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The Automotive Amusement Park Roars Back to VIR May 15–17 After a Record 23,000+ Crowd Last Year

by Mike

VIR Virginia International RacewayALTON, Va. (April 23, 2026) — VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Haltech HyperFest, returning May 15–17, 2026. HyperFest draws an energetic crowd to Southern Virginia, giving the whole weekend a lively atmosphere.

The numbers back it up. In 2025, HyperFest welcomed 23,000+ fans and 965 drivers across NASA Road Racing, NASA Rally, USDrift, HyperDrives and Trackcross, generating more than 7.5 million impressions across social and digital platforms. The event’s audience uniquely skews young and passionate.

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Formula DRIFT Coming to Stafford Motor Speedway in 2026

by Lou Modestino

Formula Drift, Stafford Speedway, 2026Formula DRIFT, world’s top drifters set to take on Connecticut’s legendary short track June 18–20

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier professional drifting championship, is bringing its high-horsepower spectacle to Stafford Motor Speedway for the first time ever. The event, scheduled for June 18-20, 2026, will feature both the Formula DRIFT PRO and Link ECU PROSPEC Championships as part of the series’ expanded 2026 national schedule.

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GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends Weekend Brings Racing, Drifting and Car Culture Back to Lime Rock Park for Fourth Year

by Lou Modestino

GRIDLIFELAKEVILLE, Conn. (12 August 2025)  — From roaring engines and shredding tires to off-key campground karaoke, Lime Rock Park will come alive to the sounds of a different kind of event than the legendary circuit is used to hosting during GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends Festival, August 15–17. The three-day festival blends competitive racing, car culture, lifestyle and entertainment into one of the most immersive motorsport experiences in the Northeast.

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Bethel Native and Drift Driver Grant Anderson is Sliding Sideways into Lime Rock Park for GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends August 15-17

by Lou Modestino
  • Lime Rock Park Drifting GRIDLIFEAfter drifting on roads from Canada to Japan, Bethel-local heads back to Lime Rock Park for a weekend that blends motorsport, lifestyle and car culture.

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (8 August 2025)- Lime Rock Park has spent more than six decades as the most iconic road course in New England. It’s hosted legends like Paul Newman, Sam Posey, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, even legendary newscaster Walter Cronkite, and has echoed with the sounds of nearly every type of racing engine built in the last century.

While honoring its tradition, Lime Rock is also writing a new chapter.

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Cooler Master Brings the Dyn X Racing Simulator Tournament to the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

by Mike
Cooler Master Brings the Dyn X Racing Simulator Tournament to the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Celebrating ’50 years at Full Speed!’ and Giving Fans a True Taste of the Track at Booth #1744

Los Angeles – April 1, 2025 – Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced its participation in the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, taking place April 11–13, where it will host the climactic final of its Dyn X Racing Simulator Tournament. This motorsport spectacle—celebrating “50 Years at Full Speed!”—offers the perfect stage for Cooler Master to showcase its Dyn X Racing Simulator at Booth #1744, giving attendees a chance to experience professional-grade simulator racing and compete for exclusive prizes. (more…)

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First Competitive GT3 Shootout Set To Headline 82nd Members’ Meeting At The Goodwood Estate

by Lou Modestino
First Competitive GT3 Shootout Set To Headline 82nd Members’ Meeting At The Goodwood Estate

Legendary drivers to compete in iconic GT3 racers

Buckle up. A total of 20 GT3 racers from 2006-2012 will be showcasing their power in a high-stakes Shootout at Members’ Meeting next April, featuring eight legendary drivers. Qualifying takes place on Saturday, setting the stage for the final showdown on Sunday, promising edge-of-your-seat action for motorsport fans. (more…)

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