Shane Cockrum Seeks Second Bettenhausen Trophy With Lein Team In Springfield Saturday

Shane Cockrum
(Brendon Bauman Photo)

August 11, 2025 Springfield, IL-Second generation race driver Shane Cockrum spends his days as a first responder in his Benton, Illinois home but many weekends are spent behind the wheel of a sprint car or a USAC Silver Crown champ car.  The Franklin County Fire Chief has three champ car wins on the Illinois dirt miles, two at Du Quoin and one at Springfield.  This year, Cockrum teams with long time USAC car owner Hans Lein in search of a second Bettenhausen trophy.  Cockrum is part of a stellar field that rolls into the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Saturday for the 62nd Bettenhausen 100.

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Army Veteran and Racer Yousuf Nabi Seeks Sponsors for Racing Season

Army Veteran and Racer Yousuf Nabi Seeks Sponsors for Racing Season

CHINO HILLS, Calif., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Army disabled veteran and accomplished racing driver Yousuf Nabi is kicking off his remaining 2025 season in the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evolution with participation in some of the most prestigious racing series in North America, including Ferrari Club ChallengeTransAm, and International GT in the Parella Motorsports Racing Series. Now, he’s offering select brands the opportunity to join him on the track through exclusive sponsorship and branding partnerships.

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Jake Johnson Seeks Validation In JMA Motorsports’ Home Race at Seekonk Speedway

Jake Johnson Seeks Validation In JMA Motorsports’ Home Race at Seekonk Speedway

By Brandon White, NASCAR.com

More than a year has passed since Jake Johnson brought Ole Blue back to Victory Lane on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, a win that arrived at Monadnock Speedway in New Hampshire.

A lot has changed for Johnson since that day, but his commitment to winning in Modifieds remains unwavering. Now part-time in the series with JMA Motorsports, Johnson is set to make his second Modified Tour appearance with the program in Saturday’s J&R Precast 150 at Massachussets’ Seekonk Speedway.

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Flying Lizard Motorsports Seeks Championship Titles at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Flying Lizard Motorsports Seeks Championship Titles at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (October 5, 2022) – SRO America descends on Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the conclusion of the 2022 race season for the four series under the sanctioning body’s umbrella. Headed into the final event, Flying Lizard Motorsport stands to wrap up two championships: the GT America Powered by AWS, and the Pirelli GT4 America series with a pair of Aston Martin Vantage GT4 cars.  (more…)

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Seeks Artists for Upcoming Exhibition “Sleek: The Art of the Helmet”

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Seeks Artists for Upcoming Exhibition “Sleek: The Art of the Helmet”
INDIANAPOLIS, March 15, 2022 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces an artist callout for the upcoming exhibition, “Sleek: The Art of the Helmet,” which explores the art of the racing helmet and the stories behind the designs. The Museum will offer a $500 artist fee to those selected.

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