Women in Motorsports: Janine Shoffner
Whether it’s motorcycles, skydiving or road racing, Janine Shoffner has an addiction to adrenaline-filled activities. For the last decade, road racing has been her biggest passion as a co-founder of J2-Racing.
IMSA’s 2023 Diverse Driver Development Scholarship
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has opened the application process to award its second IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship. From now through July 22, qualified drivers can submit applications to be considered for the scholarship. Benefits include a prepaid full-season entry fee for the recipient into either the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, IMSA Michelin
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
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Announces 2023 Induction Class
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) has announced its 2023 induction class, which will be honored during the 35th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing, in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 6–7, 2023. The Class of 2023 includes: “Father of the Corvette and Corvette racing,” the late Zora Arkus-Duntov
Celebrating 50th Anniversary of BMW Motorsport
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of BMW Motorsport, the BMW CCA Foundation will present The Power of M at The Ultimate Driving Museum in Greer, South Carolina, a dynamic and historic display that will open to the public on May 16. The exhibit will feature 25 cars and one motorcycle from throughout BMW Motorsport’s history, including
NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Landmark Award
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s (NHOF) Class of 2023, a group that will comprise the first Hall of Fame ballot in two years following the pandemic. Lesa France Kennedy joins the Landmark Award ballot, an award given for outstanding contributions to the sport. Award winners are also eligible
Sick Week 2022: The Hardest Vacation You’ll Ever Take
The first ever ‘Sick Week’ was a phenomenal event, with enthusiasts and pros from all over the country coming together to show off their rides and burn some rubber!
Supercharged 427 Dart SHP Engine
Addicted to a need for speed, Felicia Smith has spent the past six years building up her 2009 Cadillac CTS-V nicknamed Rocket into a certified race machine. That’s largely thanks to a supercharged 427 cubic inch engine under the hood! See her burnout on the track!
Race Winning Brands Celebrates Racing Roots through American Flat Track Partnership
Race Winning Brands (RWB), a leading manufacturer of high-performance engine components for the automotive and powersports aftermarkets, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with the Progressive American Flat Track series. The new deal focuses on the Rekluse Racing and Wiseco Performance Products brands, serving as the Official Clutch and Official Piston of Progressive AFT,
Zane Smith Wins in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 2022 Season-Opener
A 19-car incident as the field approached the white flag signaling one lap to go instead sent Friday night’s NEXTEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway into overtime where 22-year old Californian Zane Smith won under caution over defending series champion Ben Rhodes. A nearly 16-minute red flag was
FRAM Announces Partnership with NASCAR’s Daniel Suárez
FRAM is excited to announce that it has finalized a partnership with driver Daniel Suárez for the 2022 season of the NASCAR Cup Series. Suárez will represent FRAM starting with the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at DAYTONA on February 17. Suárez, who will be competing in his sixth season this year, will be driving the No.
Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Forms NASCAR Team
Legendary five-division world champion and boxing Hall of Famer Floyd “Money” Mayweather has partnered with sunglass giant Pit Viper to form The Money Team Racing (TMTR), which will make its NASCAR Cup Series debut with No. 50 Pit Viper Chevrolet at the Daytona 500 on February 20, 2022. Driver Kaz Grala will pilot the new
15th NC Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremony Set for April 19
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) has announced the NC Motorsports Industry Ceremony will take place Tuesday, April 19 at Embassy Suites Ballroom in Concord in Concord, North Carolina. The ceremony will honor NASCAR Hall of Fame championship team owner and Pro Football Hall of Fame football coach Joe Gibbs with the Achievement in Motorsports Tribute
Logano Conquers Inaugural Clash at LA Coliseum
Joey Logano won the inaugural Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum on Sunday, securing the victory by a 0.877 second lead over second place. This weekend’s exhibition race marks the first time in over 40 years that the Clash has been held at a track other than Daytona. The 0.25-mile purpose-built asphalt oval was
2022 Season Begins at LA Coliseum
The 2022 season kicks off Saturday, February 6th at the “World’s Greatest Stadium,” the LA Coliseum. The inaugural event marks the first time in over 40 years that the Clash has been raced at a track other than Daytona. The 0.25-mile asphalt oval was constructed over the facility’s existing football field and marks the shortest track
IMSA Acquires Historic Sportscar Racing
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has acquired the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) series. HSR is known for its vintage and historic sports car racing, including its trio of HSR Classics events at Daytona International Speedway and Sebring International Raceway, plus its HSR Mitty event at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. “Bringing HSR into the IMSA
Ford Performance Announces Mustang GT3 Race Car
Ford Performance has revealed plans for its all-new Mustang GT3 race car that will compete in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) 2024 race season, including the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new Mustang GT3 racer will be powered by a Ford 5.0-liter Coyote-based V8 engine developed by Ford Performance and built by long-time racing
Meyer Shank Racing, Helio Castroneves Dominate Rolex 24
Helio Castroneves kept the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 ahead of the field during the final 30 minutes to lift MSR and co-drivers Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis and Simon Pagenaud to victory Sunday in the 60th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA. The win led to Castroneves’ signature celebratory move of climbing
Will Wayne Taylor Racing Win a 4th Consecutive Rolex 24?
It’s one of the most significant angles leading into the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA this weekend: Wayne Taylor Racing is trying to win the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA for a fourth consecutive time. In fact, it’s the talk of the race. Everywhere except the team’s garage, that is. “The approach for us to win Daytona
NASCAR Announces Next Gen Rules Configuration
NASCAR officials have announced the baseline rules configuration for the Next Gen vehicle set for its NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2022. A 670-horsepower target engine output and a lower-downforce four-inch rear spoiler will be used at short tracks, road courses, and intermediate-sized tracks. The announcement follows two days of organizational tests at Charlotte Motor