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Giovanni Scelzi Tackling Late Model Races Before Making ARCA Debut at New Smyrna Speedway

Giovanni Scelzi Tackling Late Model Races Before Making ARCA Debut at New Smyrna Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2020) – Giovanni Scelzi’s 2020 season begins in Florida this week.

Scelzi, who recently was announced as a driver during select NASCAR ARCA Menards Series West events for Bill McAnally Racing, will split time between pavement and dirt this year. His first test comes this Friday and Saturday during the World Series of Asphalt at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Fla., where he will pilot a late model for Mark Kraus. Thursday will offer a practice night. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Tackling Late Model Races Before Making ARCA Debut at New Smyrna Speedway →

Team JEGS Fast Facts for Pomona

Team JEGS Fast Facts for Pomona
Team JEGS
Pre-race notes
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Auto Club Raceway Pomona
Pomona, Calif. (Feb. 6-9)

The JEGS Mail Order team will be represented at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona by Jeg Coughlin Jr., who will be competing in Pro Stock, and Jeff Taylor, who will be driving the JEGS Mail Order Dodge Challenger Drag Pak in Stock Eliminator.

In Pomona, Coughlin will begin his pursuit of a sixth NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock title (and seventh overall). Coughlin will once again be racing as a member of the Elite Motorsports team. His Chevy Camaro will carry the familiar yellow and black colors of JEGS Mail Order along with the special edition JEGS 60th anniversary logo.
Continue reading Team JEGS Fast Facts for Pomona →

JOHN FORCE RACING COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL TEST SESSION AT THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

JOHN FORCE RACING COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL TEST SESSION AT THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
LAS VEGAS (Feb. 01, 2020) — The four hot rods of John Force Racing had a successful three-day test session at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway thanks to their hard work during the off season and some carried over momentum from 2019. Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACING COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL TEST SESSION AT THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY →

King of the West February Update

NARC NEWSLINE, February 2, 2020, By Jim Allen … Now that the Super Bowl hype is finally over, it’s time to get fired up for the sport that really gets our heart thumping and adrenaline flowing. Of course, that would be sprint car racing. The best thing about this time of year is that there’s a lot of moving components as sanctioning bodies release their schedules and race teams establish new partnerships, roll out new car designs, announce sponsorships and roll out their plans. Continue reading King of the West February Update →

Randy Meyer Racing Crowned 2019 Regional Champions, Driver, and Crew of the Year Awards

Randy Meyer Racing Crowned 2019 Regional Champions, Driver, and Crew of the Year Awards

Jan 28, 2020 | Featured, Julie Nataas, Megan Meyer, Rachel Meyer, Randy Meyer, Special Announcements

This past weekend, the Kansas-based Randy Meyer Racing Team attended the annual Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Central Region awards ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri. Joining 28 other stars, ranging in ages from 6 years old to over 60, Megan Meyer was inducted into the Top Alcohol Dragster class’s list of champions for her third straight Central Region championship for the 2019 season. Continue reading Randy Meyer Racing Crowned 2019 Regional Champions, Driver, and Crew of the Year Awards →

Fitzpatrick Racing Starts 2020

We attended the Import Face off in Fontana this past weekend and had the quickest car at the event. The conditions were not the greatest due to the cold weather and fog. We ran a 6.00 et at 238 mph. We are gearing up for our next event in Bakersfield in a couple of weeks and will keep you posted.

IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA – TWELVE-HOUR REPORT

IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA – TWELVE-HOUR REPORT
CORVETTE RACING DRIVER QUOTES
JANUARY 26, 2020

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2020) – Corvette Racing’s new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.R remained in the thick of the fight for Rolex 24 At Daytona honors as the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship entered its second half.

Nicky Catsburg ran fourth in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette C8.R as the 12th hour came and went at Daytona International Speedway. Catsburg was in his second run of the race in the Corvette, following Antonio Garcia – who led the class during his stint – and Jordan Taylor – who held the fastest race lap for the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category. Continue reading IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA – TWELVE-HOUR REPORT →

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Record Distance in C8.R Debut

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Record Distance in C8.R Debut

· Garcia, Taylor, Catsburg finish fourth in GTLM
· No. 3 Corvette C8.R completes program-record distance in Rolex 24
· Gavin, Milner, Fässler fight through to finish after mid-race issues

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2020) – Corvette Racing’s new Chevrolet Corvette C8.R finished its maiden race with a fourth-place finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona to start the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Record Distance in C8.R Debut →

