Contingency Connection Delivers Hundreds of Thousands in Awards to Grassroots Racetracks
Remarkably, after 30 years, Contingency Connection remains a pioneer in the performance industry successfully operating the national Racer Rewards program and the AERA sponsored Engine Professional & Performance Shop Rewards program. Both programs provide consistent support to racers, tracks, performance shops, and sponsors–establishing Contingency Connection as a trusted partner in the motorsports community. Jackie Ressa of Contingency Connection tells us, “Manufacturers that understand
Automotive Aftermarket Surpasses $51 Billion in Sales in 2022
The specialty-equipment market showed positive results in 2022 with an overall market growth of 2% and reaching $51.8 billion in sales, according the new 2023 SEMA Market Report. This continues a decade of growth for the industry, even among recent economic turmoil created by the pandemic. While the growth percentage was slightly down from the industry’s typical annual rate
Evasive Motorsports / ENEOS Oil Honda S2000RS Headed to 2023 Pikes Peak
Always excited to test its products at the highest level, ENEOS will again join brand ambassadors Dai Yoshihara and Evasive Motorsports at the annual Race To The Clouds. The legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) takes the team to the 14,115ft summit, tackling 156 challenging turns over the 12.42-mile course. Previous attempts saw the team claim
David Donohue Sets Time Attack 1 Qualifying Record at Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs, Colorado – It’s Race Week and the 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is gearing up. The first day of practice and qualifying took place early this morning as 66 drivers got their first look at the mountain in one of three sections. LOWER
IHRA Announces Hot Rod Racing Classic for 2024
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA)–based in House Springs, Missouri–has announced the IHRA Hot Rod Classic is set to debut in 2024. “Since we took over IHRA last year, we’ve heard from so many racers how they wish we would bring these classes back,” IHRA Owner Larry Jeffers said. Similar to the Pro-Am races from previous
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023
Officials with the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF)–based in Reno, Nevada–have announced its class of 2023 includes Jeff Cummings, Scott Douglas, Evan Evans, Helen Fields, Scot Harden, Mary McGee, Tommy Morris, Lee Sieck and Russ Wernimont. For inductee bios, photos and more, visit the ORMHOF announcement here. The ORMHOF Class of 2023 will be celebrated
Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp to Retire After 2023
Officials with NASCAR and Darlington Raceway–the NASCAR “Track Too Tought to Tame” in Darlington, South Carolina–has announced track president Kerry Tharp will retire at the end of the 2023 season following the Cook Out Southern 500 during Labor Day weekend. “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve as president of this beloved South
WeatherTech Extends Naming Rights of Laguna Seca
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a five-year extension for WeatherTech to continue as the naming rights partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, which is owned by the County of Monterey in California. The new agreement–reported to be $1 million per year–will extend through June 30, 2028. WeatherTech became the title sponsor in July
World of Outlaws to Return to BAPS Motor Speedway
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and PA Posse, for the first time in 31 years, will duel again at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 19. Series stars and Pennsylvania locals will battle for a $10,000 payday at the 4/10-mile track during the World of Outlaws Bricker’s
Callies to Host Celebration of Life for Late Founder Rick Norton Jr.
Rick Norton Jr., the founder of Callies Performance Products in Fostoria, Ohio, sadly passed away at the age of 76 in April. To commemorate Norton’s legacy, Callies Performance Products has announced a Celebration of Life event, scheduled to take place on Monday, June 26, from 12 pm to 5 pm ET. Norton began his remarkable career
AAM Group Names Two Additions to Engine Pro Team
The AAM Group–the automotive aftermarket program distribution group and specialty marketing firm based in Piney Flats, Tennessee–has announced the hiring of Alan Stevenson and the promotion of Steven Perrotta to expand the program’s product management and marketing capabilities. As product manager for AAM Group’s Engine Pro, Stevenson will work to stabilize margins, work with existing and
Ford Formally Unveils Mustang GT3
Ford has unveiled the Mustang GT3 race car, based on the all-new 2024 Mustang Dark Horse, during a special ceremony as part of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 10-11. The automaker also announced plans to enter the GT3 into the iconic endurance race’s FIA GT3 category in 2024, along with an entry in