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Turn 14 Distribution Announces Winner Of T14 X Superpro Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Giveaway
January 30th 2026
Turn 14 Distribution has officially announced the winner of the T14 x SuperPro Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Giveaway, marking the conclusion of a months-long build and testing program capped with a dealer-exclusive promotion. Built with real-world performance in mind, this 2023 Solar Octane Toyota Sequoia …
Miller Industries becomes Official Towing and Recovery Equipment Partner of NASCAR
January 30th 2026
NASCAR announced today that Miller Industries Inc. (NYSE: MLR), the world’s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, has strengthened their presence in the sport and agreed to a long-term deal to serve as the Official Towing and Recovery Equipment Provider of NASCAR. Under the agreemen …
Tim Cindric returns to Penske
January 30th 2026
Tim Cindric’s next job in the sport will be with a familiar group as Team Penske’s former president has accepted an offer to return and serve as Scott McLaughlin’s race strategist with the No. 3 Team Penske Chevy IndyCar program.The surprising development comes with a role that will be limited to ra …
MissionH24 accelerates hydrogen innovation with AVL Racetech simulation technology
January 30th 2026
AVL Racetech has joined MissionH24, a program led by H24Project and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) focused on developing hydrogen-based, zero-emission powertrains for endurance racing. AVL Racetech (the motorsport division of Austrian tech company AVL) provides advanced vehicle simulatio …
USAC adds $20,000 to National Drivers Championship
January 29th 2026
The Mike Curb USAC National Drivers Championship returns for 2026 with an increased $20,000 reward going to the driver who accrues the most combined points throughout the USAC national season.The honor encompasses attaining points throughout each and every points-paying USAC Silver Crown, AMSOIL Nat …
SPEEDMASTER SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL AS CO-PRIMARY SPONSOR OF JOSH HART’S TOP FUEL DRAGSTER
January 29th 2026
John Force Racing (www.johnforceracing.com) and Speedmaster (www.speedmaster79.com) have reached agreement on a multi-year partnership for the global leader in high-performance automotive parts and motorsports culture to serve as the co-primary sponsor, with Burnyzz Speed Shop, of the Top Fuel …
FOX expands NASCAR coverage to Mexico, Latin America
January 28th 2026
FOX reaffirmed its position as the undisputed leader in the sports media industry in Mexico and Latin America by announcing the addition of NASCAR to its screens starting Feb. 1. This strategic partnership not only expands FOX’s already robust portfolio of broadcast rights, but also reflects its goa …
Goodyear to debut new left-side tire for Bowman Gray Clash
January 28th 2026
Goodyear will unveil a new tire for the first on-track competition of the NASCAR Cup Series season, debuting redesigned left-side rubber for Sunday’s Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium (8 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The new left-side tires will pair with familiar right-sides, …
Fox Sports and NASCAR Studios have announced a new documentary about the death of Dale Earnhardt
January 28th 2026
Fox Sports and NASCAR Studios have announced a new documentary about the death of Dale Earnhardt, which will premiere the week leading into the season-opening Daytona 500.“We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later” will air at 10 p.m. ET, Feb. 12, on Fox Sports 1 following the two qualifying races a …
Google Cloud becomes principal AI partner of Formula E
January 28th 2026
Formula E has announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud, which has been named principal artificial intelligence (AI) partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.The partnership aims to demonstrate the potential of AI to drive positive impact across Formula E’s business operations. …
Unnamed Mercedes Benz Mythos model undergoes arctic testing
January 28th 2026
Mercedes‑AMG’s second model of the exclusive Mercedes‑Benz Mythos series has entered testing. The limited-production performance and sports car sub-brand offers bespoke designs inspired by racing history. It is currently putting a still‑unannounced model through intensive testing near the Arctic Cir …
Enovation Consulting Wins the Motorsport UK 2025 Environmental Award
January 27th 2026
Enovation Consulting, a B Corporation-certified independent sports sustainability consultancy led by former F1 engineer Dr. Cristiana Pace, has received the prestigious Motorsport UK Environmental Award, recognising its contribution in setting new standards for integrating environmental, social and …
Briscoe, Pawlowski join Rahal Letterman Lannigan IndyCar program
January 27th 2026
Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s busy offseason of talent acquisition has continued, with the hiring of race-winning IndyCar Series driver and former PREMA Racing sporting director Ryan Briscoe and race engineer Mike Pawlowski for its three-car program.For Briscoe, the task at hand is coaching RLL’s driver …
2026 USAC National Sprint Car & Midget Rule Updates
January 27th 2026
USAC has announced a number of rule updates and enforcements to be implemented beginning with the 2026 season for USAC’s AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship divisions.Rule updates were discussed by USAC competitors during the annual competition m …
Super Cat Class Aligns With 2026 IHRA Offshore National Championship Series
January 27th 2026
The Super Cat class will align with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), joining the IHRA Offshore National Championship Series in 2026 as part of a continued effort to elevate offshore powerboat racing through a stronger, more unified national platform.The alignment brings one of offshore …
World of Outlaws sets 2026 western swing
January 26th 2026
The 2026 western swing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is set.After a weekend in Kansas that features trips to Belleville High Banks (Sept. 11) and Dodge City Raceway Park (Sept. 12) and a Monday night stop in Colorado at El Paso County Raceway (Sept. 14), The Greatest Sh …
Daytona extends Rolex sponsorship
January 26th 2026
Daytona International Speedway has announced a long-term extension of its partnership with Rolex, which will continue as title sponsor and official timepiece of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.The agreement ensures the Swiss watchmaker’s ongoing association with IMSA’s flagship endurance race, a relationshi …
IMSA announces new Labs development platform and partnership with NASA
January 26th 2026
The third annual IMSA Technology Symposium was held Friday morning at nearby Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where the series made two significant announcements: The launch of the new IMSA Labs development platform, and a new Space Act Partnership with NASA.IMSA Labs is a formalized platform f …
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 to use Microsoft cloud and enterprise AI technologies to enhance racing per
January 26th 2026
Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team have announced a multiyear partnership that will use Microsoft’s cloud and enterprise AI technologies to enhance race team performance.The 2026 Formula 1 regulation changes usher in a new era of racing with increased electrification, efficiency and sus …
Formula E Becomes World's First B Corp Certified Sport
January 23rd 2026
By securing this status, the series codifies its mission to ‘Make Progress Thrilling’, challenging a sports industry that has traditionally prioritised spectacle over systemic impact.Achieving B Corp status is a bold statement of intent as Formula E sets a new global standard for what modern sport c …
Ford and Red Bull Racing accelerate 2026 F1 power unit development with advanced manufacturing and s
January 23rd 2026
Ford Racing has provided an update on its joint technology development efforts with Red Bull Racing. Both teams say they are focused on reducing development cycle times in Formula 1. “If it takes you 16 days to print a prototype part, you might have lost the race before the car even hits the track,” …
Mercedes car design director Owen to leave at the end of the year
January 23rd 2026
Mercedes has announced its director of car design John Owen will leave the Formula 1 team later this year.Owen has been part of the set-up at Brackley – also under its previous guises of Honda and Brawn – since 2007, and Mercedes counts the 2026 car as the 17th chassis that he has had overall design …
IMSA Michelin Sustainability in Racing Award program launches at Rolex 24
January 23rd 2026
Michelin and IMSA have confirmed details of the new IMSA Michelin Sustainability in Racing Award, which will be presented to one GTP entry in each round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The award was announced as part of IMSA’s annual State of the Sport held at Michelin Raceway Road A …
Alwin Springer Earns RRDC's 2025 Phil Hill Award
January 22nd 2026
Alwin Springer, whose name is synonymous with Porsche's decades-long racing heritage, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2025 Phil Hill Award. The 2019 award recipient, RRDC President Bobby Rahal, made the presentation at the annual RRDC members’ dinner on January 21 prior to the 6 …
IHRA Announces Leasing And Operations of Pulaski County Motorsports Park, formally the Motor Mile S
January 22nd 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for the Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the landmark venue long known to racers and fans as the Motor Mile Speedway, marking a major step in IHRA’s mission to revive grassroots motorsports and reinves …
