Stuttgart. Sebastian Vettel enters new terrain with this test drive: for the first time, the four-time Formula 1 world champion will gain experience in the cockpit of a hypercar prototype. Since 2023, the Porsche Penske Motorsport works team and private teams have campaigned the Porsche 963 in the North American IMSA sports car series and the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC.
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Radford Racing School’s “A Day at the Drags with Alex Taylor” Set for Saturday, October 26, 2024
CHANDLER, Ariz. (March 21, 2024) – Radford Racing School, the world’s premier driving and racing school, and celebrity drag racer Alex Taylor, today announced an exclusive one-day-only celebrity course on October 26, 2024, at Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.
Holley Changes Name to Holley Performance Brands to Drive Growth
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – March 20, 2024 – Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced the strategic evolution of its operations branding from Holley Performance Products to Holley Performance Brands.
Gas Monkey Garage and Legacy EV Collaborate on “Testa”, the Ultimate Ferrari Electro-Mod Build
TEMPE, Ariz. – March 19, 2024 – Gas Monkey Garage, renowned for its automotive craftsmanship and innovation, and Legacy EV, a leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) aftermarket applications and education programs, teamed up to build “Testa”, the ultimate Ferrari Electro-Mod. Starting with an original 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, the builders at Gas Monkey Garage turned the 35-year-old supercar into a modern EV making 300 horsepower and 386 ft. lbs of torque, which is more than its original V12 engine. (more…)
Holley Performance Brands Set to Engage Nearly Half Million High-Performance Enthusiasts During Exciting 2024 Event Season
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – March 14, 2024 – Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced its full schedule of experiential marketing events taking place in 2024. Launching in April, the upcoming event season showcases Holley’s continued commitment to strengthening its customer focus in its aftermarket vertical groupings, including Domestic Muscle, Late Model Truck & Off Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing.
Toronto Motorama Show – March 8, 9 & 10 at the International Centre
The eBay Motors Toronto Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo starts this Friday and runs through Sunday (March 8, 9 & 10) at The International Centre, where parking is always free!
Race Of Champions Management Releases Comprehensive Division Schedule With More Races To Be Added For Other Divisions For 2024 Race Dates
Buffalo, N.Y. – (February 18, 2024) – Race fans and competitors can fill their “Family of Series” calendar with race dates for the 2024 racing season as the 2024 “comprehensive” schedule for all divisions has been released, along with special events dotting. The Race of Champions “Family of Series” will once again be busy in 2024.
National Corvette Museum Celebrates 10 Years of Progress Since the Infamous Sinkhole; Details “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined” to Open on Friday, June 14, 2024
BOWLING GREEN, KY, February 12, 2024 – On February 12, 2014, at 5:38 AM, the National Corvette Museum suffered a cave-in that claimed eight cars from the museum’s multimillion dollar collection and caused an international sensation. The video and images captured by museum security cameras went viral, circulating around the globe. Viewers were left stunned at the loss of such rare and remarkable treasures, and all eyes were on the National Corvette Museum’s response and recovery. (more…)
Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Shelby Series 2 Coupe Breaks Cover
Naples, Florida – February 2, 2024 – Twenty five years after the Shelby Series 1 was introduced, Wingard Motorsports and Custom Coaches (WMC), through an agreement with Carroll Shelby Licensing, will open a new chapter in the car’s illustrious history by unveiling the new Shelby Series 2 Coupe at the legendary Revs Institute in Naples, Florida. With only ten of the anniversary edition fastbacks to be built by WMC, the prototype Coupe will be the centerpiece of WMC’s Shelby display at Saturday’s “Cars on Fifth Concours.” (more…)
Motorsports Gateway and Pratt Miller Motorsports Unveil Long-Term Partnership
New Hudson, MI – Pratt Miller Motorsports, the winningest professional sports car team in American history, proudly announces a significant new partnership with Motorsports Gateway, the creator of Michigan’s premier destination for automotive enthusiasts. The partnership will commence this month at the 62nd running of the Rolex 24 at the Daytona Speedway and will see Motorsports Gateway branding on Pratt Miller Motorsports team cars, equipment, and digital assets.
