Motorsports Industry News

January 9, 2025

MOTORSPORTS NEWS

Hendrick Motorsports Surplus Parts, Equipment and Chassis Auction

Iron Horse Auction Co. Inc. will host a series of upcoming online auctions featuring race car parts and surplus equipment from 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports. The auctions are scheduled to begin in January 2025 and continue through March, accessible exclusively via Iron Horse's website: ironhorseauction.com

Hendrick Motorsports plans another project near NASCAR track in Concord

The project would add to Hendrick Motorsports' active pipeline of advanced manufacturing investments across the Charlotte region…

Prime Video to back Elliott for three races during NASCAR Cup Series season

Amazon’s Prime Video will be a primary sponsor of Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott in three NASCAR Cup Series races this season…

NASCAR asks federal judge to dismiss teams' antitrust lawsuit

NASCAR went before a federal judge Wednesday and asked for the antitrust suit filed against the stock car series to be dismissed. Should it proceed, NASCAR asked that the two teams suing be ordered to post a bond to cover fees they would not be legally owed if they lose the case…

Goodyear Celebrates the Road to the National Championship Through the 89th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic With Innovative Tire Art Honoring The University of Texas and The Ohio State University

Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) will return to the iconic Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in 2025 with an exciting blend of tradition, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. Continuing its decades-long connection with college football, Goodyear's involvement in the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 89th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will feature a tribute to the passion and energy of the game through dynamic tire art, on-site activations and a showcase of its newest tire technology…

Haas Factory Team Announces NASCAR Competition Director From RFK Racing

The Haas Factory Team has announced its new Competition Director, Nick Sandler, who comes from RFK Racing with two decades of experience, including a role as a crew chief. This appointment highlights Haas Factory Team's expansion as they prepare to collaborate closely with RFK Racing starting in 2025…

JR Motorsports Confirms Return Of Huge Sponsor For 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series

JR Motorsports has confirmed that First Bank of Alabama will return as a sponsor for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series. The bank's name will feature on the cars of rising stars Connor Zilisch and Carson Kvapil, decked out in a striking blue, white, and gray color scheme…

Corey Day signs with Hendrick Motorsports, to run partial Xfinity schedule in 2025; Truck slate with Spire announced

Rising motorsports star Corey Day officially signed a multiyear agreement with Hendrick Motorsports set to support his efforts across a variety of pavement series throughout 2025, the team announced Thursday. As part of the agreement, Day, 19, will race a part-time schedule in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with the Hendrick program. The Clovis, California native and dirt ace will additionally log time in the Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series and Trans Am Series…

NASCAR Legend Richard Petty's Grandson Secures Full-Time 2025 ARCA Drive

Thad Moffitt, the grandson of NASCAR icon Richard Petty, is set to make his mark on the ARCA Menards Series by racing full-time in 2025 with Nitro Motorsports.The 24-year-old driver comes from a family rich in racing history, with his grandfather Richard Petty standing as a major figure in NASCAR, having claimed 200 Cup Series wins and seven championships…

Trackhouse Racing Reveals Bold Goal to Join Racing Series Away From NASCAR

Justin Marks' Trackhouse Racing has unveiled a bold aspiration to expand into another racing series, building on its dynamic ventures in NASCAR, MotoGP, and IMSA. Marks believes the team's legacy would be incomplete without competing in "the world's greatest open-wheel race," the Indianapolis 500…

Counting the changes as a new NASCAR season draws near

NASCAR Cup Series teams are on the clock. The season will see cars on the racetrack for the first time in 25 days when activity begins for the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. A lot of work will be done before teams arrive, and a lot has happened since the 2024 season ran its final lap…

Legendary Darlington Dragway joins NHRA member track family In Division 2

NHRA officials are pleased to announce the addition of Darlington Dragway to the NHRA Member Track Network, bringing the historic facility to the NHRA’s Southeast Division (Division 2) for the first time…

NHRA Funny Car Driver Alexis DeJoria Moving to JCM Racing

Veteran Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria is moving to Joe Maynard's JCM Racing team for the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season. DeJoria, 47, will be bringing her Bandero Premium Tequila-sponsored Funny Car over from Del Worsham's DC Motorsports team, where she raced for DC Motorports for the past five seasons. At DC Motorsports, DeJoria won once (Bristol, 2021) and advanced to seven final rounds…

NHRA, Neonetics Partner to Launch Neon Signs for Racing Fans

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has partnered with Neonetics to launch a collection of neon signs and clocks designed for racing enthusiasts. The new products aim to offer fans home and business decor inspired by drag racing culture. JRL Group, the NHRA’s licensing agency, secured the licensing partnership

NASCAR drivers at the Chili Bowl: Here is who's racing at the 2025 Nationals in Tulsa

The cars are built. The decals have been applied. Preparations are done. All that’s left is the biggest dirt midget car event in the world. The 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals are here…

Historic Trans-Am Series Brings First-Ever Sanctioned Racing to Heritage Invitational

The highly anticipated opening of the Ten Tenths Motor Club will include the circuit’s first-ever sanctioned race when the Historic Trans-Am Series hosts its season-opening event during the Heritage Invitational April 3-5. Historic Trans-Am racing celebrates the golden era of American motorsport, featuring the legendary muscle cars – not reproductions – that ruled the tracks from the late 1960s to early 1970s. These meticulously restored machines, driven by passionate racers, will bring a mix of speed and nostalgia to the short course at the all-new Ten Tenths Motor Club for two days of racing before going on display as part of the third annual Heritage Invitational concours…

Race Industry Week interview: Tony Stewart

Motorsports legend Tony Stewart shares an unforgettable year of milestones, from becoming a new father to earning NHRA Rookie of the Year and a regional championship, in this exclusive session at EPARTRADE’s 5th Annual Race Industry Week. Discover how Stewart balances family life, career achievements, and his passion for promoting drag racing.

What you’ll learn:

  • Stewart’s reflections on fatherhood and life with his newborn son, Dominic
  • Insights into his breakout NHRA drag racing season and plans for Top Fuel in 2025
  • How Stewart is advocating for NHRA’s growth and fan engagement
  • The challenges of balancing parenting with a high-octane racing career
  • Stewart’s vision for building a legacy in motorsports

Race Industry Week interview: Trackhouse's Justin Marks

Justin Marks, Founder of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, shares insights into the rapid rise of his organization, from NASCAR triumphs to a groundbreaking entry into MotoGP, during EPARTRADE’s 5th Annual Race Industry Week.

Antron Brown joins Kelley Earnhardt on Business of Motorsports podcast

Reigning NHRA Top Fuel champ Antron Brown recently joined Kelley Earnhardt on Dirty Mo Media’s Business of Motorsports podcast, touching on a variety of topics, including his journey from motocross to becoming a four-time NHRA Top Fuel champ, the success of AB Motorsports, which he launched in 2022, and his views on how to be a leader and in shaping the future of drag racing…

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