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Pirelli working on softer C6 compound for F1 street tracks in 2025
May 31st 2024
Pirelli is looking to expand the number of compounds in its selection in 2025 to address the number of street circuits Formula 1 now races on.The tire supplier currently has six slick compounds it can pick from for each race weekend, with three nominated as the soft, medium and hard options at each …
FIA World Rallycross Championship targeting street race in UK
May 31st 2024
World RX is in discussions with MotoFest Coventry organisers with a view to 2025...The FIA World Rallycross Championship is aiming to host a street race in the heart of the UK in 2025, after engaging in advanced discussions with one of the country’s biggest annual motoring and motorsport extravaganz …
MAVTV to air Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
May 31st 2024
MAVTV has announced it will air a two-hour special of the 36th Annual Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This marks the first time the prestigious event will be aired on television, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of iconic figures in motorsports. The ceremony to …
THE HEDMAN PERFORMANCE GROUP TO RELOCATE HEDMAN HUSLER HEDDERS FACILITY TO WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA HEADQUARTERS
May 31st 2024
After decades of maintaining separate California and Georgia manufacturing facilities, Hedman Hedders, is relocating its Alpharetta, Georgia Hedman Husler Hedders race header plant, to its 100,000 square foot Hedman Hedders manufacturing facility and global headquarters in Whittier, California. …
Happy Birthday to us!
May 31st 2024
In June 2018, the EPARTRADE Platform went live, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking journey that has revolutionized the Racing Industry, providing a powerful platform that connects buyers and suppliers, 24/7, worldwide, and created new business opportunities. By embracing new technologies and …
Honda unveils 2025 line-up of CRF dirt bikes
May 30th 2024
American Honda has introduced its 2025 line-up of CRF Performance and CRF Trail dirt bikes. This announcement follows Jett Lawrence claiming the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship title earlier this month and comes as he begins his defense of his 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship.CRF450R and CRF250R …
Record live television audience in U.S. for Monaco Grand Prix
May 30th 2024
Sunday morning’s live telecast of the Monaco Grand Prix attracted the largest U.S. live television audience on record for the iconic event as an average of 1.965 million viewers watched the race telecast on ABC. The audience peaked at 2.3 million between 11:15-11:30am ET.The audience is the third-la …
HKS to produce engine kit for GR Yaris with pre-chamber ignition
May 30th 2024
Toyota’s G16E-GTS engine, as found in the GR Yaris and GR Corolla models, is already a potent unit. However, storied Japanese tuning house HKS has released details of an engine kit intended to push its performance even further.Key to the development is the implementation of a pre-chamber ignition sy …
New dates for 2024 Kazakhstan GP confirmed
May 30th 2024
The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports can now announce new dates for the 2024 Grand Prix of Kazakhstan.Flooding across the region caused the event to be postponed from June.The inaugural Kazakhstan GP will now take place from the 20th to the 22nd of September as the first race on the Asian leg of the 2024 …
Eldora Speedway general manager Jerry Gappens, 63, passes away
May 30th 2024
On behalf of the Gappens family, Eldora Speedway sadly shares the news that longtime motorsports executive and Eldora Speedway general manager Jerry Gappens has passed away at the age of 63.“Jerry came to Eldora with a wealth of experience and an equal amount of humility,” said Tony Stewart, owner, …
New TT Docuseries and feature film packaged announced
May 29th 2024
Channing Tatum’s Free Association, Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, Entertainment 360, Jason Keller and Box To Box Films have announced that they are teaming up with Mediawan, one of the leading independent European studios, to create a docuseries about the Isle of Man TT Races that is expected to …
AST MOTON SUSPENSION EXHIBITING AT PIT PADDOCK GRID ICONS: PORSCHE
May 29th 2024
Performance suspension manufacturers AST Suspension and MOTON Suspension Technologies will be at Pit+Paddock’s Grid Icons: Porsche show on Saturday, June 15. This celebration of modified Porsches will host a wide variety of air-cooled, transaxle, and other spectacular builds at Porsche Warrington in …
Perry Anderson Announces Exciting New Partnership with 3D Chemical and Equipment featuring Hotsy and Prime Car Care
May 29th 2024
Phil McPhetridge, the Purchasing Director, Corporate Secretary, and Managing Partner of 3D Chemical and Equipment Inc., co-founded the company in 2007 and has played a pivotal role in its growth from a startup to a thriving business with 9 retail locations, 3 route sales trucks, an E-commerce online …
Ford unveils rally-inspired Mustang Mach-E
May 29th 2024
