Hoonigan Co-Founder and Racing Icon Ken Block Dies at 55
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of motorsports icon Ken Block, who died Jan. 2 at age 55 following a snowmobiling accident. Hoonigan Industries confirmed the report in an Instagram post: “It’s with deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” the statement read.
One-on-One with Janine Shoffner of J2-Racing
Whether it’s motorcycles, skydiving or road racing, Janine Shoffner has an addiction to adrenaline-filled activities. For the last decade, road racing has been her biggest passion as a co-founder of J2-Racing. Watch this interview to get a glimpse into her world.
Deegan joins ThorSport, team switches to Ford for 2023
Hailie Deegan will join ThorSport Racing for the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, the team announced Thursday. Along with Deegan’s arrival comes a switch in manufacturers for ThorSport in a return to Ford, heading back to the Blue Oval after spending the last two years with Toyota. ThorSport, owned by Duke and Rhonda Thorson,
Hot Shot’s Secret Signs Two Year ODSS Title Sponsorship
Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading manufacturer of diesel additives and performance racing oils and fluids, announces a two-year Title Sponsorship of the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) for 2023 and 2024. As a longtime supporter of diesel motorsports, Hot Shot’s Secret also recently announced title sponsorship for the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for
IHRA to Debut Motorcycle Class in 2023
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced a new motorcycle class has been added to the 2023 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals at Holly Springs Motorsports in Holly Springs, Missouri. The World Championship will now include the ET Motorcycle alongside Top (Box), Mod (No Box), Sportsman, and Junior Dragster classes. “There are so many
Thad Moffitt Joins Scott Lagasse Racing to Drive TA2 Backed by Safety-Kleen
At this year’s PRI show, Safety-Kleen unveiled a new #43 TA2 car that will be driven by Richard Petty’s grandson, Thad Moffitt. Thad will join Scott Lagasse Racing and Safety-Kleen for the 2023 season.
First Brands Group Announces Race Team Award Winners for 2022
First Brands Group™ has announced its race team award winners for sponsored drivers and teams across multiple racing series’ in recognition of their successes on the track and in the community in 2022. “It’s been an exciting racing season, and we’ve been thrilled to be part of the competition,” said Carl Weber, senior marketing director,
ARCA Menards Series Announces 2023 Schedule
Officials with the ARCA Menards Series have announced the 2023 schedule. The season will once again feature 20 races at 19 tracks, kicking off the series’ 70th anniversary with its 60th race at Daytona International Speedway (Daytona, Florida) and concluding, for the second consecutive year, with its championship event at its home track: Toledo Speedway (Toledo,
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series Announces Tyler Bachman as Series Director
World Racing Group’s Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota has named Tyler Bachman as the new series director. Bachman is a longtime official and safety director within the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing family. He served as competition director for the Xtreme Outlaw Series in 2022 and aims to expand the Midget tour in 2023.
One-on-One with Fluidampr’s Nick Orefice
We recently had Fluidampr’s Nick Orefice visit our Akron, OH office, so we sat down with him to discuss the ins and outs of dampers and what makes Fluidampr dampers stand out among the rest.
NASCAR Announces Launch of Brazil Sprint Race Series
NASCAR has announced the creation of the NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, the sanctioning body’s fourth international series and first in South America. The series, which will begin competition in 2023, is a partnership between NASCAR and the GT Sprint Race series in Brazil. “Brazil is a vibrant country, rich in motorsports culture and community, and
STARS National Series Announces Director of Race Operations
Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent has announced veteran racing official Joe Balash as the director of Race Operations for the new STARS National Series in 2023. Balash first sprang onto the national scene with American Speed Association (ASA) in the late 1990s. He later served as the NASCAR Busch and Nationwide Series Director from 2004–2012. Following, Balash