PICKERINGTON, Ohio — On Dec. 18, Senators James Risch (R-ID), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced SB.5583 the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act of 2024. This legislation aims to correct inadequate annual funding for this program, increasing it from $84 million to $281 million. (more…)
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Hoosier Tire Announces Hoosier Hero Class of 2025
Indianapolis, Ind. – December 12, 2024. Hoosier Racing Tire proudly announced its class of 2025 Hoosier Heroes at a formal press conference during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, December 12. (more…)
New Book: Speed, Stunts, and Scandal—The Wild Rise and Fall of Racing Legend Joan LaCosta
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.
PRI New Product Showcase Features Hoosier Daddy & Hoosier Momma
- Hoosier introduces Hoosier Daddy & Hoosier Momma, a new Car Cleaning, Shine & Care product line available for purchase in January
- MonoRide, TrackAttack Pro, NemesisX tires also entered in New Product Showcase
- See all new products at PRI in the Hoosier booth (#3439 in Yellow Hall)
Lakeville, Ind. – December 10, 2024 Known worldwide as the premier name in race tires, Hoosier Racing Tire is taking its legacy of innovation to the next level by entering the car care market. Long celebrated for high-performance tire products, Hoosier is proud to unveil its latest venture: Hoosier Daddy and Hoosier Momma, a dynamic duo of Car Cleaning, Shine & Care products designed to keep vehicles looking race-day ready. (more…)
Recaro Automotive Germany Receives New Investor,Proma Group
Proma Group has signed an investment agreement with RECARO Automotive GmbH in Germany to take over business and have begun the transition period. This investment will allow for operations to continue and relaunch across Europe in January 2025. (more…)
Angie Skinner Launches MotorVate Podcast to Spotlight Inspirational Women in Motorsports
Podcast Available on Major Platforms and YouTube, Airs Today at 6 p.m. ET on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 2, 2024) – MotorVate, a new podcast hosted by seasoned motorsport industry professional and media personality Angie Skinner, launches today on all major podcasting platforms and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The podcast is dedicated to sharing uplifting and inspiring stories from the motorsports, powersports and automotive industries, aiming to engage and motivate listeners through authentic narratives that highlight success, resilience and passion in the motorsports community. (more…)
Registrations And Nominations Continue For 52nd Annual RPM@RENO Western Workshops
– Registration is Open with MyRacePass Ticketing Platform for 52nd annual
RPM@RENO Western Workshops at the Silver Legacy –
– ARPY Nominations are Open for the 48th Annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year Awards –
Buffalo, N.Y. (November 20, 2024) – The 52nd Annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops will be held at the Silver Legacy at the Row in downtown Reno, Nevada on Wednesday, December 4 and Friday, December 5. The 52nd version of the popular sessions looks toward it’s second year in the remodeled “Silver Legacy” to give attendees and exhibitors an enhanced experience during an incredibly busy time of year, further emphasizing that there is no true “off-season” in the sport. (more…)
Global Debut For TWR’s V12 Super-GT ‘Supercat’
- New TWR Supercat breaks cover in public debut
- Contemporary carbon-fibre body constructed on classic Jaguar XJS foundations
- Supercharged V12 engine with confirmed output of 660bhp & 730Nm torque
- Immersive and analogue driving experience from 6-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive
- Available to commission now, with numbers strictly limited to 88
- Available in the UK and markets worldwide
New GMG Racing Headquarters at The Thermal Club Takes the Spotlight in Gala Grand Opening
GMG Racing Unveils State-of-the-Art Street Performance and Race Shop Located in the Heart of The Thermal Club
THERMAL, California (November 6, 2024) – A dream of a lifetime that became a top priority in this decade is now a spectacular reality in the heart of the greatest high-performance automotive and road racing facility in the country. (more…)
More Than One Lap Record Per Year For Pirelli At The Nürburgring Nordschleife
THE MOST RECENT RECORDS SET THIS YEAR WITH THE AUDI RS 3 AND AUDI RS Q8 PERFORMANCE
New York, November 4, 2024 – From 2019 up to now, Pirelli has set more than one lap record per year on average at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany. These records have been established with all sorts of vehicles, ranging from electric supercars to SUVs to compact hatchbacks, yet Pirelli has been a constant when it comes to lowering the Nordschleife lap times across every category of car. (more…)
