John Force Racing Confirms Prock Split

What started as a rumor this weekend is now confirmed: the Prock family is leaving John Force Racing. This official announcement makes what seemed like an impossible idea true. Here is what John Force Racing released: “John Force Racing has been doing what we do for more than 50 years and all the hard work preparing for the 2026 NHRA season continues as planned with four race teams and the Force American Made machine shop,” said 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion and team owner John Force…

NASCAR Regional, International champions honored in Charlotte

On a black-tie and ballgown evening in downtown Charlotte on Friday evening, NASCAR honored its best from the gritty grassroots to the sport’s burgeoning stars – drivers, their teams and owners walking the red carpet in the Charlotte Convention Center…

Penske Entertainment recognized by Sports Business Journal among ‘Best Places to Work in Sports’

Penske Entertainment has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports” for 2025 by “Sports Business Journal.” The prestigious distinction is awarded annually to sports and entertainment organizations displaying unwavering and innovative commitment to their employees. Selections are informed by a comprehensive survey that measures employee satisfaction and cultural progress…

Red Bull sponsoring Shane van Gisbergen, Connor Zilisch in 25 races during 2026 season

Trackhouse Racing announced today that Red Bull will serve as a primary partner for drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch for 25 races during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Red Bull will also serve as the official energy drink of Trackhouse Racing, continuing the partnership that Trackhouse launched at the beginning of 2025…

NASCAR team executive dies after 30+ years in motorsports

A NASCAR team executive died this past week after a brief illness. Front Row Motorsports’ performance director, Johnny Roten, died on Nov. 19, according to his obituary. The team said Roten had been “an integral part” of Front Row Motorsports over the past few seasons, and had been part of the NASCAR community for more than 30 years…

NASCAR charter sales prices revealed in latest lawsuit document dump

The price of charter sales in the NASCAR Cup Series is no longer a closely guarded secret. A full transaction history of charter sales was included in the most recent documents unsealed in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit. It comes ahead of the Dec. 1 trial date…

Richard Childress says he’s considering legal action against NASCAR for comments

Richard Childress issued a statement Monday following the release of comments from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps that were made public last week during trial preparations for the upcoming antitrust lawsuit. Childress says he is considering legal action…

IHRA Partners With Hot Shot’s Secret Pro Pulling League

The Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association and the International Hot Rod Association announced another major alliance. The two organizations are joining forces with a third big group, the Hot Shot’s Secret Pro Pulling League, to form an all-new alliance. This collaboration is expected to make the sport of truck and tractor pulling much bigger and better…

Having secured F1 slot, Dan Towriss looks to build motorsports empire

When he looks back at it now, Dan Towriss is thankful for the challenge of getting to the starting line. In the years after the pandemic, Towriss and Michael Andretti worked to convince Formula 1 that they deserved a slot as the series’ 11th team. For quite a while, their effort was rejected, as executives from the series and industry resisted splitting their pie an extra way…

Thanksgiving Week At Speedway Christmas Presented by Atrium Health

As families gather and gratitude fills the air, Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health rolls into Thanksgiving Week with more festive fun, holiday magic and a brand-new round of seasonal surprises at Charlotte Motor Speedway…

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