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS CROWNED ‘RACE PROMOTER OF THE YEAR’ AT THE RACE MEDIA AWARDS
January 21st 2026
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) has today been crowned Race Promoter of the Year at The Race Media Awards, presented at a gala ceremony in London, UK.COTA topped a highly competitive category, with the award recognizing not only its achievements over the past 12 months but also its sustained success …
Honda reveals 2026 F1 power unit in Tokyo
January 21st 2026
Honda has kicked off its new partnership with Aston Martin by launching its 2026 power unit during an event in Tokyo.The former Red Bull power unit supplier had been providing support with its previous power unit but returns as a full manufacturer this season with Aston Martin. The new regulations i …
2026 USAC Hall of Fame revealed
January 21st 2026
Jack Beckley, John Cooper, Blackie Fortune, Sam Nunis, Johnny Parsons, Tom Sneva and George Snider are the newest inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame, class of 2026.The induction ceremony for USAC’s 13th hall of fame class will take place at USAC headquarters in Speedway, Indiana on Wednesday after …
Holley Performance Brands appoints Del Bohlman as Vice President, Safety & Racing Division
January 21st 2026
olley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced the appointment of Del Bohlman as vice president of its Safety & Racing Division, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Bohlman succeeds Brian Appelgate, who is retiring after a distinguished four- …
Amalie Motor Oil returns as title sponsor for NHRA Gatornationals to open season
January 21st 2026
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of this year’s 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals to open NHRA’s historic 75th Anniversary season.The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will take place March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway, opening the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series se …
ASCS Announces 35-race Schedule for 2026
January 21st 2026
With the 35th consecutive season of American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) racing on the horizon, the full schedule has come more into focus, featuring a mix of ASCS staples, new venues and returning favorites.Thirty-five race dates have been confirmed on the new calendar, which begins at Volusia Speedwa …
DIESEL Motorsports makes changes for the 19th Year as sanctioning body for DIESEL Pickup Trucks
January 20th 2026
DIESEL Motorsports moving into the 19th year as a sanctioning body for diesel pickup trucks has now added gas pickup truck classes to the events. This includes drag racing, sled pulling, dyno competition, and the truck show-n-shine competitions.Gas engine trucks always wanted to compete against our …
2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame class to be inducted Friday
January 20th 2026
Forty years later, there’s still no one like Richie Evans.Nine NASCAR Modified championships. Winner of the inaugural Whelen Modified Tour title and an estimated 475 races. NASCAR Hall of Famer.The only man in NASCAR to have his number — the iconic No. 61 — retired from his respective division.Those …
Hendry County Tourism Development Teams With World of Outlaws For Swamp Cabbage Weekend
January 20th 2026
Hendry County’s Swamp Cabbage Weekend will have some extra horsepower behind it with a new partnership between the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Hendry County Tourism Development Council.The partnership pairs one of Florida’s most celebrated cultural events with one …
NASCAR announces rulebook tweaks ahead of 2026 season
January 19th 2026
NASCAR has updated several sections of its rule book ahead of the 2026 season.Included in the updates were wording on provisionals for new manufacturers, how NASCAR will handle waivers under its new postseason format and eligibility for the fastest-lap point. On the first point, Ram is making its re …
BMW M reveals details of electric Neue Klasse
January 19th 2026
BMW M has revealed that it will introduce the electric BMW M Neue Klasse in 2027, marking a new era in high-performance vehicles and, for the first time, bringing BMW M’s motto, “Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets. Core of a passionate community,” to life with a fully electric drivetrain.“T …
Richard Childress Racing Announces Cup Series Competition Leadership Appointments
January 16th 2026
Richard Childress Racing announced this week several key NASCAR Cup Series competition leadership appointments ahead of the 2026 NASCAR season. Mike Dillon has been named chief operating officer, a position for the company that will focus heavily on competition administrative functions. Dillon …
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to make return to Colorado
January 16th 2026
