Michael Printup, Former Watkins Glen President and Racing America COO, Dies at 60
The motorsports world is mourning the unexpected loss of one of its most respected leaders. Michael Printup, former president of Watkins Glen International and chief operating officer of Racing America, died suddenly at age 60, the organization confirmed January 1. Printup’s death represents a significant loss for an industry where he spent nearly three decades […]
NASCAR to announce 2026 championship format on Monday; how to watch
NASCAR is ready to reveal the future of its championship format, and fans will not have to wait long to find out what changes are coming. The sanctioning body will hold a press conference on Monday, Jan. 12 from Concord, North Carolina to announce the championship format for 2026 and beyond. This is one of […]
26 Things to Watch for in the NHRA in 2026
The NHRA is heading into a pivotal season. With new faces, returning champions, organizational shakeups, and even a 75th anniversary celebration on the horizon, 2026 promises to deliver plenty of drama on and off the dragstrip. From Leah Pruett’s highly anticipated return to Top Fuel to questions about the sport’s television future and the rise […]
Ford Lands New O’Reilly Series Team for 2026 as Hettinger Racing Joins the Blue Oval
Ford may have lost a major player when Haas Factory Team announced its move to Chevrolet, but the Blue Oval is not walking into the 2026 NASCAR season empty handed. Enter Hettinger Racing, a new organization ready to fly the Ford flag in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly Xfinity Series) starting next season. This […]