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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Set For June 4-7, 2025

Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Great Plains, Lt. Zebulon Pike first saw Pikes Peak from the eastern portion of today’s Colorado in 1806. As he approached the magnificent peak, rising abruptly from the plains, Pike swore this mountain would never be climbed by man.

By the mid-20^th century Pikes Peak had been conquered by tourists from all over the world – by car, motorcycle, bicycle, train, mule, horse, and on foot. The spectacular view from the summit inspired Katherine Lee Bates to compose the famous lyrics to America the Beautiful in 1893. (more…)

Triple GMG Racing Entries for Season-Opening IMSA Carrera Cup North America Doubleheader at Sebring International Raceway

March 12, 2025

– Patrick Mulcahy in the No. 54 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and James Sofronas in the No. 14 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Set for Full Season Carrera Cup Pro-Am Campaigns

– Kyle Washington Kicks-Off Season of Select Carrera Cup Masters Class Races at Sebring in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

– Washington and Sofronas Run Special Mobil “Pegasus”-Branded Liveries in Support of the 73rd Running of the Mobil 1™ Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday

SEBRING, Florida (March 12, 2025) – Championship-winning Porsche competitors GMG Racing and team drivers Kyle Washington, Patrick Mulcahy and James Sofronas will campaign a trio of Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entries in this week’s season-opening IMSA Carrera Cup North America doubleheader at Sebring International Raceway. Debuting series rookie Mulcahy and two-time Porsche racing champion Sofronas will each run their first full season Carrera Cup efforts in 2025 while Washington’s select schedule of races includes the Sebring opener, the season-ending race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and possible other rounds in between. (more…)

Bill McAnally Racing Announces 2025 ARCA West Driver Lineup

March 6, 2025

Declan Wayman of TobyChristie reports that Bill McAnally Racing has announced the driver lineup for the No. 19 Chevrolet SS for the remainder of the 2025 ARCA Menards Series West season. Jake Bollman will drive at all the remaining oval races, while current NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Christian Eckes will take the wheel at two road courses.

Bollman’s schedule will consist of nine races at Phoenix Raceway (March 7), Tuscon Speedway (April 5), Colorado National Speedway (May 24), the second trip to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (June 14), Tri-City Speedway (August 9), All American Speedway (September 13), Madera Speedway (September 27), The Bullring at Las Vegas (October 10), and capping hit off in the season-finale at Phoenix Raceway (November 1). (more…)

GEICO Named Presenting Sponsor of Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway 

February 28, 2025

84^th Annual Bike Week at DAYTONA kicks off this Friday, Feb. 28; Fall Cycle Scene takes place Oct. 16-19 this Fall

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that GEICO has been named the presenting sponsor for Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway. The 84^th annual Bike Week at DAYTONA kicks off this Friday, Feb. 28 while Fall Cycle Scene will be held from Oct. 16-19 this fall.

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Outlaw Late Models Return in 2025 at Claremont Motorsports Park, Lee USA Speedway, and Hudson International Speedway

February 28, 2025

Claremont, NH – Claremont Motorsports Park is excited to announce the return of the Outlaw Late Models for the 2025 season! Fans can look forward to nine thrilling events at Claremont Motorsports Park, along with three appearances at Hudson International Speedway and two at Lee USA Speedway.

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TPC Racing Brings Four Entries to Porsche Sprint Challenge Season-Opening Race Weekend at Sebring International Raceway

February 27, 2025

– TPC Racing Enters Three Type 992 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Cars in Top Tier Porsche Sprint Challenge Class

– Returning 2023 Type 992 Am Champion David Williams and Shaun McKaigue Compete in 992 Masters in 2025 in the No. 237 Quality Brand Group Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and No. 234 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Cars Respectively

– Tillman Schmid and Evan Hinkle Set for First Season Sharing the No. 277 Monoflo International Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Stepping Up to 992 Pro-Am

– Tom Kerr Returns for Second Consecutive Masters Class Campaign in the No. 74 TPC Racing Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport

SEBRING, Florida (February 27, 2025) – Championship-winning team TPC Racing brings a four strong entry of Porsches in three different classes across a pair of USAC Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama series for this weekend’s season-opening event at Sebring International Raceway, February 27 – March 1. (more…)

Second Driver Named Austin Hill Announces Limited NASCAR Xfinity Series Schedule

February 26, 2025

by Steve Samra, On3.Com

There might be some confusion in the Xfinity Series at a couple dates this season, as there will be two drivers named Austin Hill competing at three race.

Of course, Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing has been a mainstay in the Xfinity Series over the past couple of seasons, elevating to become one of the top wheelmen on the circuit. He won last weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, bringing the 30-year old’s total to 11 career victories.

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Trans Am Series Race Preview: Sebring International Raceway

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Green Flag for the 2025 Season

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will kick off the 2025 season at the site of its inaugural race in 1966, Sebring International Raceway, as part of the Sebring SpeedTour. The challenging 3.74-mile track has hosted 29 previous Trans Am races and has served as the season-opener for the series every year since 2013. This weekend, Sebring will host more than 60 cars between the TA/GT race and the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, in addition approximately two dozen Historic Trans Am cars in the HTA races. (more…)

ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway: Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona Post-Race Notes

February 17, 2025

Brenden “Butterbean” Queen (No. 28 bestrepair.net Chevrolet) won the Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, leading the final ten laps to score his first career ARCA Menards Series victory in his second career series start. His only other previous ARCA Menards Series start was in the 2019 race at Daytona; he finished 29th due to a crash after 49 laps.

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Starting Lineup: ARCA Menards Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona International Speedway

February 14, 2025

Thursday practice for the ARCA Menards Series Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona has been canceled due to inclement weather. Per the ARCA Menards Series rule book, the field will now be set by final 2024 ARCA Menards Series Owner Point standings, with William Sawalich (No. 18 Starkey Toyota) set to start on the General Tire Pole with Lawless Alan (No. 20 AUTOParkIt Toyota) alongside on the front row.

The time slot originally slated for General Tire Pole Qualifying on Friday, 1:30 – 2:15 pm ET, will now be utilized as a practice session for the 40-car starting field.

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