World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to make return to Colorado

January 16th 2026

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is coming back to Colorado.A date has been added to the 2026 schedule at Calhan, CO’s El Paso County Raceway on Monday, Sept. 14. The Rocky Mountain Rumble is set to mark the state’s first time hosting The Greatest Show on Dirt in a decade. The …

Richard Childress Racing Announces Cup Series Competition Leadership Appointments

January 16th 2026

Richard Childress Racing announced this week several key NASCAR Cup Series competition leadership appointments ahead of the 2026 NASCAR season. Mike Dillon has been named chief operating officer, a position for the company that will focus heavily on competition administrative functions. Dillon …

GP of Long Beach announces leadership transition

January 16th 2026

The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, organizers of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, has announced that President and CEO Jim Michaelian will assume a new role in Penske Entertainment effective June 30, 2026, and that Jim Liaw has been named as the organization’s new president and CEO, …

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC coming to NASCAR in 2027

January 16th 2026

Ford Racing will debut a new Mustang Dark Horse into NASCAR competition in 2027.Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Performance, announced the future rollout of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC during Thursday night's preseason launch event in Detroit. He did so alongside the production model, …

Ashly Ennis named recipient of inaugural Jon Edwards Excellence in Public Relations Award

January 15th 2026

Ashly Ennis, director of racing communications for Hendrick Motorsports, has been named the recipient of the inaugural Jon Edwards Excellence in Public Relations Award, an honor recognizing outstanding performance, professionalism, and dedication within the NASCAR industry.Ennis earned the award for …

Nova Motorsport appointed official tire partner for Caterham Motorsport

January 15th 2026

Nova Motorsport has announced its appointment as the official motorsport tire partner for Caterham Motorsport in a multi-year agreement. The partnership transfers the long-standing association between Caterham and Avon Motorsport to the new Nova Motorsport brand, which produces the former championsh …

2026 USAC East Coast Sprint Car Schedule Released

January 15th 2026

The release of the 2026 USAC East Coast schedule brings with it a familiar feeling — anticipation mixed with respect for the tracks that continue to define this tour. From tight bullrings to historic half-miles, the calendar once again showcases the backbone of USAC East Coast Non-Wing Sprint Car ra …

USAC Licensing Now Open

January 15th 2026

USAC licensing is now open to all circle track competitors for the 2026 season.Competitors may purchase their competition license for the upcoming season at https://usacracing.redpodium.com/2026-usac-circle-track-license-sprint-midget-sc.Please note that participants in each series must be licensed …

Tech Tips: Suncoast Performance

January 14th 2026

Automotive manufacturers rarely collaborate, particularly when they are direct competitors. However, tightening fuel economy and emissions regulations can force innovation in unexpected ways. That pressure led to the development of the Ford 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission, co-developed with Ge …

Later date announced for 2027 Rolex 24

January 14th 2026

The 64th edition of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starts in less than two weeks, but already, the dates for the 65th edition have been announced.Daytona International Speedway announced today that the 2027 Rolex 24 will take place from January 28th through the 31st, with the green flag for the race coming …

Corvette Racing appoints Hidalgo as Program Manager

January 14th 2026

Corvette Racing has announced that GM Motorsports and Corvette engine specialist Andrea Hidalgo has been appointed as the new Program Manager for the 2026 season.Hidalgo replaces outgoing Program Manager Jessica Dane, who has left the company. Previously, Hidalgo was the Senior Race Engine Calibrati …

Inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington Schedule Revealed

January 14th 2026

The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will make its debut on the IndyCar Series calendar with the support of three developmental series to fill the three-day event set for March 13-15 in Texas.The 2.73-mile, 14-turn street circuit formed around the Dallas Cowboys’ National Football League stadium a …

The Chase is back as NASCAR reverts to previous championship format

January 13th 2026

NASCAR is returning to the championship format the series used when it first adopted a postseason model over two decades ago, with the 2026 champion to be decided in a final 10-race chase.In fact, the same name is even back beginning this season. ‘The Chase’, or NASCAR Cup Series Chase, will be the …

