From NASCAR.com NASCAR and ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, announced today the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and revealed a new EV prototype at the Chicago Street Race. ABB becomes the first Official Partner of NASCAR Impact, the sanctioning body’s platform driving NASCAR’s mission to strengthen its communities and contribute to aContinue reading “NASCAR announces EV protoype”
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IROC poised to make a return with Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffmann
From Adam Stern for Sports Business Journal: Race Team Alliance Chair Rob Kauffman and NASCAR HOFer Ray Evernham have teamed up to purchase the IROC brand in a bid to revive the iconic racing series. Details on their exact plans for the series are scant, but the duo plan to announce this morning that theyContinue reading “IROC poised to make a return with Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffmann”
Gil de Ferran passes away at age 56
From the Associated Press: Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida, multiple former colleagues confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 56. Fellow Brazilian driver Tony Kanaan said de Ferran was with hisContinue reading “Gil de Ferran passes away at age 56”
Apple Announces Prime Time Fall Keynote
This afternoon, Apple announced its “Scary Fast” event for Monday, October 30 at 8p ET. It’s strange to see an Apple event scheduled to start so late in the day, but as someone who works a job with normal office hours in the Midwest, I’m pleased that I’ll have some nerdy counter-programming to Monday NightContinue reading “Apple Announces Prime Time Fall Keynote”
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Announces 2024 Solar Eclipse Event
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: It’s a once in a lifetime experience, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at the Racing Capital of the World! Join the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NASA on April 8, 2024, for the Total Solar Eclipse that will cross North America. NASA has accepted our invitation toContinue reading “Indianapolis Motor Speedway Announces 2024 Solar Eclipse Event”
Ryan Hunter-Reay Announces Return to Indy 500 With Dreyer & Reinbold
From Dreyer & Reinbold Racing on Twitter: Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is proud to announce Ryan Hunter-Reay in the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 to pilot the No. 23 Chevrolet-powered car! It was strange last year not to see RHR at the Indy 500, so his return is much appreciated. I don’t expect himContinue reading “Ryan Hunter-Reay Announces Return to Indy 500 With Dreyer & Reinbold”
The CW and Vice release trailer for 100 Days to Indy
From IndyCar on YouTube: The first look from ‘100 Days to Indy’ debuted at @SXSW earlier this week. See for yourself what all the hype is about and tune in on April 27 on @thecw. A promising preview of what’s to come next month. If the trailer is any indication, this should be a treatContinue reading “The CW and Vice release trailer for 100 Days to Indy”
Kyle Larson announces 2024 Indianapolis 500 entry with Arrow McLaren
From Arrow McLaren: Champion driver Kyle Larson will join McLaren Racing for the 2024 Indianapolis 500, adding to Arrow McLaren’s star-studded lineup for the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Kyle’s Chevrolet will be co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick and carry title partnership from HendrickCars.com. Rick is the chairman and CEO of HendrickContinue reading “Kyle Larson announces 2024 Indianapolis 500 entry with Arrow McLaren”
Ken Block passes away at age 55
From Hoonigan Industries on Instagram: It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. Awful, tragic news. For people my age, Ken was the car guy. His Gymkhana videosContinue reading “Ken Block passes away at age 55”
SRX announces 2023 schedule
From SRX: The series will kick off its 2023 schedule at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut on July 13th. After that, the series will travel north for its first visit to the iconic Thunder Road Speedbowl in Barre, Vermont on July 20th. SRX will then head south to Virginia for a shootout atContinue reading “SRX announces 2023 schedule”
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