Motorsports
Roger Penske Shaken by Disqualifications: Motorsport Legacy in Jeopardy
Roger Penske & Co Face Severe Backlash After Disqualification Scandals Rock Motorsports World The legendary Roger Penske, known for his rise from humble beginnings to motorsport royalty, is currently facing a tumultuous period in his illustrious career. From a modest $75,000 loan from his father, Penske built an empire in the racing world, marked by […]

Roger Penske & Co Face Severe Backlash After Disqualification Scandals Rock Motorsports World
The legendary Roger Penske, known for his rise from humble beginnings to motorsport royalty, is currently facing a tumultuous period in his illustrious career. From a modest $75,000 loan from his father, Penske built an empire in the racing world, marked by precision and hard decisions. However, recent disqualification scandals at two prestigious events have cast a shadow over his legacy.
In a shocking turn of events, a Porsche Penske Motorsport car was disqualified at the 24 Hours of Le Mans after being found underweight during a post-qualifying inspection. The disqualification resulted in the team starting at the back of the Hypercar field, a significant blow to Penske’s reputation for perfection and excellence in the sport.
Furthermore, Penske-owned cars driven by Josef Newgarden and Will Power were also embroiled in controversy at the Indianapolis 500 for using illegally modified rear attenuators. These safety-critical parts were found to violate clear IndyCar rules, leading to severe penalties for the team and a public apology from Roger Penske himself.
These recent scandals are not the first time Penske’s team has faced scrutiny, with previous incidents involving illegal software usage resulting in disqualifications. Questions have arisen within the racing community about whether these are isolated incidents or indicative of a broader culture within Team Penske.
As if the disqualification scandals were not enough, Formula 1 has now set its sights on challenging Penske’s dominance in motorsports. With the Canadian Grand Prix scheduled to clash with the iconic Indianapolis 500 in 2026, F1 is making a bold statement by encroaching on Penske’s turf.
The battle for supremacy in American motorsports is intensifying, with F1’s strategic move posing a direct challenge to Penske and IndyCar. As pressure mounts from multiple fronts and scandals rock his racing empire, Roger Penske faces a critical juncture in his storied career. Will he be able to weather the storm and maintain his position at the pinnacle of motorsports hierarchy?
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Record-Setting Number of Performers Ready for Stage at 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire
The 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will dazzle and delight fans of all ages, Aug. 1-2, 2025, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The substantial signature event known as The Greatest Show in Drag Racing® will feature more than 82 performers, which is the most in the history of the event, and they will be ready […]

The 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will dazzle and delight fans of all ages, Aug. 1-2, 2025, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
The substantial signature event known as The Greatest Show in Drag Racing® will feature more than 82 performers, which is the most in the history of the event, and they will be ready to put on an outstanding show.