Toyota Gazoo Racing and Toyo Tire continue partnership for W2RC 2026

January 13th 2026

Toyo Tire and Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) have announced that they will continue their motorsport partnership, with a Toyota DKR GR Hilux driven by Toyo brand ambassador Takashi Miura and fitted with a specially tuned Open Country M/T-R tire, competing in the Ultimate class of the 2026 World …

AI Design Copilot introduces physics-aware, CAD-ready automation for engineers

January 12th 2026

Neural Concept has launched its AI Design Copilot, an AI platform that integrates spatial reasoning, physics awareness and CAD-ready geometry generation at enterprise scale. The solution represents a shift toward engineering intelligence as the central AI layer guiding the entire design process from …

Davanti renews its agreement with AIA Racing School as official tire partner

January 12th 2026

Davanti Tyres has extended its partnership with the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) Racing School in Portimão, Portugal. The AIA recently announced it will host Formula 1 in the 2027 and 2028 seasons.The renewed three-year agreement commenced on January 1, 2026, giving the tire manufacturer …

Digital tire development accelerated as Kumho teams with Ansible Motion

January 12th 2026

Kumho Tire has partnered with Ansible Motion to develop next-generation digital tires. The two companies will use advanced digital simulation technology to enhance Kumho’s tire performance verification system and strengthen its competitiveness in the development of tires for electric vehicles (EVs) …

Scott Menlen Named ASA STARS National Tour Series Director

January 12th 2026

Officials from the ASA STARS National Tour have announced that Scott Menlen has been named the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour Series Director, effective immediately.Menlen brings extensive leadership and officiating experience to the ASA STARS National Tour, having previously serve …

NASCAR to announce 2026 championship format on Monday Jan. 12

January 9th 2026

NASCAR will announce the championship format for 2026 and beyond in a Monday, Jan. 12 press conference that will be live streamed from Concord, North Carolina.Live video coverage will be available to stream at 3:30 p.m. ET on NASCAR.com, The NASCAR Channel and NASCAR YouTube.Additionally, a special …

Penske Entertainment adds $11 million to IndyCar Leaders Circle

January 9th 2026

Penske Entertainment set aside $31.9 million in 2025 for structured payouts to IndyCar Series team owners in possession of Leaders Circle contracts, and has added $11 million to the total for 2026.Through the Leaders Circle program, which is exclusively available to IndyCar’s 25 charter entries, the …

Details released for new HybridV10 series

January 9th 2026

First teased in mid-2025, further details have been released for a new, top level, single seater championship, HybridV10, with a target date of 2028 or 2029 for the initial races.Spearheaded by Anthony Hamilton, the series appears to be pitching itself as a direct competitor to F1 and will be staged …

IndyCar gets new technical inspection truck and tools

January 9th 2026

Penske Entertainment has purchased a new technical inspection trailer that will be run by its new Independent Officiating Board (IOB) and the regulatory compliance staff who will work for the Penske-funded IndyCar Officiating Incorporated (IOI).“The tech truck that goes down the road for the entire …

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Names Michael Good as president

January 8th 2026

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced that its Board of Directors unanimously selected Michael Good as the new president of the Museum. Good will officially begin his duties on Feb. 2.Good comes to the Museum from Performance Racing Industry (PRI), where he has served as president sin …

Racer Media & Marketing announces executive leadership transition; CJ Olivares appointed Group CEO

January 8th 2026

Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. (RACER), the premier North American authority on motorsports and car culture, today announced the appointment of CJ Olivares as Group CEO. Olivares, who currently serves as President of RACER Network LLC (RACER Network), will expand his leadership to include strateg …

Racing America Chief Operating Officer Michael Printup.passes away

January 8th 2026

acing America is devastated to confirm the sudden passing of Chief Operating Officer Michael Printup. Michael was an icon in motorsports, a great partner and a friend. His passion for racing and commitment to the industry made a lasting impact on the sport. He will be deeply missed. Racing America s …