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IROC Brought American Racing Legends to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Washington D.C.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 2, 2026) – In the days following the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, D.C., fans are still talking about the thrill of the inaugural event. While the NTT INDYCAR Series headlined the weekend, it was IROC Presented by Chevrolet that brought the nostalgia with a field of racing icons, adding to the history and spectacle of the Freedom 250 weekend.

Contesting a doubleheader, IROC Presented by Chevrolet brought together some of motorsport’s most recognizable names, as former champions from NASCAR, INDYCAR and Trans Am returned to wheel-to-wheel competition to battle on the streets of the nation’s capital.

“Thinking back on all the races I’ve attended throughout my career, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix was truly something special,” said Ray Evernham, Co-Principal of IROC Holdings, LLC. “Racing through the streets of Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol serving as the backdrop, was an experience unlike any other. The energy from the tens of thousands of fans lining the course was incredible, and seeing some of the biggest names in motorsports competing wheel-to-wheel in IROC Firebirds made for an unforgettable weekend.”

The IROC exhibition during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend put racing legends from all different disciplines head-to-head on the 1.7-mile, seven-turn street course.

With NASCAR Cup Series champions Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace and Bill Elliott racing alongside Indianapolis 500 champions Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves, as well as Trans Am and Motorsports Hall of Famer, Tommy Kendall, the field read like a who’s who of American motorsport with champions racing champions. During their careers, the star-studded starting lineup accounted for eight NASCAR Cup Series championships, one INDYCAR championship, four Trans Am championships, and 323 race wins—including six Daytona 500s and five Indianapolis 500s.

For many fans, the weekend was like a trip back in time, bringing them together with their racing heroes, and giving them the thrill of cheering on their favorite drivers once again. The distinctive roar of the authentic IROC Pontiac Firebirds—cars originally raced in the series from 1996 through 2006—once again echoed through a major motorsports venue. Most importantly, a new generation of fans got to experience a piece of racing history alongside those who remembered IROC's original era.

“The racing itself was outstanding, and the enthusiasm from the fans exceeded every expectation. It has been a long time since I’ve seen autograph lines stretch as far as they did throughout the weekend, but considering the caliber of drivers we had participating, I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix delivered a truly unique atmosphere, and we were honored to be a part of it,” concluded Evernham.

NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch echoed the sentiment: “I cannot believe the crowd. Not a seat looked empty to me, and that was at 11 a.m. when we were on track. Thank you for the vibe—the energy and the excitement. I think people watching this on TV are going to be like ‘we missed out. We’ve got to be there.’ Just the environment; I loved it.”

“First of all, what an event,” agreed INDYCAR Champion Tony Kanaan. “Ray and the IROC team, INDYCAR, FOX, Penske Entertainment—look at this, look at the fans and look at this view [of the U.S. Capitol]. Obviously, it’s a pleasure to be here; a pleasure to race with my heroes. There’s only a few times in this day and age in my career that I can say I’m racing with people that are older than me, but I’m still getting beat by legends. What a blast. I’m really lucky to be a part of this. Motor racing is my life, and it’s been my life forever. Days like this, that’s when it counts.”

“At the end of the day, this is just so incredible,” added Helio Castroneves, a four-time Indianapolis 500 Champion. “To race with these legends and learn from them still, it’s just mind blowing. I wish that we’d have this series more often so that we can not only race, but also watch, because it is a lot of fun.”

As the checkered flag fell on the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend, one thing was clear—the return of IROC is about more than a nostalgic look back, it provides a show unlike anything else in motorsports.

Stay up to date on all the latest from IROC Presented by Chevrolet by visiting iroc-racing.com and following IROC’s accounts on social media.

DETAILS OF NEW 410-WINGED SPRINT CAR INVITATIONALS ANNOUNCED

August 31, 2026 - Event promoters Jim Hanks and David Sink have announced their intentions to promote a select few 410-winged pavement sprint car invitational races beginning in 2027. The details and location of these invitational events will be announced in the coming weeks.

