2nd Opinion Auto Center signs on as opening night title sponsor for 2025 Chili Bowl

January 13th 2025

Monday night at the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink will have a new sponsor as 2nd Opinion Auto Center has signed on for the opening night’s action.Owned by long-time Chili Bowl car owners Dan and Patricia Harris, 2nd Opinion Auto Center has been in business since 1982, serving the …

PREMA's IndyCar team officially launches

January 13th 2025

PREMA Racing has launched its new NTT IndyCar Series team in a grand presentation of its cars and personnel from GM’s Charlotte Technical Center in North Carolina.The Italian team, which has established a base in Indiana, utilized GM’s facility to showcase the Chevrolet-powered Nos. 83 and 90, along …

MAHLE to sell US engineering services business to the DumareyGroup

January 13th 2025

Automotive supplier MAHLE plans to sell its MAHLE Powertrain (MPT) US engineering services business, MAHLE Powertrain LLC, to the DumareyGroup. Both parties have signed a contract to this effect at the end of 2024. The transaction includes the MPT facilities in Plymouth, Michigan, with currently aro …

NASCAR issues rule updates ahead of 2025 season

January 13th 2025

NASCAR released a lengthy rules bulletin on Friday that includes changes to race procedures, additional penalties, and the addition of a 41st car to the Cup Series field.The latter is one of the biggest items from the bulletin. It starts with the addition of an Open Exemption Provisional that will g …

Toyota unveils mid-engine GR Yaris and N24 racing variant

January 13th 2025

Toyota has showcased a new racing variant and two GR Yaris-based prototypes at the Tokyo Auto Salon.From 2025, TGR and Rookie Racing intend to compete in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) and the Super Taikyu Series as a united Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing (TGRR). The new team plans to mark Toy …

Cowell replaces Krack as Aston Martin team principal

January 10th 2025

Andy Cowell is the new team principal of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team following a restructuring that sees Mike Krack take on a trackside role.Krack has been Aston Martin team principal since joining in 2022, but has been replaced by Cowell — who was already group CEO — “for clarity of leadership …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame names Heritage Class of 2025

January 10th 2025

The racing Unser family, comprised of nine-time Indianapolis 500 winners Al Unser, Al Unser Jr. and Bobby Unser, headlines the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2025 Heritage Class. Additional Heritage inductees are three generations of the Hunt family – Joe, Tommy and Tony; Calif …

Domenicali to report to committee as Liberty names Chang new CEO

January 10th 2025

Formula 1’s president and CEO Stefano Domenicali will report to a committee of the Liberty Media board following the confirmation of Derek Chang as Liberty’s new CEO.Chang replaces Greg Maffei who it was announced would be leaving as president and CEO of Liberty Media at the end of last year, with L …

Darlington Dragway joins NHRA member track network

January 10th 2025

NHRA officials are pleased to announce the addition of Darlington Dragway to the NHRA Member Track Network, bringing the historic facility to the NHRA’s Southeast Division (Division 2) for the first time.Located in Hartsville, S.C., the track first opened in 1977 and has been a standout venue for ne …

Extreme H completes production run of new Pioneer 25 car

January 10th 2025

Extreme H has completed the production run of its race car, the Pioneer 25, which replaces the Odyssey 21 that has been utlilized by the series’ predecessor Extreme E for the last four years.Ten of the hydrogen fuel cell cars have been built by manufacturer Spark Racing Technologies just outside Par …

Rule Updates for 2025 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Season

January 7th 2025

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series has made six rule updates for the 2025 season.The changes include:Chapter 3, Section 1, F, d.d. Once the draw has commenced, a team may not enter a backup car in order to manipulate the car count to gain an advantage in the qualifying order.Cha …

USAC Racing announces Don Hawk as Silver Crown Series Director

January 7th 2025

The United States Auto Club (USAC) Racing is pleased to announce that Don Hawk has been appointed as the new Series Director for the USAC Silver Crown Division, effective immediately. Hawk brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep passion for motorsports that aligns perfectly with USAC’s …

VP Racing Opens New Multi-Purpose Facility

January 7th 2025

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., recognized worldwide as the leader in performance fuel products, today announced the development of a new multi-purpose facility in Parker, Arizona. The property will serve VP’s continuing growth in western US markets and beyond.“VP Racing has experienced phenomenal growth acr …

Cook Out named entitlement partner for NASCAR Clash events at Bowman Gray Stadium

January 6th 2025

Bowman Gray Stadium’s long-anticipated return of NASCAR Cup Series racing will have some added sizzle.NASCAR announced Thursday that Cook Out, one of the fastest growing family-owned restaurant chains in the nation, will be the entitlement partner for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sun …

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course completes facility improvements

January 6th 2025

Investment continues in the future of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course both on- and off-track. The owner and operator of the facility, Green Savoree Racing Promotions, announced today that all phases of a series of improvements have now been completed. Highlights include the repaving of a major portion of …

Qualifying nights released for 39th Chili Bowl Nationals

January 6th 2025

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla (January 5, 2025) Five nights of racing, with every position counting towards Saturday, makes the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink statistically among the most challenging events to prevail in, much less make the show, and the first draft of nights for the …

Defender to compete with works team in Dakar as part of a three year FIA W2RC campaign

January 6th 2025

The Defender brand will compete with a works team in Dakar – the world’s most demanding off‑road motorsport competition – as part of a full FIA World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC) entry. Starting in 2026, the three‑year Defender brand works program will consist of a two‑car entry across the fu …

McLaren Racing completes buyout of Arrow McLaren team

January 6th 2025

Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson have departed the Arrow McLaren team after McLaren Racing completed its buyout of the NTT IndyCar Series outfit.The completion of the purchase follows McLaren’s 75-percent acquisition of the team in 2021. The organization was founded by Schmidt in 2001 as Sam Schmidt Mot …

IndyCar evaluating switch to aluminum wheels

January 3rd 2025

The longstanding use of magnesium wheels could change in 2026 or 2027.The metal, which has been a common choice for decades in IndyCar due to its lightweight property, is becoming increasingly hard to acquire from vendors who are capable of doing the large castings required to create the specialized …

Mastercam announces leadership transition

December 31st 2024

Mastercam, a global leader in CAD/CAM solutions, is happy to announce the appointment of Russ Bukowski as interim President, effective December 16. This strategic move leverages Bukowski’s extensive experience and proven leadership to drive the company forward.With over 20 years of expertise in stra …

Hot Shot’s Secret announces multi-year agreement as title sponsor of the Pro Pulling League

December 31st 2024

Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading innovator in high-performance additives and lubricants, is proud to announce a multi-year agreement as title sponsor of the Pro Pulling League (PPL). The partnership unites two industry leaders dedicated to performance, power, and excellence, as PPL celebrates its 20th a …

23 race dates set for POWRi National & Western Midget Leagues in 2025

December 31st 2024

The 2025 POWRi National and West Midget Leagues racing season will feature a highly anticipated schedule of 23 events running from March to December, with exciting visits to 10 different venues across Oklahoma, Missouri, and Illinois.“Another solid year is on the horizon for the POWRi National and W …

IHRA’s Nitro Jam To Feature 10-Race Schedule

December 31st 2024

How’s this for a halftime show? The massive news keeps coming for the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA).It was announced at halftime of Saturday’s NFL game between the IHRA’s new hometown team the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos that IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series will return with a …

RACE INDUSTRY WEEK 2024 was Spectacular - Watch The Recordings

December 29th 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 …

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 …