Shortly after 9AM on an overcast Thursday morning in Long Beach, an email arrived. After 44 years, Toyota Motor North America has withdrawn its title sponsorship of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Two races remain in NHRA’s regular season before the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin for Mello Yello’s Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors.
The familiar burgundy and blue Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro NHRA Pro Stock racecars will continue to be wheeled by Greg Anderson and Jason Line.
Danny Thompson has been working to break the record for piston-powered cars during Bonneville Speed Weeks for more than eight years.
Scott Dixon renews his IndyCar contract with Chip Ganassi Racing for another three years.
Remember the name: Ernie Francis, Jr.
NHDRO, an NHRA-approved alternative racing circuit, held its APE Summer Nationals the first weekend of August on the Lucas Oil Raceway dragstrip near Indianapolis, Ind.
Three-time Rolex 24 at Daytona winner Christian Fittipaldi first came to the United States in late 1994 to test for a CART series drive.
This past Sunday marked a milestone victory for two NHRA Mello Yello nitro championship racers: 2016 Funny Car champ Ron Capps earned his 60th professional victory; three-time Top Fuel titleholder Antron Brown (2012, 2015, 2016) earned his 50th victory in the category
Drug abuse is everywhere and no one is immune. Not even Brian France, CEO of NASCAR.
