Ray Evernham and Rob Kaufmann recently announced that they had acquired the rights to the historic International Race Of Champions (IROC) series that Roger Penske had started in the early 70s and run until 2006.
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“It Was a Gamble”: The Story Behind the World’s Fastest FPV Drone
In an exceptional feat of engineering, Dutch Drone Gods have crafted a cutting-edge FPV drone that has successfully captured uninterrupted first-person-view (FPV) footage of Max Verstappen’s full lap at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. (more…)
Garrett Smithley Returns to JD Motorsports Behind the Wheel of #6 Chevrolet Camaro For Select Races Starting at Daytona With Z&M Harley Davidson
Gaffney, SC – JD Motorsports is thrilled to announce the return of Garrett Smithley to the driver’s seat for the upcoming races at Daytona, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Smithley will pilot the #6 Chevrolet Camaro, showcasing his skills and determination on the track.
Behind the Visor: Formula One Helmets as Storytellers
After clinching his third straight Formula One World Championship in the Sprint race, Max Verstappen debuted a new helmet design on October 8, just ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
From the historical cloth caps to the state-of-the-art carbon-fibre masterpieces of today, F1 helmets have witnessed a relentless evolution. While their prime objective has been the safety of drivers, their surface has doubled up as a canvas for creative self-expression. Here’s all you need to know: (more…)
Four-Time World Champion Behind Wheel of the RB7 That Took Him to 2011 World Title
Five-time Singapore winner Sebastian Vettel is once again in the headlines ahead of Grand Prix weekend after driving his RB7 championship-winner at the Nürburgring circuit. The four-time Formula One world champion was joined by a host of motorsports stars such as Scuderia AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard and F1 Academy driver Carrie Schreiner. Here is all you need to know: (more…)
Eden Rafferty Throws Support Behind New Limited Sportsman ‘Clash for Cash’ on June 21st
Barre, VT and Naples, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series Officials are excited to announce an all-new addition to the already action-packed June 21st midweek racing opener at Thompson Speedway. Massachusetts law firm EdenRafferty has put up a cash bonus to the fan-favorite Limited Sportsman division with increased payouts down through the top-12 finishers on Wednesday, June 21st. At the top of the heap, the Sportsman will be gunning for $750 to win during the Wednesday night summer season opener at The Big-T!
Vermont Career Technical Centers and Agency of Education Throw Support Behind Annual Friday Night Special at Thunder Road on June 9th
Barre, VT — Officials announced today the newest addition to the Thunder Road family of sponsors in Vermont’s Career Technical Centers and the Agency of Education as they have signed on to support the annual Friday Night Special on June 9th. Headlined by the return of the New England Supermodified Series (NESS) and Round #1 for the Myer’s Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series, Vermont’s Career Technical Centers and the Agency of Education Night at Thunder Road is set to kick off the weekly summer racing season with a classic Quarry Hill bang!
Behind The Wheel – With Randy Pobst
Colorado Springs, CO – On June 25 seventy drivers from around the globe will line up to make their assault on the 14,115′ summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. The world-renowned Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, moves into its second century this summer. Returning in the Exhibition division, Randy Pobst (Atlanta, GA) will strap in behind the wheel of his 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, nicknamed “Dark Helmet” in the Exhibition division. (more…)
Anthony Flannery Looking to Put Bad Luck Behind Him In Stafford’s Lincoln Tech Open 80
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For Anthony Flannery and the #25ct Fowler’s Auto Wrecking / Belltown Recycling team, good luck has been hard to find in 2022 when racing Open Modifieds at Stafford Motor Speedway. With 50 cars on hand for the NAPA Spring Sizzler® in April, Flannery was able to earn a starting position but a wreck not of his own doing ended his run. Flannery is hoping to not only get a top-10 finish this Friday night, August 19, in the Lincoln Tech Open 80, but also make it to the checkered flag.
Todd Gilliland Has Full Support of Georgia Peanuts Behind Him at Atlanta
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 16, 2022) – Todd Gilliland will continue his learning process this weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Gilliland had a strong performance at the Phoenix Raceway with a 19th-place finish and was the highest finishing rookie.
Gilliland now climbs behind the No. 38 Ford Mustang to head to the newly outfitted Atlanta Motor Speedway. He will do so with support from Georgia Peanuts.
By the numbers: key stats behind Max Verstappen’s F1 world title
Number 33 is now number one after Max Verstappen secured his maiden FIA Formula One World Championship title for Red Bull Racing Honda with an extraordinary last-gasp victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Dig a little deeper, though, and there are any number of stats that matter to provide context, nuance and an explanation as to how – and why – Red Bull’s flying Dutchman soared to the sport’s summit after a 2021 F1 season for the ages, where he dethroned seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. (more…)