Category Archives: motorsports

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”

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”

IndyCar licensing agreement with iRacing to expire at end of year

From the iRacing forums via @GPLaps on Twitter: Our current license agreement with IndyCar is set to expire on December 31, 2022. IndyCar has signed an exclusive license with another developer that goes into effect on January 1, 2023. While we are still working on finalizing a new license with IndyCar, it is clear thereContinue reading “IndyCar licensing agreement with iRacing to expire at end of year”

IndyCar docuseries “100 Days to Indy” to air on The CW

From IndyCar: Penske Entertainment and The CW Network announced Dec. 8 they are joining forces with VICE Media Group for “100 Days to Indy,” a first-of-its-kind broadcast series about the road to the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the world’s premier motorsports competition. Produced by Penske Entertainment and VICE Media Group, the six-part series willContinue reading “IndyCar docuseries “100 Days to Indy” to air on The CW”

Kurt Busch announces retirement

From Kurt Busch on Twitter: The doctors have come to the conclusion that it is best for me to “shut it down” for this season. Even though have made solid gains since I have been working with top specialists, and the team at Toyota Performance Center, I’m still not 100% and I’m still not clearedContinue reading “Kurt Busch announces retirement”