OPTIMA Batteries has been announced as the newest partner to join the SpeedTour family. The agreement not only establishes OPTIMA Batteries as the “Official Battery of Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA)” and the “Official Battery of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli,” but will also involve OPTIMA’s Search for...

It began with a burble and hiss, ending with a dead battery and the realization that the trailer’s built-in battery charger was doing more harm than good. “To the internet!” we yelled, where it was soon discovered that our option was to replace a large component of the trailer’s electrical...

Veteran short course race series director Lee Perfect and race promoter Dave Cole of Hammerking Productions have unveiled new short course series aimed at filling the gap on the West Coast created by the shutdown of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.The Great American Short Course (GAS) powered by...

Milwaukee, WI -- Optima Batteries will host an outdoor-only event at Circuit of the Americas to showcase racing industry vendors and driving exhibitions, plus offer cash prizes for a street car invitational and a world championship autocross, along with numerous other activities, from Nov. 1-3.Photo: Circuit of the AmericasOpen to...

OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of Clarios, has announced its inaugural Hi-Performance Expo at the Circuit of the Americas(COTA) in Austin, TX. on Nov. 1-3. The three-day expo will showcase the industry’s leading brands, personalities, and vehicles hosted at one of the most iconic raceways in the world.Open to spectators,...

The BimmerWorld Racing team is ready to return to the 2.24-mile, 11-turn Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit this weekend for Round Three of the IMSA Continental Tire Series' Continental Challenge race with their turbocharged BMW 328i racecars. The BMW aftermarket and tuning specialists at BimmerWorld celebrated their first podium finish...

Subtitle:Cooke, Clay Unite To Make History With F30 328iThree seasons of intense development with BMW’s turbocharged 328i F30 platform by Virginia-based BMW tuning and aftermarket experts BimmerWorld paid off with a thrilling drive to third place in the Street Tuner (ST) class of the recent Sebring 150 Continental Tire SportsCar...

The BMW aftermarket and tuning experts at BimmerWorld will carry the branding, support and technical know-how of OPTIMA batteries and chargers as the team races into its sixth season of competition in IMSA's Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.The most obvious connection between BimmerWorld and OPTIMA will be found with the custom...

Funny Car driver Matt Hagan has returned to championship form in 2013 and on Saturday he raced to his third No. 1 qualifying position of the season at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. David Grubnic (Top Fuel), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also will lead their...

Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan raced to the qualifying lead in dominating fashion Friday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. David Grubnic (Top Fuel), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Sr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were qualifying leaders in their respective categories during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing...