IndyCar announces 2 doubleheaders, adds third race at IMS

  2020 Schedule revised again
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES announced several calendar updates today following the cancellation of the Detroit Grand Prix due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two previously scheduled events will become doubleheaders along with the addition of a third weekend of racing at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With these additions, there are 15 races on the 2020 INDYCAR calendar, an increase of one event from the 14 races announced on March 26.

NASCAR Food City 500 post-race press conference

  With winner William Byron
William Byron earned victory in Sunday’s Food City Showdown for the eNASCAR iRacing Pro invitational Series at virtual Bristol Motor Speedway. For the second week in a row, the driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet dominated in the virtual racing series that is following the NASCAR Cup Series schedule that has been paused due the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Charles Leclerc leads all the way to win Vietnam GP

  Ferrari driver wins F1 eSports race run on alternate track
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc grabbed the lead from pole position in Turn 1 and led all the way to win the 29-lap Vietnam GP run at the Australian GP virtual circuit. Leclerc gradually extended his lead from start to finish to win by 14-seconds over Christian Lundgaard with Williams drivers George Russell rounding out the podium in the third. Arthur Leclerc was 4th in the 2nd Ferrari with Alfa Romeo driver Antonio Giovinazzi rounding out the top-5

Byron dominates Bristol NASCAR iRacing crashfest

  Leads 116 of 150 laps
Hendrick Motorsports #24 Chevy driver William Byron won the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Series Invitational Food City Showdown presented by M&M’s at virtual Bristol Motor Speedway in dominating fashion.  After leading the first 73 laps, the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet driver took the lead back from Chris Buescher with 42 laps remaining and never looked back. John Hunter Nemechek finished second and Timmy Hill finished third.

Honda GP of Alabama post-race press conference

  Top-3 IndyCar finishers
Drivers:
1st - Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
2nd - Will Power, Team Penske
3rd - Scott Speed , Andretti Herta with Marco Andretti & Curb-Agajanian

McLaughlin beats Power to win Honda GP of Alabama

  iRacing IndyCar thriller at Barber Motorsports Park
Team Penske rookie Scott McLaughlin in the Shell Penske Chevy held of Penske Teammate Will Power in the Verizon Penske Chevy to win the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama IndyCar iRacing virtual race Saturday. Scott Speed in the #98 Andretti Honda was third ahead of Alex Palou in 4th with Simon Pagenaud rounding out the top-5. 

Hyundai reveals more details of its Prophecy Concept EV

  No Steering Wheel
Hyundai Motor has revealed more details of its Prophecy Concept EV. In a new walk-around video, Hyundai Motor Group’s Chief Design Officer Luc Donckerwolke explains some of the key features inside and outside the vehicle. Prophecy received its digital premiere last month. Rather than being a pure concept, its name refers to the fact that this vehicle teasers ideas and features Hyundai will develop in the future.

Virtual Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Preview

  29 drivers go at it today at 2:30pm
The INDYCAR iRacing Challenge, a virtual racing event featuring a full field of NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers, continues Saturday, April 4 with the Virtual Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by AmFirst beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET at Barber Motorsports Park. The event, which will last approximately 60 minutes, will be broadcast live on NBCSN. The NBC broadcasting team of Leigh Diffey, Townsend Bell and Paul Tracy will call the action.

IndyCar rivals to develop joint EVs

  GM and Honda
IndyCar engine manufacturer rivals General Motors and Honda have agreed to jointly develop two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s highly flexible global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. The exteriors and interiors of the new EVs will be exclusively designed by Honda, and the platform will be engineered to support Honda’s driving character. 

Aston Martin F1 Team Gearing up for 2021

  Racing Point Renamed to Aston Martin
Aston Martin’s return to Formula 1 is confirmed.  The 2021 season will see one of the greatest car brands, Aston Martin, return to the grid as a works F1 team, continuing to operate  from its base in Silverstone. On Monday 30th of March, the shareholders of Aston Martin Lagonda approved a £536m fundraising, underpinned by an injection of £260m of new capital from Yew Tree Consortium - a group of investors led by Lawrence Stroll.  As part of this investment Mr. Stroll will become Executive Chairman of Aston Martin and Aston Martin will create its own works F1 racing team.

The all-new Genesis G80 launches, on-sale soon

  Top of the line G80 challenges the best Germany has to offer
The all-new Genesis G80 made its digital world premiere today. It represents both the third generation of the brand’s executive sedan and a decade-plus of mid-luxury leadership from Genesis’ parent company. “The core of our brand lies within the G80,” said William Lee, Executive Vice President and Global Head of the Genesis Brand. “This segment represents where we started and we’re pleased that our newest offering achieves a perfect balance of discerning luxury and inspiring performance for our customers.”

Timmy Hill wins NASCAR iRacing Cup race at Texas

  Wins in overtime over Ryan Preece
Timmy Hill drove his #66 Toyota Camry to victory in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Series Invitational O’Reilly Auto Parts 125 NASCAR Cup race at virtual Texas Motor Speedway Sunday. Hill used a late bump of William Byron to get the lead, then held on for an overtime win. Hill had his mirrors filled with the #37 Chevy of Ryan Preece and the #51 Chevy of Garrett Smithley.