Brescia, Italy – Nico Muller, the experienced Swiss driver, held the first shake down of the brand new Audi RS 3 LMS gen II run by ELITE Motorsport. The test was hosted by the Cremona Circuit. (more…)
Road Racing
Team One Motorsports 2 Overall Winner at the 2021 25 Hours of Thunderhill
It took a long time for a team driving a Radical sports racer to win the 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance. The first time that happened was in 2019, and since there was no 25 Hour in 2020, the 2021 event marks the second consecutive time a team running a Radical SR3 has won the grueling 25-hour event. (more…)
Valentino Rossi does not rule out competing in the WEC in 2022
No one is surprised that after announcing his retirement from MotoGP at 42, the Italian Valentino Rossi continue competing in motorsports. In fact, whenever his schedule allowed, he has participated in different categories. The big difference is that in 2022 you will have enough time to do it consistently. (more…)
Electric Racecar To Compete at the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance for the First Time Ever
In sprint racing, the strategy is simple: Start as far forward as you can and improve your position from there until the checkered flag waves.
In endurance racing, there are a lot more factors in play, and someone on the team needs to put them all together to form a comprehensive strategy the whole team understands. Everything from pit stops and driver changes to tire changes and fueling strategies come into play — especially when the checkered flag is 25 hours away. (more…)
Racing on TV Listings for November 23-28
No live racing on the big stage this week, but that doesn’t mean race fans can’t look back on a memorable finish to the 2021 NASCAR season and check out some of what that may have missed from IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Petit Le Mans. (more…)
Champion Race Car Driver Bob Bondurant Passes Away at 88
Paradise Valley, AZ, November 13, 2021–Breaking overnight, America’s iconic World Champion Bob Bondurant has passed away in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Pat. Bondurant is the only American to bring home the World Championship trophy back to the U.S. while racing for Carroll Shelby.
Ford Performance Legacy to Hit the Track at Historic Laguna Seca
This weekend, Ford Performance is celebrating competition with a display of high performance vehicles and first reunion of the eight Ford LM GTE Pro race cars, five years after the historic 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans victory. (more…)
Racing on TV Listings for November 9-14
Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV and online this week. Note that the IMSA Petit Le Mans and NHRA Auto Club Finals are season championship events. Listing was compiled by Mike Pryson of Auto Week.
Pirelli Introduces 18-Inch Tires For Trans Am Series
Rome, GA, November 3, 2021 – Pirelli Tire North America announces today the introduction of 18-inch tires for the 2022 season of the Trans Am Series TA class.
Radford Racing School Becomes First in the Country to Offer Trans Am Racing Program with Genuine TA2 Racing Cars
CHANDLER, Arizona – October 19, 2021 – Radford Racing School announced today the debut of a Trans Am Racing program making it the only school in the U.S. to offer such a racing experience. The new Trans Am program was developed in collaboration with legendary driver development coach and champion NASCAR and Xfinity Series racer Chris Cook, who has trained some of the world’s greatest drivers including Tony Stewart, Joey Logano, Clint Bowyer, and Johnny O’Connell, a four-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (more…)