USAC’s BC39 Has New Winner; 2026 Hall of Fame Inducted
The United States Auto Club (USAC) had quite the week, ending June and starting the month of July.
Other Racing News and Announcements
Coverage of other racing categories including road racing, rally racing, rally cross, karting, and off-road racing. Plus, products, series, interviews, profiles, and news pieces related to the types of racing.
Hildebrand takes production Corvette ZR1X to Pikes Peak Record
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb thrives on records. Making it to the top of the mountain isn’t the chore it once was, when parts closer to the pinnacle weren’t paved, but even with the pavement, getting any vehicle around the 156 turns on this 12.42-mile stretch of road, most of it at the upper reaches offering little respite if one puts a wheel wrong.
IMSA, ACO, FIA Reveal 2030 Premier Prototype Regulations
Prior to this year’s 94th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans, the ACO held its annual Friday press conference delineating changes that will take effect for the WEC and IMSA starting in 2030.
Racing Loses Two Giants of the Sport in NASCAR, INDYCAR
Over the past couple of weeks, the sport of auto racing lost a pair of men who were large in terms of driving, broadcasting and racecar ownership. Ned Jarrett and Dennis Reinbold were major actors in motorsports and they will be missed.
Felix Rosenqvist Wins 110th Indianapolis 500 in Race’s Closest Finish
This year’s 110th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, held May 24 on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, had action from green to checkers.
Field is Set for 110th Indianapolis 500
This year at least, there would be no bumping to fill the 500’s vaunted Field of 33 cars due to persistent rain.
Leah Martin’s IHRA Presidency is Over
Martin is the latest victim of IHRA’s revolving door of leadership, even as participation grows.
Team Penske Celebrates 60 years with New Exhibit at NASCAR Hall of Fame
Team Penske, also called Penske Racing, debuted in the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car enduro in 1966, which makes Team Penske 60 years old in 2026.
Alex Zanardi: The true Definition of a Hero
Alessandro Zanardi has died. The Italian racer, 59, whose competitiveness in everything he did could never be questioned, succumbed 1 May to the injuries he’s suffered over the years.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Sees Acura, Honda Winners
Did the 51st running of the Long Beach Grand Prix help Alex Palou get one step closer to the championship title? Again?