Nov 14, 2013
Nov 14, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 -- At Mazda, "Never Stop Challenging" isn't just a catchphrase, it's a company maxim. After nearly two years of planning, Mazda Motorsports will field a pair of factory-backed SKYACTIV-D Smart Diesel-powered racecars in the top Prototype Class for the 2014 TUDOR United SportsC ... Continue reading
Sherwin-Williams To Become 'Official Automotive Paint Of NASCAR'
Nov 7, 2013
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes today announced that effective January 1, 2014, Sherwin-Williams will become 'The Official Automotive Paint of NASCAR.' ... Continue reading
The 12th Annual NMCA World Street Finals Engulfs Indianapolis October 10-13!
Oct 4, 2013
For their last points event of the 2013 season, the NMCA Flowmaster Nationals rolls into Lucas Oil Raceway for the 12th Annual NMCA World Street Finals Featuring the 7th Annual Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout. Lucas Oil Raceway was the scene of the NMCA World Finals last season, where records were set in many race c ... Continue reading
NASCAR: MBNA Platinum 400 Race Wrap Up
Oct 3, 2013
NASCAR WCUP: MBNA Platinum 400 Race Wrap Up ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids September 23-29, 2013
Sep 29, 2013
* We drove the new and redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla at an East Coast media preview in Miami this week. Watch for our full report here on The Auto Channel. * The return of Alfa Romeo to the U.S.will take a little longer. Fiat is delaying the brand's return until the second quarter of 2014, Chrysler has said. Sergio Ma ... Continue reading
Nascar's Sustainable Speedways
Sep 12, 2013
International Speedway Corporation ("ISC"), the leading promoter of major motorsports entertainment, had seven of its motorsports facilities honored during the 2013 NASCAR Green Summit with the NASCAR Green track operator award. The award recognizes those motorsports facilities for their ongoing contributions to develo ... Continue reading
Darlington Raceway Has a New President
Aug 23, 2013
Chip Wile Named President Of Darlington Raceway -- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") today announced that it has named Chip Wile as President of Darlington Raceway ("DAR") effective immediately. Wile accepts the role from his most recent position as Director of Business Development for the Motor Racing Network ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Owned MAVTV Motorsports Network Adds Execs
Aug 21, 2013
Corona, CA August 21, 2013; Bob Patison, President of MAVTV American Real announces executive team expansion in the key areas of production, marketing, and distribution for the Lucas Oil owned network. "We are already on-air in 27 million households and targeting 50 million households," says Patison. "We are determined ... Continue reading
"Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500" Unveiled
Aug 16, 2013
YOKOHAMA, Japan â Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) today unveiled the new-for-2014 rules' compliant GT500-class spec SUPER GT machine, the "Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500.â From 2014, cars in the GT500 class of SUPER GT will be developed based on the same new technical re ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils the NSX CONCEPT-GT Designated for Entry in the 2014 SUPER GT Series GT500 Class
Aug 16, 2013
Tokyo, Aug 16, 2013; Honda has unveiled the NSX CONCEPT-GT, a racing machine designated for entry in the GT500 class of the 2014 SUPER GT Series* Round 5 "2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT" at Suzuka Circuit. The NSX CONCEPT-GT is a dedicated racing vehicle based on the NSX Concept, the next-generation super sports model that mad ... Continue reading
NASCAR Technical Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Fueling the Industry with Graduates
Aug 5, 2013
North Carolina Pit Party to Feature Motorsports Stars, Dignitaries and Successful Graduates -- NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) is celebrating "10 years of starting careers" (infographic) as the exclusive educational partner of NASCAR and the first and only technical school in the world to offer a specific NASC ... Continue reading
SSCA Mazda MX-5 Series Results July 20, 2013
Jul 21, 2013
Szymczak Scores First Mazda MX-5 Cup Career Win at CTMP Jul. 20, 2013 - BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - Christian Szymczak, of Palos Verdes, Calif., took the win in Saturdayâs Round Seven of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. John Dean, of Sebring, Fla., came home second, followed by ... Continue reading
Maserati Trofeo MC World Series, Silverstone, Races 2-3
Jul 14, 2013
Silverstone (UK), 14 July 2013 â Renaud Kuppens, from Konvex Motorsport, has collected the first title of the 2013 Maserati Trofeo MC World Series. Competing at Silverstone, the prize is awarded to the driver who tops the standings at the end of the three European rounds. This weekend's meet comes after the rounds ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2013
Limited Number of Camping Spaces Available for Labor Day Weekend NASCAR Night Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway Coveted Infield Spaces Also Available For Purchase HAMPTON, Ga. (July 10, 2013) â Atlanta Motor Speedway is encouraging fans to take advantage of a very limited number of reserved camping spaces and secur ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2013
Event to Showcase One-off Ferraris, Notable Porsche 911, and Celebrate 100 Years of Aston Martin The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will make history this year as two famous Ferraris, never before shown together, will be on display at the 11th annual event on August 16, 2013. Additionally, a collection of the world's r ... Continue reading
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