In early 2022, a rally-inspired version of the Mustang Mach-E began as an idea among engineers, sparked by a simple question: “Can we make a rally-inspired version of the Mustang Mach-E?”Product planners Peter Schultz and Craig Migliori took up the challenge by modifying a Mach-E GT with new wheels …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JUNE 5
May 29th 2024
Wednesday, June 5 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #452 - "Performance Enhanced Diesel Pistons" by UEM and Total SealPim van den Bergh, Director of Sales, UEM; Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales, Total Seal; Andy Suman, President, Line2Line Coatings and Tim O'Malley, Industrial Account Manager, Cerakote …
Stewart-Haas Racing to close operation at end of 2024 season
May 29th 2024
Stewart-Haas Racing will close its NASCAR operation at the conclusion of the 2024 season, co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas announced Tuesday.“We have made the difficult decision to close Stewart-Haas Racing at the conclusion of the 2024 season. It is a decision that did not come easily, nor was …
Toyota releases details of the latest updates to its hydrogen-fueled ICE Corolla race car
May 28th 2024
Toyota has released details of the latest updates to its hydrogen-fueled ICE Corolla race car, ahead of its entry into the Super Taikyu series 24-hour race at Fuji, May 24-26.In 2023, the company started to refine a liquid hydrogen fuel system for the car, and this has been one of the main areas of …
Supercars set for more domestic rounds in 2025, with possibility of overseas rounds in 2026
May 28th 2024
Supercars is set for more domestic rounds in 2025, with overseas rounds a "forward focus” for 2026, says RACE Chairman Barclay Nettlefold.Supercars released its 2023 calendar year financials on Monday, with Nettlefold anticipating "continued growth in 2024 and beyond, including the possibility of ex …
Newgarden receives largest payout in ' 500' history - $4.288 million
May 28th 2024
The Indianapolis 500 purse record was shattered for the third year in a row after a weather-delayed 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with two-time race winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske earning $4.288 million from a total purse of $18,456,000.After record-breaking p …
IndyCar delivers ERS units early
May 28th 2024
The NTT IndyCar Series has begun to distribute its new energy recovery systems to the 10 full-time teams and 27 season-long entries that will use them in testing at the Milwaukee Mile on June 11 and go hybrid racing on July 5-7 at Mid-Ohio.Built by Chevrolet and Honda, the custom IndyCar ERS package …
Charlotte road course to get new look for 2024 NASCAR playoff race
May 28th 2024
The Charlotte Motor Speedway road course will have a new layout when the NASCAR Cup Series returns for its playoff race in October, the track announced Sunday.The track’s configuration will feature an elongated straightaway between Turns 5 and 6, setting up a harder braking zone into a sharper right …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE
May 28th 2024
Wednesday, June 5 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #452 - "Performance Enhanced Diesel Pistons" by UEM and Total SealPim van den Bergh, Director of Sales, UEM; Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales, Total Seal; Andy Suman, President, Line2Line Coatings and Tim O'Malley, Industrial Account Manager, Cerakote …
Motown legend Smokey Robinson to serve as Detroit Grand Prix grand marshal
May 24th 2024
Celebrating Detroit’s rich musical legacy, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear announced May 23 that Motown legend Smokey Robinson will serve as the event’s grand marshal Sunday, June 2.Robinson will return to the Motor City at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, where …
IndyCar and iRacing partner for new sim series
May 24th 2024
INDYCAR, iRacing and sim racing products manufacturer ButtKicker have announced the creation of the inaugural INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series, set to debut in September.With a total prize pool of $50,000, the top open-wheel sim racers in the world will compete starting Sept. 19 in a series tha …
Lamborghini unveils new flat-plane crank V8
May 24th 2024
Lamborghini has announced the development of the Lamborghini 634, the code-name for the successor to the Huracán, which will be part of the high-performance electrified vehicle line-up.This new model will feature a twin-turbo V8 engine, integrated with a hybrid system that includes three electric mo …
Lubrication Specialties Expands Hot Shot’s Secret Marketing and Frantz Filter Tech Support Staff
May 23rd 2024
Lubrication Specialties® (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret® performance lubrication products, has expanded the company’s marketing staff with the recent addition of Justin Brown as marketing project coordinator and Mike Meyer as the company’s new bypass filtration product specialist for Frant …
Goodyear to continue as title sponsor and exclusive tire supplier for FIA European Truck Racing Championship
May 23rd 2024
