On Fourth of July weekend in 1924, Marion Martins flies past some of the best race car drivers of her time and takes home two trophies from the famous North Shore racetrack in Chicago. In 1926, on the beaches of Daytona, Florida, Joan LaCosta breaks a world speed record at 145 miles per hour. But Martins and LaCosta never face one another on the close-knit circuit of early American auto racing.
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MAVTV, The World’s Largest Motorsports Media Platform Prepares For Even Bigger 2025
- With its unmatched variety of racing disciplines, MAVTV has grown into the world’s largest motorsports media platform
- The network delivers diverse, thrilling content across every screen – linear TV, FAST channels, and streaming – from off-road challenges to high-speed road racing to groundbreaking original docuseries.
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 11, 2024) – MAVTV – the world’s largest motorsports media platform – is celebrating a banner year in 2024 while gearing up for an action-packed 2025. With continued expansion on linear TV, Free Ad Supported TV (FAST) channel platforms, and the successful launch of the MAVTV GO direct-to-consumer streaming app, the media platform is cementing itself as the ultimate destination for auto-enthusiast and motorsports content from around the world.
Cadillac F1 Team Will Run Ferrari Engines Until GM Power Unit Is Ready
Jerry Perez of TheDrive reports that (a) Ferrari power unit and gearbox will propel Formula 1 newcomer Cadillac F1 Team for its first two seasons in the sport. Maranello confirmed the multi-year agreement Tuesday morning, putting to rest rumors that Honda was also looking to supply the General Motors works team through the end of the 2027 season. (more…)
Levan Machine And Truck To Sponsor USAC Eastern Storm
New Sponsor Joins USAC as Eastern Storm Sponsor, Grandview to Open Series Tuesday, June 17
LEVAN MACHINE AND TRUCK EQUIPMENT TAKES LEAD ROLE IN 18TH ANNUAL USAC EASTERN STORM
READING, PA December 9, 2024 . . . . . .. We have some very exciting news as Levan Machine and Truck Equipment of Fleetwood, PA will take the role as the lead sponsor of the 18th running of the Amsoil USAC Non-Wing Eastern Storm National Tour. Brian Levan, President and CEO for Levan Machine and Truck Equipment is no stranger on the local racing scene and along with running a very successful business, Brian is known as someone who can get things done.
Mitch Evans Wins Thrilling Sao Paulo Season Opener in ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship commenced today with a thrilling spectacle at São Paulo’s Sambadrome circuit. The race saw Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) claim victory having started from the back of the grid. An attritional contest, twice halted by red flags, with only 15 of the 22 starters reaching the finish line, provided the backdrop for Evans’ sensational charge through the field. (more…)
Motorsports TV Listings For The Week Ending December 8, 2024
Listings are from RacingTVSchedule. All times are Eastern, and are subject to change. (more…)
Endurance Karting Announces 2025 Schedule
Endurance Karting has announced their 2025 schedule. (more…)
New FAT Karting League Set to Revolutionise Motorsport Accessibility
L-R: Ferdi Porsche – CEO of FAT International, Rob Smedley – CEO of Smedley Group
London, Monday, December 2nd — Motorsport is at a turning point. FAT International and the Smedley Group have partnered to launch the FAT Karting League (FKL), a revolutionary initiative aimed at making motorsport accessible and appealing to aspiring young racers from all walks of life. Building upon the legacy of the Global Karting League, FKL is redefining grassroots racing with a focus on inclusivity and affordability, inspiring the next generation of talent and setting a new benchmark for the sport. (more…)
Energy Corse Racing Go-Karts and Team Coming to America. Plan, Prepare to Perform. Join us!
MIAMI, November 26, 2024 (Newswire.com) – We are pleased to announce the official launch of ENERGY CORSE AMERICAS, the new karting team that will make its debut in January 2025. We invite passionate drivers, whether beginners or experienced, to join our team and experience an exceptional season on North America’s most prestigious karting tracks.
