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
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2023 Schedule Announced
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring some of the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season. Starting on February 3–4 at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Orlando, Florida, the season will include 46 total divisional events and 24 regional events, finishing November 3–5
Increased Purses, 53-Race Schedule for World of Outlaws Late Models in 2023
Officials with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series (WoOLMS) have announced plans for 2023, which includes more than $3 million in purse money through a 53-race schedule across 30 different tracks, including six events with a weekend purse worth more than $200,000. In addition, 11 new tracks have been added to the
Events for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2023
Officials have announced the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) schedule, its biggest to date. The nation’s premier tour for dirt late models will bring 56 events to 32 tracks across 16 states from January to October, with over $5 million in purse money up for grabs. As usual, the 2023 campaign will
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Accepts Driver Applications
Applications for the 101st Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, open today. Competitors, race teams and manufacturers may submit applications for consideration through January 12, 2023. Drivers will vie for slots in six divisions – Open Wheel, Unlimited, Time Attack 1, Pikes Peak Open, Porsche Pikes Peak
Indy Lights Rebrands as INDY NXT by Firestone with 14-Race Schedule
The pathway to North America’s premier open-wheel racing series has a new final level: INDY NXT by Firestone. INDY NXT will feature a new generation of global racing talent, competing for podiums and the opportunity to join the NTT IndyCar Series. The rebranded racing series, formerly known as Indy Lights, will stage 14 races in
Tommie Estes Named USAC Circle Track Competition Director
The United States Auto Club (USAC) has announced Tommie Estes as the new competition director for USAC Racing’s circle track division. Estes will lead the USAC Silver Crown National Championship and serve as an advisor to USAC National Series Director Kirk Spridgeon, who will continue to oversee USAC’s AMSOIL National Sprint Car and NOS Energy Drink
PDRA Announces Eight-Race 2023 Schedule
Officials with the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) have announced its 10th season schedule will feature eight points races for the 1/8-mile championship drag racing series. Stops include GALOT Motorsports Park in Dunn, North Carolina; Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg, Virginia; Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio; Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Maryland; US 131
Team Penske and Joey Logano Win 2022 Championship
Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race on Sunday, securing his second career title with Team Penske. The driver’s championship is Ford’s tenth overall and seventh in the modern era (1972-present). The victory marked Logano’s fourth points win of the season, third at Phoenix, and the 31st of his career in 507 Cup Series
Steve Francis Named World of Outlaws Late Models Series Director
Officials with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models have announced that current Series Competition Director Steve Francis will take over as the new series director starting at the Sunshine Nationals on January 19–21. Casey Shuman will finish off his tenure as series director this weekend at the World of Outlaws World Finals,
Track Enterprises’ Bob Sargent Forms National Series for Pavement Super Late Models
Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent has announced the formation of a national series of pavement short track races for Super Late Model cars in 2023. It will be called the STARS National Series. The news follows Track Enterprises’ acquisition of the Champion Racing Association (CRA) in January and the purchase of the ARCA Midwest Tour in July. Sargent also
Ultra4 Racing Announces 2023 Schedule
Ultra4 Racing—the national race series featuring unlimited 4-wheel drive race vehicles—has released its eight-race schedule for 2023. “New places, new races, it’s going to be a hell of a year,” Ultra4 Racing Race Director JT Taylor said. More than $815,000 in series payouts will be on the line on the 2023 schedule, which begins with