ECR Engines Claims Its Fourth Consecutive Cadillac DPi Win at the 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona Wayne Taylor Racing Earns Third Win in Just Four Years

ECR Engines Claims Its Fourth Consecutive Cadillac DPi Win at the 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Wayne Taylor Racing Earns Third Win in Just Four Years

WELCOME, N.C. (January 27, 2020) – The power of ECR Engines claimed its fourth consecutive Rolex 24 DPi victory for Cadillac this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Previously, ECR-powered Corvettes swept the podium in the 2014 Rolex 24 Grand-Am class. Continue reading ECR Engines Claims Its Fourth Consecutive Cadillac DPi Win at the 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona Wayne Taylor Racing Earns Third Win in Just Four Years →

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Second-Row Start for Corvette C8.R Debut

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Second-Row Start for Corvette C8.R Debut
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2020) – Corvette Racing will roll off third and fourth in the first race for the Chevrolet Corvette C8.R following GT Le Mans (GTLM) qualifying for Saturday’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. A three-time winner of the Rolex 24, the Corvette Racing program hopes to start the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a debut victory for the mid-engine Corvette.

Antonio Garcia set the quickest time for the team in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette C8.R that he shares this weekend with Jordan Taylor and Nicky Catsburg. Garcia’s time of 1:42.545 (124.979 mph) put him just 0.338 seconds off Nick Tandy’s pole-winning time. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Second-Row Start for Corvette C8.R Debut →

Acura Teams Begin Championship Defense at Rolex 24

Acura Teams Begin Championship Defense at Rolex 24
Acura Team Penske seeks championship repeat and Rolex 24 victory
Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo begins chase for second consecutive GTD title
Twice-around-the-clock endurance classic opens the 2020 racing season on Saturday

TORRANCE, Calif. (January 20, 2020) – Acura Motorsports returns to Daytona International Speedway this weekend, as Acura Team Penske and Meyer Shank Racing begin their respective Daytona Prototype International and GT Daytona title defenses when the 2020 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season kicks off with the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Continue reading Acura Teams Begin Championship Defense at Rolex 24 →

Giovanni Scelzi Pushes Through Adversity During Tough Chili Bowl Nationals

Giovanni Scelzi Pushes Through Adversity During Tough Chili Bowl Nationals

Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2020) – Giovanni Scelzi overcame numerous obstacles throughout a challenging 34th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire last week.

Scelzi, who was driving for Tucker-Boat Motorsports, was caught up in several wrecks while competing on the dirt bullring inside the River Spirit Expo Center.

“We were unlucky I guess,” he said. “Things happen in a hurry and you can be involved in other people’s crashes very easily so luck plays a big part in how your Chili Bowl goes.” Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Pushes Through Adversity During Tough Chili Bowl Nationals →

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers

DETROIT (Jan. 22, 2020) – Corvette Racing begins its 22nd season of competition – and first with the mid-engine Corvette C8.R – this weekend with the Rolex 24 At Daytona to start the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. To mark the occasion, here are some facts and figures on the team’s history at both Daytona and as a whole. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers →

Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R to Feature Heavily in 2020 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Rebel Rock Racing, Team TGM to field Camaro GT4.Rs in GS category

Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R to Feature Heavily in 2020 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
Rebel Rock Racing, Team TGM to field Camaro GT4.Rs in GS category

DETROIT (Jan. 21, 2020) – The Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R is returning to the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series.

Rebel Rock Racing and Team TGM will each field a Camaro GT4.R for the entire 2020 season, which gets underway this weekend at the Daytona International Speedway.

“We’re thrilled to see multiple Chevrolet Camaro GT4.Rs on the grid for the 2020 Michelin Pilot Challenge,” said Mark Kent, Chevrolet Director of Motorsports Competition. “The Camaro GT4.R has already won races and championships at the GT4 level and we look forward to continued success in 2020 with the Camaro GT4.R in the hands of these two championship-caliber teams.” Continue reading Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R to Feature Heavily in 2020 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Rebel Rock Racing, Team TGM to field Camaro GT4.Rs in GS category →

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Corvette C8.R Set for Spotlight

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Corvette C8.R Set for Spotlight

• First race for new, mid-engine Corvette C8.R
• New-look lineup seeks Corvette Racing’s fourth victory on Daytona high banks
• Program set to crack 300,000 competition miles since first race in 1999
• Full lineup of Chevy vehicles at Motorsports Display, Daytona Injector and Chevrolet Experience

