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Porsche Penske Motorsports Announces Driver Changes For 2025
As one season ends and we prepare for another, driver changes are sweeping through the paddock like the wind. The latest to announce a change is Porsche Penske Motorsports. The first change comes in departing drivers. Four time IMSA Champion Dane Cameron and three time Le Mans winner Andre Lotterer’s contracts with the successful Porsche […] More
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Cadillac Racing To Run Three Car GTP Lineup in 2025
As the IMSA 2025 announcements begin to roll in, Cadillac Racing joined the list by announcing an expansion. In 2025, their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship program will run three Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) factory cars. Joining returning IMSA GTP champion, Action Express Racing, is Wayne Taylor Racing, and together they will run the Cadillac V-Series.R […] More
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort and Ron Capps Partner for NHRA Northwest Nationals
This weekend, July 19th – 21st, the NHRA heads to the Pacific Northwest for the NHRA Northwest Nationals, and three time NHRA champion Ron Capps and the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car team have partnered with Muckleshoot Casino Resort aka The Biggest and Best In The Northwest, for the week. Located near Auburn, Muckleshoot offers […] More
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Ford extending racing heritage at 24 Hours of Le Mans with Mustang GT3
This weekend, the biggest race in the world, the 92nd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, kicks off and sixty years after unleashing the power of the Mustang to the world, Ford is back with the seventh generation Mustang to try and win it all. Racing is inherently in the DNA of the […] More
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Bond’s Family Car: 2020 Aston Martin Rapide AMR
The 4-Door family supercar category has been one that has been around for quite a long time now and has produced some incredible machinery. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, Porsche Panamera Turbo S, BMW M8 Gran Coupe, BMW M5 CS to name a few are the menaces that most definitely came […] More
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AO Racing returning to Le Mans with TF Sport and Spike the Dragon
On June 15th – 16th, the eyes of the world will turn to France as the 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans takes place. Returning to the sports crown jewel event is fan favorite team AO Racing. This year they have partnered with two time Le Mans winning entrant TF Sport to […] More
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Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants Increasing Involvement with AB Motorsports, Angelle Sampey
As they enter their 11th season as an energetic supporter of AB Motorsports and three time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants has announced that they are increasing their involvement with ABM. Hangsterfer’s will become the primary partner on the A/Fuel Dragster driven by three time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion […] More
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Aston Martin targeting WEC and IMSA victories with new Vantage GT3
This weekend two of the world’s most prestigious endurance racing series, FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, resume as does the new Aston Martin Vantage GT3’s hunt for victory. The new Vantage GT3 descends from a succession of multiple world championship winning predecessors and shares the mechanical architecture of the new ultra […] More
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Record setting Acura TLX GT coming to Amelia Island 2024
Each year, some of the coolest cars in the world make their way to the Amelia Island for the Concours d’Elegance. This year a very cool Acura with a unique racing history is set to feature, as RealTime Racing is bringing their 3 time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winning, Acura TLX GT, to be […] More
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VP Racing joining Ida Zetterström for 2024 NHRA Rookie of the Year campaign
When the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off, there will be a lot to see and a lot of stories to follow. One of those stories is 2023 FIA Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström beginning her campaign for 2024 NHRA Rookie of the Year, and she won’t be alone. She will have […] More
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Joe C. Maynard to make NHRA debut in JCM Racing/Leatherwood Distillery A/Fuel Dragster
In the recent months we’ve heard a lot and have been talking a lot about JCM Racing and their Top Fuel program. Now, we shift to the A/Fuel category and another member of the Maynard family, Joe C. Maynard, who will be making his debut at the Division 2 event known as the “Baby Gators.” […] More
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JCM Racing adding ‘Champions Club’ to trackside presence
Today JCM Racing announced that this year there will be a new addition to their trackside presence and they’re calling it The Champions Club. The Champions Club is a 3,200 square foot, pit side hospitality pavilion that will be onsite for all 21 of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events. Strategically located between […] More
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FIA Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström making NHRA debut with JCM Racing
