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AJ Allmendinger to be Inducted in the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame

Allmendinger Honored as a Class of 2025 Inductee

Lexington, N.C. (March 11, 2025) – AJ Allmendinger has raced for nearly three decades, and now his accomplishments will be remembered forever. The 43-year-old California native is set to be inducted into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025.

On March 13^th, Allmendinger will join west coast legends, such as, Rick Mears, Jeff Gordon, Hershel McGriff, Dan Gurney, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch in the fabled West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame.

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Inaugural Class of Trans Am Hall of Fame Announced

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

18 Trans Am Legends from Past and Present Compose 2025 Inductees

CHARLOTTE (February 5, 2025) — On February 21, 2025, the inaugural class of the Trans Am Hall of Fame will be inducted during a celebratory dinner at Sebring International Raceway, where the series made its debut in 1966. 18 legendary drivers and team owners will be among the first inductees into the Trans Am Hall of Fame, which was announced in November to honor the longest-running professional road racing series in North America.

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum New Exhibition “Second” Opens November 18

November 18, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, November 17, 2022 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces the opening of its newest exhibition, “Second,” on November 18. The exhibition honors the 43 drivers who finished second in the Indianapolis 500 but never won the race.

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Before the Petit, IMSA Set Records at Lime Rock Park in The 90s

September 27, 2022

LAKEVILLE, CT (23 Sept. 2022)- As the IMSA season finale culminates at the Motul Petit le Mans this weekend in a four-day racing event, we take a look back to IMSA 30 years ago at Lime Rock Park.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

May 6, 2021

After another off week for the NASCAR Xfinity Series last weekend, the series is back in action this weekend for the Steakhouse Elite 200 at Darlington Raceway (1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) on Saturday, May 8.

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

February 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…)

2021 Daytona 500 TV Ratings

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Last Sunday’s NASCAR Daytona 500 averaged a 2.8 rating and 4.83 million viewers on FOX, easily the lowest in the history of the race. Ratings fell 36% and viewership 34% from the previous low set last year, when most of the race was run on a Monday afternoon (4.4, 7.33M). (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Daytona Road Course

February 18, 2021

For the first time in a NASCAR Cup Series season (1949-2021) the schedule calls for the series to visit seven different road course tracks – Daytona International Speedway Road Course, Circuit of The Americas (COTA), Watkins Glen International, Sonoma Raceway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course (ROVAL) and Road America. The previous most the NASCAR Cup Series competed on in one season was four back in 1964 and 1957. (more…)

Wood Brothers Racing Honored with Prestigious FIA Heritage Cup

December 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…)

50th Anniversary of 12 Hours of Sebring 1970 Celebrated with Expanded E-book

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Philadelphia, Pa. –– With the postponement of this year’s Sebring, enthusiasts can make up for the absence of racing by reliving “one of the most exciting endurance races ever” – the classic Sebring race of 1970. Harry Hurst has expanded and updated his original book, “12 Hours of Sebring 1970,” for the 50th anniversary of this legendary race. He has added more than 50 pages, 30 new photos, and interviews with 8 additional participants. (more…)