Tire manufacturer Goodyear will maintain its title partnership and exclusive tire supply for the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) in 2024.The seven-event championship, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will take place in Italy, Slovakia, Belgium, Germany, Czech R …
Porsche commits to Formula E through 2030
May 23rd 2024
On the eve of the first Shanghai E-Prix, Formula E has announced that Porsche has committed at least an additional four years to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship until at least 2030, continuing its manufacturer’s outfit for GEN4. The news precedes Formula E’s highly anticipated return to Chi …
NASCAR wins ‘Event of the Year’ at 2024 Sports Business Awards for Chicago Street Race
May 23rd 2024
NASCAR took home honors for “Event of the Year” for the first-ever Chicago Street Race during the 2024 Sports Business Awards, a ceremony hosted by Sports Business Journal in New York City last evening to celebrate the best in sports business over the past year.The award, which highlights the most o …
SPEED SPORT 1 LAUNCHES ON AMAZON FREEVEE
May 22nd 2024
Emphasis on live domestic and international racing will bolster Amazon’s growing portfolio of motorsports content MOORESVILLE, N.C. — SPEED SPORT 1, The Live Racing Network, has announced its debut on Freevee — Amazon’s free ad-supported television platform. With the emphasis on live domestic and in …
Autotech Driveline Webinar Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations for Differentials, Gearboxes, and Motorsport ABS
May 22nd 2024
Autotech Driveline recently hosted an engaging webinar, highlighting their latest advancements and product offerings in the motorsport industry. The session provided deep insights into the company's innovative solutions, featuring a detailed discussion on their premium gearboxes, differentials, and …
UEM: Celebrating Over a Century of Excellence in Piston Manufacturing
May 22nd 2024
Founded in 1922 by Deuda SilprizioSince its inception in 1922 by Deuda Silprizio in Fresno, California, United Engine and Machine (UEM) has stood as a testament to innovation, quality, and family values. Now under the stewardship of President Christopher Sulprizio, UEM continues to thrive as a famil …
Bipartisan senators call for DOJ investigation into FOM's deferral of Andretti-Cadillac entry
May 22nd 2024
A bipartisan group of senators have called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Formula One Management (FOM) for its deferral of Andretti-Cadillac’s attempts to enter Formula 1.Andretti was approved by the FIA as meeting the requirements set out by the governing body for any potential n …
Symonds joins Andretti-Cadillac as technical consultant
May 22nd 2024
Veteran motorsport technical figure Pat Symonds will join Andretti-Cadillac as Executive Engineering Consultant as the team continues its push to join the Formula 1 grid.Symonds, who most recently served as Chief Technical Officer for Formula 1, will officially join the team at its new Silverstone b …
Penske Autosport adopts Ansible Motion’s simulator to improve Formula E team performance
May 22nd 2024
Penske Autosport has introduced Ansible Motion’s Delta S3 driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulator to its operations, aiming to improve its team’s performance in the 2024 FIA ABB Formula E Championship. The simulator will be used for hardware and software validation, circuit acclimatization, driver develo …
Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:
May 22nd 2024
Michael Andretti, CEO & Chairman of Andretti Global; Ross Brawn, winner of 20 F1 World Championships (Ferrari, Williams, Benetton and BrawnGP); Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing; Chip Ganassi, Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing; Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports, Adrian Newe …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
May 22nd 2024
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: Episode #451 - "Engineering Insights: Understanding the Inner Workings of Differentials, Gearboxes, and Motorsport ABS" by Autotech DrivelineChris Shimonkevitz, Brand Manager and Dana Clark, Technical Director. Hosted by Brad Gillie fr …
NASCAR announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025
May 22nd 2024
Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and Ralph Moody have been selected as members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025. In addition, Dr. Dean Sicking was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.The members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met on Tuesday in a …
Latest Mini John Cooper Works to debut at 24 Hours of Nürburgring
May 21st 2024
The new Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) will make its first public appearance at this year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring, which takes place on June 1 and 2.Details about the new car are limited, but Mini has announced it will feature a twin-power turbo engine, likely a development of the 2.0-liter unit fro …
2024 NASCAR Ford Mustang Dark Horse undergoes wind tunnel submission testing
May 21st 2024