This week PRI has taken a hold of Indianapolis and big NHRA announcements have been coming out left and right. One of today’s has come from the JCM Racing camp. They announced that recently crowned FIA Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström will be making her NHRA debut in 2024. She will use 2024 to run […] More
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Hennessey celebrating the end of the Hellcat powered Dodge SRT Challenger and Charger with ‘Last Stand’ models
The Hellcat powered Dodge SRT Challengers and Chargers are going away and Texas based hypercar manufacturer, Hennessey, is celebrating the nine year run with limited edition ‘Last Stand’ models. The supercharged 6.2 liter Hellcat HEMI V8 is, and has been an admired engine for years. It’s offered in both the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan […] More
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Lamborghini Super Trofeo regional calendars unveiled, Sebring and Le Mans on the docket for 2024
The regional calendars for the always exciting Lamborghini Super Trofeo series have been officially announced and in 2024, they will be represented on the world stage like never before. Lamborghini Squadra Corse will be making their maiden assault in the top levels of both the FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the one […] More
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Mecum Chattanooga 2023 brings in $13.2 million in sales
This past weekend Mecum returned to the Chattanooga Convention Center for it’s annual collector car auction. During the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival 393 vehicles hammered sold in two days, bringing in $13.2 million in overall sales. The top seller of the entire auction was a super cool car with a racing background. A 2012 Riley Daytona […] More
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Mecum Auctions headed to Las Vegas this November
This afternoon Mecum announced that they will be returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 9th – 11th, for their 7th annual Las Vegas auction. This time there is an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, Corvettes, classics, exotics, Hot Rods, trucks, customs and more expected to cross the block. One car you won’t want […] More
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Meet the All-Electric 2023 Lotus Emeya
Lotus has recently unveiled the all-new Lotus Emeya, an electric combination of the Evija and the Electre. More
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Leatherwood Distillery to make NHRA debut with JCM Racing in St. Louis
The NHRA is in crunch time right now with the Countdown to the Championship and as things are ramping up, JCM Racing has announced that they have welcomed a new associate marketing partner, Leatherwood Distillery, to the team. The Leatherwood Distillery branding will appear on Tony Schumacher’s SCAG Power Equipment Top Fuel Dragster and Tim […] More
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Mecum returning to Indiana State Fairgrounds for Indy Fall Special 2023
Indianapolis holds importance for Mecum Auctions. It plays host to Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic each May and has for many years. Because of the success of Dana’s Spring Classic their customers and fans wanted another auction, and thus the Fall Special was born. This years edition will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds […] More
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Aston Martin Vantage GTE seeks to maintain winning ways in WEC return to Fuji
The WEC is returning to Fuji this week for the penultimate round of the 2023 season, it’s guaranteed to be a great race but for Aston Martin Racing and their Vantage GTE’s, they’re looking to continue their winning ways in in the Far East. The Vantage GTE is a prototype version of the British built […] More
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Maserati unveils new racing beast, MCXtrema at Monterey Car Week
The Quail, the exclusive and unique stage where every summer car enthusiasts gather to celebrate the newest and the most outstanding in automotive engineering and design. Today it was Maserati’s turn to shine and they did so in a big way. In its world debut, they have unveiled the MCXtrema. Designed for the track with […] More
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Lexus bringing their latest in performance and bold design to Monterey Car Week
Monterey Car Week, the place for manufacturers to show off their latest in design, performance and technology, and Lexus is doing just that with their 2023 showcase. The Lexus display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will take on performance by highlighting the Lexus RZ Sport Concept and the 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. […] More
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Ron Fellows named Grand Marshal of Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
As the summer goes on, one of the most anticipated weeks of the whole year for automakers, car enthusiasts, sponsors and Monterey businesses grows closer. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has gotten fans even more excited by naming Ron Fellows, one of the most successful drivers in North America, Grand Marshal of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports […] More
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Toyota hits milestone with NHRA victory
Over the weekend the NHRA stopped in at Pacific Raceways for race two of the Western Swing, and it ended up being an unforgettable weekend for Toyota Gazoo Racing North America. In the Top Fuel final round Steve Torrence and his Capco sponsored Top Fuel Dragster bested Kalitta Motorsports driver, Doug Kalitta and his MAC […] More
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Revchem Composites partners with championship winning Ron Capps Motorsports
