosier broadcasters--including the late motorsports journalist Robin Miller--will be…

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New Minority Owner at Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR)--the NASCAR organization with four Cup Series teams, three Xfinity Series teams and an ARCA Series team-- has announced a new…

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US Capitol

House Committee Passes Tax Incentive Package to Benefit Aftermarket Businesses

The U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has passed the PRI-supported American Families and Jobs Act, a legislative package…

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Darlington

Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp to Retire After 2023

Officials with NASCAR and Darlington Raceway--the NASCAR "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, South Carolina--have announced track president…

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World of Outlaws to Return to BAPS Motor Speedway for the First Time in 31 Years

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and PA Posse, for the first time in 31 years, will duel again at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven…

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John Concialdi, Co-Founder of AEM, Passes Away

John Concialdi, Co-Founder of AEM, Passes Away

Photos courtesy of Front Street Media, MotorTrend John "JC" Peter Concialdi has passed away at his home in Murrieta, California. He was 67 years old…

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he A424 Beta, the precursor to its Hypercar that will compete in the premier category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) beginning in 2024.

Alpine Reveals Precursor to Hypercar for 2024 FIA WEC Competition

The Alpine Elf Endurance Team--the racing team based in France--has revealed the A424 Beta, the precursor to its Hypercar that will compete in the…

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Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023

Officials with the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF)--based in Reno, Nevada--have announced its class of 2023 includes Jeff Cummings, Scott…

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

WeatherTech Extends Naming Rights of Laguna Seca

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a five-year extension for WeatherTech to continue as the naming rights partner of WeatherTech…

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Celebration of Life

Callies Announces Scholarship, Celebration of Life for the Late Rick Norton Jr.

Rick W. Norton Jr., the founder of Callies Performance Products in Fostoria, Ohio, passed away in April. He was 76. Norton began his career in the…

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IHRA Announces Hot Rod Racing Classic for 2024

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA)--based in House Springs, Missouri--has announced the IHRA Hot Rod Classic is set to debut in 2024. "…

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PRI, SEMA Thank Bill Miller for 16 Years of Service

PRI, SEMA Thank Bill Miller for 16 Years of Service

The staff, Board of Directors and volunteer leadership of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI)…

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Nancy Edelbrock

Industry Legend Nancy Edelbrock, 86

Nancy Edelbrock, the wife of Vic Edelbrock Jr. of Edelbrock Group, has passed away. She was 86.  Along with raising their three daughters, Camee,…

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SFI Foundation Founder, Safety Pioneer Arnie Kuhns, 83

Arnold "Arnie" Kuhns--the motorsports safety pioneer and founder of SFI Foundation--has passed away. He was 83. Kuhns was inducted into the SEMA…

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Eberhart Named CEO of Friends of Laguna Seca

Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS), the organization set to take over management of the Laguna Seca Recreation Area and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in…

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Perris Auto Speedway

Perris Auto Speedway Announces 'Brother Brett Classic'

Perris Auto Speedway, located in Perris, California, has announced that the 30-lap main event at the August 16 California Racers Hall of Fame Night…

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Walliser Elected WPI Board President

World Pulling International (WPI), the operations company of the Ohio-based National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA), has named Ned Walliser as…

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Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to IMS

  The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), which features head-to-head racing of autonomous race cars piloted by AI driver software, is returning to the…

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WDRA Expands Bracket Finals Series to Include Northwest Canada

The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) is expanding its Summit Bracket Finals Series to include Northwest Canada in 2024 with a new event at Nitro…

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