American professional stock car racing team Stewart-Haas Racing has collaborated with 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems to optimize the aerodynamic performance of the new 2024 NASCAR Ford Mustang Dark Horse. This partnership leverages advanced 3D printing technology to simplify the testing of vario …
Cisco to become an official partner of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 21st 2024
Penske Entertainment announced May 20 a partnership with global technology leader Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) that will see the company become an official partner of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Through the partnership, Penske Entertainment will leverage a wide range of Cisco’s industry-leading …
Acura ZDX Type S will be first all-electric pace car to enter Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
May 21st 2024
The 2024 Acura ZDX Type S is set to make history as the first all-electric pace car at the 102nd running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, in Colorado Springs, June 23.Pro BMX athlete, car tuner and amateur drifter Coco Zurita will drive the ZDX Type S up the 12.42-mile course.Zu …
Nine IMSA Diverse Driver Scholarship finalists named
May 21st 2024
For the past several years, IMSA has offered the Diverse Driver Scholarship to empower drivers from a variety of backgrounds to participate in iMSA competition. The current recipient, Ken Fukuda, is competing in Michelin Pilot Challenge in 2024. The field for the 2025-’26 scholarship has been …
North Wilkesboro keeps NASCAR All-Star race for 2025
May 20th 2024
North Wilkesboro Speedway will host the NASCAR All-Star Race for the third consecutive year in 2025.The 41st edition of the NASCAR All-Star Race, the $1 million non-points race, will be held on May 18, 2025. It will remain a doubleheader weekend with the Craftsman Truck Series, which competes in a p …
Druck introduces pressure and temperature sensor for motorsport
May 20th 2024
Pressure measurement specialist Druck has introduced a new combined pressure and temperature sensor tailored for the motorsport sector.Designed to address the specific demands of high-performance applications, the 4400T is built to withstand extreme conditions, including temperatures reaching up to …
Kazuki Nakajima and Deborah Mayer to be honored at 24 Hours of Le Mans
May 20th 2024
Kazuki Nakajima, Grand Marshal of the 92nd 24 Hours of Le MansKazuki Nakajima, three-time winner of the 24 Hours of the Mans, will have the privilege of guiding the 62 cars through the formation lap for the fourth round of the FIA WEC, shortly before 16:00 on 15 June.Nakajima launched his karting ca …
INDYCAR teams to use Pennzoil Performance Racing Oil at Indianapolis 500 to drive sustainability
May 17th 2024
Shell, Pennzoil and INDYCAR continue to advance their sustainability journey by unveiling the new Pennzoil Performance+ Racing Oil[2] using re-refined base oil (RRBO) to deliver top engine performance with less greenhouse gas emissions.1 INDYCAR teams will use Pennzoil Performance+ Racing Oil during …
F1 veteran O'Neill named team principal of Juncos Hollinger
May 17th 2024
Juncos Hollinger Racing announced May 16 the addition of David O’Neill, former sporting director and team manager of Haas F1 Team, in the newly created role of team principal.O’Neill will partner with Team Manager David Morgan at JHR.“Juncos Hollinger Racing isn’t scared to go where other teams have …
Mark Brittan appointed MD of Gibson Technology
May 17th 2024
Gibson Technology has announced the appointment of Mark Brittan as managing director. Brittan is the son-in-law of Bill Gibson, founder and chairman of Gibson Technology, and has had a long-term involvement within the Gibson family business.In his new role he will have full responsibility for the le …
Phoenix to host NASCAR championship weekend again in 2025
May 17th 2024
Phoenix Raceway is the fourth race confirmed on the 2025 schedule as NASCAR announced Thursday it will remain the site of the championship finale.Phoenix will host all three NASCAR national series from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. It will be the sixth year the track has hosted championship weekend.“Our f …
Eddie Gossage, 1958 - 2024
May 17th 2024
Eddie Gossage, the former president of Texas Motor Speedway, has died. He was 65.Speedway Motorsports shared the news Thursday night on behalf of the Gossage family.“Today, we have lost one of the world’s biggest race fans,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “From his legenda …
McLaren’s Zak Brown to receive IMRRC’s 10th Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award
May 16th 2024
Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, will receive the 10th annual IMRRC Cameron R. Argetsinger Award at a gala presented by Sahlen’s, NASCAR, Watkins Glen International and IMSA, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The dinner and presentation will be held prior to the running of the NA …
IndyCar Series makes aerodynamic specification changes for Indy 500
May 16th 2024
The IndyCar Series has made a few changes to the aerodynamic specification of its cars and a couple of mechanical updates for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.The largest involves an increase in potential downforce with the rear wing. Teams were restricted to a maximum nose-down angle of fi …
