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Racing News: Mustang Week Returns to Myrtle Beach in 2023

Temecula, California-based Power Automedia has Mustangannounced a full event schedule for the 2023 Mustang Week, which returns September 4-9 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 

Rodney Melton founded the event, and before Power Automedia's acquisition last year, it was set to be shuttered after the 2022 installment. 

"We are very excited to see the Mustang Week torch get passed on and carry the tradition on," stated Mustang Week founder Rodney Melton. "It has been a thrilling 21-year ride watching it grow from 100 Mustangs to more than 5,000 Mustangs. We are eager to see what the future holds under its next tenure."

Throughout the week, Mustang owners can participate in various activities, including the Mustang Cruise-In, Mustang Car Show, Autocross Challenge, Drag-n-Drive and more. In addition, Mustang Week 2023 will feature vendors offering performance parts, apparel and accessories. 

MAVTV Motorsports to Serve as Exclusive Formula DRIFT Cable Broadcast Partner

Indianapolis, Indiana-based MAVTV has announced the MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the exclusive cable television home for Formula DRIFT, broadcasting all eight rounds of the 2023 championship series from race tracks across the United States. 

"We are excited to work with MAVTV, a network that shares our passion for motorsports and understands the unique nature of drifting. With their support, we look forward to reaching new fans and providing current fans with comprehensive coverage of our events," said Formula DRIFT President and Co-Founder Ryan Sage.

MAVTV's 2023 Formula DRIFT championship series coverage continues with the May 11-13 race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. As a bonus, MAVTV fans will also have access to content like behind-the-scenes footage, driver interviews and expert analysis throughout the 2023 season.

Hendrick Motorsports Names Sunnen as Official Honing Equipment Partner

Hendrick Motorsports has named St. Louis, Missouri-basedHendricks Sunnen Products Company its Official Honing Equipment Partner while the team pursues its record-extending 15th NASCAR Cup Series championship. 

The partnership puts the new Sunnen SV-series honing machine--the next generation of the Cylinder King honing machines--in the Hendrick Motorsports engine operation alongside numerous other Sunnen honing and engine-building machines. Hendrick Motorsports fields four full-time Chevrolet teams in the elite NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron and Alex Bowman.

Epic Month of May at IMS Set for Green Flag 

It's May in Indianapolis, and that means it's time to start preparing for the excitement of racing's most-famed venue: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gates will be open to fans for 12 days throughout the action-packed and exhilarating Month of May for practice, qualifying, concerts, race days and more.

"The Month of May at the Racing Capital of the World is full of can't-miss track activity featuring the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the many time-honored traditions and pageantry our fans love," IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. "Ticket sales are strong, and we're expecting large crowds again this year as we show the world what it truly means when we say, 'This is May.'"

Race fans are encouraged to plan ahead through IMS.com/PlanAhead, an interactive webpage that serves as a home base for fans headed to the track. 

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