MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 16, 2022) – Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announced today that Derek Griffith, a 25-year-old Hudson, New Hampshire native, will make his NXS debut in the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra in the Toyota Care 250 at Richmond Raceway. (more…)
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Tapley in as WMMP Director of Race Day Operations, Knights Returns as Director of Competition
N. Woodstock, NH — Current Thunder Road, Thompson Speedway and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) race director Scott Tapley has further stepped up his role in the ACT-Sanctioned landscape as the new Director of Race Day Operations for White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP). After years of performing various duties at Connecticut’s Stafford Speedway and New London-Waterford Speedbowl, New York’s Riverhead Raceway, Lee USA Speedway, the Modified Racing Series and the INEX Legends National Championship series, Tapley joined the Thunder Road operational staff last season. (more…)
Lime Rock Park Historic Festival to Celebrate Chevrolet Corvette’s 70th Anniversary
The Lime Rock Park Historic Festival will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette as the featured marque this Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1-5). First shown to the public at General Motors’ Motorama as a “dream car” in January, 1953, the Corvette has captured hearts and dreams ever since.
Circuit Of The Americas Upgrades Fan Experience For 2022 Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix
AUSTIN, TX (March 17, 2022) – After hosting the most attended Formula 1 race weekend of all time in 2021, and in light of unprecedented demand in today’s on sale event for the 2022 Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix on October 21-23, in which all reserve seating has sold out with only limited general admission, camping, and shared hospitality remaining, Circuit of The Americas today unveiled a series of programs to improve fan access and guest experience for this year’s Grand Prix.
Corey Lajoie Loses Crew Chief For Four Weeks After Phoenix Penalty
NASCAR issued a four-race suspension to crew chief Ryan Sparks and two other crew members of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet after a wheel detached from the car Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. (more…)
Fraternal Order of Eagles to Sponsor Spire Motorsports, Corey LaJoie in Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500
CONCORD, N.C. (March 15, 2022) – Spire Motorsports announced today the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) will sponsor the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with driver Corey LaJoie in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. (more…)
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.
New Formula 1 Season Launches This Week on ESPN Networks
Coming off of the record-setting 2021 season that attracted more television viewers in the United States than ever before, and featured one of the closest driver championships ever, the Formula 1 World Championship kicks off its 2022 schedule this weekend with ESPN Networks once again set to bring action from the full 24-race season to American viewers. (more…)
Canadians Ready to Return Stateside for the First Time in Two Years
Barre, VT — The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) was founded in 1986 on the continuation of a well-oiled machine that pitted New England and Quebec-based drivers against each other at speedways on both sides of the US/Canada border. It was this comradery between international teams, drivers and fans that has fueled the American-Canadian Tour for over 35 seasons until COVID-19 stepped onto the scene.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum: “Rocket Rick Mears” Exhibition Closing March 20
“Rocket Rick Mears” presented by Racemaker Press closes on March 20 to prepare for the next exhibition. Final chance to see the exhibition celebrating the four-time Indy 500 winner which features his winning cars, behind-the-scenes video footage, and prized artifacts.