Mercedes F1 Engine Chief to Leave Team
Andy Cowell, who has overseen the production of the V6 hybrid power units that have won six consecutive Formula 1 double world championships for Mercedes, is set to leave his role as managing director. Cowell has headed the Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) department for the last seven years, having worked there in total for
SCORE Announces August Race Dates For Baja 500
After reviewing numerous options and further analysis of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation with Baja California and Ensenada authorities as well as Private Sector Organizations, SCORE International has announced new dates for the BFGoodrich Tires 52nd annual SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The season opener of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship will
Trans Am Returns to Racing at Mid-Ohio
Some four months since the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has last raced, the series announced it is ready to return to race action in a big way this weekend. After staging a successful 2020 season-opening weekend at Sebring International Raceway on the last weekend in February, the season went on pause following the
Parella to Acquire Rights to F4 US and FR Americas
Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), the owner of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and majority owner of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, has announced a partnership with two SCCA Pro Racing open wheel series, Formula Regional Americas Championship Powered by Honda and Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda. “SCCA Pro Racing
UK’s Motorsport Valley
British motorsport receives a tremendous boost from having a hub of specialized automotive and racing companies all clustered together in what is known now as Motorsport Valley.
Is Racing About to Return?
Several motorsports facilities and tracks across the nation announced plans to reopen and host race events, while following recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). California Perris Auto SpeedwayPerris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has announced the half-mile clay oval will open its 2020 season on May 23, with the annual “Salute to
NASCAR Teams Return to Work After Being Deemed Essential
Although North Carolina’s stay-at-home order has been extended through May 8, NASCAR teams are allowed to remain open under the current state executive order announced by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper during a press conference earlier this week. “From the information that I have now, already under our state executive order, they can begin working
GM 604 Crate Engine
These GM 604 and 602 crate engines have found favor with some racers, and just as with any engine, they do wear out and break. There is a need for shops that can rebuild these engines.
Race Engine Packages
Pick a formula that’s repeatable, verify your horsepower, create your marketing and you have an engine package.
Pro Racing Rules for 2020
The top professional racing series, while they’re only a small percentage of the total racing universe, represent the trends that get passed down to other grassroots level divisions.
The 2020 Daytona 500 – Which Side Were You On?
In 2018, I got the chance to attend the Daytona 500 as part of a good friend’s bachelor party. We had a blast that weekend watching the race and seeing Austin Dillon take his first Daytona 500 win in an exciting last lap. That was my first time at Daytona International Speedway and the experience
NGK Extends Contract with Megan Meyer & Randy Meyer Racing for 2020
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. has announced a one-year partnership extension with NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster National Champion, Megan Meyer. This continues a decades-long tradition of NGK as the preferred performance spark plug for the Meyer team, as NGK sponsored Meyers’ father and team-owner, Randy Meyer, for many years. “I am so proud to defend