Engine News
George Lane, Motor State Distributing and Lane Automotive Founder, Has Died

Motor State Distributing and Lane Automotive Founder, George Lee Lane, has passed away, according to an announcement made by the two companies. George was born (1937) and raised in Southwest Michigan, where he met his lifelong wife and partner, Janet, and raised their two sons, Doug and David. From humble beginnings to building an automotive

Engine Parts Group Adds NPW as Newest Member

Engine Parts Group, also known as Engine Pro, has announced the addition of NPW Companies as its newest member. NPW is a Florida-based automotive parts distributor with 30 warehouse locations and more than 50 store locations across the US. NPW had recently purchased Engine and Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI), a founding member of the Engine

Chip Ganassi Racing and GMC to Enter Extreme E

GMC has announced a new multi-year sponsorship with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the team’s first electric racing venture in the inaugural Extreme E season in 2021. CGR will compete in a 550-horsepower electric SUV inspired by the GMC HUMMER EV. “It’s truly an honor to represent GMC, especially during such an exciting time in auto

I-75 Raceway Under New Ownership

Shannon and Denise Littleton, along with Ken Brewster, have taken ownership of I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, TN. The group has purchased the 1/3-mile dirt track from longtime owners and operators Tim and Angie Kyle.  “We cannot wait to watch them take I-75 to a new level. You’ll still see the same smiling faces as you

Utica-Rome Speedway Listed For Sale

Utica-Rome Speedway, the historic, 1/2-mile clay oval in Central New York, has been listed for sale. Located in Vernon, New York, the multi-use facility sits on over 100 acres of land and regularly features DIRTcar Racing, Super DIRTcar Series, Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints, Ollie’s Bargain All Star Circuit of Champions, and more series.  Current

Cometic Gasket Acquires Klotz Synthetic Lubricants

Cometic Gasket, a supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the automotive, powersports, original equipment and remanufactured engine industries, announced it has acquired Klotz Synthetic Lubricants.  Based in Fort Wayne, IN, and founded by John C. Klotz Jr., in 1959, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants specializes in providing superior lubricants to racers, performance enthusiasts, and traditional end-users. For

The 2021 Chili Bowl Welcomes Over 300 Drivers

A total of 309 midget drivers were on hand for the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at the Tulsa Expo Raceway, located inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, OK. The 35th annual event took place over the weekend and helped kick off the 2021 racing season.  Kyle Larson fended

New SoCal Sportsman Sprint Car Series Launched

Perris Auto Speedway (PAS) promoter Don Kazarian has released the rules for the brand new SoCal Sportsman Sprint Car Series that will debut in 2021. The series will hold races at The PAS in Perris, CA and the nearby Ventura Raceway.  Kazarian will serve as the director of the series alongside Jim Naylor of Ventura

Formula Drift Announces 2021 Schedule

Formula Drift has announced its schedule for the 2021 season, which kicks off in May at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The traditional season opener on the streets of Long Beach has been moved to September in conjunction with the rescheduled Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The race will serve as a special, invitational event. 

Female-Led Ownership Group Launches NTT IndyCar Team

Paretta Autosport, a new NTT IndyCar Series race team spearheaded by female automotive and motorsports executive Beth Paretta, has announced its entry for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. 2010 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Simona De Silvestro has been announced as the driver for Paretta Autosport, which will utilize Chevrolet power and

NHRA Cancels Arizona Nationals

NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park have made the decision to not host the 2021 NHRA Arizona Nationals, leaving an opening on this season’s schedule.  The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions due to the public health situation in the Phoenix area and the state of Arizona were taken into account as part of the decision. “We’ll

F1’s 2021 Season to Start a Week Late

Formula 1 has revealed a revised calendar for the 2021 season. The F1 schedule retains a record 23 races, but the 2021 season will now start a week later with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28 and the Australian Grand Prix moving later in the year. Due to travel restrictions, the 2021 Chinese Grand