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NASCAR Channel Launches on Xumo Play, Anchors New NASCAR Hub on Xumo Streaming Devices

by MikeMay 1, 2025

As a proud partner of NASCAR, Xumo will also deliver immersive experiences at select races through its “Easy Street Pit Stop”

PHILADELPHIA – May 1, 2025 – Xumo, Comcast’s and Charter’s joint venture that offers consumers nationwide a simple, easy way to stream all their favorite shows and movies and proud partner of NASCAR, today announced that the NASCAR Channel, NASCAR’s official FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel, will launch on Xumo Play. The channel offers race fans round-the-clock NASCAR content, including classic races, re-airs of the season’s events, original series, documentaries and more.

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New Animated PBS KIDS Series, SKILLSVILLE, Harnesses Gaming to Open a World of Possibilities

by MikeApril 18, 2025

Series Premiered March 3, 2025 on PBS KIDS

With Formula 1 excitement ramping up, now is the perfect time to inspire young racing fans by showing them how their passion for speed and mechanics could turn into a real career. From race car driving and engineering to pit crew management and even esports racing, there are countless pathways for kids who dream of being part of the motorsports world.

Skillsville, new from PBS KIDS, reminds us that there’s a world of possibilities in whichever line of work we choose. In the Race Car Driver episode (12 minutes long), “Racer Rae” needs the help of her pit crew — Scout, Dev and Cora — to win the race. It’s an episode that racing fans of all ages can enjoy together!

Over the course of five years, Skillsville was developed into a gamified multi-media universe to prepare K-2 kids for a world of possibilities. The goal of the show is to enhance workforce readiness while equipping young children with the life skills they need to thrive. Eric Peterson, Creative Director of Skillsville and self-proclaimed “gamer dad” designed Skillsville as a safe place for kids to experiment with trial and error. Eric also has deep expertise in accessibility and inclusion in animation.

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Cooler Master Wraps a Successful Weekend at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

by MikeApril 16, 2025

Dyn X Simulators Drew Crowds with Hands-On Racing Contests and Grand Prize Winner Crowned on Sunday

Los Angeles — April 15, 2025 — Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the successful completion of its three-day activation at the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Fans lined up to test drive the Dyn X racing simulator, with participants ranging from professional racers and coaches to sim racing enthusiasts, karting pros, and automotive fans seeking the most realistic driving experience available.

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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Unveils 2026 Induction Class at the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

by MikeApril 11, 2025

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Stock Cars), Steve Gibbs (Drag Racing), Pete Lyons (Media), John Morton (Sports Cars), Kenny Roberts Jr. (Motorcycles), Sammy Swindell (Open Wheel), and Dave Villwock (Powerboats) in “Class of 2026”
38th Annual Induction Celebration Presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing Set for March 9 – 10, 2026 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

LONG BEACH, California (April 11, 2025) — The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America announced its 2026 Induction Class today at the 50th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 38th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing, which will formally usher the Class of 2026 into the MSHFA, will be held in the Hall’s home in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 9 – 10, 2026.

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RACER Podcasts Launches ‘Racers Unchained With Paul Tracy’

by MikeApril 10, 2025

RACER, North America’s premier motorsports media brand, announces the launch of its latest original podcast series, ‘Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy.’ Hosted by the famously fearless Paul Tracy – the ‘Thrill from West Hill’ – the twice-monthly podcast is a bold new addition to the growing RACER Podcasts lineup featuring raw, revealing conversations with the people who’ve shaped the sport from the inside out.

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Moves East for 2025 Ride

by MikeApril 2, 2025

225 participants will travel more than 1,400 miles on a week-long trek from Michigan to Virginia to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2025 – Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is revving up for the cause once again to lead the 29^th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America – one of the most popular charity rides in the country. From May 3 – 9, 2025, Petty will lead 225 motorcycles on a 1,400-mile route in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions.

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RACER Acquires MAVTV, Creating the Most Followed, Diverse Motorsports Media Platform

by Lou ModestinoMarch 28, 2025

IRVINE, Calif. (March 27, 2025) – The lead investors behind North America’s foremost motorsports news and information source RACER announced today that they have acquired MAVTV and will rename the TV network – that’s available on 350 million devices – RACER to create the most followed and diverse motorsports media platform in North America.

“We have been partners for many years and over time the parties realized this made complete sense,” said RACER Chairman of the Board Chris Dyson. “The combination makes RACER the central multi-media motorsports hub for fans and provides brands with the most comprehensive array of marketing solutions to activate their involvement in the sport and its adjacent sectors.” (more…)

FloSports Rolls Out ‘FreeRacing on FloRacing’ Campaign To Showcase Top Motorsports Events on YouTube for Fans

by MikeMarch 20, 2025

New Initiative to Stream Six Signature Races Without Need for Subscription Starting March 21

AUSTIN, Texas (March 20, 2025) – FloRacing, the ultimate destination for motorsports fans, is bringing the thrill of racing to a wider audience through a new ‘FreeRacing on FloRacing’ campaign that will showcase top motorsports events free of charge on the FloRacing YouTube channel. (more…)

New Book – Formula 1 75 Years: At Speed with the World’s Greatest Motorsport, by Stuart Codling & James Roberts

by MikeMarch 18, 2025

Formula 1 isn’t just another motorsport—it’s the dream every driver chases. The teams, the drivers, the machines, the tracks: F1 is the crown jewel of racing. In 2025, as F1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, this stunning, hardcover is an invitation to relive every twist, turn, and triumph of the sport’s remarkable history.

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‘Unique’ Ferrari ‘Wide Body’ Prances to Cambridgeshire Auction

by MikeMarch 11, 2025

Ultra-low mileage, one owner 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ set for auction
The unique commission benefits from a host of bespoke cosmetic and mechanical enhancements
Estimated at £150,000-£170,000, it will go under the hammer with H&H Classics on Wednesday 9th April

A one-owner, exclusive commission 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ with just 6,000 miles from new is going under the hammer with H&H Classics at its first Cambridgeshire auction of 2025. (more…)