McQueen Launches Search for Missing Bullitt Mustangs
Mar 16, 2017
LOS ANGELES—McQueen Racing LLC, founded by Chad McQueen, the only son of the late actor Steve McQueen, announced today that respected journalist and Bullitt expert Matt Stone has accepted a request and will lead an investigation into the whereabouts of the two missing iconic Bullitt Mustangs, in consultation with the ... Continue reading
Porsche presents two new models at the Canadian International Auto Show
Feb 16, 2017
Canadian debut of the Macan Turbo with Performance Package and 911 GT3 Cup car TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2017 Today, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. ... Continue reading
Steve McQueen in Le Mans: “King of Cool” Returns After 45 Years
Dec 12, 2016
Steve McQueen in Le Mans: “King of Cool” Returns After 45 Years, in Stunning Graphic Novel Based on Epic ‘Le Mans’ Movie Masterfully crafted by Sandro Garbo and the team at Garbo Studio, ‘Steve McQueen in Le Mans’ fuses a blistering graphic novel with a bold and vivid tribute to McQueen himself, a man who g ... Continue reading
Motorsport Network acquires Autosport & the Haymarket Media Group’s motor racing portfolio
Oct 6, 2016
MIAMI—Motorsport Network, the Miami-headquartered publisher of Motorsport.com and Motor1.com, today announced the acquisition of six business operations that make up the Haymarket Media Group’s interests in motorsport publishing, photography and events. The acquired businesses in the Autosport portfolio include Aut ... Continue reading
Road America's Race Season is Almost Here!
Mar 31, 2016
THE 2016 RACE SEASON AT ROAD AMERICA IS ALMOST HERE! ELKHART LAKE, Wis., March 30, 2016 - The 2016 race season is almost underway, and there is certainly a lot to look forward to at America's National Park of Speed! In the offseason, quite a bit has changed, Road America broke ground on a new retail and visitors' cente ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2016
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2016) â The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced its 28th class of inductees today at Daytona International Speedway, continuing a long-standing tradition of honoring legendary figures from a wide variety of racing disciplines. The seven-person class of 2016 inductees ... Continue reading
Ford GT 40 America's First and Last World Sports Car Champion at the Simeone Automotive Museum
Jan 23, 2014
Ford Racing Legends World Sports Car Championship from 1966 to 1969. Shelby American Automobile Club Simeone Automotive Museumâs first 2014 event in its new Racing Legends Day series. ... 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
Former "Paperboy" Chris Economaki Named Third Squier-Hall Award Recipient
Jul 7, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2013) â Known for more than 50 years as the âDean of American Motorsports,â the late journalist and broadcaster Chris Economaki has been named the third recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Economaki will be honored during NASCAR Hall of Fame Induct ... Continue reading
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15
Jun 11, 2013
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) - The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International Motor Racing Research Center. The free talk, part of the on-going Center Conversations speaker ser ... Continue reading
Motorsports Commentary - The Amazingly Angry Smurf Helmet: Episode 10
Oct 23, 2012
<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> Ah yes, the wages of instant Karma. In a era where the current President of the United States wants us to believe that his pissing on our leg is really nothing more than a hard rain, even Danica Patrick has gotten into the act. <p> Granted, I ain't a fan of this wo ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Ford's 2012 Jim Clark Award For Rally Driver David Bogie
Jul 11, 2012
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has honoured Dumfries rally driver David Bogie with this year's Ford-sponsored Jim Clark Award in recognition of his sporting achievements. ... Continue reading
Historics - Derek Bell And Bentley Inspired By 'Mission Motorsport' Team At Le Mans Classic
Jul 11, 2012
Bentley's brand ambassador and five time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell MBE, returned to the iconic French race circuit last weekend to spearhead a unique motorsport challenge. ... Continue reading
Motorsports Commentary - Ground Hog Day 2012
May 13, 2012
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR And Google Confirm April Fools Day Joke
Apr 2, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, April 1, 2012: NASCAR and Google today confirmed what many expected throughout the morning â the two companies working together to bring autonomous vehicle technology to NASCAR race cars was Googleâs very popular, annual April Foolsâ Day joke. The collaboration highlights an evolving relat ... Continue reading
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