The duo considered becoming event promoters at the urging of several drivers and car owners who have expressed their concern for the limited number of 410-winged pavement sprint car events currently in the Midwest. There were only four total unrestricted 410-winged pavement sprint car events held in the Midwest in 2026, and all of these were contested in the state of Michigan. Indiana and Ohio were left dark.

The exact number of invitational events planned hasn’t been decided as of today's date. The duo has no intentions of creating a traveling series but rather promoting select weekend invitational events.

Hanks is no stranger to pavement sprint car racing. He is a former car owner who fielded entries in the USAC National Sprint Car Series, Silver Crown Series, and several winged asphalt sprint car events with the now defunct HOSS and AVSS groups.

Hanks created the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series in 2010 before selling it prior to the current racing season due to health reasons. During his one-year hiatus, his rehabilitation, has returned him to good health. The highlights of his former series were extensive. It included a national television package in the early years with FOX Sports and promoting the $10,000 to win 410-winged pavement sprint car event at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee in 2011.

Sink is a current pavement sprint car journalist, photographer, and statistician. He manages the Social Media platform Pavement Pounders and is responsible for the National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings. He was recently inducted into the Little 500 Hall of Fame this past May.

Sink’s role in promotion isn’t just in media interests. From 2008-2015 he was part of the ownership of the International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) and Winged Outlaw Figure 8 Series (WOFS). Both were touring late model figure 8 series based in the Midwest.

For updates and the latest news regarding this new invitational event package please visit Pavement Pounders on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PavementPoundrs

Continental Tire Brings Together Art, Community and Performance at Legends of the Autobahn

Fort Mill, SC; August 18, 2026 – For the third consecutive year, Continental Tire proudly participated in Legends of the Autobahn, one of the premier events of Monterey Car Week and a gathering that brings together automotive enthusiasts, industry leaders, collectors, and members of the BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi communities.

As a longtime partner of the BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA), Legends of the Autobahn provides Continental with a unique opportunity to connect directly with the automotive community, strengthen industry relationships, and celebrate the passion that brings enthusiasts together.

This year, Continental brought to life a simple but powerful concept: cars are art.

For many enthusiasts, a vehicle is far more than transportation. It is an expression of personality, creativity, and individuality. From selecting the perfect vehicle to carefully choosing every modification, enthusiasts invest countless hours refining and personalizing their cars. At Continental, we understand that journey because we know every detail matters.

The same attention to detail that drivers put into their vehicles is the philosophy behind every tire Continental designs. Whether customers are seeking performance, style, comfort, or confidence behind the wheel, Continental engineers develop products with precision and purpose, knowing that every decision contributes to the overall driving experience.

To bring this concept to life, Continental partnered with renowned BMW artist Rae Roberts, whose vibrant and emotional automotive artwork has earned recognition throughout the enthusiast community. Roberts' work captures the passion, movement, and personality that make vehicles so special to their owners. Through her art, she helps tell the stories behind the cars and the people who drive them, making her the perfect ambassador for Continental's vision of celebrating the art of driving.

"The vehicles on display at Legends of the Autobahn represent thousands of hours of dedication, creativity, and craftsmanship," said Brian Beierwaltes, Head of Marketing US PLT, Continental Tire. "We are honored whenever our products become part of that story. This activation was our way of recognizing the passion that drives the automotive community and showing our customers, partners, and enthusiasts that we share that same commitment to excellence."

The event invited attendees to experience firsthand the connection between art and automotive culture while showcasing Continental's commitment to understanding the enthusiasts, customers, and partners who make the automotive community so vibrant.

In addition to engaging with attendees at Legends of the Autobahn, Continental welcomed members of its ambassador program to the event. Bringing together creators, enthusiasts, industry partners, and brand advocates highlighted another important aspect of car culture: community.

