Richard Petty Motorsports Sells Majority Interest
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM)—owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty—has sold a majority interest to GMS Racing owner Maury Gallagher. A statement from Gallagher and RPM reads: “Richard Petty Motorsports has agreed to sell a majority interest to Maury Gallagher, owner of GMS Racing. Two charters are included in the agreement and will be
PRI 2021: Safety-Kleen to Support Short Track Racing with the Garage Shop, Racing America
Safety-Kleen—the provider of waste management, used oil recycling and re-refining, and more—will host The Garage Shop and Racing America, powered by Speed51.TV, from its Booth #5349 during the 2021 PRI Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis, Dec. 9–11. The partnership will give short tracks and industry insiders the chance to see what the newly-launched RacingAmerica.com website offers in
SCCA Refocuses Road Racing Program
The Sports Car Club of America has announced an expanded operating agreement with Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) for SCCA Pro Racing, and the launch of SCCA’s new Enduro program. Already executing on long-term licensing agreements with PMH for the promotion and commercial rights management of the Trans Am Series, Formula 4 (F4) United States Championship, and
Formula One Great Frank Williams Dies at 79
Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of Formula One’s Williams Racing, has died. He was 79. Williams took his motor racing team from an empty carpet warehouse to the summit of Formula One, overseeing 114 victories, a combined 16 drivers’ and constructors’ world championships, while becoming the longest-serving team boss in the sport’s
Mattox-Gorby Promotions Purchases United Rebel Sprint Series
Terry Mattox and Kerry Gorby of Mattox-Gorby Promotions have purchased the United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) 305ci winged sprint car racing series with events in Kansas and Missouri. The pair plan to cross-promote races with the Oil Capital Racing Series, also owned by Mattox-Gorby Promotions. “Our goal is to continue to develop the series and 305
NHRA Unveils National Event Class Schedule for 2022 Camping World Series
NHRA has released the category schedule for all classes of racing at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in 2022. The 2022 season opens on Feb. 17–20 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Both Top Fuel and Funny Car will race at all 22 events at standout facilities across the country
Multiple Wins for Honda in 2021 Baja 1000
The 54th SCORE International Baja 1000 was a success for Honda riders and drivers, with several scoring victories in the grueling, 1,236-mile off-road event, which this year followed the traditional “peninsula run” from Ensenada to La Paz. Elite classes conquered by Honda teams include Pro Moto Unlimited (SLR Honda), Pro UTV Naturally Aspirated (Honda Talon Factory
OPTIMA’s Christopher Polvoorde wins first ever Great American Short Course
OPTIMA Batteries, the leading brand of Clarios (NYSE: BBU) (TSX: BBU.UN), has announced that its sponsored driver Christopher Polvoorde has won the Great American Shortcourse (GAS) Pro Lite championship in his Ford Ranger after an incredibly competitive inaugural season. The GAS series was created after veteran race series director Lee Perfect and race promoter Dave
NHRA Announces Factory X Exhibition Class to Debut in 2022
NHRA has announced a new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock and will be reserved for 2019 and newer manufactured automobiles, including the Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Dodge Challenger Drag Pak,
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
Holley High Voltage Experience Hits Sonoma Raceway
Holley’s “High Voltage Experience” took place last weekend (November 13-14th 2021) and offered the ultimate playground for EV owners, drivers, and enthusiasts alike. Set at Sonoma Raceway in CA Nov 13-14, the event offered multiple high-performance driving events and an opportunities for the emerging EV culture to come together. Motorsports events included autocross, road course,
Champion Race Car Driver Bob Bondurant Passes Away at 88
Friday, November 12, 2021, the world lost an iconic American racing hero, Bob Bondurant. Bondurant passed away at the age of 88 and is survived by his wife, Pat, President and CEO of the Bondurant Racing School, who vows to continue the legacy of Bob’s School. Robert Lewis Bondurant was born on April 27, 1933,