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New FAT Karting League Set to Revolutionise Motorsport Accessibility

by MikeDecember 2, 2024

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!

by MikeNovember 27, 2024

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.

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General Motors Brings Cadillac Brand, New American Team To F1 For 2026 Season

by MikeNovember 26, 2024

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

by Lou ModestinoNovember 25, 2024

Listings are from RacingTVSchedule. All times are EASTERN, and are subject to change. (more…)

Team Penske And Verizon Unveil New INDYCAR Livery

by MikeNovember 25, 2024

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 17^th season together, marking one of the longest-running partnerships in motorsports.

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Max Verstappen Clinches Fourth Consecutive F1 Title in Las Vegas

by MikeNovember 25, 2024

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

by MikeNovember 21, 2024

OPENING NIGHT APRIL 5 TO FEATURE BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER 50
55^th 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

by Lou ModestinoNovember 21, 2024

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.

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Hélio Castroneves Named Honoree at The Amelia in 2025

by MikeNovember 21, 2024

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.”

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rFpro Unveils Hyper-Realistic Digital Twin of Las Vegas F1 Circuit

by MikeNovember 20, 2024

Hampshire, UK, 20^th 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 23^rd November 2024. (more…)