“We have been thinking about and dreaming about this event for the past year, and we have a striking show planned that will appeal to all senses,” said Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park president. “We urge you to get your tickets now as we are expecting a sell-out.”
NHRA Funny Car standouts Ron Capps, Daniel Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon and Dave Richards will soar side-by-side, and talented Top Fuel racers Antron Brown, Justin Ashley, Clay Millican and Josh Hart will rocket down the racetrack.
Powerful NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson, Dallas Glenn, Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr. will add to the adrenaline, as will twelve Top Alcohol Funny Cars, twelve Top Alcohol Dragsters and twelve Pro Mods.
Hayden Proffitt will bump into the beams and blast off with afterburners all aglow in his Hot Streak II jet engine-powered truck, and Ernie Bogue, Scott Holdridge, Dawn Perdue and Neil Esposito will gun for a North American Jet Car Championship in their 300-mph vehicles.
R&R Auto Body Top Sportsman, Factory Stock, Pro Outlaw Drag Sleds and ScottRods Gassers will also be in action.
There will be a fantastic flyover by the Hooligans Flight Team featuring historic military airplanes, as well as skydivers. The Bader Family Signature $150,000 Fireworks Show presented by R&R Auto Body will be shot from multiple locations over the park.
The Edelbrock Super Series Elite presented by Red Line Oil and Rocko Machine will feature the top 16 racers in Summit Motorsports Park’s Edelbrock Super Pro, Edelbrock Pro, Wiseco/CycleTech Super Bike and Edelbrock Sportsman Delivered on Time by TFC Transportation programs as of Aug. 1, and they will race for a share of $64,400 on Aug. 2.
Additionally, the Summit Racing Equipment Junior Dragster Shootout will put the spotlight on the top eight racers in Summit Motorsports Park’s Bear Motorsports Advanced, Intermediate and Novice Junior Dragster presented by Wiseco programs as of June 1, and they will race for cash, trophies and gift cards on Aug. 2.
As always, the Bader Family Guarantee, which promises the best show possible at the best price possible, is in place and offers an unconditional money-back guarantee.
Fans who want to elevate their experience even more can join the John Force Winner’s Circle, which offers VIP parking, premium starting line seating, patio viewing, pit area access, souvenir goody bag, chalet access, catered meals, complementary soft drinks and bottled water, two alcohol beverages for those 21 and older, cash bar, snacks, private restrooms and more.
Tickets are selling quickly. For tickets or more information, visit summitmotorsportspark.com or call 419-668-5555. Summit Motorsports Park is at 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk, Ohio.






This story was originally published on July 11, 2025.
Motorsports
Lamborghini unveil Temerario GT3, successor to the Huracán
Credit: Lamborghini Squadra Corse Lamborghini and their motorsport division – Squadra Corse – have taken the covers off their new GT3 model, the Temerario. Based of the Italian marque’s latest flagship road car of the same name, the GT3 car will feature the same engine, albeit slightly modified. The hybrid system has been removed from […]

Lamborghini and their motorsport division – Squadra Corse – have taken the covers off their new GT3 model, the Temerario.
Based of the Italian marque’s latest flagship road car of the same name, the GT3 car will feature the same engine, albeit slightly modified. The hybrid system has been removed from the 4-litre V8, and modifications have been made in the areas of turbocharging and forced induction.
“The Temerario GT3 is the first racing derivative of the Temerario project, further emphasizing Lamborghini’s strong commitment to motorsport as a key tool for promoting our brand,” stated Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO.
“Following the sporting and commercial success of the Huracán GT3 project, with which we won 96 championships and sold over 200 units, we have always envisioned racing derivatives from the very inception of the Temerario project. The Temerario GT3 will set a benchmark for its competitors, just as the road-going Temerario has.”
Like many of the latest GT3 models, the Temerario has been designed with the user in mind. That means that the systems are easier to use, and the car can be set-up and repaired with ease.
Factory drivers, Marco Mapelli and Andrea Caldarelli were heavily involved in the design of the interior, making it as comfortable as possible for drivers. This includes the ”integration of state-of-the-art hardware”, a redesigned steering wheel and overall better ergonomics within the drivers seat.
The bodywork is made from a carbon composite material, with each part being easily removable in the pits, including the central floor panel, which Lamborghini claims can be removed while the car is on the air jacks in the pit lane.
The car will compete in it’s first major event in March, at the 12 Hours of Sebring. This is the first of ”a series of selected events” that the car will compete in before it’s full roll-out to customer teams.
In the meantime, Lamborghini will still be providing full support for teams using the Huracán GT3
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NASCAR Cup team dropping a car despite best finish since 2011
Entering the race weekend at the Chicago Street Course, there was no guarantee that Austin Hill would even get to compete in the Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series race. For the first time since the race at Texas Motor Speedway in November 2018, there were more cars on the entry list for a non-Daytona […]

