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Levan Machine And Truck To Sponsor USAC Eastern Storm

by MikeDecember 9, 2024

New Sponsor Joins USAC as Eastern Storm Sponsor, Grandview to Open Series Tuesday, June 17

LEVAN MACHINE AND TRUCK EQUIPMENT TAKES LEAD ROLE IN 18TH ANNUAL USAC EASTERN STORM

READING, PA December 9, 2024 . . . . . .. We have some very exciting news as Levan Machine and Truck Equipment of Fleetwood, PA will take the role as the lead sponsor of the 18^th running of the Amsoil USAC Non-Wing Eastern Storm National Tour. Brian Levan, President and CEO for Levan Machine and Truck Equipment is no stranger on the local racing scene and along with running a very successful business, Brian is known as someone who can get things done.

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NASCAR Officially Names 75 Greatest Drivers In Celebration of 75th Anniversary

by MikeMay 12, 2023

Daytona Beach, Fla. (May 12, 2023) – Last night’s announcement of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers completed the list after a several-week rollout. The drivers, honored in celebration of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, will be recognized during the annual Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway.

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2023 NTT INDYCAR Series Season Continues At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course With GMR Grand Prix This Saturday

by MikeMay 12, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 11, 2023 – The 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads to Indianapolis for the “Month of May” with live coverage of the GMR Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The race marks the fifth of seven races airing on NBC to begin the season. Peacock is the streaming home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, presenting all races, qualifying and practices this season. (more…)

NBC Sports Counts Down The Top 10 Indianapolis 500s Of All Time

by MikeApril 28, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 28, 2023 – NBC Sports will celebrate “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” by counting down the top 10 Indianapolis 500s of all-time, leading into its coverage of the 107^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28, on NBC and Peacock. (more…)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Open to Fans Throughout All 105th Indy 500 Track Activity Days

by Lou ModestinoMay 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will be open for business and welcoming fans throughout all 2021 “Month of May” activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including INDYCAR GMR Grand Prix weekend and 105^th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge practice and qualifying days and Race Day.

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Amateur Drivers Join Racing Legends for Inaugural SRX Season

by MikeApril 9, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 9, 2021) – Ever wonder how grassroots racing legends would fare against drivers who made their careers earning national championships and winning the most prestigious races in North America? Wonder no more as the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) will pit an amateur driver against its star-studded lineup in the first five of its six-race inaugural season, which debuts this summer on Saturday nights in primetime on CBS. (more…)

Henry Ford Museum Shows It’s ‘Driven to Win’ with Newest Racing Exhibit

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 22, 2021

Matt Anderson, curator of transportation at the Henry Ford Museum of Innovation located in Dearborn, Michigan, is the first to admit that the rollout of the museum’s newest permanent exhibit didn’t exactly line up with the theme of the display. (more…)

Wood Brothers Racing Honored with Prestigious FIA Heritage Cup

by WebmasterDecember 11, 2020

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2020) – For 70 years Wood Brothers Racing has excelled in – and transformed – the world of motorsports. As the longest tenured team in NASCAR history, the Wood Brothers have compiled a literal Hall of Fame resume both on and off the track. Beyond their countless trophies and accolades, innovations including the modern pit stop continue to define the Wood’s legacy in racing series across the globe. (more…)