Whether someone is purchasing their first enthusiast vehicle or has spent decades building, restoring, racing, and sharing automotive knowledge, the passion for cars creates meaningful connections. Continental is proud to be part of that journey and grateful for the opportunity to learn from and celebrate the people who continue to inspire the industry.

As Continental continues to innovate and develop products that meet the evolving needs of drivers, events like Legends of the Autobahn serve as a reminder that the automotive industry is about more than vehicles and technology. It is about the stories, experiences, and communities that bring people together through a shared love of driving.

Through its presence at Monterey Car Week and Legends of the Autobahn, Continental remains committed to supporting the enthusiast community, strengthening its partnership with BMW CCA, and celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship, and passion that define automotive culture.

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers.

"DEREK DALY, Serial Survivor,"

by Derek Daly, Now Available in U.S.

"DEREK DALY

Serial Survivor"

By Derek Daly

Foreword by Maurice Hamilton

US $80.00, CDN $100.00

ISBN: 978-1-918070-03-3

Format: 240x210mm

Hardback

Page extent: 368

Illustration: 380 photos, mainly color

LONDON (July 22, 2026) – "DEREK DALY, Serial Survivor" is now available in the U.S.

A blend of entertaining storytelling, brutal honesty and high drama, Irish racing driver Derek Daly’s memoir is a page-turner.

His meteoric rise from a modest background in Dublin to the heights of Formula 1 is a story of relentless determination and unbridled talent, but when he reached motor racing’s pinnacle — ultimately with the top-notch Williams team in 1982 — his success story started to unravel, partly because of numerous and sometimes horrifyingly spectacular crashes often caused by car breakages.

Daly made a clean break and went to America, where he raced Indy cars and sports cars before metamorphosing into a hugely popular TV commentator, interviewer and pundit. Now, in his own words, he has put the entire rollercoaster of his life into a spellbinding autobiography that all racing fans will love.

Key content:

• After starting out with a secondhand Formula Ford car bought from Eddie Jordan, Daly labored in an Australian iron-ore mine for six months to earn the money to buy a more competitive racing car.

• The plan worked and he became Irish Formula Ford Champion in 1975, then went to England and won numerous races in 1976, including the prestigious Formula Ford Festival.

• Stepping up to Formula 3 in 1977, he continued his winning ways and became British Formula 3 Champion driving for larger-than-life Irish team owner Derek McMahon.

• Two seasons in Formula 2 brought more successes, including three victories, but early attempts to break into Formula 1 were mired in frustration with teams that struggled, namely Hesketh and Ensign.

• Tyrrell offered better prospects for 1980 but some big crashes — notably at the start of the Monaco Grand Prix — and numerous car failures blighted his season.

• Daly finally landed a top seat for 1982, with Williams, only to find that sub-standard treatment and the team’s fading competitiveness prevented him from fulfilling his potential.

• Making a dramatic change in his life, he went to race in America in Indy cars, but a huge accident at Michigan in 1984 — his car crashed into the perimeter wall at 217mph and disintegrated — left him severely injured and facing a long recovery.

• A racing swan song came in sports cars, with Jaguar at Le Mans and Nissan in America, the latter bringing consecutive victories in the 12 Hours of Sebring, in 1990 and 1991.

• Staying in America, Daly went on to a decades-long career as a motorsport TV broadcaster alongside business ventures and keynote speaking.

About the Author:

Following two previous books about race-winning techniques ("Race to Win") and team tactics for success ("A Champion’s Path"), Derek Daly has turned his writing talents to his own life in motorsport and beyond. Among many testimonials for "Race to Win," racing legend Mario Andretti said, “Derek’s book teaches lessons it took guys like me years to learn.” The author divides his time between homes in Carmel, Indiana, and Phoenix, Arizona. He is the father of IndyCar driver Conor Daly.

Evro Publishing’s books are available to trade customers in North America via Continental Sales, Inc. Books can be ordered by email at continental@wybel.com or by phone on 847-381-6530. Please use the relevant ISBN number when ordering.