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is coming back to Colorado.A date has been added to the 2026 schedule at Calhan, CO’s El Paso County Raceway on Monday, Sept. 14. The Rocky Mountain Rumble is set to mark the state’s first time hosting The Greatest Show on Dirt in a decade. The …
GP of Long Beach announces leadership transition
January 16th 2026
The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, organizers of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, has announced that President and CEO Jim Michaelian will assume a new role in Penske Entertainment effective June 30, 2026, and that Jim Liaw has been named as the organization’s new president and CEO, …
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC coming to NASCAR in 2027
January 16th 2026
Ford Racing will debut a new Mustang Dark Horse into NASCAR competition in 2027.Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Performance, announced the future rollout of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC during Thursday night's preseason launch event in Detroit. He did so alongside the production model, …
Ashly Ennis named recipient of inaugural Jon Edwards Excellence in Public Relations Award
January 15th 2026
Ashly Ennis, director of racing communications for Hendrick Motorsports, has been named the recipient of the inaugural Jon Edwards Excellence in Public Relations Award, an honor recognizing outstanding performance, professionalism, and dedication within the NASCAR industry.Ennis earned the award for …
Nova Motorsport appointed official tire partner for Caterham Motorsport
January 15th 2026
Nova Motorsport has announced its appointment as the official motorsport tire partner for Caterham Motorsport in a multi-year agreement. The partnership transfers the long-standing association between Caterham and Avon Motorsport to the new Nova Motorsport brand, which produces the former championsh …
2026 USAC East Coast Sprint Car Schedule Released
January 15th 2026
The release of the 2026 USAC East Coast schedule brings with it a familiar feeling — anticipation mixed with respect for the tracks that continue to define this tour. From tight bullrings to historic half-miles, the calendar once again showcases the backbone of USAC East Coast Non-Wing Sprint Car ra …
USAC Licensing Now Open
January 15th 2026
USAC licensing is now open to all circle track competitors for the 2026 season.Competitors may purchase their competition license for the upcoming season at https://usacracing.redpodium.com/2026-usac-circle-track-license-sprint-midget-sc.Please note that participants in each series must be licensed …
Tech Tips: Suncoast Performance
January 14th 2026
Automotive manufacturers rarely collaborate, particularly when they are direct competitors. However, tightening fuel economy and emissions regulations can force innovation in unexpected ways. That pressure led to the development of the Ford 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission, co-developed with Ge …
Later date announced for 2027 Rolex 24
January 14th 2026
The 64th edition of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starts in less than two weeks, but already, the dates for the 65th edition have been announced.Daytona International Speedway announced today that the 2027 Rolex 24 will take place from January 28th through the 31st, with the green flag for the race coming …
Corvette Racing appoints Hidalgo as Program Manager
January 14th 2026
Corvette Racing has announced that GM Motorsports and Corvette engine specialist Andrea Hidalgo has been appointed as the new Program Manager for the 2026 season.Hidalgo replaces outgoing Program Manager Jessica Dane, who has left the company. Previously, Hidalgo was the Senior Race Engine Calibrati …
Inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington Schedule Revealed
January 14th 2026
The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will make its debut on the IndyCar Series calendar with the support of three developmental series to fill the three-day event set for March 13-15 in Texas.The 2.73-mile, 14-turn street circuit formed around the Dallas Cowboys’ National Football League stadium a …
The Chase is back as NASCAR reverts to previous championship format
January 13th 2026
NASCAR is returning to the championship format the series used when it first adopted a postseason model over two decades ago, with the 2026 champion to be decided in a final 10-race chase.In fact, the same name is even back beginning this season. ‘The Chase’, or NASCAR Cup Series Chase, will be the …
Toyota Gazoo Racing and Toyo Tire continue partnership for W2RC 2026
January 13th 2026
Toyo Tire and Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) have announced that they will continue their motorsport partnership, with a Toyota DKR GR Hilux driven by Toyo brand ambassador Takashi Miura and fitted with a specially tuned Open Country M/T-R tire, competing in the Ultimate class of the 2026 World …