Four rising talents join the path of current F1 stars Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Daniel Ricciardo with the Red Bull Junior Driver development programme.
The latest edition of Red Bull Driver Search set out to scout for the next generation drivers to join the team this August in Jerez, Spain. The 11 invited candidates aged between 13-16 years old came from the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Lebanon and Mexico. (more…)
The most popular driver and entry from May’s Indianapolis 500 will return in 2025 and take another shot at winning ‘The Greatest Spectacle In Racing’ with an entry for Kyle Larson from Arrow McLaren/Hendrick Motorsports as part of their second attempt to do ‘The Double.’
The NASCAR Cup champion starred all month in his rookie appearance at the 500 in the No. 17 Chevy and was only limited by errors due to his inexperience in an IndyCar, and a downpour that delayed the race and derailed his plans to contest the 600-mile NASCAR race immediately after the 500 in Charlotte. (more…)
Nashville, Tennessee (September 10, 2024) – Adding to the excitement of race week, the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Presented by Gainbridge is pleased to announce a live reading event celebrating the release of the audiobook, “A Checkered Past” featuring racing legend Al Unser Jr. on Thursday, September 12th at the Big Machine Distillery.
This unique event promises to be a memorable experience for motorsport enthusiasts and book lovers alike. Al Unser Jr., a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, two-time INDYCAR Champion, and one of the most celebrated figures in racing history, will share stories from his illustrious career and read excerpts from his memoir. (more…)
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Nashville, TN (September 6, 2024) – Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announced today City National Bank as the Official Bank Partner of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Presented by Gainbridge at Nashville Superspeedway, September 14-15, 2024, continuing their support in Music City.
“City National Bank opened its doors in Music City more than 13 years ago specifically to serve the entertainment industry and the people and businesses who call Nashville home. As we have expanded into sports, being able to work alongside Scott Borchetta and the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix as the official bank sponsor of this event felt like the perfect fit” said Diane Pearson, Co-Head of City National Entertainment – Nashville. “From music to INDYCAR racing and the prestigious Astor Cup, we look forward to seeing everyone in Nashville for these incredible Grand Prix experiences!”
– Misano World Circuit, September 6, 2024 – During the weekend of Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera di Rimini, just a few kilometers away from Misano World Circuit a very different kind of motor challenge took place, featuring Marc Marquez and Tony Arbolino. Here’s all you need to know:
– Marquez and Arbolino didn’t have their ultra-high-tech MotoGP prototypes at their disposal, but instead they competed on an Apecar, a Ciao, and a Vespa, three iconic Italian vehicles. True to popular tradition, all the vehicles had been “pimped” to reach incredible performance levels. (more…)
ROSSBURG, Ohio (Sept. 5, 2024) – Eldora Speedway has hired championship-winning USAC driver and motorsports executive Levi Jones as general manager for the World’s Greatest Dirt Track.
The appointment serves as a homecoming for Jones, with the 42-year-old from Olney, Illinois, having raced for Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart in the United States Auto Club (USAC) from 2006 until the midpoint of 2013, winning six of his seven USAC championships with Tony Stewart Racing.
Harrison Burton and the No. 21 DEX Imaging team kick off their 2024 Playoff run this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Sunday’s Quaker State 400 is the opening race of the Round of 16, and Burton, who will be making his 100th career Cup start, enters the event 14th in points thanks to his win in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
The three races in the opening Playoff round are at AMS, followed by Watkins Glen and Bristol Motor Speedway after which the bottom four drivers in the standings will be eliminated from championship contention. (more…)
LAS VEGAS (September 4, 2024) – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has confirmed Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli as a support race when the highly anticipated event returns November 21–23. The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series to the racing schedule means ticketed fans will now see two racing series speed down the iconic Las Vegas Strip during the Las Vegas Grand Prix race weekend.
“The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series further demonstrates our commitment to delivering an even bigger and better racing event than ever before,” said Silvia Bellot, VP of Sporting and Race Operations at Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. “Last year we made the dream of racing down Las Vegas Boulevard a reality, and we are thrilled that we can now offer fans twice the racing action for the price of a single ticket. Whether it be on or off-track, we are dedicated to providing fans with a truly unforgettable experience.”
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 29, 2024) – Team Penske and EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced today a multi-year extension of their successful partnership. In addition, EnerSys will continue to partner as a key sponsor for the team’s championship-winning NTT INDYCAR SERIES program.
The EnerSys high-performance brand, ODYSSEY® battery, will continue to be featured as a primary partner for multiple races on the No. 3 Chevrolet driven by six-time INDYCAR SERIES winner Scott McLaughlin. The New Zealander took the ODYSSEY® battery colors to victory lane at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in July of 2022 – his second series triumph.
BWT Alpine F1 Team heads to Autodromo Nazionale Monza for Round 16 of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the Italian Grand Prix.
In the team’s Italian Grand Prix Preview:
• Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly preview the Italian Grand Prix.
• Alpine Academy’s Victor Martins and Kush Maini return for Round 11 of FIA Formula 2 and Gabriele Minì, Nikola Tsolov and Sophia Flörsch will close out their seasons in the final round of FIA Formula 3. (more…)
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Will Power, driver of the #12 Verizon Business Team Penske Chevrolet V6, races to victory Sunday, August 25, 2024, winning the NTT IndyCar Series BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon. This is the third victory of the season for Power who is in second place in the championship standings with three races left in the season. (Photo by Perry Nelson/LAT for Chevy Racing) (more…)
Today in numbers
Laps: 89 (Esteban 48, Pierre 41)
KM: 379km (Esteban 204, Pierre 175)
Tyres: Extreme Wets, Intermediates, C1, C2 and C3
Free Practice 1: Esteban P18 (1min 15.796secs); Pierre P20 (1min 22.036secs)
Free Practice 2: Esteban P17 (1min 12.061secs); Pierre P14 (1min 11.644secs) (more…)
BWT Alpine F1 Team is delighted to announce the promotion of Reserve Driver Jack Doohan into a full-time race seat for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
Jack will join the already signed and announced Pierre Gasly to form the team’s driver pairing for next season, becoming the first Alpine Academy prospect to graduate into a race seat with the team. Pierre and Jack give the team balance of youth and experience in its driver line-up geared towards building a successful future. (more…)
Nashville, TN (August 21, 2024) – The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is thrilled to announce that Omologato will be the official watch sponsor of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES finale at Nashville Superspeedway. This prestigious partnership marks the beginning of a multi-year collaboration between the iconic racing event and the renowned watchmaker.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 20, 2024) – Team Penske announced today that Tire Rack will increase its visibility across the team’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES program by becoming the primary sponsor of the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet, driven by two-time and reigning Indianapolis 500 Champion Josef Newgarden, for the upcoming race at Portland International Raceway (PIR). (more…)
Nashville, TN (August 19, 2024) – Bringing a new level of excitement to Freedom Friday, the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is proud to announce its partnership with Hy-Vee, for the “Hy-Vee Battle On Broadway,” a pitstop competition featuring five of the fastest pit crews from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