Entering the race weekend at the Chicago Street Course, there was no guarantee that Austin Hill would even get to compete in the Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series race.
For the first time since the race at Texas Motor Speedway in November 2018, there were more cars on the entry list for a non-Daytona 500 race than spots available in the 40-car field, and with Hill set to drive one of the five non-chartered (open) entries, he was not locked in.
He had to battle it out in qualifying with Kaulig Racing’s Will Brown, Garage 66’s Josh Bilicki, 23XI Racing’s Corey Heim, and Live Fast Motorsports’ Katherine Legge.
Many fans predicted that the DNQ battle would come down to Bilicki and Legge, since Kaulig Racing, 23XI Racing, and Richard Childress Racing are all full-time teams with multiple cars. However, it was one of those teams that ended up being the odd team out, with Heim making contact with the wall during qualifying and failing to get into the race.
Hill, however, comfortably made it into the field, and his success did not stop there.
The driver of the No. 33 Chevrolet placed ninth in Sunday’s race, marking his first career top 10 finish in 12 Cup Series starts. It was his first top 20 finish since he placed 14th at Daytona International Speedway in August 2023 for Beard Motorsports.
Impressively, it was the best finish for Richard Childress Racing’s No. 33 car since that car still ran full-time in 2011, with Clint Bowyer behind the wheel for a season-ending sixth place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The car did not run from 2016 to 2021, but it did run part-time from 2012 to 2015 before returning in 2022 and running select races each year since. In all the years it ran post-2011, its best finish prior to Hill’s effort on Sunday was 11th place, a result recorded by Austin Dillon at Michigan International Speedway in 2013.
The No. 33 Chevrolet is indeed set to return later this year, but not this weekend at Sonoma Raceway. The only open car on the entry list for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 is Legge’s No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports entry.
As of now, Richmond Raceway is set to mark the next appearance of the No. 33 Chevrolet, albeit with Jesse Love behind the wheel instead of Hill. Love has made two starts in the car so far this season, the more recent of which coming at Kansas Speedway in May. The Richmond race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 16.
This Sunday afternoon’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 is set to be shown live on TNT Sports from Sonoma Raceway beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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How to watch Sunday’s Cup race at Sonoma: Start time, TV info and weather
Sonoma Raceway will play host to its 36th Cup Series race Sunday — but it’s first in July. This is the latest in the calendar that NASCAR has visited the 11-turn, 1.99-mile road course of San Francisco. The previous 35 races were primarily held in June (from 1993-97, the race was run in May). Kyle […]

Sonoma Raceway will play host to its 36th Cup Series race Sunday — but it’s first in July.
This is the latest in the calendar that NASCAR has visited the 11-turn, 1.99-mile road course of San Francisco. The previous 35 races were primarily held in June (from 1993-97, the race was run in May).
Kyle Larson is the race’s defending winner, leading 19 of 110 laps for his second victory at Sonoma. The previous five winners at Sonoma also led the most laps.
Larson, Kyle Busch and Daniel Suarez are the only active winners at Sonoma in the 37-driver field.
After starting first and winning at Mexico City and Chicago, Shane van Gisbergen will try to join Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win three consecutive road or street course races from the pole position.
Sonoma will mark the third round of the In-Season Challenge, the five-race elimination tournament that will pay $1 million to the winner.
The matchups at Sonoma are: Alex Bowman vs. Ty Dillon; John Hunter Nemechek vs. Erik Jones; Ryan Preece vs. Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs vs. Zane Smith.
RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher has scored three consecutive top-five finishes at Sonoma Raceway.
Details for Saturday’s Xfinity race at Sonoma
(All times Eastern)
START: The command to start engines will be given at 3:38 p.m. … The green flag is scheduled to wave at 3:50 p.m.
PRERACE: The Cup garage will open at 12:30 p.m. … Driver introductions are at 3 p.m. … The national anthem will be performed at 3:31 p.m.
DISTANCE: The race is 110 laps (218.9 miles) on the 11-turn, 1.99-mile road course in Sonoma, California.
STAGES: Stage 1 ends at Lap 25. Stage 2 ends at Lap 55.
ENTRY LIST: Click here for the 37 cars entered at Sonoma Raceway.
TV/RADIO: TNT will broadcast the race starting at 3 p.m. … Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will have radio coverage.
FORECAST: WeatherUnderground — Partly cloudy with a high of 83 degrees and winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph. It’s expected to be 80 degrees with a 0% chance of rain at the start of the Cup race.
LAST TIME: Kyle Larson led the final nine laps and finished 4.258 seconds ahead of Michael McDowell for the victory on June 8, 2024.
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Can Ty Dillon Keep Improbable In-Season Tournament Run Going Against Bowman?
Just eight drivers remain eligible to take home the $1 million NASCAR In-Season Tournament prize after a wild opening two rounds of action at EchoPark Speedway and the Chicago Street Course led to a lot of overwhelming favorites being bounced from the bracket. Ty Dillon, who came into the tournament as the 32nd and final […]

