Coveted Shop Space: Do You Have Enough?
Everyone needs more space, especially overcrowded engine shops.
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
SEMA Ignited Is Back for 2022!
SEMA Ignited, the only official SEMA Show after-party, will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in the West Hall parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Credentialed 2022 SEMA Show attendees can access the event for free with their badge. Enthusiasts may purchase tickets at www.semaignited.com beginning June 3, 2022. Tickets available
Kenny Koretsky and Family Purchase Maple Grove Raceway (PA)
Veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family, including his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle, have purchased Maple Grove Raceway, located near Reading, Pennsylvania. The track has hosted NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events for nearly four decades and will host the opener to the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, the
Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS Next Engine
Hoping to run low-7s or even sub-6.50s, Stefan Rossi’s Sick Week changed on his very first run. Despite a crash, Stefan was unscathed and he and his team finished the week. The car features a twin-turbo 427 LS Next engine built by Stefan at his engine shop, ACE Racing Engines. Check it out!
VP Racing Fuels Named Official Fuel of Talladega Short Track
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced their new association with the Talladega Short Track as Official Fuel. “The Talladega Short Track is one of the most iconic grassroots dirt oval racing venues in the country, known for Dirt Trackin’ Southern Style,” said Chris Wall, East Coast Race Fuel Sales, OEM Relations and National Sponsorships. “This
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces a Year of Fundraising to Support Battle Scarred Motorsports
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced a year of fundraising activity designed to support Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM). Battle Scarred Motorsports, formerly USMC Racing, assists disabled service members and first responders by providing “adrenaline therapy” through racing opportunities on the track and in the pits. Money raised starting in March through the end of the year will help
Hot Shot’s Secret Supports Waypoint Vets with $50,000 Match
Hot Shot’s Secret, the fastest growing performance lubricant brand in the U.S., is increasing the company’s support of Waypoint Vets in 2022 with a $50,000 fundraising match. The match is effective throughout 2022 and is a significant increase over last year’s match donation. Waypoint Vets Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission of
Chevrolet Performance Continues Partnership with NMCA Muscle Car Nationals
The Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals continues its partnership in 2022 with Chevrolet Performance. Chevrolet Performance is co-sponsoring the LSX-based categories in the NMCA championship drag racing program, the 16th annual LSX Shootout (World Wide Technology Raceway May 12—15), the 4th annual COPO Camaro Shootout (Summit Motorsports Park August 25—28), and a presenting
Mayhew Tools Named Official Tool Sponsor of the Northeastern Champ Kart Series
Mayhew Steel Products Inc. (Mayhew Tools), has announced a new tool sponsorship with the Northeastern Champ Kart Series for the 2022 racing season. As the official tool sponsor, Mayhew will provide the winner of each race with a 6-piece capped screwdriver set. The series kicks-off May 14th and runs through October 2nd, consisting of 16 races over
Formula 1 Cancels Russian Grand Prix
Amidst the developing Russian and Ukrainian war, Formula 1 has canceled the 2022 Russian Grand Prix, initially set for September 23–25.
NBC Sports and Feld Motor Sports Announce 2022 Monster Jam Broadcast Schedule
NBC Sports and Feld Motor Sportshave announced the 2022 Monster Jam®telecast schedule, featuring 40 hours of Monster Jam coverage this year, across NBC, CNBC, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. NBC will air four hours of Monster Jam programming throughout the year, and CNBC will broadcast Monster Jam every Saturday from March through September at noon ET.
Wössner Pistons Strengthens U.S. Team with New Powersports Industry Specialists
As Wössner North America (N.A.) continues to increase its presence in the North American piston market, the company has chosen to add two powersports industry specialists to its U.S.-based team to help lead the way. Wössner has over 40 years of experience in the high-performance racing industry. Used and endorsed by top U.S. teams like
VP Promotes Dolan to Vice President of Marketing
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a world leader in fuel technology and product innovation, announced the promotion of Ben Dolan to Vice President of Marketing. “The VP team takes pride in having star players in every division and at every level,” said Alan Cerwick, VP’s President and CEO. “Since joining the VP team as Director of
America’s Best Engine Shops 2021 | LinCo Diesel Performance
LinCo Diesel Performance does it all, whether that be transmission work, maintenance and repair, or performance builds. Their prowess in Duramax and Cummins applications make them one of America’s Best Engine Shops!
Tesla Aftermarket Pioneer T Sportline Announces Brian Reese as CEO
Kian Capital-backed T Sportline, a leading designer, marketer, distributor and e-commerce retailer of premium-branded aftermarket parts and accessories designed specifically for Tesla and other electric vehicles, today announced that Brian Reese has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. He joins T Sportline co-founders, Jon Pek and Elie Rothstein, who will continue respectively as VP of
Fans to Get ‘Free’ First Look at NASCAR ‘Next Gen’ Cars on Jan. 11
In anticipation of the 2022 points-race debut of NASCAR’s ‘Next Gen’ car in NASCAR’s most prestigious race – the Feb. 20 DAYTONA 500 – fans can visit iconic Daytona International Speedway on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to get a ‘FREE’ first look at the machines that will bring the ‘stock car’ look back to NASCAR. The World Center
5.9L HO Compound Turbo Cummins Engine – “Burnie”
This week, we’re featuring a diesel-powered rat rod that is sure to draw attention on and off the drag strip. Introducing ‘Burnie,’ Robert Berry’s ‘45 Chevrolet pickup powered by a 5.9L HO Compound Turbo Common Rail Cummins engine built by Industrial Injection. Find out how ‘Burnie’ got its name and what the lofty goals are for the engine/truck combination.
Rush Announces 2022 Dates for Dirt Late Model Tour
Series Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone have announced the 2022 race dates for the Pace Performance RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Born2Run Lubricants Touring Series. Each event will pay a minimum of $3,000-to-win and the point fund will be increased to $51,400, with the champion to earn a record $15,000. “… we are
2022 Schedule for Inaugural USP Juniors Series Announced
Andersen Promotions has unveiled the 2022 schedule for the launch of its new series, USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires. The professionally managed, entry-level series is aimed at preparing drivers for the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires, the stepping stone to the NTT IndyCar Series. The 2022 schedule will feature six events and 16