Formula DRIFT Announces 2023 Schedule, Hall of Fame, and New Initiatives
Officials from Formula DRIFT have announced its 2023 schedule during a press conference at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The venues for the eight-round PRO Championship remain unchanged from 2022, with the PROSPEC Championship again to be decided at Utah Motorsports Park in Grantsville, Utah, and the PRO Championship culminating at its
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.
BMW Enthusiasts Celebrate 50 Years of M Cars at The Ultimate Driving Museum in Greer, S.C.
For enthusiasts of BMW’s high-performance M cars, it was a dream weekend in Greer, South Carolina, October 14-16, as the 50th anniversary of BMW Motorsport was celebrated at the BMW CCA Foundation’s The Ultimate Driving Museum. Over three days, hundreds of attendees observed BMW Motorsport’s golden jubilee with a stunning museum exhibit, a star-studded panel
NASCAR Technical Institute Welcomes New Campus President
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) is pleased to welcome Robert (Bob) Kessler as its new Campus President. Kessler comes to NASCAR Tech with more than a decade of senior leadership experience at UTI. He comes from Exton, Penn., where he’s been campus president at UTI-Exton for the last 12 years. He
Jessica Fickenscher Named Executive Director for 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race
Speedway Motorsports executive Jessica Fickenscher has been named Executive Director for the upcoming May 21, 2023, NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. A 23-year veteran with the company, Fickenscher will add planning, community relations and stakeholder coordination surrounding All-Star Race week to her current role as Chief Experience Officer for Speedway Motorsports. In addition
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
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
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
New Owners For Bunker Hill Dragstrip
NHRA Top Fuel veteran Terry McMillen and his family have purchased Bunker Hill Dragstrip, known as Indiana’s first drag strip.
NASCAR Technical Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Skilled Trades Training
Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.
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.
Royalty Return to Pikes Peak for 100th Running
There have been 98 King of the Mountain titles awarded and one Queen of the Mountain since the inaugural Pikes Peak National Hill Climbing Contest in 1916. On June 26, the 100th King of the Mountain will be celebrated by race fans around the globe when The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you
NASCAR Technical Institute Wins “Best Place to Work”
NASCAR Technical Institute wins award for “Best Place To Work” in Iredell county as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
One-on-One with SBI’s Phil Data
Phil Data, SB International’s VP of Sales recently stopped by Engine Builder magazine, so we sat down to talk about what’s been going on at the company in recent years, how the industry has changed and we touch on SBI’s upcoming 40th anniversary.
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
US 131 Motorsports Park, IHRA Renew Partnership
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), based in West Palm Beach, Florida, has renewed its partnership with US 131 Motorsports Park, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Martin, Michigan. “The Fastest Track in Michigan” celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2022 and is operated by Jason Peterson. It is known for the US 131 Northern Nationals (formerly
Cliff Flannery Purchases Crandon International Raceway
Crandon International Raceway management has announced that the historic facility in Crandon, Wisconsin, and all its assets have been purchased by Cliff Flannery, the longtime track president. Since opening in 1984, the 400-plus acre track located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has hosted some of the largest off-road races in the sport, including June’s Forest County
Ferrari Challenge North America Set at Daytona International Speedway on April 9
Racing and car enthusiasts will get the chance to see some of the most powerful and high performance sports cars ever built at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, April 9, as part of the second round of the 30th anniversary of Ferrari Challenge. Two icons in motorsports – the World Center of Racing and Ferrari –
Austin Cindric’s DAYTONA 500 Champion Car Makes its Way to the Motorsports Hall of Fame
An exclamation point was placed on the 2022 DAYTONA 500 Tuesday when the Austin Cindric’s authentic race-winning Team Penske Ford was placed inside the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, where it belongs, until next year’s DAYTONA 500. Prior to the 64th running of the DAYTONA 500 last month, it was announced that the DAYTONA 500