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TSplus Sponsors Colibris des Sables in the 23rd Edition of the Trophée Roses des Sables

by MikeSeptember 18, 2024

PARIS, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TSplus is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the Colibris des Sables team, participating as the 21st crew in the 23rd edition of the Trophée Roses des Sables, the renowned 100% female rally across the Moroccan desert. This extraordinary event will take place from October 15 to 27, 2024, with over 300 women tackling a 5000 km course through the stunning dunes, oueds, and tracks of southern Morocco. Participants navigate using only a road book and compass, with no GPS allowed.

The rally consists of 8 stages, including a challenging 48-hour marathon in complete autonomy. Open to 4x4s, SSVs, quads, and motorcycles, the rally focuses on navigation and strategy rather than speed. The event’s godfather, Sébastien Loeb, a rally legend, embodies the spirit of adventure and solidarity that defines the Trophée Roses des Sables. (more…)

Autodromo Releases Lime Rock Park Edition Prototipo Chronograph

by Lou ModestinoAugust 22, 2024

After over 10 years of racing and spectating at Lime Rock Park, Autodromo founder Bradley Price can safely call us his home track. That’s why we’re more than happy to announce Autodromo as the Official Watch Partner of Historic Festival 42 for the third year in a row.

This year, we’ve teamed up with Autodromo for our first-ever watch collab, the Lime Rock Park Edition Prototipo Chronograph. Limited to just 125 units, this special edition watch commemorates our multi-year partnership with Autodromo. (more…)

Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Shelby Series 2 Coupe Breaks Cover

by MikeFebruary 2, 2024

Naples, Florida – February 2, 2024 – Twenty five years after the Shelby Series 1 was introduced, Wingard Motorsports and Custom Coaches (WMC), through an agreement with Carroll Shelby Licensing, will open a new chapter in the car’s illustrious history by unveiling the new Shelby Series 2 Coupe at the legendary Revs Institute in Naples, Florida. With only ten of the anniversary edition fastbacks to be built by WMC, the prototype Coupe will be the centerpiece of WMC’s Shelby display at Saturday’s “Cars on Fifth Concours.” (more…)

Dakar Rally 2024 Route Announcement: 5th Consecutive Edition To Be Staged In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

by MikeNovember 21, 2023

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (November 20^th) – Amaury Sporting Organisation (ASO) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – organisers of the 46^thedition of the Dakar Rally – today officially announced the brand-new route for the world’s most famous endurance race. 2024 will mark the fifth consecutive time the Dakar Rally has been staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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NASCAR Cup Series Special Edition Championship 4 News & Notes – Phoenix Raceway

by MikeNovember 1, 2023

Long days and nights over the course of the season have added up, and now the four best drivers of the year will do battle this weekend as the Championship 4 vie for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series title in the Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, this Sunday, November 5 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

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Latest Edition of Inside Track Motorsport News Released

by MikeOctober 27, 2023

The current issue of ‘the official publication of Canadian motorsports’ features late-season action from across Canada, and beyond.

Up front, young stock car sensation Treyten Lapcevich wrapped up Canada’s NASCAR national championship in style, earning his seventh victory of the season in the Delaware Speedway finale.

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Hennessey’s 1,000-HP EXORCIST Camaro ZL1 ‘Final Edition’ Challenges Demon 170

by Lou ModestinoOctober 12, 2023

SEALY, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hennessey Performance, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has announced an end-of-production limited ‘Final Edition’ series of the company’s famed EXORCIST Camaro ZL1 upgrades. (more…)

Special Edition Type 62-2 Tests at Radford Racing School on Its Way to Race to the Clouds

by MikeMay 12, 2023

Chandler, Ariz. (May 11, 2023) – Radford Motors’ debut of its one-of-a-kind Pikes Peak Edition Type 62-2, on June 25 at The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb brought to you by Gran Turismo, is the latest ground-breaking result of the company’s two-year collaboration with Radford Racing School, its official testing track. 2021 Pikes Peak Hill Climb division champion Tanner Foust will compete in the Exhibition division driving the Type 62-2. Foust won the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division, the only spec division, in 2021. (more…)

Horizon Hobby and ARRMA RC Introduces Limited Edition Replica Body of Michael McDowell No. 34 Support your Local Hobby Shop Ford Mustang

by MikeJanuary 21, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 21, 2023) – Horizon Hobby and ARRMA has introduced a limited edition No. 34 Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup Series body for the 1/7 Infraction 6S BLX. The body is a fully licensed replica of the No. 34 Support your Local Hobby Shop Ford Mustang that Michael McDowell raced at the Daytona International Speedway. Only 1,200 pieces have been produced. The Infraction is an 80-plus mile per hour RC. (more…)

Shelby American to Build 750HP Centennial Edition Mustang in Honor of 100th Anniversary of Carroll Shelby’s Birth

by MikeJanuary 16, 2023

LAS VEGAS – January 13, 2023 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), is honoring the 100^th anniversary of its founder’s birth with a small run of Centennial Edition Mustangs. Only 100 of the 2023 model year supercharged Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustangs will be available through Shelby American in Las Vegas, with a few available through official mod shops around the world. (more…)

Lap Sponsorship With Limited Edition Signed Matt Hirschman Trading Card Released for Stafford’s 2023 NAPA Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoDecember 20, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway officials have announced a new lap sponsor program for the 2023 NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler®. Each lap sponsor will receive a limited edition signed Matt Hirschman 50th Spring Sizzler Champion trading card in honor of Matt’s triumph in the 50th NAPA Spring Sizzler®. The Matt Hirschman trading cards will only be available with a lap sponsorship and will be numbered 1 to 100 corresponding to the lap purchased.

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Special Edition NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 News & Notes

by MikeNovember 2, 2022

All the hard work put in to get to this point culminates this weekend as the Championship 4 contenders vie for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series title in the Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway this Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

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Former Race Champion Herrin Takes the Pole for Saturday’s 80th Edition of the DAYTONA 200

by MikeMarch 12, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (March 11, 2022) – Warhorse HSBK Ducati NYC’s Josh Herrin earned pole position for tomorrow’s 80^th running of the DAYTONA 200, giving Ducati its first top-starting spot at Daytona International Speedway since Eric Bostrom did so on a Ducati 999 in 2004. (more…)

Rookies at The Road – 2022 Edition

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2022

Barre, VT — Thunder Road International Speedbowl is ready for yet another strong roster of Rookies at The Road, ready to do battle in all divisions in 2022. As of publishing, the rk Miles Street Stock division is once again at the forefront with six rookies as of late, the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers are in close second with five registered rookies and the Maplewood Convenience/Irving Oil Late Models in third with at least two committed rookies for the upcoming season.

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PUMA and W Series design special edition race gear to raise awareness for breast cancer

by MikeOctober 21, 2021

Herzogenaurach, Germany – 21 October 2021 — Global sports company PUMA has designed special edition race gear for the W Series hoping to elevate the conversation around breast cancer awareness during this weekend’s race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX (USA).

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Corliss Chasing Vermont Milk Bowl Immortality at 59th Edition

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 28, 2021

Barre, VT — One of the most accomplished drivers in Thunder Road’s modern era will try to add another notch to his belt at the 59th Northfield Savings Bank Vermont Milk Bowl on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3. Barre’s Jason Corliss is one of the early favorites as he pursues a record-tying fourth victory at the “Toughest Short Track Race in North America”, which can be seen live on FloRacing.

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