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Driver Highlight: Junior Johnson
November 6th, 2019
In today’s blog, we are highlighting and reflecting on “The Last American Hero” Junior Johnson, aka Robert Glenn Johnson, Jr. He is credited as the first to use the drafting technique in stock car racing, and is a former NASCAR driver of the 1950s and 60s. Before retiring in 1966, Junior Johnson won 50 NASCAR Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers, NASCAR, Racer's Spotlight
Driver Highlight: Lee Petty
October 2nd, 2019
In today’s blog, we are highlighting and reflecting on a racing icon, a driver who has helped shaped racing into what it is today: Lee Petty. Lee Petty was an American stock car driver during the 1950s and 1960s. He was one of the pioneers of NASCAR and one if its first superstars. He is Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers, go kart racing, go karts, indoor go kart racing, indoor kart racing
Lewis Hamilton Wins 5th World Title
December 3rd, 2018
Lewis Hamilton, the 33-year-old phenom British F1 driver for Mercedes, has won his 5th World Title to secure his name in the record books. He ended up taking a 5th place finish in his race at the Mexico Grand Prix this past weekend. Hamilton needed to place 7th or better in his race. He wasn’t Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers, Competition, go kart racing, go karts, Press, Racer's Spotlight, Track News
Female Racers Youth Trending in Motorsports
August 1st, 2018
Across the world of Motorsports, from endurance racing to open wheel and karting, talented female racers are gaining prominence. In junior Motorsports and feeder series, from which talent for ultra-competitive international racing series is drawn, new names are beginning to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. Female Racers The female presence in all Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers, Competition, go kart racing, go karts, Racer's Spotlight
The Littlest “BIG” Race of the Year
April 18th, 2018
This coming May will be the 5th annual “The Little 600” race of the year. This race has fast become a fan favorite and for anyone who is into go karts or motorsport racing, this race is certainly for you. Based right outside of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Mooresville, NC, it hails drivers from all walks Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers, Competition
Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix
August 1st, 2017
Hamilton Wins British Grand Prix Again Lewis Hamilton came in first place during the British Grand Prix for the fifth time last month. The Formula 1 race was held at Silverstone Circuit in the UK. Hamilton, 32, executed his fourth consecutive home win since 2014. Right behind Hamilton, was his teammate Valtteri Bottas who placed Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers
Conor Daly’s Indycar Series Highlights
October 5th, 2016
Conor Daly is a second generation race driver born on December 21, 1991 in Noblesville, Indiana. His father, Derek Daly, is a retired Formula One and Indycar racer; his mother, Beth Boles, was a novice jet ski world title winner in 1990; and his stepfather, J. Douglas Boles, is the president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers, go kart racing, go karts, Racer's Spotlight, Uncategorized
James Hinchcliffe IndyCar Racer
September 23rd, 2016
James Hinchliffe – IndyCar racer, paid a visit to the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix recently for some friendly competition. We thought we would share his success story. Early Hinchcliffe Highlights James Hinchcliffe was born on December 6, 1986 in Oakville, Ontario. Hinchcliffe has competed in several regional and national karting championships throughout the United States and Read More
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Celebrity Racers Hit LVGP Go Kart Track
August 3rd, 2016
Celebrity racers Tony Stewart, James Hinchliffe, Marco Andretti and Conor Daly took their racing skills to the go kart track right here at LVGP. Taking a spin on an indoor track was a great way for these NASCAR and INDYCAR racing stars to have some fun behind a different wheel. Lehigh Valley Grand Prix was Read More
Posted in Celebrity Racers, Competition, go kart racing, go karts, indoor go kart racing, indoor kart racing, Press, Uncategorized