This week, 74 time NHRA event winner, Ron Capps announced that Revchem, a leading provider of advanced composite materials and solutions, has partnered with him and his championship winning NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Funny Car team, Ron Capps Motorsports. Revchem Composites has committed themselves to actively supporting and promoting excellence within the motorsports industry and […] More
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Lamborghini to premiere LMDh prototype at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023
Every year the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed attracts fans and manufacturers from all around the world to see and to present the new and the old in motorsports. This year Lamborghini is set to take part in a large part of the action. Automobili Lamborghini will be unveiling their all new LMDh prototype. This […] More
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Mecum hosts World’s Largest Road Art Auction, bring in $10.9 Million in sales
Recently, Mecum Auctions, who hold the title of host of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction and The World’s Largest Motorcycle Auction, added a third auction to their impressive list. Held on June 20th – 25th at Mecum’s company headquarters in Walworth, Wisconsin, they hosted The World’s Largest Road Art Auction. There were more than […] More
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Hyundai leading IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Championship heading into Watkins Glen
This weekend the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes on Watkins Glen International and they do so with a new championship leader. After a successful weekend at Hyundai Motor America’s home race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Hyundai leads the championship standings in TCR Drivers’, Teams’ and Manufacturers’. Bryan Herta Autosport teammates Mark Wilkins and Mason […] More
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Porsche and Xbox teaming up for Porsche’s 75th anniversary
Attention racing gamers, Porsche and Xbox announced today that they are teaming up for Porsche’s 75th anniversary and this is a collaboration that you don’t want to miss. Xbox has worked closely with Xbox before, bringing the iconic brand to the Forza franchise, but this time they’ve gone a step further. Xbox are producing a […] More
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Mecum returning to Osceola Heritage Park July 6th – 9th for Summer Special
This afternoon Mecum Auctions announced that they will be returning once again to Osceola Heritage Park. Inspired by the continued success of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction, held each January at Osceola Heritage Park, the Summer Special which will take place July 6th – 9th. The Summer Special is set to have an estimated […] More
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Tony Schumacher to be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley
This afternoon it was announced that Tony Schumacher, the winningest driver in Top Fuel history, will be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley, the official hall of fame for the historic track. His induction will take place next weekend, June 9th – 11th, during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Tony has 86 career […] More
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Mecum Indy 2023 auction brings in $113 million in sales
Recently Mecum returned to Indianapolis for their annual flagship classic and collector car auction and for the second year in a row, achieved and overall sales total of over $100 million, bringing in $113 million with a sell through rate of 76%. This is the second highest total reached in the 36 year history of […] More
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Mecum returning to Tulsa in June with over 600 cars
This afternoon Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction company, announced that will be returning to Tulsa and the SageNet Center at Expo Square June 9th – 10th, and they will have over 600 classics, American muscle cars, Corvettes, trucks, Hot Rods, exotics, customs and more. Mecum has always attracted a wide variety of […] More
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Aston Martin celebrating Formula One success with racecar inspired look for DBX707
Today, to celebrate the current success of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team, Aston Martin announced that they are releasing an exclusive AMR23 Edition for the DBX707, the world’s most powerful ultra luxury SUV. Named for the brand’s F1 challenger, the AMR23 Edition will create a DBX707 that shares a racing identity with […] More
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Hyundai Motorsport set to defend Nürburgring 24 Hours TCR class title with Elantra N TCR pair
The 2023 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours is just around the corner, May 18th – 21st, and Hyundai Motorsport is fielding a pair of Elantra N TCR’s to defend their class title. This two car effort will bring together some of the most successful Elantra N TCR drivers from around the world. In one […] More
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NHRA points update
Good Afternoon Race Fans, Another weekend of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in the books, and I thought this would be the perfect time for a points update. Thus far the Pro Stock Motorcycle’s have only participated in two races, so they will have significantly less points. Top Fuel: 1.) Steve Torrence […] More
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Lamborghini celebrating 60th anniversary with three limited edition Huracáns
