NASCAR Announces Sellout for The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Sunday, Feb. 2

NASCAR announced today that The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2 is sold out as fans eagerly anticipate the return of the NASCAR Cup Series to this historic venue for the first time since 1971…

Celebrate Thanksgiving with HPX and secure your free ad!

As our way of thanking you for your early support of HPX, we’re offering FREE Floor Plan Ads (a $750 value) for all new exhibitors who secure their spot by December 12, 2024. Place your advertising right into the hands of HPX attendees as they navigate the show floor. One of the most in-demand attendee informational pieces, this printed guide will feature highlights of the show, event schedule, exhibitor directory, and floor plan map to further assist attendees with navigation. Contact Billy at 813.299.7937 or BRieck@TheHPX.com

JTG Daugherty rebrands as Hyak Motorsports

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is currently the lone NASCAR Cup Series driver on Hyak Motorsports. NASCAR Cup Series team JTG Daugherty Racing has "rebranded as Hyak Motorsports." Principal owner Gordon Smith will "be at the helm," joined by co-owners Brad Daugherty ...

NASCAR and FloSports sign multi-year media extension

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (“NASCAR”) and FloSports, today announced a multi-year extension of its media partnership that will focus on elevating the nation’s premier grassroots racing events and allow them to invest in the sport of short track racing…

Matt McCall named director of vehicle performance for Spire Motorsports, Dax Gerringer tabbed as technical director

Today, Spire Motorsports announced two key appointments to its competition staff. Veteran crew chief Matt McCall has been named Director of Vehicle Performance and accomplished race engineer Dax Gerringer has been named Technical Director for the Mooresville organization’s three-car NASCAR Cup Series teams, effective immediately…

Titan Risk Solutions sponsoring Richard Childress Racing in Cup, Xfinity Series in 2025

Titan Risk Solutions will continue their multi-year, multi-car partnership with Richard Childress Racing in 2025 with sponsorship in both the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The partnership includes sponsorship of Austin Dillon in the No. 3 Titan Risk Solutions Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with Austin Hill and Jesse Love in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for select races…

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports drop appeal of preliminary injunction ruling UPDATES

UPDATE 5: 11-26-2024: 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have refiled their preliminary injunction request with the court. The teams’ statement says they have submitted new evidence and are asking to string down the release that NASCAR has removed from open agreements but still maintain for charter agreements…

NASCAR Racing Experience Announces “Monday After the Race” Schedule for Fans to Drive a Real NASCAR Race Car

Driving 101, which operates the NASCAR Racing Experience, is excited to launch its brand-new “Monday After the Race” program, offering race fans the ultimate opportunity to drive a real NASCAR race car the day after attending a NASCAR race…

Formula 1 Approves GM's Bid To Be 11th Team In 2026

The 2026 Formula 1 grid is set to expand following the organization’s agreement on Monday with General Motors (GM), which supports GM and Cadillac’s entrance to the open-wheel series. ..

NASCAR Fan Judy Simmons Wins 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation announced Judy Simmons as the winner of the 14th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award during Friday’s NASCAR Awards Banquet in Charlotte, N.C. As the award winner, Simmons will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to God’s Pit Crew, a non-profit dedicated to providing disaster relief services to children and families…

Signing Santa Returns for a Night of Inclusivity and Holiday Cheer at Speedway Christmas Presented by Atrium Health

Adding a special touch to the 15th year of Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health, Signing Santa will make his grand return to the Christmas Village on Dec. 6. Families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to experience the magic of Christmas as Santa welcomes visitors of all ages in a unique and heartwarming way using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate...

More speaker announcements for 5th Annual Race Industry Week

Greg Biffle, NASCAR driver and owner of Pace Offroad; Beth Paretta, VP of Sporting, FIA Formula E World Championship; Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica; John Dodson, VP of Business Alliances & NASCAR at Universal Technical Institute; Josh Smith, Business Development Manager, Motorsports at Mazda NA; Cameron Gray, Director, American Flat Track; Chris Calkins, fout-time NADM Street Truck champion and Vince Neiderhauser, four-time NADM Race Points champion have joined the lineup of featured speakers for the 5th Annual Race Industry Week, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 2–5, 2024.

No charge to attend. Click here to register. Race Industry Week is brought to you by EPARTRADE, RACER, and SPEED SPORT. For more information, please click here. 

We’re excited to announce that housing accommodations are now available for the High Performance Expo 2025!

Why Book Through HPX? Exhibitors and attendees can now reserve rooms at guaranteed low rates in premier hotel properties, all within walking distance of the Charlotte Convention Center. Book early to lock in the best deals and ensure you’re right in the action for this incredible event!

High Performance Expo and MotorTrend Announce Partnership

MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, and the High Performance Expo (HPX) announced today that the two have formed a strategic alliance to bring the best of business and enthusiast elements to the inaugural HPX. Details of the partnership are still to be announced but promise to bring high-quality and engaging opportunities to the June 2025 show…

Join us as an HPX 2025 exhibitor to unlock all this extra exposure.

Ready to make your brand unforgettable? Picture your brand on banners, staircases, and even the bags every attendee carries around. Imagine your brand featured on LED screens, the HPX mobile app, or on eye-catching clings strategically placed throughout the venue. And let’s not forget those shoutouts on our social media, website, and newsletters, reaching an audience that’s itching to connect with brands like yours.

We’re talking:

• Prominent Banner Displays: Ensure your brand is front and center with strategically placed banners throughout the venue.
• Branded Attendee Bags & Clings: Keep your brand in hand and in sight with branded bags and clings that grab attention.
• LED Screens & Mobile App Features: Amplify your message on digital displays and within our app, reaching attendees wherever they go.
• Social Media & Email Highlights: Extend your reach beyond the expo floor with curated shoutouts on our platforms.
• And More: Have something else in mind? Ever wanted to do something special but didn't have the venue for it? We'd love to make it happen!

Want in? Let’s make it happen! Contact me, Billy Rieck at 813.299.7937 or BRieck@TheHPX.com, to secure your spot, and let’s turn HPX into your brand’s playground. It’s time to unlock all this extra exposure.

See you on the big screen (and banners, and bags, and… you get the idea),

Reserve your SPOT today! NCMA members receive discount on all HPX exhibit space.

Click the image below to contact Billy Rieck, HPX Director of Sales, to book your space. Click the image below to learn more about the HPX coming in June 2025!

NCMA is happy to share information regarding its membership through the Daily Industry News. If you have information that you’d like disseminated, please send details to david@motorsportsnc.org

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