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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

Jacky Ickx Named Grand Marshal for SuperSebring 2022

Legendary Belgian driver Jacky Ickx has been named grand marshal of SuperSebring 2022 and will be honored before both the FIA WEC 1000 Miles of Sebring and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring which take place March 18 and 19 respectively.   Ickx also will be inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame in 2022. He

NASCAR Foursome To Become Road Warriors IMSA Style at Daytona

A quartet of NASCAR young guns will leave their stock cars at home to compete in next week’s IMSA sports car events at Daytona International Speedway to open the 2022 season. Austin Cindric, Harrison Burton, Chase Briscoe and Hailie Deegan – all part of the Ford Performance program in NASCAR – will pair up in

PRI 2021: What a Show

First things first – Happy New Year to you all. I sincerely hope you got to be with friends and family during the holidays and that you all had a safe and fun end to 2021. We’ve now officially welcomed 2022, and as the holidays have quickly come and gone, as they always do, I

XC Acquires Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series

XR has announced an agreement to acquire the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series, one of the nation’s longest-running Super Late Model Series. The 2022 season marks its 40th anniversary.  In assuming ownership of the Huntsville, Alabama-based Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series, XR will work with current series personnel to conduct, produce, and promote

Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California Announces Closure

Auto Club Dragway, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Fontana, California, has permanently closed. The below announcement was made by officials from Auto Club Speedway, the 2-mile oval track also in Fontana, California. “After careful consideration on the best direction forward for Auto Club Speedway, the difficult decision has been made to permanently close Auto Club

Turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax Engine

When Chris Karges got his hands on both a vintage 1957 Chevrolet 210 and an old diesel-powered ambulance, he knew he had the opportunity to make something special. With plans to craft a car more than worthy of praise, Karges enlisted the help of Hausmann’s Diesel Performance to undertake the engine build – this turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax. Check it out!

Dart Machinery SHP Series Heads

These cylinder heads are manufactured using a proprietary process employing permanent molds and a dense aluminum alloy.

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New Dart SHP Series heads

Based on the popular 23° valve angle configuration, this cylinder head features a revised port design to deliver significant power improvements at budget-friendly affordability.

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Julie Giese, President, Phoenix Raceway

Julie Giese went from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming track president of Phoenix Raceway… and it only took a handful of rejection letters and a passion for racing to get there.

Rita Cho-Sam, DRZA Auto

Rita Cho-Sam of DRZA Auto knew little about cars and engines 17 years ago. Now, she helps run a shop focused on import engine work, repair and maintenance.

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Ed Iskenderian of Isky Racing Cams Celebrates 100

July 10, 2021 marked the 100th birthday of Isky Racing Cams founder Ed Iskenderian. The man is an icon in the industry.

Wiseco Celebrates 80 Years with a Two-Stroke Bike Giveaway

Wiseco is celebrating its 80th year manufacturing performance pistons by giving away a brand-new, off-road built YZ250 two-stroke in partnership with Road 2 Recovery. All entries to win the bike are available through donations and exclusive Wiseco 80th apparel purchases made at WinWiseco80.com, with all proceeds directly benefitting the Road 2 Recovery foundation and their efforts helping injured

Race Winning Brands Hires Powersports Veteran Steve Reed

Race Winning Brands, a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for the automotive and powersports aftermarkets, has hired industry veteran Steve Reed as Wiseco Powersports Brand Manager.  Reed comes to Race Winning Brands with over 22 years of experience in the powersports aftermarket. At a young age, Reed began his powersports career in distribution and quickly

Autolite Announces Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes

Autolite has announced it will host a second sweepstakes in 2021 to celebrate automotive DIYers. The Autolite Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes will give consumers a chance to win a home garage makeover. “The biggest Autolite fans and supporters should be able to get in on the action and celebrate our 85th anniversary with us,” said Carl Weber,

60th Rolex 24 at Daytona Set for 2022

The historic 60th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona will be held on Jan. 29-30, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway to open the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. “We are excited to celebrate 60 years of memorable, iconic moments, and the continuation of a rich legacy with the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona,” said Daytona

DENSO Revs Up its Sponsorship for Las Vegas NHRA Race

DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has supercharged its sponsorships for the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. In addition to serving as the event’s title sponsor and the primary sponsor of Matt Smith Racing for the full season, DENSO is the primary sponsor of Clay Millican’s Top Fuel dragster and Greg Anderson’s Pro Stock Chevrolet throughout the April 16-18 competition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We are thrilled

Rislone Celebrates 100 Years

Rislone has announced it is celebrating its 100th year in 2021. The brand’s flagship product, Rislone Engine Treatment, was one of the first automotive chemical additives when it debuted in 1921. Over the last century, Rislone has helped hundreds of millions of people around the world take care of their vehicles for maximum performance, fuel economy and durability.  

NHRA’s Atlanta Dragway Has Sold

Atlanta Dragway, a historic drag strip located in Commerce, GA, that Gene Bennett first opened in 1975, will host its final season in 2021. The racing facility, which has been owned by the NHRA since 1993, is currently in the process of being sold. A buyer has not been announced.   Speaking about the sale

Shelby American to Offer Most Diverse Group of Ford Mustang-Based Cars Ever

Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., has unleashed the ultimate “Bundle of Snakes” with the launch of its 2021 model year cars based on the Ford Mustang. To celebrate the 98th anniversary of founder Carroll Shelby’s birth, only 98 each of the Shelby GT, Shelby GT500SE and mighty Shelby Super Snake will be built this year,