Just eight drivers remain eligible to take home the $1 million NASCAR In-Season Tournament prize after a wild opening two rounds of action at EchoPark Speedway and the Chicago Street Course led to a lot of overwhelming favorites being bounced from the bracket.
Ty Dillon, who came into the tournament as the 32nd and final seed, will look to continue his improbable yet incredible run through the bracket as he will face off head-to-head against Alex Bowman, the No. 8 seed in the bracket, in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
While Dillon has ultimately moved through the opening two rounds of the tournament due to his opening two round competitors — Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski — getting knocked out due to early-race crashes at Atlanta and Chicago, Dillon has put in some solid efforts in both races, which may have moved him on had the others not found trouble.
The driver of the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet nabbed his best finish of the season, an eighth-place result, in the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway two races ago, and last week, he overcame a late-race flat tire to finish a respectable 20th in the Grant Park 165.
But the question is, can he mount enough of a challenge this weekend to get past Bowman?
If you look at the career stats for both drivers at Sonoma Raceway, your intuition would tell you no.
In five career NASCAR Cup Series starts at the 1.99-mile road course in Wine Country, Dillon has a career-best finish of 23rd, and his average finish is a paltry 26.8 at Sonoma. Meanwhile, Bowman has finished outside the top-20 at Sonoma just twice in his eight career starts at the track, and both of those results came while driving for BK Racing in 2014 and Tommy Baldwin Racing in 2015. Since moving to Hendrick Motorsports in 2018, Bowman has not finished worse than 16th at Sonoma Raceway.
But the In-Season Tournament has been decided upon much more than career stat sheets, as we’ve seen.
While Dillon heads into the third round of the tournament with two of his better runs of the season under his belt, and has gotten there with very little noise, Bowman comes into this weekend’s event at Sonoma Raceway following the latest dust-up of his long-standing feud with Bubba Wallace. Last weekend at Chicago, Wallace and Bowman were matched up in the In-Season Tournament bracket, and what resulted was a knock-out drag-out fight for several laps, which eventually resulted in Wallace being spun out.
Both drivers said all of the right things after cooling off following last Sunday’s race, but you kind of wonder if the feud will spark up again at Sonoma if Bowman and Wallace find themselves near one another on Sunday. If it does, there is a realistic shot that Dillon could advance to the fourth round of the In-Season Tournament.
NASCAR In-Season Tournament Round 3 Matchups (Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma)
- No. 32 Ty Dillon vs No. 8 Alex Bowman
- No. 12 John Hunter Nemechek vs No. 20 Erik Jones
- No. 15 Ryan Preece vs No. 23 Tyler Reddick
- No. 6 Ty Gibbs vs No. 14 Zane Smith
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BCBSIL Honors Chicago’s Hometown Heroes During NASCAR Weekend
BCBSIL Honors Chicago’s Hometown Heroes During NASCAR Weekend July 10, 2025 Nearly two dozen public servants were honored for their selflessness and dedication to the city of Chicago during the third NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend. Brian Snell, president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, led a […]

