Every June drivers from different countries compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Established more than a hundred years ago, the endurance race is won by the car covering the greatest distance in 24 hours.

McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing are monetizing their 2027 entry into the Hypercar category in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)

Formula 1 auto racing has exploded in popularity in the past five years alone. According to GrandPrix247.com, interest in F1 series racing jumped 5.7% between 2021-2024. There are a lot of factors that are playing into the sudden rise in the sport's popularity.

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The USAC National wingless sprint cars are in the area this week, and some big races are on tap for the weekend as well.

Ram is returning to NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 with the reintroduction of the Hemi V-8 in the Ram 1500. CEO Tim Kuniskis aims to boost NASCAR and Ram's fan base. A concept race truck was unveiled, and a new marketing campaign, "Ram-Demption," will accompany the comeback.

William Byron sits atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings, with Larson, Hamlin and Bell all tied with three wins apiece.

To understand the engineering challenges they had set before them, members of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Baja Racing Club needed to see a race firsthand. The Society of Auto Engineers hold several competitions annually for college students to compete with Baja cars they have designed and fabricated themselves to race offroad.

A former NASCAR team owner who pleaded guilty in a payroll tax case in Charlotte this week said he loves the sport and hopes to return as an owner someday.

The WESCAR dashes, heats and 100-lap main event share the bill with the three PGARA race series – Ron’s Towing hornets, Chieftain Auro Parts ministocks and Canadian Tire street stocks. All three PGARA classes will have new points champions this year, with the 2024 champs all having moved on.

Why People Choose to Race Engine roar. Heart pounding. Adrenaline rising. Why do people race? Because racing isn’t just a sport. It’s a calling. For many, the desire to start racing builds early. Posters of race autos on bedroom walls.