IHRA Announces Hot Rod Racing Classic for 2024
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA)–based in House Springs, Missouri–has announced the IHRA Hot Rod Classic is set to debut in 2024. “Since we took over IHRA last year, we’ve heard from so many racers how they wish we would bring these classes back,” IHRA Owner Larry Jeffers said. Similar to the Pro-Am races from previous
Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp to Retire After 2023
Officials with NASCAR and Darlington Raceway–the NASCAR “Track Too Tought to Tame” in Darlington, South Carolina–has announced track president Kerry Tharp will retire at the end of the 2023 season following the Cook Out Southern 500 during Labor Day weekend. “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve as president of this beloved South
World of Outlaws to Return to BAPS Motor Speedway
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and PA Posse, for the first time in 31 years, will duel again at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 19. Series stars and Pennsylvania locals will battle for a $10,000 payday at the 4/10-mile track during the World of Outlaws Bricker’s
Rob Marshall to Join McLaren Formula 1 Team
McLaren Racing has announced the appointment of Rob Marshall as technical director, Engineering & Design, for its Formula 1 team. He joins after 17 years with Red Bull Racing, most notably as CEO. Supporting Marshall will be Neil Houldey in the newly created role of deputy technical director, Engineering & Design. The pair will collaborate
Best in the Desert Confirms 2023 Race Dates
Officials with the Best in the Desert have confirmed the dates for its 2023 events. The famed “Casey Folks Vegas to Reno” is set for August 16-20, and registration is open for all classes for this 28th-anniversary event. Meanwhile, the “American Adventure Continues” on September 22-23, for the 2023 Silver State 300, followed by the “Duel in
Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring Created for ’23 PPIHC
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is pleased to announce the first ever Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring crafted by Jostens. The Unser family has and continues to build a legacy at PPIHC. Since the mid-1920s, the Unser’s have set out to tame the beast that
Cole Custer Races to First Win in Portland
Stewart-Haas Racing’s Cole Custer claimed his first victory of the season and 11th of his NASCAR Xfinity Series career after winning the second annual Xfinity race at Portland International Raceway. This weekend’s win marked Custer’s eighth top-10 finish of the 2023 season and first ever win on a road course. “Congratulations to Tony, Gene, Jonathan,
Ryan Blaney Takes Home First Coca-Cola 600 Victory
Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney claimed his first victory of the season and 8th of his NASCAR Cup Series career after winning the 64th running of the Coca-Cola 600. This Monday’s win marked the first time that team owner, Roger Penske, has ever won the Coca-Cola 600 and Indy 500 in the same year. “Congratulations to
SCCA Announces ’23 Runoffs Schedule, Bonus Class
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has announced the 2023 installment of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs will take place September 23-October 3, at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. The event is currently slated to include three days of testing (September 23-25) and three days of qualifying sessions (September 26-28). These will be
Weathertech Championship to Feature Four Classes in 2024
Officials with the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship have announced the Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) class will no longer compete on the schedule following the 2023 season. The division will instead compete in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge through the current 2026 homologation period. The announcement follows the introduction of the hybrid-powered Grand Touring
Five IMCA Divisions Featured in Fifth Annual Midwest Madness Tour
Officials with IMCA have announced five divisions are eligible for the fifth annual Midwest Madness Tour, set for five consecutive nights in June. The tour opens Sunday, June 25 at Worthington, Minn., Speedway and then travels to Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer on Monday, June 26; to Park Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, S.D., on
Gaige Herrera Dominates NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Four-Wide Nationals at Charlotte
Gaige Herrera extended the perfect start to his breakout rookie season by delivering the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki team its second consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle class win Sunday onboard his Gen III Suzuki Hayabusa at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC. Race Highlights Under the NHRA’s unique four-wide racing