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Enders-Stevens Named To AARWBA All-America Team
Erica Enders-Stevens, who last year became the first woman to win the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock title, was named to the 2014…
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Chevrolet, Cadillac Re-Up With St. Pete GP
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg announced the renewal of its partnerships with Chevrolet and Cadillac for its 2015 event. Chevrolet trucks…
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Red Line Oil Sponsors Kalitta Motorsports
Red Line Synthetic Oil is the primary sponsor of the Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel Dragster and driver JR Todd in the NHRA Mello Yellow Drag Racing…
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NASCAR Partners With SportsData
SportsData, a Minneapolis firm that collects and sells sports statistics, announced a new deal to handle real-time race data for NASCAR. The company…
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Helton Named Vice Chairman, Dewar Added To Board Of Directors
NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France announced that Mike Helton has been named Vice Chairman of NASCAR and Chief Operating…
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Qatar Poised To Join F1 Calendar In Next Two Years
Formula 1 is set to head to the Gulf nation of Qatar in the next two years according to FIA vice-president Nasser bin Khalifa al-Attiyah.…
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Drift Allstars Drafts F1 Expert To Drive Growth
Following the 6th European Series, 2015 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Drift Allstars. With new members of the management team bringing…
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Mickey Thompson Returns As NHRA Sponsor
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels returns to NHRA drag racing this year a major sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Part of…
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SEMA Now Accepting Nominations For Hall Of Fame
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association and parent company of PRI, is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame at www.sema.org/sema-…
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Maserati Announces Sixth Edition Of Trofeo World Series
The Mazerati Trofeo World Series will kick off its 2015 season in France on April 26 at Paul Ricard—a weekend that will also see the official test…
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WELD Announces Contingency Program For NHRA
Kansas City, Missouri-based WELD has committed over $125,000 in prize money for its 2015 NHRA contingency sponsorship program. This year the company…
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NASA Appoints New Spec E30 Series Director
The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) has announced Shawn Meze as its new Spec E30 National Director. Meze has been the Spec E30 Series Director…
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56-Car List Announced For The 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours
The start of the 83rd Le Mans 24 Hours will be given on Saturday, June 13. Fifty-six cars will take part in the blue riband event on the FIA World…
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El Paso Motorplex Is New NHRA Member Track
El Paso Motorplex is joining the NHRA Member Track Network. Built in 2008, El Paso Motorplex will become a member of the NHRA South Central Division…
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COTA To Host Austin .25 Midget National Event
The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, will serve as the host site for the second round of the 2015 Honda .25 Midget Pavement National…
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Two New Speedways To Race Under IMCA
IMCA will administer all six of the current divisions running at Minnesota race tracks Princeton Speedway in Princeton and North Central Speedway in…
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Sunoco Is 'Official Fuel' Of Lucas Oil LM Dirt Series
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announced that Sunoco Race Fuels has signed a new three year agreement as the "Official Fuel" of the LOLMDS,…
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Formula E Coming To Moscow
The city of Moscow will host round nine of the inaugural season of FIA Formula E Championship on June 6. FIA President Jean Todt, together with…
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RCR Names Kate Dallenbach To Driver Program
Richard Childress Racing and Team Dillon Racing have named Kate Dallenbach as one of two female drivers in their development program for the 2015…
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MPMC Conference Connects Media With Motorsports Parts Manufacturers
Hundreds of media representatives recently gathered at the 18th annual SEMA MPMC Media Trade Conference to discuss new products and editorial…
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Aeromotive Named 'Official Fuel Systems' Sponsor Of IHRA
Aeromotive, Inc. has signed an extensive marketing agreement with the International Hot Rod Association that includes being named the presenting…
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NASCAR Issues Rule Changes For Upcoming Season
NASCAR issued a bulletin with updated rules for the coming season for Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series. Among the updates: • Only…
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PDRA Extends Partnership With VP Racing Fuels
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced it has extended its partnership with VP Racing Fuels, which will be designated “Official…
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NASCAR Makes Competition Personnel Changes
NASCAR announced two leadership changes in its Competition department, including the selection of Chad Little to the new role of Managing Director,…
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NASCAR Announces Chad Seigler As VP, Business Development
NASCAR announced the appointment of Chad Seigler as Vice President, Business Development reporting to NASCAR Senior Vice President & Chief Sales…
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