NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2023 Schedule
Officials with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour have announced 19 race dates for the 2023 schedule. The season opens at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, for the second straight year. The Tour will join the track’s “World Series of Asphalt Stock Cars Racing” during NASCAR’s Speedweeks, racing under the lights on Saturday, February
Christopher Sulprizio Becomes President of United Engine & Machine Inc.
The 100-year-old UEM will enlist the skills of a fourth generation Sulprizio to successfully carry the company forward.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Declares ‘National Linda Vaughn Day’
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America recently saluted Linda Vaughn, the First Lady of Motorsports, with a proclamation for Linda Vaughn Day, Sept. 19. Vaughn previously was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. The proclamation reads: WHEREAS:Linda Vaughn, aka Miss Hurst Golden Shifter, aka The First Lady of Motorsports, has served the
Brand Loyalty – is it a Thing of the Past?
Well folks, it’s late September and summer has officially come to a close. If you’re like me, you’ll miss those warm weather days and longer hours of daylight, but it’s been a great few months of race events, car shows, seeing customers, visiting shops, and of course, creating tons of content. In fact, one of
F1 Announces 24-Race Calendar for 2023
Formula 1 has announced the calendar for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, which the World Motor Sport Council has approved. Kicking off in Bahrain on March 5 and concluding in Abu Dhabi on November 26, the season will feature a record-breaking 24 races, with China and Qatar set to return, and Las Vegas
NASCAR Announces 2023 Schedules for all Three National Touring Series
NASCAR has announced the 2023 schedules for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. During the organization’s 75th anniversary season, NASCAR’s national series will visit a mix of history-rich venues, short tracks, and road courses, including the already announced Chicago Street Race (overseen by Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese). “As we prepare to
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle Team Opens Countdown to Championship Run at NHRA Reading
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki riders Angelle Sampey and Eddie Krawiec opened their championship runs in the first round of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship by advancing to the second round of eliminations at the NHRA Pep Boys Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway on Sunday. After making the cut for the 10-rider
Stanadyne Unveils New Hydrogen Fuel Injector at the Detroit Auto Show
Stanadyne is unveiling a new alternative fuel injector for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicle powertrains at the 2022 North American International Auto Show (aka Detroit Auto Show). The company has developed a multipurpose port injector for delivering hydrogen, compressed natural gas, and dimethyl ether (DME) fuels. “Demand for gaseous fuel injection is expected to increase
NMRA, NMCA Release 2023 Event Schedules
ProMedia has released the 2023 schedules for the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals series and the Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals series. The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals series will celebrate its 25th year in 2023, with several special features and celebrations planned to mark the occasion. “From kicking off our silver-anniversary season by returning
Koretsky Family Announces Updates for Maple Grove Raceway
Officials from Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, have announced numerous track upgrades since the Koretsky family—including veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle—purchased it five months ago. Updates include complete renovations to towers, including the VIP suites and the timing tower, as well as the
Rogers Agrees to Sell Grandview Speedway
Theresa Rogers, the owner of Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, has announced the sale of the 1/3-mile dirt track to the Copart company, an online automotive auction company based in Dallas, Texas. The sale is not finalized, and Copart will work with Washington Township officials for final approval, said Rogers, whose late husband Bruce also
Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) Announces Modified Production Class
Officials from the Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) have announced the addition of a modified production class after Midwest Modified Production President Danny Kellams and the NDRL have agreed to merge Midwest Modified Production into NDRL. “This addition of these vintage, high-winding, wheel standing, gear slamming race cars is sure to please the fans [as] they
PRI Trade Show to be Honored as Top 100 Trade Show of 2021
Trade Show Executive Media Group has announced the PRI Trade Show has ranked as one of the top 100 shows in the United States.
Motortrend’s Hot Rod Drag Week Prepares for 18th Annual Event
Four cities, five days, 1,000+ miles to crown the fastest car in America. Hot Rod Drag Week returns September 18.
IMS Announces IMSA Battle on the Bricks For 2023
The two-hour, 40-minute WeatherTech Championship event will be held on Sunday, September 17, with live NBC network television coverage.
SRO Motorsports America Announces 2023 Race Schedule
SRO Motorsports Group is the international sporting organization that promotes and organizes racing events and series.
EGR Introduces Authorized Internet Reseller Program
Mike Timmons, EGR vice president of sales and marketing for the aftermarket division of North America, announces a new EGR Authorized Internet Reseller Program to support the company’s Unilateral Minimum Advertised Price Policy (UMAP) policy. The Authorized Internet Reseller Program and UMAP pricing policy will go into effect September 1. All internet resellers of EGR
The Most Successful, Undefeated Schumacher Car Will Be Offered in Monterey
RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer the most successful Ferrari Formula 1 car utilized during the 1998 Formula One World Championship season.
Industry Mourns Passing of Prominent Track Promoter Jody Deery
Jody Deery, the longtime promoter at Rockford Speedway and a pillar of the motorsports community, has passed away at 97.
Mario Monette’s 4,000-HP Compound-Turbo C15 Engine “The Beast”
It takes 2,000 gallons of fuel per hour and 4,000 horsepower to propel Mario Monette’s 15,000-lb. 1988 Peterbilt 379 down the track at 120 mph. The engine making this all possible is a custom-built, compound-turbo, CAT C15 nicknamed “The Beast” done by Mario’s shop, Mario High Performance Diesel. Check it out!
