Shelby’s Legal Battle Over The “Eleanor” Car Is Over And Shelby Won!

LOS ANGELES – November 9, 2023 – In what has been a decade long battle between the Shelby Trust, owner of “Shelby” trademarks and trade dress relating to internationally known and respected Shelby vehicles, and Denise Halicki, surviving spouse of H.B. “Toby” Halicki, producer of the 1974 “Gone in 60 Seconds” film, the 1982 “The Junkman” film, and the 1983 “Deadline Auto Theft film, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has finally and decisively placed Shelby in the driver’s seat.

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Hailie Deegan Signs Multiyear NASCAR Xfinity Series Agreement with AM Racing Beginning in 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Officials from AM Racing confirmed today that Ford Performance Motorsports development driver Hailie Deegan has inked a multiyear deal with the team to pilot the No. 15 Ford Mustang full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning with the season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on February 17, 2024.

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Hennessey Unbridles Supercharged 850-Horsepower ‘H850’ 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

SEALY, Texas, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hennessey Performance, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, announces high-performance supercharged upgrades for the all-new, seventh-generation 2024 Ford S650 Mustang Dark Horse. The comprehensive turn-key package dramatically boosts engine output and enhances the appearance of the latest iteration of America’s iconic pony car.

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NASCAR Cup Series to Race on the Streets of Chicago for the First Time

For the first time ever, the sights, sounds and speed of NASCAR are coming to the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1-2, 2023. One of the most iconic cities in the world, Chicago will add another chapter to its illustrious sports history when the NASCAR Cup Series debuts against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline in the Grant Park 220 on Sunday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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NASCAR Cup Series Heads To Nashville To ‘Boot-Scoot And Boogie’ In Music City

After soaking up the only off weekend of the season, the competitors in the NASCAR Cup Series prepare for one of the schedule’s most unique tracks in Nashville Superspeedway with this Sunday’s Ally 400 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). The D-shaped, concrete oval that stretches 1.33-miles, is the longest concrete surface track on the 2023 schedule and will have drivers and team dancing to find the perfect set-up in their cars for this weekend.

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Privateer Robert Prilika to Drive 4WD Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport in 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

LAS VEGAS – June 16, 2023 – Robert Prilika, who drove a 2022 Shelby GT500SE into history last year in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, will return to compete in a new Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport under the Robert Prilika Motorsports banner. Officials from Shelby American, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) and members of the Team Shelby club will attend the race on June 25 as part of the ongoing Carroll Shelby Centennial Celebration.

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The F/A Products Maynard Troyer Classic IV Set To Pay $10,000-To-Win For Race Of Champions Modified Series

Williamson, N.Y. – (May  26, 2023) – The F/A Products Maynard Troyer Classic IV set to take place on Friday, September 1 at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., and it’s going to be “one hot night” and extremely lucrative for asphalt Modified racing in the Western Region of New York and Pennsylvania. Long-time friend of Troyer, Tom Forgione has stepped up once again to remain the Race of Champions Modified Series race title sponsor through his F/A Products Engine and Performance Parts brand.

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Frankie Muniz and Rette Jones Racing Head to Charlotte Ready to Retake ARCA Points Lead

CONCORD, N.C.: Make no mistake about it, Frankie Muniz has even surprised himself as a rookie in the ARCA Menards Series this season. The driver of the No. 30 Rette Jones Racing Ford Mustang has busted out three top-10 finishes in the first four races of the season – consistency that propelled him into the ARCA Menards Series points lead following the race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in April.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

As it has each year for nearly a decade, the NASCAR community will come together to formally honor and recognize the United States Armed Forces during Military Appreciation Month through the annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program. This marks the ninth season of NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola celebrating the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members and their families through a multitude of at track integrations, original content features and fan engagement opportunities.

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Five Things to Watch at Lime Rock’s Memorial Day Classic

There will be plenty of racing action at Lime Rock Park during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic May 26-29. Here are five things to watch for on the track while you’re at The Park:

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TeamSLR Ready for Fast, Furious Lime Rock

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 22, 2023) – Since 1972, sportscar racing on Memorial Day weekend in the quaint, New England setting of Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, has occupied a humble but rightful place on the motorsports calendar alongside three of the world’s most iconic events – the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, and Formula One’s Grand Prix of Monaco.

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Inside Trans Am Racing with Tom Sheehan

BOW, New Hampshire – Although Tom Sheehan and his No. 97 LTK Insulation Technologies Damon Racing Ford Mustang are a single marker from a top 20 points standings ranking, the New Hampshire native strives for maximum results and points with Round 4 at Lime Rock Park awaiting on May 26-29, 2023. The venerable TA2 racer believes that he and his team can achieve more in this close quarters sports car division.

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Opportunistic William Byron Scores Third Win of 2023 at Darlington (Full Results)

William Byron took full advantage of a late on-track incident between Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson to triumph in Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway and became the first three-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series this season.

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Front Row Motorsports Sets Date and Driver Autograph Times for Boot Barn Fan Day

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 10, 2023) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) will host Boot Barn Fan Day at its race shop in Mooresville, North Carolina on Thursday, May 25. Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run through 4:00 p.m. Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell, 2022 NASCAR Craftsman Series champion Zane Smith, and two-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion Todd Gilliland will all sign autographs for fans from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.

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Racing is a Constant Bid for Improvement with LTK and Damon Racing

Bow, NEW HAMPSHIRE – December 5, 2022 – One of the most experienced drivers in the TA2 class, New Hampshire driver Tom Sheehan endured a somewhat frustrating season, but he nevertheless succeeded in making the Top 20 out of 76 entrants in the final Championship classification. Understandably, Tom resisted the temptation to travel across the country in 2022 to compete in the double-header out west in California. Something that inevitably prevented him from maximizing his points total among the most competitive class in the Trans Am Series.

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