TNT confirms Atlanta to launch its 2025 NASCAR telecasts
May 16th 2024
Atlanta Motor Speedway will be the site of TNT Sports return to telecasting NASCAR races in 2025.The second race date at Atlanta Motor Speedway moves to June, on a Saturday night, and will also be the first race of the $1 million in-season tournament, with each race exclusively airing on TNT and Max …
Adamastor unveils Furia – the first Portuguese supercar
May 16th 2024
The Furia is a high-performance sports car designed for enthusiasts and collectors, and is equipped with a Ford Performance engine that can produce more than 350hp.Adamastor says the rigorous construction, superior driving experience and “high-level design and technology” of the Furia place the manu …
Revolutionizing Racing Fuels
May 15th 2024
In a recent webinar, Jess Hewitt of Hyperfuels, a seasoned expert in fuel technology, unveiled groundbreaking insights into the world of racing fuels. From the mechanics of hydrophobic alcohols to the nuances of performance optimization, the discussion delved deep into the science behind sustainable …
Ligier/Bosch hydrogen ICE car completes 5,000km of endurance testing
May 15th 2024
Bosch and Ligier have announced that the JS2 RH2, a hydrogen ICE-powered concept first unveiled at Le Mans in 2023, has completed more than 5,000km of track running without issue.The car features a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine with an H2 injection system developed by the two companies. Capable of …
IndyCar hybrids to debut July 5-7 at Mid-Ohio
May 15th 2024
Five years in the making, the IndyCar Series will make its long-awaited move to hybridization at the July 5-7 race on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.Announced at the Indianapolis 500 in May of 2019, the innovative technology created in a joint development between Chevrolet and Honda will see the ful …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 15
May 15th 2024
Wednesday, May 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #451 - "Engineering Insights: Understanding the Inner Workings of Differentials, Gearboxes, and Motorsport ABS" by Autotech DrivelineChris Shimonkevitz, Brand Manager and Dana Clark, Technical Director. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. …
Pratt Miller delays IndyCar team plans
May 15th 2024
Michigan’s Pratt Miller Motorsports organization has parked its interest in joining the IndyCar Series field in 2025.The company behind the championship-winning Corvette Racing program over the last three decades, which also played an integral role in the engineering and performance development for …
Amazon Prime Video to open its 2025 race coverage with Coca-Cola 600
May 15th 2024
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Amazon Prime Video will begin its coverage of Cup Series races with the 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25, 2025, during Memorial Day weekend.NASCAR’s annual endurance test at Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of the sport’s crown-jewel races, and it will kick of …
World of Outlaws Sprint Car drivers to meet with students at second annual Milton Hershey Sprint Car Experience
May 14th 2024
After the final checkered flag falls on the weekend’s races, a few Sprint Car drivers will go from inspiring kids in the grandstands to educating them in the classroom on Monday, May 13.World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car drivers and others will meet with students at Milton Hershey School t …
2024 French GP breaks all-time MotoGP™ record with 297,471 attendees
May 14th 2024
The 2024 Michelin® Grand Prix de France put on an incredible show right to the final lap, and a record-breaking crowd was there to see it. An awe-inspiring 297,471 fans flocked to historic Le Mans across the weekend, making it the highest-attended Grand Prix in history.The previous record was set at …
Automobili Pininfarina introduces two new pure-electric hypercars in Japan
May 14th 2024
Automobili Pininfarina has expanded its presence in Asia with the introduction of two new models for Japanese clients: the B95 hyper Barchetta and the exclusive Battista Cinquantacinque hyper GT.Partnering with luxury expert Sky Group as its retail partner in Tokyo, Japan, the pure-electric hypercar …
NASCAR to run in-season tournament on TNT Sports in 2025
May 14th 2024
NASCAR announced on Monday that it will add a new twist to next season’s races with the TNT Sports portion of the 2025 Cup Series schedule featuring an in-season, bracket-style tournament.The prior three races, airing on Prime Video, will set the seeding for the tournament as the sanctioning body tr …
VCARB to run recycled carbon fiber parts at Imola
May 14th 2024
Visa Cash App RB will be the latest team to utilize recycled carbon fiber in the production of its Formula 1 cars when it debuts new parts at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, joining McLaren which trialed similar technology at the United States Grand Prix last year.For RB, its front wing flaps will be …
Fueled by 450 Webinars: Race Industry Now hits another milestone!
