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
MAHLE Motorsport Announces New Presenting Event Sponsorship for the Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals
MAHLE Motorsport is pleased to be this year’s presenting event sponsor for the Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals. The All-Star Nationals is being held April 21 – 24, in a new location at the Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. This four-day event, the second for the year, is one of only two events
Las Vegas to Host Formula 1 Night Race in 2023
Formula 1 has announced the world-famous neon lights of Las Vegas will provide the backdrop to Formula 1’s newest race when the American city hosts a night event beginning in 2023. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place on a Saturday next November and be one of three races in the United States, joining Miami
Dr Pepper, 23XI Racing Speed Institute Tuition Program Returns for 2022
The Dr Pepper and 23XI SPEED Institute Tuition Program will return for 2022. The tuition program provides $5,000 each to 23 college students pursuing their interest in a career in the motorsports industry. In addition, two tuition recipients will also receive an internship in their field with 23XI through the 23XI SPEED Institute. The program
Milan Dragway Joins NHRA
Milan Dragway, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Milan, Michigan, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network. Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock purchased the track in December 2021, and the pair plan to repave the racing surface and staging lanes before the 2022 season begins. Long-term goals include plans for more events and races “to increase
New Owners Plan Changes to North Florida Motorplex
The North Florida Motorplex—the drag strip and dirt track in Fountain, Florida, formerly known as Powerhouse Motorsports Park—has new owners. Kevin and Cody McDaniel—brothers that operate Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in Florida and Alabama—have taken over ownership of the facility, home to the 1/8-mile drag strip now sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA).
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (AZ) to Close After 2023 NHRA Race
The Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona, has announced that the 2023 NHRA race will serve as the final event for the facility. The park will celebrate its 40th year of NHRA racing during next year’s Arizona Nationals. The park features four race tracks, including a 1/4-mile, NHRA-sanctioned drag strip; a 1.6-mile road
Nitro Rallycross to Launch Global Series in June, Announces All-Electric Class
Nitro Rallycross (Nitro RX)—the rallycross racing series founded by Travis Pastrana in 2021—will launch its inaugural global season on June 18–19 at England’s Lydden Hill Race Circuit for the first of ten races staged in six countries, including Sweden, Finland, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. “I’m so excited to see Nitro Rallycross
Toyota Gazoo Racing Announces New Single-Make Series ‘GR Cup’
Toyota Gazoo Racing North America has announced a new single-make series, the “GR Cup,” featuring the Toyota GR86. Based in the United States, the GR Cup will feature seven race events with dates and locations to be announced later. Each competitor will run identical Toyota GR86 vehicles, emphasizing driver skill and car setup. “These race
IndyCar’s New 2.4-liter V6 Finally Sees Track Time
IndyCar’s new 2.4-liter V6 engine, due to debut in 2024, has undergone its first track tests using the Formula 1 circuit layout at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. According to IndyCar, the engine was not tested in its final configuration as development is still ongoing, not least because manufacturers are still working on integrating the hybrid system.
Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Racing
We may never know if the chicken or the egg came first, but we do know the car was here before the drag race, though not by much. It didn’t take long before early cars were lining up, side-by-side, and drag racing became a thing. Ford’s flathead V8 came next, and the decade of the
Camrie Caruso will Rep SCAT Crankshafts at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
As the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series begins to pick up speed, Pro Stock rookie driver Camrie Caruso continues to succeed on and off the track. The 24-year-old racer from Denver, North Carolina, will experience the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time with a new look Chevrolet Camaro featuring the branding of