2026 HOT ROD Power Tour: Official Dates, Locations, and Registration Details

December 17th 2025

It’s been years in the making, and now it’s official—the 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour will cruise along legendary Route 66 as the world’s largest rolling automotive festival helps celebrate 100 years of America’s most famous roadway.Serving as the first of two major HOT ROD events honoring the historic h …

Daytona International Speedway unveils course layout for 2026 Daytona Supercross

December 17th 2025

Daytona International Speedway has unveiled the highly anticipated course layout for the 2026 DAYTONA Supercross, part of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, taking place during the 85th Annual Bike Week at DAYTONA Presented by GEICO.Five-time DAYTONA Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael has …

Albany-Saratoga Speedway Promoter Lyle DeVore Passes Away

December 17th 2025

Lyle DeVore of Malta, NY, and East Nassau, NY, passed away December 11, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital (Albany, NY) after a long and courageously fought battle with cancer. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his death, but at peace knowing he is at rest. Lyle was a beloved husband, fa …

F1 returning to Portimao in 2027

December 17th 2025

Formula 1 will return to Portugal with the addition of a race in Portimao in the 2027 and 2028 seasons.Portimao hosted two races during the COVID-impacted seasons that required additional venues to be identified at short notice, with an October 2020 race being followed by an event in May 2021. That …

RACE INDUSTRY WEEK 2025 was Spectacular - Watch The Recordings

December 16th 2025

Speakers included Kyle Larson, 2025 and 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion; Tony Stewart, 3-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Owner of Tony Stewart Racing and Top Fuel NHRA Winner; Leah Pruett, NHRA Star and 12-time Top Fuel Event Winner; Steve O'Donnell, President of NASCAR; Doug Boles, President of IN …

USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series 2026 schedule released

December 16th 2025

The schedule for the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series has been released. Featuring twenty-six (26) events at seven (7) racetracks, the 2026 campaign will open on February 14th at Perris Auto Speedway and the champion will be crowned at the Perris finale on November 7th.Located o …

IHRA Announces Acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway

December 16th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced its acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway, marking a significant milestone for the sport of drag racing.Established in the early 1960s, Maple Grove Raceway has earned national recognition as one of the fastest and most respected drag racing v …

Riedel Communications and Racing Electronics announce motorsport communications partnership for US m

December 16th 2025

Riedel Communications has formed a strategic partnership with Racing Electronics, a provider of motorsport communication equipment in the USA, to deliver communication solutions that will “enhance safety, efficiency and performance for race operations, controls, teams, drivers and fans alike”.The co …

NHRA to launch 2026 Countdown playoff series at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park

December 16th 2025

NHRA announced today that U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.The event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the facility in Martin, Mich., serving as …

Sunoco returns as primary sponsor for Simpson’s Ganassi IndyCar entry

December 15th 2025

Kyffin Simpson’s No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda will wear the iconic colors of Sunoco throughout his 2026 NTT IndyCar Series campaign. The Caymanian enters his third full season with the defending series champions, and joins a roster of legends and stars who’ve been adorned in Sunoco’s yellow and b …

IHRA Announces Acquisition of F1 Powerboat Racing

December 15th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced today that it has officially acquired the F1 Powerboat Racing, one of the world’s premier tunnel-boat racing series. This strategic acquisition strengthens IHRA’s rapidly growing footprint in water-based motorsports and continues the organizatio …

Ben Sulayem re-elected as FIA president

December 15th 2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has officially been re-elected as the president of the FIA for a second term during the FIA General Assembly in Uzbekistan.The presidential election at the year-ending assembly in Tashkent was a formality with Ben Sulayem running unopposed, following the withdrawal of candidates …

World of Outlaws, ASCS, Sprint Car Industry Officials Form National Sprint Car Council

