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Crews to lead TA2 field to green after Sonoma qualifying canceled | RACER
Qualifying was canceled for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series National and Western Championship race at Sonoma Raceway due to heavy rain, so the field is now set according to practice times. Brent Crews in the No.
Penske Porsche adds Wehrlein, Mueller for Spa 6 Hours | RACER
Porsche Penske Motorsport has confirmed that a pair of Formula E regulars will join its FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar driver roster for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps next month. Nico Mueller, a former factory WEC driver with Peugeot, will steer the No.
Force, Kalitta lead record-breaking Friday at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte | RACER
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta set the track E.T. record at zMAX Dragway on Friday, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier, while Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history at the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
Sparks returns to crew chief role with Haley | RACER
Ryan Sparks will assume the crew chief role for Justin Haley and the No. 7 Spire Motorsports team beginning this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Sparks, the competition director for the organization, will handle both roles following the departure of Rodney Childers.
Formula E announces Amazon Prime docuseries | RACER
Formula E has announced details of a new four-part docuseries, available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide starting May 2. "Formula E: Driver" delves into the lives of four prominent names from the electric open-wheel series throughout the 2023-24, with TAG Heuer Porsche’s Antonio Fel...
McLaren to end Formula E program | RACER
McLaren has confirmed that its name will disappear from the Formula E grid at the end of the current season. The decision comes off the back of the long-awaited confirmation that the company will be mounting a full factory assault on the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class from 20...
Inside MX-5 Cup: Tyler Gonzalez seeks consistency and a bit of luck | RACER
Tyler Gonzalez has been at this long enough to know that it's too early to start thinking about a championship. But it's hard not to notice that the only two drivers to win a Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup race so far this season, after two double-header rounds, are two-time champion Jared Thomas...
Garage 66 set for Texas Cup race with Finchum | RACER
Chad Finchum will rejoin Garage 66 for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Finchum will drive the No. 66 Ford Mustang with Hart HVAC & Electric / Winsupply sponsorship. It will be his first start of the season and the 10th Cup Series start of his career.
Has GTP/Hypercar beaten sports car racing’s boom-and-bust cycle? | RACER
Has there ever been a better time to be a fan of sports car racing? The grids at the top end are arguably healthier than they've ever been, fan interest is growing by the weekend and best of all, the current era of top-class convergence is showing no immediate signs of slowing down as we run through...
Palou leads Rosenqvist in final Indy test session | RACER
Chip Ganassi Racing-Honda’s three-time and defending IndyCar champion Alex Palou produced the fastest speed in Thursday's final test session ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The current IndyCar points leader set his best time on his third of 83 laps, a 223.
Federer named honorary starter for Le Mans | RACER
Tennis star Roger Federer has been named as the official starter of the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours by Automobile Club de l’Ouest. Swiss icon Federer, who boasts an outstanding record of 20 Grand Slam titles and 310 weeks as world number one, will lower the flag to get the race underway on Saturday, ...
Lots for drivers and teams to learn at Indy Open Test | RACER
The run plan for a team at the annual pre-Indianapolis 500 test is fairly standard. Drivers are asked to assess a range of ride height changes, suspension adjustments to things like camber and toe, and downforce settings during group outings and solo qualifying simulations.
Hybrid mastery key to Indy 500 win hopes – Newgarden | RACER
Josef Newgarden expects the first hybrid Indianapolis 500 to be settled among those who’ve mastered usage of the energy recovery systems. “I think the hybrid utilization here will be the most impactful of anywhere we've gone,” the winner of the last two Indy 500s told RACER.
Wilson nominated by Ben Sulayem as next FIA deputy | RACER
Rally legend Malcolm Wilson has been nominated by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to be the next deputy president for sport. Ben Sulayem is required to nominate a replacement for Robert Reid, after the former deputy president for sport resigned earlier this month, citing a “governance crisis...
Spire Motorsports, Childers split | RACER
Spire Motorsports and Rodney Childers have mutually agreed to part ways. Childers was crew chief of the No. 7 Chevrolet with Justin Haley. The duo worked together for the first nine races of the NASCAR Cup Series season and earned one top-10 finish, a 10th-place, at Homestead Miami Speedway.
NASCAR announces 2025 All-Star Race format | RACER
The NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will have several new aspects this season. NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced Wednesday the event will be extended from 200 to 250 laps. It will also feature a manufacturer showdown and a promoter's caution.
GM targets 2029 F1 power unit after FIA approval | RACER
General Motors will aim to deliver its first power unit in 2029 after receiving official approval from the FIA to become a Formula 1 supplier. The GM-backed Cadillac F1 team entry was finally approved at the start of March, with a power unit supply deal with Ferrari in place for at least the open...
AJ Foyt Racing continues partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association | RACER
AJ Foyt Racing has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to promote the non-profit charity and research organization while increasing awareness of the disease. The partnership began at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with logos placed atop the sidepods of Santino Ferrucci’s No.
How long can Piastri keep up the fireworks show? | RACER
Usually, when a racing driver claims that “I’m not that bothered by the fact that I’m leading the championship”, they are trying to convince themselves not to get carried away; take each race as it comes, focus on the process, the rest will follow.
Porsche announces Selected Driver program drivers | RACER
Porsche Motorsport North America has chosen Tom Sargent, Loek Hartog, and Riley Dickinson as its three drivers for the 2025 Selected Driver program. The Porsche Selected Driver program is part of the Porsche Motorsport North America development system, designed to elevate emerging professionals b...
RACER Debrief: Alex Palou | RACER
Can reigning champ Alex Palou make it four NTT IndyCar Series titles in five seasons? After dominating the opening races of the 2025 season, it’s looking good for the Chip Ganassi Racing driver. But as the Spanish ace tells RACER Debrief, he’s only focused on the next race.
Dreyer & Reinbold/Cusick Motorsports unveils Indy 500 liveries | RACER
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports has unveiled its liveries for the team’s two Chevrolet-powered entries in this year's Indianapolis 500 with drivers Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey. DRR/Cusick Motorsports will field two cars for Hunter-Reay in the bright blue No.
The break’s been and gone. Time for NASCAR teams to buckle up for the long grind | RACER
Well, what do you want to talk about? The season's one and only NASCAR Cup Series off-weekend came and went in the blink of an eye. It’s now hammer down for 28 straight weeks until a champion will be crowned in the Phoenix desert on Nov. 2.