Darryl Cuttell purchases IHRA

December 20th 2024

Larry Carrier started the International Hot Rod Association. Larry Jeffers saved it. Darryl Cuttell is poised to take it to new heights.It was announced today that Cuttell, the Owner-Operator of Darana Hybrid, has purchased the IHRA from Larry Jeffers. Last Saturday at the PRI trade show, the IHRA a …

Hot Shot’s Secret Named Title Sponsor and Official Oil, Fuel and Additives of Pro Pulling League

December 20th 2024

Hot Shot’s Secret®, is proud to announce a multi-year agreement as title sponsor and official oil, fuel and additives of the Pro Pulling League (PPL). Hot Shot’s Secret is a leading manufacturer of fuel and oil additive technologies serving multiple industries - motorsports, trucking, agricultu …

IndyCar Benevolent Foundation goes live

December 20th 2024

It was called CARA, the Championship Auto Racing Auxiliary in the 1980s and ’90s, and its successor, the IFF, the Indy Family Foundation, served as charitable organizations designed to assist members of the IndyCar paddock in times of urgent financial needs. If a crew member had medical expenses the …

Indy NXT to air on FS1, FS2 in 2025

December 20th 2024

FOX Sports and INDYCAR have revealed the television schedule for the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season. As part of the new media rights deal between FOX Sports and INDYCAR announced in June, the entire INDY NXT season will be available live on television for the first time. Twelve INDY NXT races wil …

Brown extends Matco Tools partnership with multi-year deal

December 20th 2024

A month after securing his fourth NHRA world championship, Antron Brown and his AB Motorsports team continued speeding towards success as Brown and primary partner Matco Tools have announced an extension of their relationship, which spans more than 20 years. Brown joined the Matco Tools Racing …

GRIDLIFE details new GLGT class

December 20th 2024

GRIDLIFE has revealed more details of its new GRIDLIFE Grand Touring (GLGT) race series set to start with the 2025 racing season.The expanded weekend format introduces GRIDLIFE’s newest racing class, GLGT featuring a 9:1 power to weight ratio, to give a place for retired professional race cars with …

Extreme H gets FIA World Cup status

December 19th 2024

Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport competition, will be known as the FIA Extreme H World Cup with the signing of a non-binding agreement between its organizers and the world motorsport governing body.The series, which is set to debut next year, will replace the battery-electric …

Firebird Motorsports Park repaves dragstrip

December 19th 2024

With a new longterm lease on life after a proposed closing in 2023, the operators of Firebird Motorsports Park have gone full speed ahead with improvements at the famed Phoenix-area racetrack in anticipation of the 2025 NHRA Arizona Nationals, March 21-23.First and foremost is a repaving of the popu …

Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at 89

December 19th 2024

Fred Lorenzen, a thinking man’s racer who became one of NASCAR’s biggest money winners during the sport’s rise in the 1960s, has died. The NASCAR Hall of Famer was 89.Lorenzen’s passing was confirmed by his family. The former driver had battled dementia in his later years.Lorenzen won 26 times in hi …

FOX sets 2025 IndyCar broadcast times

December 19th 2024

FOX Sports has set the broadcast times for its debut season covering the NTT IndyCar Series.“The NTT IndyCar Series is the only premier motorsport series in North America with all races broadcasting live on network television,” the series wrote. “All IndyCar programming streams live on the FOX Sport …

Aviaid Oil Systems and Ross Performance Parts Announce Strategic Merger to Enhance Global Market Reach

December 19th 2024

In a move that underscores the increasing globalization of the performance and racing markets, Aviaid Oil Systems of Chatsworth, California and Ross Performance Parts of Wodonga, Victoria, Australia have officially merged their resources.Founded in 1961, Aviaid Oil Systems pioneered the introduction …

Sunoco named Official Race Fuel of USAC Racing

December 18th 2024

The United States Auto Club (USAC) is proud to welcome a new partnership with Sunoco, now the Official Race Fuel of USAC Racing. The agreement will see Sunoco become the exclusive provider of fuel for USAC's top-tier racing series in a major partnership between two leaders in motorsports.Under this …

