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”
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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”
FIA announces changes to reduce porpoising
From the FIA: Following the eighth round of this year’s FIA Formula One World Championship, during which the phenomenon of aerodynamic oscillations (“porpoising”) of the new generation of Formula 1 cars, and the effect of this during and after the race on the physical condition of the drivers was once again visible, the FIA, asContinue reading “FIA announces changes to reduce porpoising”
Paretta Autosport confirms three race IndyCar program
We had a good idea it was coming, but Paretta Autosport confirmed their three-race IndyCar schedule for 2022. Despite not coming as a surprise, we still learned a few things: – Simona de Silvestro will be on the grid with Paretta Autosport at Road America, Mid-Ohio, and Nashville. – Paretta Autosport will partner with EdContinue reading “Paretta Autosport confirms three race IndyCar program”
Paretta Autosport expected to run IndyCar road course program
From Marshall Pruett for RACER: RACER has learned the team owned by Beth Paretta will partner with an existing NTT IndyCar Series team to run Swiss veteran Simona De Silvestro in at least three rounds. The alliance between Paretta’s group of women racers and the team is said to be the first step in herContinue reading “Paretta Autosport expected to run IndyCar road course program”
SRX announces 2022 schedule
From CBS Sports: SRX is returning refueled and hitting four new tracks this season. After dropping the green flag at Five Flags Speedway, the series will head to South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Va., then return to Stafford Motor Speedway where the series launched last season. The back half of the series will featureContinue reading “SRX announces 2022 schedule”
Robin Miller passes away at age 71
From RACER: IndyCar journalist, broadcaster and advocate, and RACER senior writer and friend Robin Miller has died at the age of 71. The Indiana native, who passed after a long fight against multiple myeloma and leukemia, carved himself a reputation as one of American racing’s most authoritative voices during his five-decade career as a writer.Continue reading “Robin Miller passes away at age 71”
IndyCar announces return to Iowa Speedway
From IndyCar: The NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Hy-Vee, a grocery chain based in the Midwest, have announced a new multiyear agreement, which returns the excitement of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to the Iowa Speedway. Hy-Vee will provide broad support for next year’s doubleheader event set for July 23-24, 2022, through a wide-ranging partnership that willContinue reading “IndyCar announces return to Iowa Speedway”
Corey LaJoie to miss Michigan NASCAR race due to COVID protocols
From NASCAR.com: Corey LaJoie will miss this weekend’s race at Michigan International Speedway due to COVID-19 protocols, Spire Motorsports announced Thursday afternoon. “Due to COVID-19 protocols, Corey LaJoie, driver of the No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, will be unavailable to participate in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Firekeepers Casino 400 and will not travelContinue reading “Corey LaJoie to miss Michigan NASCAR race due to COVID protocols”
Bubba Wallace to drive Black Lives Matters car in NASCAR race
From Richard Petty Motorsports on Twitter: Tomorrow night at @MartinsvilleSwy, @BubbaWallace will run a special #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme promoting racial equality. #CompassionLoveUnderstanding As I wrote on Sunday, I would have never believed anyone who told me that a NASCAR team would be running a paint scheme is support of a progressive cause like Black LivesContinue reading “Bubba Wallace to drive Black Lives Matters car in NASCAR race”
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