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AO Racing’s Spike the Dragon Ready to Soar with LMP2 Lineup

by MikeDecember 11, 2024

ST. CHARLES, Ill. (December 11, 2024) – AO Racing’s beloved dragon, Spike, is ready to spread his wings for his sophomore season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The team has unveiled an impressive driver lineup for its seven-race campaign, led by returning driver PJ Hyett in the distinctive purple-and-orange LMP2 machine. Four-time IMSA Champion Dane Cameron will join Hyett for the full-season effort, while Jonny Edgar and Christian Rasmussen round out the roster for endurance events, including the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona. (more…)

Justin Marks says Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 Will Return

by MikeDecember 4, 2024

After its introduction into the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022, Trackhouse Racing’s Project91 entry has achieved success on and off the race track.

What started with former Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen’s foray into Cup Series racing at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) Int’l in 2022 to Repco Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen stunning the series with a dominant victory at the inaugural Chicago Street Race in 2023, was a dormant program this year. (more…)

RFK Racing Leasing One of Rick Ware Racing’s Charters For 2025 Season

by MikeNovember 20, 2024

Jayski is reporting that RFK Racing is leasing one of Rick Ware Racing’s charters for the 2025 season… (more…)

Racing’s Big Dog, Penske, Acquires Grand Prix Of Long Beach, Nation’s Top Street Race

by MikeNovember 16, 2024

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.

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REAGAN TO RUN DAYTONA ON JOE GIBBS RACING’S NO. 54 – Movie Starring Dennis Quaid Opens Nationwide on August 30

by MikeAugust 20, 2024

Huntersville, North Carolina, August 20, 2024 — REAGAN, a movie starring Dennis Quaid as the 40th President of the United States which opens worldwide on August 30, will be the primary sponsor of Ty Gibbs No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

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AO Racing’s Spike the Dragon Flies to First IMSA WeatherTech Podium

by MikeAugust 6, 2024

ST CHARLES, Ill., (August 6, 2024) – Last weekend in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, AO Racing put in a strong performance in the most recent round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

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Leap of Faith: Tyler Allen Becomes Joe Gibbs Racing’s Newest Breakout Crew Chief

by MikeAugust 1, 2024

Joe Gibbs Racing has always had a bit of flair in its crew chief lineup. Tyler Allen is the most recent example of how sturdy the organization’s pipeline of talent is. (more…)

Penske Alliance Benefitting AJ Foyt Racing’s Indycar Aims

by Lou ModestinoJune 3, 2024

A 25-year-old Connecticut native, Santino Ferrucci has come out with three top 10s in the opening five points-paying rounds of the 2024 IndyCar Series season.

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Gaston Racing’s GRE6.Com Renews Contingency Sponsorship At Stafford Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has announced that Gaston Racing’s “GRE6” will return to the Stafford Speedway contingency program for the 2024 season. Gaston Racing / GRE6.com will provide a weekly $100 bonus to each SK Light Modified 3rd place finisher and a weekly bonus of $50 to each 3rd place finisher in the Street Stock division.

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Jason Ratcliff To Be Named Team/Driver Coordinator Of Joe Gibbs Racing’s NASCAR Xfinity And ARCA Menards Series Programs

by MikeNovember 2, 2023

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announces today that crew chief Jason Ratcliff is set to take on the new role of Team/Driver Coordinator with the team’s NASCAR Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series programs following the completion of this weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship race in Phoenix.

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