BCBSIL Honors Chicago’s Hometown Heroes During NASCAR Weekend
July 10, 2025
Nearly two dozen public servants were honored for their selflessness and dedication to the city of Chicago during the third NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
Brian Snell, president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, led a group of police officers, firefighters, 911 dispatchers and streets and sanitation employees to the race stage, where they were introduced to the crowd as Hometown Heroes before The Loop 110 NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
BCBSIL President Brian Snell honors Chicago police officers, firefighters, 911 dispatchers and streets and sanitation workers selected as Hometown Heroes during NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
“I just wanted to say thank you for being here,” Snell told the heroes as they huddled around him before heading to the stage. “Thank you for taking such good care of everyone who lives here and visits in your service to the city of Chicago.”
Proud spouses, children, grandchildren and friends pulled out phones and shot photos and videos to capture the moment. Selected by their leaders, the heroes rode the track and received passes to race events. Sunday’s Grant Park 165 Cup Series race capped NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
Spectators watch the Grant Park 165 Cup Series race. BCBSIL is a founding partner of NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
A founding partner of the event, BCBSIL also engaged race fans with games and health education at pop-up sites inside and outside the races’ ticketed area. The company also invited community partner organizations to the races and concert.
Despite frequent challenges, sacrifices or dangers, the heroes expressed passion for their careers and service to Chicago residents.
“It’s a commitment, but what a feeling you get when you’re helping someone,” said Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief John Fox, whose son recently graduated from the fire academy. His daughter has been a firefighter for five years at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. “It’s the best job in the world.”
Dispatcher Patricia Griffin, Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief John Fox and recently retired dispatcher Debra White were among those honored as Hometown Heroes by BCBSIL during NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
Service runs in Ramsey Williams’ blood, too. He comes from a family with generations of police officers, firefighters and health care workers. Determined to enjoy every moment, he danced to music and talked and laughed with fellow honorees as they waited to be escorted to the concert stage.
“I don’t feel like a hero,” said Williams, who was a police officer for more than a dozen years before joining the fire department. “I look at it as a blessing to others to serve. It was ingrained in me to serve.”
Like Williams, Zachary Strother switched careers, working 10 years as a teacher before becoming a police officer, certified in mental health crisis intervention. Outside work, he founded Brotherhood Mentoring, dedicated to guiding urban youth toward positive social, emotional and spiritual growth. He mentors young men to strengthen the community and families he serves. His passion comes from the work he’s done to address his own trauma and mental health issues.
“It’s a natural fit for me,” said Strother, whose goal is to help families in need of mental health resources and keep people who are struggling out of jail.
BCBSIL honored Chicago 911 dispatchers, firefighters and police officers during NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
Debra White, Ann Clancy and Patricia Griffin — 911 dispatchers with a combined 100 years of service with the Office Emergency Management Communications — posed for pictures before riding the track.
Griffin considers herself a lifeline to officers, helping them navigate calls for service and maintain communication in stressful situations. Named the state of Illinois Telecommunicator of the Year in 2021, Griffin routinely is recognized for her work and dedication, said her son, Chicago Police Officer Kendall Brown, who accompanied her to the event.
“I treat them all like my family, Griffith said of the officers she supports. “I want them all to go home at the end of their shift.”
Chicago police officers Raual Echevarria and Zachary Strother and Judy Steele, a streets and sanitation department employee, wave to the crowd as they are introduced as Hometown Heroes during NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
Representing the streets and sanitation department, James Fort and Judy Steele said they were honored to be recognized for making the city a nice place to live and visit.
For about 25 years, Steele has picked up trash around Chicago, and the people she serves often thank her for what she does to keep their neighborhoods clean. The appreciation brings her joy, no matter how cold or hot the day.
Fort, an assistant general manager, oversees beautification projects. He started his career as a clerk, responding to reports about properties in need of clean-ups.
“I take pride in everything I do,” Fort said. “I want to leave this city in a better place every day for everybody.”
Julie Giese, president of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, met the heroes behind the race stage. “Thank all of you for what you do for our city,” she said. “We are so honored to have you here with us. I love living here because of all of you. You are truly heroes.”
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