Lamborghini is set to celebrate their 60th anniversary soon and in preparation for the momentous occasion, they announced today that they have made three limited editions of the Huracán STO, Huracán Tecnica and Huracán EVO Spyder. All will be unveiled on April 21st during an exclusive event as part of Milan Design Week. Each model […] More
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Mecum Indy 2023 auction to feature legendary Rapid Transit Cuda
This afternoon Mecum Auctions announced that a rare and super cool vehicle will cross the block at Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic this May (12th – 20th) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The vehicle in question is one of four original Plymouth Rapid Transit System Caravan traveling road show cars. It’s been hidden away for more […] More
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FIA WEC and IMSA return this weekend, Aston Martin Vantage aiming high on both sides of the Atlantic
This weekend the FIA’s World Endurance Championship and IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship make their return. For all teams this is a big deal, but for AMR especially, as four of their key partner teams are competing and they are aiming high on both sides of the Atlantic. The reigning FIA WEC LMGTE Am class champion, […] More
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Mecum achieves $56 million in total sales at Glendale 2023 auction
Recently, March 28th – April 1st, Mecum was at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona for their annual classic and collector car auction. Throughout the five day auction, a total of 1,667 lots were offered with 1,226 lots being sold, a 76% sell-through rate, bringing in a total of $56 million. There were quite a […] More
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NHRA rides into Pomona, Ashley, Hagan, Glenn pick up wins
Good Afternoon Race Fans! This weekend the NHRA made their way to Pomona, California for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the newly minted In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. This weekend as a whole has been wild, there’s been so much going on and it really was not one to be missed. One really cool thing […] More
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BMW NA Customer Racing kicking off SRO season in style, name Samantha Tan BMW M Motorsport Ambassador
This weekend the BMW of North America Customer Racing teams, along with a dozen BMW M4 GT4, BMW M4 GT3 and five BMW M2 CS race cars will be kicking off the opening rounds of the 2023 SRO season at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California. The GT World Challenge America field will feature two strong […] More
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NHRA enjoys final race in Arizona, Ashley, Hight and Caruso pick up wins
Good Afternoon Race Fans! This weekend the NHRA rode into Phoenix, Arizona for the final Dual in the Desert and what a race it was. The NHRA has been coming to Phoenix for nearly 4 decades and the fans came out in droves, selling the place out. Though it was the final race, something new […] More
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Ron Capps joins 2023 Drag Racing Sponsorship Summit as featured panelist
This afternoon, three time NHRA Funny Car world champion and team owner, Ron Capps, proudly announced that he will be joining the 2023 Drag Racing Sponsorship Summit as a featured panelist. The virtual event, hosted by motorsports marketing guru Alex Striler, will be held on Tuesday, March 28th from 4 – 7 pm PT via […] More
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Lego Icons launching Classic Land Rover Defender 90 set
In the recent years Lego has come on strong with their vehicle sets and it’s been a big hit with both Lego fans and car enthusiasts. Today, they announced another set into their lineup and it looks epic. In collaboration with Defender to celebrate 75 years of Land Rover, Lego is launching the Lego Icons […] More
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NHRA kicks of 2023 season, Salinas, Hagan, Coughlin Jr and Herrera grab wins
Good Afternoon Race Fans, We’re back! This weekend the NHRA kicked off the Camping World Drag Racing Series in style at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida. Both the fans and the drivers/teams were raring to go as the staging lanes were full and the grandstands were sold out and let me […] More
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CTS Custom Trailers to support Maynard Wilkerson Racing Funny Car team
This weekend kicks off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season which means that drivers and teams are making the last of their preseason sponsorship announcements. Today, fan favorite and driver of the Maynard Wilkerson Racing Funny Car, Tim Wilkerson, became the most recent driver to do so. Tim has been well known […] More
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Honda unveils all new Civic Type R Pace Car
Today, in preparation for the NTT IndyCar Series season opener this weekend at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Honda unveiled the all new 2023 Honda Civic Type R Pace Car. Honda Pace Cars have been used for IndyCar competition since 2006, and this new car is the most powerful in the Type R’s […] More
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Mecum returning to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
With $66.3 million in total sales on a 78% sell-through of 1,657 lots in Glendale in 2022, Mecum Auctions have announced that they will be returning to State Farm Stadium on March 28th – April 1st. This will be their fifth annual auction in Glendale and this years will have an estimated 2,000 vehicles and […] More