Three years ago French driver Romain Dumas crushed the course record at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in an all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, making it up America’s Mountain in 7:57.148. And after a two-year absence, Dumas will race once again to the top of Pikes Peak.
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Idemitsu Lubricants America Expands Partnership with Mazda Motorsports USA – Supports MX-5 Cup
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Renewing its strategic sponsorship agreement with Mazda Motorsports USA, Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILAC) continues its association as the Official Oil Partner of the Mazda Daytona Prototype International (DPi) Car #55 at the WeatherTech IMSA Series this year.
Read MoreIdemitsu Congratulates Mazda Motorsports USA on a Spectacular Finish in the Rolex 24 at Daytona
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILAC), a key sponsor of Mazda Motorsports USA, congratulates the team on a nail-biting finish that put Mazda Motorsports Car #55 on the podium in slot #3 at Sunday’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. Overcoming initial setbacks, the Mazda Motorsports Car #55 roared into the third position at Daytona this past weekend in the 24-hour battle for victory. Car #55, sponsored by Idemitsu Lubricants America as The Official Oil Partner, tapped into serious performance with a 1:34:876 Best Lap, which…
Read MoreUpdated: 2021 WRC Calendar – Ypres Rally Belgium Date Confirmed
The World Rally Championship (WRC) has announced its full 2021 calendar, featuring 12 rallies including a first ever WRC events for Rally Croatia and Ypres, a long-awaited return to Kenya for the Safari Rally and no date for Britain for the first time since 1996.
Read MoreTrack Talk: Corey LaJoie to Drive Spire Motorsports Camaro, WRC 2021 Season Is Set to Kick Off
Spire Motorsports announced that Corey LaJoie will drive the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) full time in 2021 and beyond.
Read MoreChristopher Bell – No. 95 Rheem Toyota Camry Preview – Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte
No. 95 Rheem Toyota Camry News and Notes: 600 Miles at Charlotte: Christopher Bell, a rookie contender in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), will make his first Cup start at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) in the Coca-Cola 600, the longest race of the season for the series. The 600 miles that make up the Coca-Cola 600 is a challenge for all drivers, but Bell knows his way around the 1.5-mile track at CMS. Bell at Charlotte: Bell has three NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) starts at CMS earning two top-five and two top-10…
Read MoreJohn Hunter Nemechek to Remember Fallen Soldier at Charlotte Motor Speedway
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2020) – John Hunter Nemechek, along with primary sponsor YANMAR America, will pay tribute to a fallen member of the United States Army at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This Memorial Day weekend, Nemechek’s No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford Mustang will carry a decal across the windshield with the name of Staff Sergeant Nicholas Carnes, who was killed in the line of duty in 2007. SSG Carnes has a special connection to YANMAR’s own Matt Hilliard, as the two served together before Hilliard joined the YANMAR team. SSG Carnes…
Read MoreChristopher Bell – No. 95 Rheem Toyota Camry Preview – The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway
No. 95 Rheem Toyota Camry News and Notes: Bell at Darlington: The NASCAR Cup Series returns to live racing action Sunday at Darlington Raceway and Christopher Bell will be making his Cup debut at “The Lady in Black.” Bell has two NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) starts under his belt at the 1.366-mile track, earning one top-five and one top-10 finish. For both NXS starts at Darlington Bell qualified second, narrowly missing starting on the pole at Darlington both times. #TheRealHeroes: Christopher Bell will replace his name on the No. 95 Rheem Toyota…
Read MoreHailie Deegan Makes Last Lap Pass to Win on Las Vegas Dirt
Opens NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Season With Victory LAS VEGAS — Hailie Deegan was not to be denied. In what she called the biggest race of her season and her “rebound race,” second wasn’t going to be good enough.
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