December 15th 2025

To elevate Sprint Car racing across the country, officials from all levels of the industry have come together to form the National Sprint Car Council (NSCC).As a leader in the industry, World Racing Group (WRG) will be represented on the council’s board by WRG Fleet and Safety Manager, Tom Devitt, a …

New ownership group for Canadian Tire Motorsports Park

December 12th 2025

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) has announced that a new ownership group has purchased the Bowmanville, Ontario circuit.The new ownership group is led by Woodbridge Group co-chairman and former racing driver Peter Thomson, with Chris Pfaff of Pfaff Automotive Partners, and Alek Krstic as his pa …

FloSports Takes Ownership Of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

December 12th 2025

FloSports is deepening its ties to dirt racing and investment in the sport with the acquisition of the storied Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) from Lucas Oil Products.  The acquisition represents a strategic step for FloSports as it continues to invest in and operate key motorsports p …

Cosworth launches SaaS version of Pi Toolbox

December 12th 2025

Cosworth has transitioned to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model with the introduction of Pi Toolbox, providing continuous updates, reduced upfront costs and quicker access to new features.Already used in series such as IndyCar, WEC, Formula 1, WRC, Super Formula and BTCC, Pi Toolbox is widely adop …

55 Dates for USAC National Sprints in 2026

December 12th 2025

Fifty-five races line the calendar for the 2026 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season.NEW ADDITIONSAmong the new additions to the USAC National Sprint Car slate is NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week presented by K & N’s return to Paragon Speedway for the first time since 1998, 28 …

USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship set for 29 events in 2026

December 11th 2025

The USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship will face 29 events throughout the 2026 season from April through November at dirt tracks in Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and California.NEW TO THE SCHEDULETwo Illinois venues are brand new to the USAC NOS Energy Drink Mi …

F1 sets new U.S. viewing record in 2025 with 135% overall growth in final year with ESPN

December 11th 2025

The 2025 Formula 1 season attracted record viewing figures for the United States as ESPN concluded its eight-year run as the sport’s American broadcaster.The season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – a three-way title decider between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri – averaged 1.5 million v …

ASCS Adding Midwest Region, Gunsmoke Region in 2026

December 11th 2025

The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) is expanding its footprint with the addition of two more regional 360 Sprint Car series in 2026.The ASCS Gunsmoke Region, featuring races around Western and Central Kansas, and ASCS Midwest Region, covering multiple states in the Midwest and the American Heartla …

Parella Motorsports acquires Racing America, creating North America’s largest integrated grassroots

December 11th 2025

Parella Motorsports Holdings and SpeedTour have announced the acquisition of Racing America, a premier digital-first motorsports media platform delivering live streaming, original content, and year-round coverage of amateur and stock car-adjacent racing.The acquisition unites one of the largest live …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ADDS MOLNAR TECHNOLOGIES

December 10th 2025

Motor State Distributing has added Molnar Technologies, a producer of premium connecting rods and crankshafts for high-performance and racing engines, to its line card. Molnar produces crankshafts for a wide range of small block and big block V8’s, as well as Subaru and Mitsubishi applications. Moln …

2026 ARCA Menards Series East schedule announced

December 10th 2025

The 2026 ARCA Menards Series East schedule has been announced with an eight-race slate that features a new event at Hickory Motor Speedway and a return to Toledo Speedway for the first time since 2020.The East Series schedule will once again feature four standalone races and four combination races w …

Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series Announces Schedule for 2026

December 10th 2025

The Red Line Synthetic Oil Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced today its seven-race 2026 schedule, coming off another successful campaign through the 2025 calendar year. The series will return to four familiar racetracks from last season along with a return to Darlington Dragway in …

Horse Powertrain and SRB to co-develop engine for new Brazilian pickup motorsport category

December 10th 2025

Horse Powertrain and Sports & Racing Brazil (SRB) have announced a partnership to co-develop and supply competition engines for a new pickup truck category in Brazilian motorsport.Set to debut in the 2027 season, races in this new multi-brand category will take place on both asphalt and dirt tra …