DETROIT (Jan. 20, 2020) – For more than 20 years, Corvette Racing has carved a legacy in GT endurance racing with three generations of front-engine racing Corvettes. The start of the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship also marks the beginning of the mid-engine Corvette era. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Corvette C8.R Set for Spotlight →

– DIRTVision To Stream 48th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic –

– DIRTVision To Stream 48th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic –
The illustrious Australian race will feature American drivers like Kyle Larson and Carson Macedo

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CONCORD, NC — January 17, 2020 — DIRTVision is excited to offer North American fans exclusive live streaming of the 48th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. The prestigious event is Australia’s biggest Sprint Car race, held each year at the Sungold Stadium Premier Speedway in Warnambool, Victoria at the end of January. Continue reading – DIRTVision To Stream 48th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic – →

Baggsy Autosport International Show & New 2020 Partnerships Announced

Baggsy
Autosport International Show & New 2020 Partnerships Announced (Sponsors)

January 2020, with Christmas over and rolling into a new year it’s time to start it off right! We are at the Autosport International Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. This event marks the start of our 2020 motorsport calendar and our first event of this new decade. But for this year, Baggsy is smoking out the Live Action Arena Show in his #LSXR35 with his fellow Monster Energy athlete Luke Woodham.

The show typically runs over 4 days, Thursday to Sunday, with 95,000+ visitors though the doors. ASI is the best place for any petrolhead to start off their new year. But for us in the Live Action Arena, we were concentrating on the busy event ahead, with a total of 12 live shows. All inside Hall 5 of the National Exhibition Centre.

This year the Arena was seen to be busier than ever, with media day trade tickets up more than 100% on the same day last year. It was definitely a show not to miss!

#ASI2020 was also a great chance for us to display our custom reflective wrap, printed and applied by Fleet Livery Solutions (FLSLTD). With the insane light show in the arena, the wrap was certainly noticed by many.

For the show Finale, Monster Energy’s Terry Grant stunned the audience by jumping his stadium truck over 5 vehicles, that’s right, 5! Over 3 Million Pounds worth of automotive greatness risked their bodywork for this awesome stunt. Baggsy’s GTR was first in line, then followed by Luke’s S14, Terrys Aston Martin and Jaguar.. and then the 2 Million Pound Lykan Hypersport!

During the event we also had many fans join us where Baggsy always makes the time for photos and autographs, we even saw a Status Error throwback tee!

Moving on into the show itself, Baggsy’s #StreetWeapon Nissan S14a complete with Rotiform LAS-R’s and DMAX Aero kit could be seen in Hall 1 on the OBP Motorsport stand, where it stood out from the crowd with its new livery for the show.

With the new season rolling in fast we can also now announce that we’re excited to be working with some new brands this year.

“STAUFF UK are extremely proud and looking forward to a fantastic 2020 season having signed a sponsorship deal with their latest sporting ambassador Steve “Baggsy” Biagioni. The concept of engineering excellence with a quality product behind Baggsy’s SB Motorsport Team and their skill to offer simple parts installation to a full bespoke build of a winning car sits very well in the engineer/manufacturing world that STAUFF UK operate in. We look forward to working closely with and attending the competitions to support the team, where we know Baggsy’s skills will put our brand in prime view of the spectators of this growing sport. Good luck to SB Motorsport for 2020”

King Bearings –

“We are bearing specialists. King Engine Bearings was founded in 1960 with one simple objective: to supply the highest quality bearings available in the marketplace. By specialising in engine bearings, King has built an extensive product offering that includes a wide range of engine bearings for automobiles, light duty and heavy duty trucks, marine, aviation, standby power and many other types of internal combustion engines. Every King bearing utilises the highest quality materials and the most advanced designs to ensure complete customer satisfaction.”

Billy’s Speed Shop –

“2020 couldn’t come fast enough to Billy’s Speed Shop, we are very proud to announce a partnership with Baggsy and his SB motorsport team. our wealth of experience with American performance products aligned with the excellence that Baggsy brings gives us the ingredients that are going to intensify the excitement of engine swapping and the powertrain conversion community throughout the U.K. and Europe. Together we’re stronger.”
Phil Gibbons – Director

Crewsade –

“Here at CREWSADE we are thrilled to start 2020 by announcing our official partnership with the pride of European professional Drifting & Motorsport personality ‘Baggsy’!