'DEREK DALY, Serial Survivor" is available in the U.S. from specialist and online booksellers, as well as on evropublishing.com.

For more information about this book, or to request a review book and/or an interview, please contact Judy Stropus at jstropus@earthlink.net.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE 2026 PRI SHOW
-- Racing professionals can now register for the 2026 PRI Show, with new tiered attendee pricing starting at $45. --

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 21, 2026) — Registration is now open for the 2026 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, the premier trade event for the global motorsports industry. Taking place Dec. 10-12 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the PRI Show brings together the companies, professionals, and decision-makers driving the future of racing.

Qualified motorsports industry professionals can now register for the PRI Show without a PRI membership. The PRI Show remains a trade-only event for qualified industry professionals. New for 2026, attendee registration follows a tiered pricing structure, starting at $45 through Oct. 2, increasing to $55 through Dec. 9, and $65 during the Show.

More than 920 exhibiting companies have already secured more than 360,000 net square feet of exhibit space, creating a show floor packed with the latest racing technology, performance products, manufacturing equipment, simulation tools, trailers, and business solutions. From grassroots racing to professional motorsports, the PRI Show remains the industry's most important marketplace for discovering new products, building relationships, and conducting business ahead of the racing season.

"The PRI Show is where the business of motorsports comes together," said PRI Managing Director Doug Bresnahan. "Every December, manufacturers, race teams, distributors, engine builders, fabricators, track operators, and industry leaders gather in one place to strengthen partnerships, discover new innovations, and create opportunities that move racing forward. We look forward to welcoming the industry back to Indianapolis."

The PRI Show continues to serve as a driving force behind an industry that generates more than $69.2 billion in annual economic activity, supports more than 318,000 American jobs, and produces more than $22.1 billion in wages and benefits, according to the PRI Motorsports Economic Impact Study. By bringing together every segment of the racing industry under one roof, the Show helps fuel innovation, investment, and long-term business growth.

New for 2026, the PRI Motorsports Engineering Symposium will debut during the Show, bringing together race engineers, manufacturers, technical leaders, and university engineering programs for a full day of education and collaboration focused on advancing motorsports technology and performance.

The 2026 PRI Show will feature a wide range of experiences and activations, from networking opportunities such as the Grand Opening Breakfast and PRI Full Throttle Social to education programming, specialty exhibit areas, and product discovery destinations including T.O.P.S. HQ, the Trailer and Motorcoach Exhibits, PRI Paddock, Machinery Row, NextGen Connect, and more.

"The PRI Show continues to evolve alongside the racing industry," said PRI Show Director Karin Davidson. "Whether attendees are sourcing products, learning from industry experts, exploring new technologies, or connecting with business partners, the 2026 Show is designed to deliver meaningful value at every stage of their business."

Each year, the PRI Show welcomes attendees from all 50 states and around the world, including race teams, retailers, engine builders, manufacturers, fabricators, distributors, media, sanctioning bodies, and track operators. Early registration allows attendees to receive their credentials in advance beginning in October, helping them save time and get straight to business when they arrive in Indianapolis.

To register, book hotel accommodations, and learn more about the 2026 PRI Show, visit PRI2026.com/Attend.

For additional information or questions regarding registration, please contact PRI Show Manager Nicole Harless, at nicoleh@performanceracing.com.

ABOUT PERFORMANCE RACING INDUSTRY
Performance Racing Industry fuels the passion for motorsports by building, promoting, and protecting the worldwide racing community. PRI supports the interests of racers, enthusiasts, builders, tracks, sanctioning bodies and businesses through legislative action and advocacy, its business magazine Performance Racing Industry, and the world's premier motorsports trade show, the PRI Show. PRI also supports businesses by providing market research, education and best practices in motorsports business and racing technology. According to the PRI Economic Impact Study, motorsports generates $69.2 billion in U.S. economic activity and supports more than 318,000 jobs nationwide. For more information, visit PerformanceRacing.com.

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