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Shelby American Reopens 1963 Small Block Shelby “Dragonsnake” Cobra Production

June 2, 2023

LAS VEGAS – June 2, 2023 – Through a partnership with Legendary GT Continuation Cars, Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will offer five “new” 1963 Shelby aluminum continuation “Dragonsnake” roadsters. Honoring the five 1960s factory racecars, the first Dragonsnake is a tribute to NHRA champion Bruce Larson, who was on stage and helped unveil the Shelby roadster at the Carlisle Ford Nationals presented by eBay Motors in Pennsylvania. (more…)

The Car & Driver Showroom Stock Challenge: Small Cars, Epic Tales Pt. 1

March 13, 2023

Originally appearing in The Knock-Off, the official publication of the Mohawk-Hudson Region of the SCCA, long-time track announcer Greg Rickes recalls the iconic Showroom Stock Challenge run by Car & Driver. Click the button below to learn about how Car & Driver egged drivers on to participate, and the stories of the first three years. (more…)

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Waves The Green Flag For A Season Full Of Racing

May 11, 2021

New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is gearing up for an exciting and action-packed racing season that includes Motorcycle Week at NHMS featuring the 98^th Annual Loudon Classic, a two-day NASCAR race weekend highlighted by the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, plus the Granite State Legends Cars Road Course Series (RCS) and many other racing clubs, driving experiences and more throughout the season. (more…)

Shawn Solomito Takes Modified Win Saturday At Riverhead Raceway

May 11, 2021

A chance conversation started during the 2020 Islip 300 last November at Riverhead Raceway morphed into Shawn Solomito of Islip teaming up with Jimmy & Angela Rennick as the driver of their NASCAR Modified and in just their second start together Saturday night Shawn put the new combination into the winners circle at the conclusion of the 50-lap Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modified event. (more…)

Gus Dean All About Winning In Florence Speedway Return

May 7, 2021

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C.: It seems like an eternity since Gus Dean (@gusdean) has visited Florence (S.C.) Motor Speedway.

That long-distance relationship though will come to an end this weekend when Dean returns to DLP Motorsports set for another appearance in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series. (more…)

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

May 6, 2021

The Triple Truck Challenge was introduced in 2019, as a three-race program that provides drivers in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series an opportunity to win up to $500,000 in bonus money. (more…)

Sunday in the Park Online Applications Now Open at Lime Rock Park

May 3, 2021

Online registration for this year’s Sunday in the Park, The Lime Rock Concours, as well as the Gathering of the Marques is now open. Registration services this year will be provided by Hagerty. (more…)

Bob Tasca III Braces For EV Onslaught, Both in NHRA and in the Showroom

April 29, 2021

For Bob Tasca III, his grandfather’s word was gospel. And being a faithful believer has shaped the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Funny Car driver into a highly successful NHRA Camping World Drag Racing racer, automotive-industry businessman, and Ford Motor Company evangelist. (more…)

Permatex Kicks off 2021 NASCAR Season with StarCom Racing Sponsorship

April 20, 2021

Solon, OH…Permatex®, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced that the company will continue its sponsorship of the StarCom Racing Team for two key races during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series. This marks the third consecutive season that Permatex will be a primary sponsor for the Permatex StarCom 00 Camaro, helmed for the second straight year by driver Quin Houff. (more…)

Greg Van Alst Gearing Up For Busy April

April 9, 2021

ANDERSON, Ind.: ARCA Menards Series driver Greg Van Alst was supposed to return familiar territory this weekend.

Van Alst had been slated to return to ARCA CRA Super Series competition this weekend at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway and kickoff a busy month of racing that will include Super Late Models and his second ARCA Menards Series start of 2021.

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