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Michelin North America Appoints New Motorsports Director

Michelin North America has named Tony Ménard as director of motorsports, effective Jan. 1, 2020, succeeding Chris Baker, who has held the role for the past eight years.

Red Line Synthetic Oil Named Presenting Sponsor For United Championship Racing Alliance Series

Celebrating its 40th year in racing, Red Line has been named title product sponsor for the UCRA 2020 season and beyond.

Dayco’s Triple Impact At Australia’s Biggest Motor Racing Event This Weekend

Dayco will be seen across three major motorsport categories at Australia’s most famous motor racing event, the 2019 Bathurst 1000 to be held this weekend (Oct. 10-13) at Mount Panorama.

Jimmie Johnson And Ally Team Up To Help Get Kids On Track For Success

The “Ally Fueling Futures” program introduces high school students to motorsports careers and money basics.

Student Technicians Join Pit Crew – And Land In The Winner’s Circle

John Lipscomb and Beau Fleming earned their berths by participating in Respect Is Learned In The Pits. The annual contest is organized and administered by Technician.Academy in consultation with Randy Meyer Racing and with sponsorship from MotoRad.

Returning To Action After 4-Year Hiatus From The NASCAR Pinty’s Series, Scott Steckly Finishes 11th In St. Eustache

Veteran driver Scott Steckly came of out retirement and returned to competition at Autodrome St. Eustache on Sunday after a four-year hiatus from the NASCAR Pinty’s Series. The Team 22 Racing owner was subbing for an ill Alex Tagliani in Round 11 of the series held on the 0.4-mile short track.

Federated Auto Parts 400 Set For Sept. 21 At Richmond Raceway

Last year, Federated extended its entitlement sponsorship of the NASCAR race at Richmond Raceway through 2022. The Federated Auto Parts 400 also has added significance as it will be the second race in the first round of the 2019 NASCAR playoffs.

MEYLE Parts In Motorsports: From Race Track To Road

Whether in the drift scene, truck racing, sprinting or long-distance driving, MEYLE is active wherever vehicles and vehicle parts have to withstand the highest loads.

Spectra Premium Featured On 2 NASCAR Trucks This Weekend At Mosport

“We are proud to participate in the sole Canadian event of the NASCAR Trucks series for the third year in a row,” said Jason Best, senior vice president, Aftermarket at Spectra Premium.

Spectra Premium Sees ‘Huge Racing Success’ With Its High-Performance Radiators

Last November, Spectra Premium received NASCAR’s authorization to feature its radiators in the NASCAR Xfinity and then-NASCAR Camping World Truck series.

INDYCAR Announces Single-Source Hybrid System For 2022

The hybrid powertrain component, which can be activated by the driver from the cockpit, will mark the first time that the vehicles will depart from the traditional, manual handheld electric starters.

Speedway Motorsports To Merge With Sonic Financial

Sonic Financial Corp. is owned by Bruton Smith and his family. Smith
also is the founder and majority stakeholder in SMI. The merger would take SMI private, a move similar to the one announced by International Speedway Corp. (ISC) in May.