The legendary Champion® spark plug, filter, wiper and performance chemicals brand from Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) will support a new generation of talented amateur racers through an innovative Web-based video contest that will award $100,000 (USD) in motorsports sponsorships.
SKF USA Inc. announced today it will be a major associate sponsor of the Penske Racing teams beginning with the 2012 racing season. The SKF brand will be featured in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as well as the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series next season.
JR Motorsports owner and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. issued the following statement Sunday evening after the passing of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon:
Statement from Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage on IndyCar Series driver Dan Wheldon, who lost his life Sunday after being involved in a multi-car accident during the IndyCar Series season finale.
At a track known for wild finishes, Sunday's Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 produced one of the wildest ever in the 64-year history of Martinsville Speedway.
The veteran Virginia driver set a track record Saturday in qualifying for Sunday's Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 at Martinsville Speedway, adding to a season of amazing success, which includes 20 victories, a track championship and his fourth NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national championship.
Conquest Racing had an early end to their race today after a positive start in which Dillon Battistini took the green flag in the 25th position and had his first wheel-to-wheel fight with the 28 IZOD IndyCAr competitors as he made his series debut at the Kentucky Indy 300.
Alli Owens is officially announcing her return to the ARCA Menards Series and she’s coming back with purpose, conviction, and a message the sport needs to hear.
Multi-Formula 1 championship-winning team boss Ross Brawn will receive the prestigious Autosport Gold Medal at the 2026 Autosport Awards this January, recognizing a lifetime of achievement that has shaped the competitive and cultural fabric of modern Grand Prix racing.
