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USAC Sprints
Jack Reitz photo Richie Murray October 1, 2025 Terre Haute, Indiana (October 1, 2025)………For more than a half century, the Tony Hulman...
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Oct 2


IMSA News
By Stephen Kilbey - Sep 30, 2025, 3:52 PM ET AMR's Valkyrie finding its stride With the end of the 2025 FIA WEC and IMSA seasons fast...
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Oct 2


Pagenaud Remains Busy
By Marshall Pruett - Oct 1, 2025, 1:05 PM ET How Pagenaud is helping Cadillac F1 get a head start Simon Pagenaud has been a busy man for...
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Oct 2


Testy Days Ahead
Testing, Testing: Teams, Drivers Staying Busy on Track in October Curt Cavin INDYCAR Staff Writer 1 day ago Share: After competing in 17...
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Oct 2


Why Herta?
KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images Three reasons why Cadillac were spot on signing Colton Herta as a 2026 Formula 1 test driver ...
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Sep 8


F1's Take On Herta To Cadillac
IndyCar racer Colton Herta will spend the 2026 season as Cadillac’s test driver, following the signing of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio...
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Sep 4


Announcing the 2025 Russo-Marvel Award Recipient: Mike Harris
Veteran motorsports journalist Mike Harris has been named the 2025 recipient of the Russo-Marvel Award. Known for his decades of work with the Associated Press, Harris is celebrated for his integrity, influence, and lasting contributions to motorsports journalism.
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May 23


Pat Caporali Wins 2025 Jim Chapman Award for Excellence in Motorsports PR
Pat Caporali, Firestone’s lead communications rep for the NTT IndyCar and Indy NXT series, has been named the 2025 Jim Chapman Award winner for excellence in motorsports PR. Presented with the Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists, the award honors her outstanding professionalism, dedication to the media, and embodiment of Chapman’s legacy of trust, respect, and class.
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May 23


Award-Winning Journalism: Jim Donnelly’s Deep Dive into the Ford GT40
SPMJ member Jim Donnelly has once again been recognized for his outstanding work in motorsports journalism. His article for Tazio magazine explores the early challenges of the Ford GT40 project and the crucial role of engineer Roy Lunn in saving the car’s future. The piece earned Jim the 2025 Ken W. Purdy Award from the International Motor Press Association — his second time receiving the honor. It’s a compelling story, told with the depth and clarity that define Jim’s work.
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May 15


MSHF President George Levy Joins SPMJ, Strengthening Industry Ties
Michael Knight attended in support o Carl A. Haas induction at MSHF, welcomed George Levy to SPMJ.
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Apr 3
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