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Dynabrade Acquires Abrasive Converter Global Abrasive Products
Image courtesy of Dynabrade Dynabrade—the Clarence, New York-based manufacturer of portable pneumatic abrasive power tools—has announced the asset…
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MPG Prototype Celebration Announces Expanded Calendar, Track Time In 2023
Little Rock, Arkansas-based Morgan Performance Group’s (MPG) Prototype Celebration—formerly known as GT Celebration—has announced an expansion in…
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IMS Becomes First Sports Venue To Achieve ‘Responsible’ Certification
Image courtesy of IMS Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)—home to the largest single-day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500 presented…
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New Promoter For Beatrice Speedway (NE)
Beatrice Speedway—the 3/8-mile high-banked dirt track in Beatrice, Nebraska—has announced Tommy Denton has taken over promotional duties for 2023…
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Off-Road Warehouse To Open Reno, Nevada, Location
Off-Road Warehouse (ORW)—the off-road retailer and installer with eight locations across the US and headquarters in San Diego, California—has…
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BD Motorsports To Promote Delaware Int’l Speedway (DE)
Image courtesy of Delaware Int'l Speedway BD Motorsports Media LLC has reached an agreement with the Cathell family to promote special events at…
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Holley Announces Tom Tomlinson Retires, Interim President And CEO
Holley—the platform for performance automotive enthusiasts based in Bowling Green, Kentucky—has announced President and CEO Tom Tomlinson has…
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Street Car Takeover Adds Chris Baker As Car Show Director
Street Car Takeover—the premier national street car drag racing event—has announced the addition of Chris Baker as its new director of the Show Car…
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FIA Launches Applications For Prospective Formula 1 Teams
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has launched an application process to identify prospective teams seeking to participate at a…
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Ford Set To Return To Formula 1 Beginning In 2026
After more than 20 years, Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford has announced its return to the FIA Formula One World Championship. The automaker is set to…
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NASCAR Drive For Diversity Awards Celebrate Diversity And Inclusion Leaders
NASCAR has honored advocates and trailblazers throughout the sport during its 15th annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards. Ten individuals and…
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East Moline Speedway (IL) Names Chuck Hanna Promoter
Officials with East Moline Speedway—the 1/4-mile dirt oval in East Moline, Illinois—have announced Chuck Hanna has taken over as the promoter. He is…
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Wharton Automotive Group, McLeod Racing Announce New Appointments
Wharton Automotive Group—featuring brands McLeod Racing, FTI Performance, and Silver Sport Transmissions—has appointed Will Baty to the position of…
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Pat Musi Racing Engines, Edelbrock Group Extend Partnership
Photo of the Edelbrock/Musi 555 crate engine courtesy of Pat Musi Racing Engines Mooresville, North Carolina-based Pat Musi Racing Engines and…
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Vortech Superchargers & Paxton Automotive Join AFR, Scat, RaceTec & ProCar
Taglich Private Equity has acquired Oxnard, California-based Vortech Superchargers and Paxton Automotive. The companies join the Air Flow Research (…
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IndyCar To Feature New Medical Unit In 2023
IndyCar and its longtime partner Indiana University (IU) Health have announced a new mobile medical facility will debut in 2023. The IndyCar…
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Lucas Oil Products Announces Additions To Leadership Team
Lucas Oil Products—the Corona, California-based manufacturer of automotive aftermarket lubrication product lines—has announced three additions to…
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Chevrolet Reveals Corvette Z06 GT3.R For 2024 Competition
Chevrolet has debuted the new Corvette Z06 GT3.R race car, a year before it makes its competition debut at the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona. The…
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RRDC Presents Jason Ott With Mark Donohue Award
Jason Ott, center, accepts the RRDC Mark Donohue Award from Calvin Stewart, left, and Eric Prill. Photo by Wes Duenkel. The Daytona Beach, Florida-…
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Dayco Adds Craig Frohock As New Aftermarket/Belt CEO
Dayco has announced Craig Frohock as the new CEO of Dayco Aftermarket and Belts. Reporting directly to the board of Dayco, Frohock is responsible…
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Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America Announces Class Of 2023
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) has unveiled its Class of 2023, who will be honored at MSHFA’s milestone 35th annual induction…
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World Of Outlaws Late Models Expands Winner Circle Program
The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series has announced its Winner Circle program will expand from the top 12 teams to the…
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Champion Brands Parent Company Names New CEO
PLZ Corp—the North American-based specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturer and parent company of specialty lubricants manufacturer Champion…
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‘Screen To Speed’ Sim Racing Challenge Seeks Top Women Talent
A new simulator racing challenge has launched in an effort to find top female racing talent. The iRacing Screen To Speed will see women from all…
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West Virginia Introduces Motorsport Responsibility Act
Photo of the 2022 West Virginia Motorsports Day courtesy of US Motorsports Association West Virginia lawmakers have introduced the PRI-supported…
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