General Motors Brings Cadillac Brand, New American Team To F1 For 2026 Season
Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
“As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world,” GM President Mark Reuss said. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” (more…)
Check Out This Week’s Motorsports Broadcast and Streaming Schedule November 25-December 1, 2024
Listings are from RacingTVSchedule. All times are EASTERN, and are subject to change. (more…)
Team Penske And Verizon Unveil New INDYCAR Livery
FOX Reveals First Look of No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet Driven by Will Power in 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 24, 2024) – Team Penske and Verizon today unveiled a striking new paint scheme for the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet driven by two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion, Will Power. The 2018 Indianapolis 500 Champion will debut this new livery at the 2025 season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg when Verizon, Power and Team Penske begin their 17th season together, marking one of the longest-running partnerships in motorsports.
Max Verstappen Clinches Fourth Consecutive F1 Title in Las Vegas
Dutch Sensation Joins Elite Ranks with Fourth Straight Drivers’ Championship, Leaving Two Races to Spare.
Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula One Drivers’ Championship with a fifth-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman now joins legends Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel with four titles, trailing only Juan Manuel Fangio (5), Lewis Hamilton (7), and Michael Schumacher (7). (more…)
Grandview Speedway Sets Important Dates For 2025 63rd Anniversary Racing Season
OPENING NIGHT APRIL 5 TO FEATURE BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER 50
55th ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 WEEKEND IS SEPTEMBER 19 & 20
SEASON PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2025 SEASON, MAKE FOR GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The founding Rogers Family, owners and operators of Grandview Speedway, will once again be presenting professional auto racing action on the one-third-of-a-mile high-banked clay oval, and are announcing some key race dates for the upcoming 2025 racing season. (more…)
Santino Ferrucci To Drive USAC Midget Again in Chili Bowl
NTT INDYCAR SERIES standout Santino Ferrucci will drive for Abacus Racing in the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals midget car race Jan. 13-18 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Hélio Castroneves Named Honoree at The Amelia in 2025
Traverse City, Mich. – November 20, 2024 – The Amelia, a leading global concours weekend known for its racing roots and luxurious setting at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, today announced Hélio Castroneves as honoree for 2025, continuing the event’s longstanding tradition as “the racer’s concours.”
rFpro Unveils Hyper-Realistic Digital Twin of Las Vegas F1 Circuit
Hampshire, UK, 20th November 2024… rFpro, the leading provider of driving simulation software for the automotive and motorsport industries, has launched an updated digital twin of the Las Vegas Formula 1® circuit. Most of the grid will use the model as the teams prepare for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix on 23rd November 2024. (more…)
Weekly Motorsports Broadcast Schedule for November 19 – 24, 2024
All listings are from RacingTVSchedule, are in Eastern Time, and are subject to change. (more…)
Racing’s Big Dog, Penske, Acquires Grand Prix Of Long Beach, Nation’s Top Street Race
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, one of the premier and most-beloved street races in North America, has been acquired by Penske Entertainment, officials announced on Thursday, Nov. 14 — with representatives from both organizations describing the purchase as a way to further invest in the motorsports event.
World-Renowned NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Partners with FloSports to Make Historic Debut at 39th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals Powered by NOS Energy Drink Streamed Exclusively on FloRacing
Busch Entrance in Lucas Oil Midget Car Follows Appearances at the USAC National Midget Events at Bakersfield Speedway and Ventura Raceway Starting on November 26
Austin, TX – November 14, 2024 – Legendary NASCAR driver and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kyle Busch, today announced a partnership with FloSports that will put him on the clay in a Lucas Oil midget car for a historic debut at the 39th Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Powered by NOS Energy Drink streamed exclusively on FloRacing this January. Kyle’s debut follows similar appearances at the USAC National Midget events at Bakersfield Speedway (November 26) and Ventura Raceway (November 30). The 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink will run from January 13-18, 2025 at the famed SageNet Center. (more…)