Clothing, Vehicle and Event collaborations are just some of the many plans we have this year with the man behind the SB Motorsport team. We cannot wait get started!

Big love and best of luck to him this season.”

“Join The Crewsade”

Al Harris – Brand Manager

Baggsy – 2020 is already looking great! This years Autosport was one of the best ASI shows I’ve ever attended, being able to bring the #LSXR35 into the Live Action Arena this year was such an honour and to smoke out the NEC with my bro Luke Woodham was so much fun! Throwing flames and showing everyone the custom reflective wrap on this V2 Liberty Walk GTR! I also had the chance to catch up with some good friends and sponsors ahead of the busy season, let the fun begin!

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Encouraging Test Weekend for Mid-Engine Corvette C8.R

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Encouraging Test Weekend
for Mid-Engine Corvette C8.R

• Milner quickest of Corvette Racing drivers in GTLM pit, garage qualifying
• Steady program of chassis, engine, system improvements
• Weekend is a dress-rehearsal for season-opening Rolex 24
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2019) – Three days at Daytona International Speedway gave Corvette Racing an encouraging result with the new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.R as the Roar Before the 24 wrapped Sunday ahead of this month’s Rolex 24 At Daytona.

The pair of Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvettes combined to complete 341 laps for 1,213.96 miles around 3.56-mile road course at Daytona. All six Corvette Racing drivers expressed satisfaction with the progress of the C8.R ahead of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s opening event January 25-26. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Encouraging Test Weekend for Mid-Engine Corvette C8.R →

Two championships, two runner-up finishes made 2019 a banner year for Team JEGS

Two championships, two runner-up finishes made 2019 a banner year for Team JEGS
DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 31) — The entire JEGS.com drag racing team can look back at 2019 with great pride as they collectively brought home two championships and a pair of runner-up finishes, making the past season one of the best ever for the famous family from central Ohio. Continue reading Two championships, two runner-up finishes made 2019 a banner year for Team JEGS →

GenRight Off Road is Racing a Jeep in 4400 Class at 2020 KOH

GenRight Off Road is Racing a Jeep in 4400 Class at 2020 KOH
Second Race Car is Jeep Wrangler JKU

December 30, 2019 – SIMI VALLEY, CA – For the last two years Tony Pellegrino, team owner and previous second place finisher of King of the Hammers, has coached his son Jordan racing in Ultra4. For the 2020 King Of the Hammers race, Tony is stepping back into the drivers seat as the driver of record for the second race vehicle in the GenRight stable, but he’s not racing his old 4400 race car. Instead Tony is racing the flagship GenRight Jeep Wrangler JKU built in 2013, named the Terremoto, in the 4400 class.

“The Terremoto has been wheeled hard since we completed the build in 2013. It has the GenRight Elite Suspension featuring Summit Machine links and FOX IBP shocks, Currie Enterprises axles front and rear, with R1 Concepts brakes, WARN winch, Factor 55 Ultrahook, GenRight roll cage, GenRight aluminum JKU dash and center console as well as bumpers, fenders and aluminum rocker guards, Rugged Radios race radio, Mickey Thompson 40” Baja Boss tires, Scosche mirrors and fire extinguisher mounts. This is all stuff anyone can buy for their JKU from our website and install. The Terremoto has wheeled hard over the years, including 102 trails across the country in 2019. The GenRight Elite suspension is trail proven and road worthy, so why not race it?” Said Tony while swapping out the old PRP seats in the Terremoto to ones that have a fixed headrest.

Tony and GenRight Racing will complete the minimum requirements to make the Jeep compliant with the rules for 4400 class. That means new seats with non-removable headrests, a bladdered fuel cell, fluid catch cans, a few additional bars for the roll cage and a handful of other small items are needed to be upgraded to pass tech inspection.

“I think the Terremoto will finish the race within the time limit. Ideally, a top 10 finish is what we are shooting for. The Terremoto just wheeled 102 trails in 2019. The only thing that I had to do was change the T-case fluid. It was solid all season, just like it was in 2018. I am taking a trail wheeled street legal full body vehicle and racing it against $150k+ specially built cars. I’ve watched these drivers all season during our VIP Experience runs at each Ultra4 event. I think we will do well.” Explained Tony.

GenRight Off Road was founded in 2006, by Tony Pellegrino. The name is derived from Genuine Ideas Engineered Right. The company focuses on Jeep Wrangler armor, suspension and accessories in both steel and aluminum. Website: Genright.com