Nascar Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2024 Schedule
NASCAR officials have announced the 16-race schedule for the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. For the third consecutive year, the Tour will open at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida during NASCAR’s Speedweeks, racing under the lights on Saturday, February 10. The season will conclude at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, which will host the Whelen Modified
2024 Trans Am National Schedule Boasts Addition of Two Tracks
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced the 2024 schedules for its national championship, which will visit 12 venues. Officials also announced details for its Western championship, which will stop at six tracks with its eleven-race schedule. The national championship schedule offers the return to many of the same classic venues as seasons
Holley Celebrates Record-Setting Season of Automotive Enthusiast Events
Consumer and customer engagement programs remain central to Holley’s ongoing business transformation.
17-Race 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule Features Return to Milwaukee Mile
Officials with IndyCar have announced a 17-race schedule for the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, which includes a much-anticipated return to the historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway for the first time since 2015. The fabled one-mile oval in West Allis, Wisconsin, will showcase the NTT IndyCar Series racing with a doubleheader weekend for the first time
NHRA Releases 2024 Camping World Series Schedule
Highlighted by a special 70th anniversary of the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville to open the season, as well as a return to Phoenix, NHRA officials have announced the 2024 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule. As previously
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
Wyotech Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
WyoTech–the U.S. automotive, diesel, and collision trade school based in Laramie, Wyoming–has announced its inaugural Hall of Fame class, with alumni including the late trailblazer known as “The Fastest Woman on Earth, a John Deere master tech whose YouTube videos have garnered 8 million views, a custom car builder who returned as an instructor and
MAHLE Motorsport Expands Event Schedule and SEGA Sponsorship for 2023
MAHLE Motorsport announces an expansion of their event schedule and an increase in their level of sponsorship support for the Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) for 2023. This year, MAHLE Motorsport will attend 11 events including three SEGA events in April, June, and November, the NMCA/NMRA All Star Nationals, Ultimate Callout Challenge, Hot Rod Power Tour
MAHLE Aftermarket Renews Sponsorship with Drag Racer Melanie Salemi
MAHLE Aftermarket has renewed its sponsorship with renowned drag racer, Melanie Salemi, of Melanie Salemi Motorsports, for the 2023 season. The agreement includes serving as a sponsor with the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Pro Modified racecar series. In addition, Salemi plays a key role as contributor of the Team MAHLE engine parts test team.
Suzuki Showcases its New Hayabusa NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle
Suzuki Motor USA released a video today featuring an inside look at its partnership with Vance & Hines and the development of Suzuki’s newest entry into the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class. The video showcases the development of the team’s new Gen3 Hayabusa Pro Stock Motorcycle and what it takes to create a 200+ MPH
Callies Performance Products Founder Rick Norton Has Passed Away
On Saturday, April 15, Callies Performance Products’ Founder Richard Norton Jr. passed away. His son, Heath Norton, posted a message and numerous photos of his dad to his Facebook page, confirming the news. Heath’s message is below. “Yesterday, we had a great one move on to his next journey. My father Richard Walter Norton Jr.
Capital City Motorsports Park Listed for Sale
Capital City Motorsports Park—the NHRA-sanctioned drag strip in Montgomery, Alabama—is listed for sale with an asking price of $4,250,000. Situated on 138 acres, the track can accommodate Top Fuel dragsters reaching up to 350 mph. The property includes a three-story tower with offices and media center; VIP and owners’ suites; a 4,000-square-foot workshop; concessions and
Gold Eagle Co. Brands to Sponsor GRIDLIFE Festival Tour
Gold Eagle Company, manufacturer of STA-BIL and 303 products, has announced a continuation of its long-time partnership with the GRIDLIFE Festival Tour and official sponsorship of TrackBattle, the event’s time attack class. STA-BIL is designated for 2023 as GRIDLIFE’s Official Performance Chemicals and 303 is the event’s Official Appearance Products line. Now in its 10th year of operations, GRIDLIFE is
11 Races Sanctioned for Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series
Officials with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and the POWRi National Midget League have announced both series will co-sanction 11 races in 2023 to form the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, a separate points championship with a $2,500 grand prize. The new miniseries will begin with the I-55 Outlaw Showdown weekend at Federated
Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series to Partner with DIRTcar Racing
Officials with the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series have announced a new partnership with DIRTcar Racing for the organization to sanction all Late Model events under the DIRTcar banner in 2023. The announcement allows drivers on the Kentucky-based Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series to compete for national and regional points—plus an additional points funds already
The Evolution of Pro Mod Diesels
The advancements within the performance diesel world over the past 20 years have been nothing short of phenomenal. In fact, within just the last five to 10 years, that progress has been even more rapid and impressive, but few progressions have been more astonishing than those within the Pro Mod Diesel realm.
All Star Circuit of Champions Promote Kevin Nouse as Series Director
Officials with the Brownsburg, Indiana-based Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 organization have announced Kevin Nouse has been promoted to the position of series director for 2023 and beyond. Nouse is a sprint car racing veteran who joined All Star as a technical official in 2022, when he also served as
30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show Open for Registration
Registration is open for the one and only Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, one of the west coast’s biggest, baddest, most fascinating gatherings of the world’s coolest cars, trucks, motorcycles, aircraft and assorted contraptions representing every era and style of wheeled wonders in history after three long years on the pandemic sidelines. The spectacular 30th annual show
Legends Nitro Funny Cars Series Announces Nine Races for 2023
Officials with the Legends Nitro Funny Cars series have announced its schedule will feature nine events in 2023. Teams campaign Funny Cars fueled by Nitromethane with body styles from the 1960s and 1970s, ranging up to 1982 and older. Legends Nitro Funny Cars points will be allocated during six NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series events and
NHRA Pro Mod to Feature New Playoff-Style Points in 2023
Finish Line Consultants and National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) officials have announced a new points system will be introduced for the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports during the 2023 season. The new points system will incorporate a playoff-style competition similar to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series