May 13th 2024
Join us in celebrating the 450th episode of EPARTRADE's Webinar Series! Since our first episode with Jon Kaase and Lake Speed in 2020, we have journeyed through 450 episodes of insightful discussions, covering topics ranging from cutting-edge technology to safety and everything in between.Along …
Firestone optimistic about tweaked Indy 500 tires
May 13th 2024
Firestone’s tires for the Indianapolis 500 follow a familiar design approach as the previous races held so far in 2024.With the NTT IndyCar Series having announced its plans in 2023 to contest the entire 2024 season using hybrid engines, Firestone made tires during the offseason that were harder in …
Ferrari Enzo equipped with new Pirelli P Zero Corsa System tires
May 13th 2024
Building on a 70-year relationship, Pirelli and Ferrari have co-developed the new P Zero Corsa System for the Ferrari Enzo supercar.The tire joins Pirelli’s Collezione range, which caters to both classic and modern Ferraris, and supplements the existing P Zero tires available for the Ferrari F40 and …
Alpine debuts I4 hydrogen ICE Alpenglow Hy4
May 13th 2024
Alpine has unveiled the functional version of its Alpenglow, first shown as a concept at the Paris Motor Show in 2022. It was rolled out at the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship, where the company runs two cars in the Le Mans Hypercar class. Alpine has expressed a desire to compete with …
Eberhart named Friends of Laguna Seca CEO
May 13th 2024
Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS) has announced that Lauri Eberhart has been named CEO of the Monterey County-based non-profit organization. FLS is poised to take over management of the historic Laguna Seca Recreation Area following the approval of a 50-year concession agreement.“Lauri brings a wealth of …
Alpine Hydrogen ICE Racer Refines Tech for Road Cars
May 10th 2024
Alpine presents the first rolling version of its hydrogen race car a day before it competes in the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps endurance race this weekend.The Alpine Alpenglow Hy4, first seen as a concept at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, sets out to prove that race cars can be competitiv …
Ferrari introduces 12Cilindri Spider,hypercar
May 10th 2024
On May 3, Ferrari introduced the 12Cilindri Spider, a two-seater spider featuring a mid-front-mounted, naturally aspirated V12 engine. According to the auto maker, this new model combines the allure of open-air motoring with the timeless appeal of Ferrari’s iconic V12 powertrain.Inspired by the open …
Ford gets FIA approval to make reliability updates to Mustang GT3
May 10th 2024
Ford Performance has been granted an “erratum” fix by the FIA for its new Mustang GT3 ahead of this weekend’s FIA WEC weekend at Spa and IMSA weekend at Laguna Seca, RACER has learned.The changes to the car are reliability-focused and have been made to rectify the issues surrounding the car’s boot l …
Formula E names Infosys as official Digital Innovation Partner
May 10th 2024
Infosys, a provider of digital services and consulting, has become the official Digital Innovation Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.The partnership will see Infosys provide in-race analytics, fan engagement initiatives, and sustainability efforts over the next three years.Jeff Dod …