By SEMA News Editors
Intercomp Extends Partnership With ARCA Menards Series
Intercomp Racing, the Minnesota-based provider of measurement solutions and wireless scale systems for all forms of motorsports, has extended its partnership with the ARCA Menards Series through the 2028 Season. The agreement continues Intercomp's role as the Official Scale Supplier of ARCA.
Intercomp has sponsored the series for more than 30 years and is committed to supporting the ARCA Menards officials and teams it has worked closely with over the long-term agreement, company representatives said. The ongoing partnership utilizes Intercomp RFX Microflex Wireless Billet Scales which are used exclusively by ARCA Tech Officials for race-day inspection, along with Intercomp Digital Air Pressure Gauges for tire inspection. Intercomp also offers the teams end-of-season contingency awards including the East and West Series and its scales and chassis set-up equipment are used by the majority of ARCA Teams in competition.
"Our officials and teams rely on Intercomp products every step of the way and know every time they go across the scales, either in the inspection bay, in the garage area or in the race shop it's going to be accurate. We're thrilled to continue what's been a very solid and long-lasting relationship into the future," said ARCA President Ron Drager.
"We are honored to work with ARCA and their officials, as well as the teams and racers that put so much into this sport. The ARCA staff and teams are like family to us, and we thank them for their business and friendship," said Aaron Van Heel, Intercomp general manager of Marketing. "Motorsports is one of the core industries that Intercomp was built on, and ARCA and their teams have been there with us for [more than] 30 seasons. We are excited for the 2026 season with our entire racing family in all forms of motorsports."
For more information, visit intercompracing.com.
RCR Enterprises, LLC Announces Leadership Appointments
RCR Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of Richard Childress Racing, ECR Engines, RCR Manufacturing Solutions (RCRMS), CT Spring Company (CT) and others, announced this week several key leadership appointments designed to promote strategic development and emerging opportunities inside and outside of motorsports.
Each RCR Enterprises operating company is now represented by a business president, with Bob Fisher leading ECR Engines, Mike Brown taking the helm of RCRMS and Jim Suth overseeing CT.
All three business presidents report to RCR Enterprises president Mike Verlander and RCR Enterprises chairman and CEO, Richard Childress.
Fisher will lead day-to-day operations of the high-performance combustion engine research, development and production company.
As president of RCRMS, Brown and his team develop and implement business strategies and opportunities for the RCR manufacturing business, including development of the company's precision machining business
Suth, president of CT Spring Company, oversees the production of high-performance valve springs within the motor sports ecosystem, as well as for other high-performance applications. CT springs are used in Richard Childress Racing and Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR engines, General Motors engines competing in IMSA and other forms of road racing, as well as various grassroots sprint car, Late Model and modified engines.
For more information, visit rcrracing.com.
Porsche Launches Esports Carrera Cup North America
Porsche Motorsport North America is venturing in the world of sim racing starting in 2026 with the newly announced Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America.
The six-race championship will mirror Porsche Carrera Cup North America races in the analog world. The championship, open to sim racers from the United States, Canada and Mexico, will use the new Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) on the iRacing platform.
The championship that begins with qualifying rounds at Road America and Sebring International Raceway February 18 through 25. The top 40 drivers based on aggregate times will be selected for the inaugural season, conducted through the iRacing Time Attack platform. For all drivers interested, information will be provided on the official Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America Discord here.
Following the qualifying rounds, the series opens at Sebring International Raceway followed by the new-to-iRacing Miami International Autodrome. Rounds three and four take place at Watkins Glen International and Road America before the season concludes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Each driver will compete using the default iRacing setup of the Type 992.2 Porsche 911 Cup car. The Type 992.2 Porsche 911 Cup makes its debut this season in North America, and both the digital and analogue versions feature a streamlined experience prioritizing improved aerodynamics and simplified operation behind the wheel. It continues to boast a naturally aspirated, 4.0L flat-six engine, featuring components from the road-going Porsche 911 GT3 but still producing 512 hp.
Each event will feature a 60-minute practice session, followed by a 15-min. qualifying and, just like Porsche Carrera Cup North America, a 40-minute sprint race. Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America will feature live and post-race stewarding, complete with pre-race drivers briefing.
For more information, visit racing.porsche.com.
