SRO Motorsports America Announces 2023 Race Schedule
SRO Motorsports Group is the international sporting organization that promotes and organizes racing events and series.
Goodson Named Exclusive Source for Sunnen SGM/VGS Tooling & Consumables
Goodson is proud to have been selected by Sunnen Products Company to provide support for SGM/VGS Specific Tooling and Consumables. Starting August 1, 2022, customers can purchase select tools and supplies directly from Goodson. Product Families Include: VSIAcutterinserts SGMseatcutterbodies/insertholders VSCseatcutters ASPCseatpocketcutterheads VSpilots CPpilots CVPpilots VGSdrills,reamers&spotfacers Most of the available items are listed on Goodson’s website.
Cummins Announces Jennifer Rumsey as CEO
Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins has announced Jennifer Rumsey, president and chief operating officer (COO), will assume the role of president and chief executive officer (CEO). She replaces CEO Tom Linebarger, who ends his term with the diesel and alternative fuel engine and component manufacturer on August 1. Rumsey will be the seventh CEO and first woman
South Boston Speedway (VA) Announces Special 65th Anniversary Events
South Boston Speedway—the 4/10-mile asphalt oval in South Boston, Virginia—will celebrate its 65th anniversary this year with special events.
Larson, Sweet Announce New Midweek Spring Car Series
Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet have announced the creation of a new dirt series for sprint cars in 2023. The High Limit Sprint Car Series will include 12 races, with all scheduled for midweek so as not to compete with other series. Events will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, and races will
NMCA Announces ‘All-Star’ Event
NMCA has announced a new “All-Star” race is set for the NMCA All-American Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
Summer Vibes and a Dream Engine Giveaway
How can you not love summer? Sure, it gets hot, but it definitely beats the cold, and there’s so much going on to occupy your time. Here at Engine Builder, our team has stayed extremely busy attending racing events, shows, visiting manufacturers and engine shops, as well as our usual content work.
Watson Racing Cobra Jet Showdown Returns to NMCA All-American Nationals
The National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) has announced the Watson Racing Cobra Jet Showdown will return to NMCA’s All-American Nationals Presented by Sick the Magazine at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio on August 25–28. Cobra Jet owners can participate in the on-track Showdown, which mixes the various generations of Cobra Jet in an
PRI/SEMA Leadership Meets With Key Lawmakers in Washington, DC
As part of SEMA and PRI’s campaign to pass the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act), PRI and SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola has recently traveled to Washington, DC. There, he met with key members of Congress who are integral to the legislative process on the bill—urging them to move the RPM Act. With
2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona to Feature New Hybrid Prototypes
The 61st Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona weekend is set for next January 26-29, 2023, featuring new prototype hybrid cars.
Lori Collier Waran Named Track President for Richmond Raceway
Richmond Raceway, a 0.75-mile, D-shaped asphalt race track in Richmond, Virginia, has announced Lori Collier Waran as its new track president. She will assume her new role on July 11. Waran is a longtime Virginia media executive and serves as the fourth track president and the first female president in the 76-year history of “America’s
One Lucky Winner to Ride in Pace Vehicle Prior to Start of 2023 DAYTONA 500
While tickets for the 65th Annual DAYTONA 500, NASCAR’s most prestigious and iconic event, are set to officially go on sale on Friday, June 17, fans can be a part of a pre-sale sweepstakes that could put them inside one of the pace vehicles prior to the start of The Great American Race. The 2023
Trackhouse Entertainment Group Announces PROJECT91 Program
Trackhouse Entertainment Group has announced the creation of PROJECT91, a program designed to expand its international reach by fielding a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international racing drivers. Trackhouse’s PROJECT91 will enter the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at least once during the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, with 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi
Jeff Phillips Departs Best in the Desert
Best In The Desert’s race operations manager, Jeff Phillips, has announced his departure from the off-road racing organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada. “While Jeff and the entire Phillips family will be missed by our staff, we understand that life often brings opportunities to do other things. We understand this is the case, and we
Viper’s Roy Sjoberg Joins Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance June 24-25 to Benefit Cool Cars for Kids, Inc.
Roy Sjoberg, known as “Father Viper,” will join Carroll Shelby’s early “employees” Peter Brock and Chuck Cantwell, as the Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance holds a “Celebration of the Snakes” at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum July 24-25, 2022. The theme for the fifth annual Concours in the City of Brotherly Love will recognize the significance and
Carroll Shelby International Honors Peter Brock with “Carroll Shelby Spirit Award”
Carroll Shelby International will honor Peter Brock’s achievements with the coveted “Carroll Shelby Spirit Award” during the renowned 2022 Monterey Collector Car Week. Mr. Brock will be celebrated at the Team Shelby VIP Experience dinner on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Carmel Valley. “An astute judge of talent, Carroll Shelby surrounded himself with brilliant people
Paretta Autosport Announces Return to IndyCar, Partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing
Paretta Autosport has announced its return to the NTT IndyCar Series and a new technical partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR). The team plans to compete with its No. 16 Chevrolet-powered entry with driver Simona De Silvestro at the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America (Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin) on June 12, the Honda Indy 200 at
Racing to Return to North Wilkesboro Speedway
Speedway Motorsports has announced that, for the first time in over a decade, racing will return to North Wilkesboro Speedway, the .625-mile short oval in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Called “Racetrack Revival,” a multi-week grassroots racing event will be produced by XR Events and feature several classes on the asphalt track in August. Officials will
Lyn St. James & Beth Paretta Launch Women in Motorsports North America
The Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) organization officially launched today as a community of professionals supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsport. By creating an inclusive, resourceful environment, the 501(c)(3) charity looks to foster mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth to help ensure a successful and effective future for women in professional motorsports
Universal Technical Institute-Exton Opens Enrollment for New BMW FastTrack Technician Training Program
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has opened enrollment for its new BMW FastTrack technician training program at the Exton, Pa. campus, one of several locations to begin offering the 12-week advanced training program in 2022. A collaboration between the luxury-class German automaker and UTI, a leading national provider of automotive technician training, BMW FastTrack will provide state-of-the-industry