Formula 1 today announced that the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, is set to remain on the calendar until the 2034 season inclusive. The new deal secures the long-term future of the event as Formula 1 continues to experience significant growth across the United States.
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Aussie Trans Am Regular to Take United States Gamble
Edan Thornburrow is gearing up to go to the United States in a bid to further his Trans Am career. The Sydneysider is set to test a TA2 car with F.A.S.T Auto Racing at Sebring International Raceway across January 20-21. Thornburrow is planning to contest the season-opener at the same circuit on February 20-23 with a view towards a full-time campaign. (more…)
How Did Northeast Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six New England States Fared At Charlotte And Indy
Christopher Bell made it to Victory Lane in the Cup race with Joey Logano of Middletown, CT coming in 14th and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT took 26th with Boston’s Kaz Grala ending up 34th while Corey LaJoie ended his day in 35th.
Corey LaJoie is the son of Randy LaJoie who called Norwalk, CT home before he moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to the NASCAR action in which he won a pair of Xfinity Championships.
Chase Elliott came home the victor in the Xfinity Series race with Kyle Weatherman ended up 10th and Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT got 16th, Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY came in 30th, Blain Perkins was 35th and Parker Kligerman of Stamford, CT ended up 37th. Weatherman and Perkins both drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our that get their US Mail in Harwich, MA.
Tanner Gray won the Menards ARCA Series while Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY came in 16th.
Joseph Newgarden won the Indy 500 and Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT. Ferrucci was also in the hunt for the entire 500 miles
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Crosses Nine States on 2024 Ride
CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 27, 2024 – Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is hitting the open road once again to lead the 28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America – one of the most popular charity rides in the country. From May 4 – 10, 2024, Petty will lead 150 motorcycles across nine states on a seven-day trek, covering more than 2,100 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions. (more…)
United States Air Force Set to Fly, Fight and Win with 23XI Racing and Bubba Wallace
Huntersville, N.C. (Jan. 9, 2024) – 23XI Racing announced today that the United States Air Force, the world’s preeminent airpower, will serve as a primary partner with Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE team for several races during the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. The partnership will include, among other aspects, a primary paint scheme and firesuit that will be unveiled at a later date. The U.S. Air Force has been a team sponsor in NASCAR since 2001 and will be reunited with Wallace, having previously sponsored his car.
Circuit of The Americas Announces Music Lineup for the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix: Queen + Adam Lambert
AUSTIN, Texas (April 26, 2023) – Austin’s biggest event just got better. With 20 of the greatest drivers on the 2023 F1 grid and 23 incredible races to choose from, Circuit of The Americas gives you somebody to love today: Queen + Adam Lambert will rock you at the Germania Insurance Super Stage post-race events during the Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix weekend. (more…)
Circuit of The Americas Announces Music Lineup for 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix: The Killers
AUSTIN, Texas (April 26, 2023) – Austin’s biggest event just got better. Circuit of The Americas is thrilled to announce multi-platinum rock band, The Killers, will bring you back to “When You Were Young” at the Germania Insurance Super Stage during the Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix weekend. (more…)
Circuit Of The Americas Launches 2023 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Ticket Sales
Austin, Texas – Circuit of The Americas (COTA), home to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix since 2012, welcomes the pinnacle of motorsport back for an 11th time on October 20-22, 2023.
New in 2023: A sprint race at COTA and the first American driver since 2015. Florida-born Logan
Auto Parts Swap and Sell at Eastern States Exposition Center in W. Springfield, MA
There will be an Auto Parts Swap and Sell at The Big E in W. Springfield, MA on Sat & Sun., Jan. 21 & 22, 2023 8AM -5 PM. Please click the link for more information.
Formula 1 in America: Sunday’s United States Grand Prix Airing Live on ABC
After racing around the world in a season that began in March, Formula 1 is in the United States this weekend for the second and final time this year. ABC will have a live telecast of the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix on Sunday, Oct. 23, with coverage from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET. The race starts at 3 p.m. (more…)