LIQUI MOLY names Esser as new Marketing Director

December 18th 2024

On January 1, 2025, a “living legend” is leaving the Ulm-based lubricant specialist LIQUI MOLY: Marketing Director Peter Baumann is taking his well-deserved retirement after 39 years and numerous milestones. His successor is Marco Esser, who was previously Deputy Marketing Director.On January 1, 198 …

RRDC celebrates 50-year legacy of racing at Long Beach with expanded Legends Dinner and Gala

December 18th 2024

Bobby Rahal, president of the Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC), has announced an expanded 2025 RRDC Legends Dinner and Gala, which will celebrate the 50 years of racing on the streets of Long Beach, and will honor Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. and Brian Redman.The 15th annual dinner and gala is schedu …

Formula E races set to get a fast charge from Pit Boost

December 17th 2024

Fast charging is a key topic of discussion when it comes to electric vehicles, and when the GEN3 car was introduced two seasons ago, it should have become a key theme in Formula E, too. Now, after a long wait, Pit Boost is finally set to arrive.Pit Boost will have drivers come in for a 30-second pit …

LABA7 and AIX Racing join forces

December 17th 2024

Suspension testing specialist LABA7 has partnered with FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 team AIX Racing, in a collaboration that will benefit both parties – the test equipment provider will be able to enhance “its visibility in top-tier motorsports” while the racing team gains access “state-of-the-art to …

IndyCar starts wind tunnel testing with 2027 car

December 17th 2024

Penske Entertainment has taken a significant step forward with its next IndyCar chassis.RACER has learned the parent company of the NTT IndyCar Series and its official chassis supplier Dallara have moved from showing virtual renderings of its 2027 car to its team owners in October to building a scal …

IHRA Racing To Air On SPEED SPORT 1

December 16th 2024

The International Hod Rod Ass’n has joined forces with SPEED SPORT 1, motorsports’ leading news organization with its content to be aired on the live racing network, the series announced Saturday afternoon at the Performance Race Industry trade show.SPEED SPORT 1, a F.A.S.T. channel with direct to c …

Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host opening night of 2025 USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week

December 16th 2024

For the first time ever, the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will host the opening night of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week Presented by Honest Abe Roofing during the summer of 2025.The Dirt Track at IMS will feature the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship during the 38th …

Renault 5 Turbo reimagined as electric hot hatch

December 16th 2024

Renault’s documentary Anatomy of a Comeback,  streaming now on Prime Video, has revealed a new production vehicle – the future Renault 5 Turbo 3E production model. The French auto maker is bringing back the iconic Renault 5 Turbo, this time as an all-electric hot hatch.It is a modern take on th …

NHRA announces launch of 75th Anniversary campaign for 2026 season

December 16th 2024

Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA revealed a special 75th anniversary logo for the 2026 season to launch the campaign, as NH …

Formula DRIFT and GRIDLIFE announce joint event at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

December 16th 2024

At the Performance Racing Industry Show today, Formula DRIFT and GRIDLIFE announced the two organizations will combine forces at Round Two of the Formula DRIFT Championship at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, which is scheduled for Mother’s Day Weekend on May 8-10, 2025.The event is the first of its k …

RACE INDUSTRY WEEK 2024 was Spectacular - Watch The Recordings

December 13th 2024

Speakers included Jimmie Johnson, 7-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Co-owner of Legacy Motor Club; Tony Stewart, 3-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Owner of Tony Stewart Racing; Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal, Haas F1 Team; Kyle Larson, 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and one of the most respec …

PURFUELS E-FREE GAS NOW AVAILABLE IN CONNECTICUT

December 13th 2024

Connecticut will now have access to ethanol-free gasoline again.December 13, 2024, North Haven, Connecticut: Hyperfuels is pleased to announce that the Transflo North Haven Transload Terminal now has supplies of PurFuels 93 Octane Premium reformulated gasoline available for loading. The gasoline is …

Chip Ganassi Racing to hold garage sale

December 13th 2024

Chip Ganassi Racing will open its doors to fans on Saturday morning from 7am-12pm at its Indianapolis shop for a unique garage sale.Owing to its recent downsizing in IndyCar and IMSA, the team has also made an effort to reduce its stockpile of spare parts, crew clothing, driver gear, and its invento …