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MotoAmerica: Norton, Pond Join Altus Motorsports – Roadracing World Magazine
MotoAmerica: Mike Pond joins Altus Team for 2023. Norton Steps in for Paasch at Road Atlanta. (Altus, OK) – Altus Motorsports has announced that MotoAmerica veteran Mike Pond has joined the team as the Crew Chief for the Stock 1000 and Supersport efforts, replacing the late Eric Gray. Pond’s vast experience and success make him a valuable addition to the team. “We are extremely lucky to bring Mike Pond on board,” said team owner George Nassaney. “Losing Eric was a massive blow, but Pond’s arrival will ensure that the team’s performance remains at the highest level.” However, unfortunate news comes as Brandon Paasch broke his back while training on a…
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Auto heavyweights Andretti, GM join to race on Formula 1’s global stage
Two icons of the U.S. auto planet, Andretti World wide and Basic Motors Co.’s Cadillac, are teaming up to race in the world’s most prestigious, open-wheel, motor-racing sequence, Method 1. The bombshell information Thursday came as Formulation 1 and Cadillac are building significant pushes in new markets, and dovetails with retired race-car or truck driver Michael Andretti’s ambitions to abide by in the footsteps of his renowned father, Mario Andretti, to conquer F1 with an American staff. The shift also comes as GM is accelerating its determination to global motorsport: Cadillac is pursuing victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this yr with a new, prototype athletics car, and…
