Pippa Mann Makes History as First Woman to Win Firestone Freedom 100 Pole
Mann, driving the No. 11 Sam Schmidt Motorsports car, is only the second female pole sitter in Firestone Indy Lights history, joining Sarah McCune in 2005 at Chicagoland Speedway.
Sunoco to Become Official Fuel of Indy Racing League in 2011
Sunoco will team with APEX-Brasil and UNICA to promote these racing series, which run almost exclusively on ethanol.
MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Ends with a Record Build Time and Fourth Straight Championship for Pro Motor Engines
The 11th annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown took place last week as part of “NASCAR Rev’d Up,” a kick-off event for All Star Race Week in Uptown Charlotte, N.C.
Wheaties Unveils Dale Earnhardt Commemorative Box
Earnhardt becomes the first stock car driver to be featured on the Wheaties box twice. He first appeared on a series of boxes in 1997 when he raced a Wheaties paint scheme in the All-Star event that same year. And, now Wheaties honors his competitive spirit and champion attitude in connection with his induction.
Championship Round of the 2010 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Takes Place Tonight
Hendrick Motorsports and Pro Motor Engines to appear in the final round.
Delphi Announces First Destination: Victory Lane Grand Prize Winner
There are still three more grand prizes available, including trips to Sprint Cup Chase races, weekly prizes of 42-inch TVs or Delphi-branded merchandise, plus instant prizes awarded every day. Technicians can register for a chance to win at www.delphi.com/victorylane.
Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. Announce Global Business Alliance
Shell and Pennzoil expand presence in motorsports and create new cross-business opportunities with legendary race team.
Bosch Launches ‘Light ‘Em Up!’ Spark Plug Campaign
One of the most ambitious promotional campaigns Bosch has ever undertaken, the “Light ‘Em Up!” campaign uses both traditional and progressive media to generate excitement for premium Bosch spark plugs.
Shell Oil Co. and Risi Competizione Racing Announce Sponsorship Agreement
New Pennzoil Ultra named official lubricant of American Le Mans Series top endurance racing team.
Indy Racing League Announces Appointments to Iconic IZOD Indycar Series Advisory Committee
The advisory committee is tasked with reviewing, researching and recommending a future IZOD IndyCar Series chassis and engine platform to the Indy Racing League.