Mark Dawson joins NHRA as Northeast Division Director

July 2nd 2024

Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director, overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canadian providences New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.Dawson, who has more than 30 years of drag …

"Next-Level Cutting: Exploring CNC Plasma Technologies" by Boss Tables

July 2nd 2024

Boss Tables, a trailblazer in the CNC plasma cutting industry, recently shared their remarkable journey and innovative product line in a webinar hosted by EPARTRADE. The webinar featured Travis Schluter, owner of Boss Tables, and Chris Vroom, Sales and Marketing Manager, who provided an in-depth loo …

Hendrick Motorsports ends relationship with Hooters

July 2nd 2024

Hendrick Motorsports has ended its relationship with Hooters because the company was not fulfilling its obligations.“Hooters has been a valued partner of Hendrick Motorsports since 2017, contributing to our shared successes both on and off the track,” a statement from the organization read. “In rece …

LEGO announces NASCAR Speed Champions Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 set

July 2nd 2024

The immersive experience and freedom of creativity through NASCAR has soared to new heights. The brand new LEGO Speed Champions NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will hit the market soon, the LEGO Group announced Monday.The 328-piece set will be available beginning Aug. 1, allowing fans and car l …

IndyCar Hybrid Technology set to launch this week at Mid-Ohio

July 2nd 2024

This week's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2025 Civic Hybrid sparks a new era of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with the anticipated debut of the hybrid system. The competitors are eager to see the impact.“Overall, it’s a great change for the series,” AJ Foyt Racing driver Santino Ferrucci said …

Force beginning to show improvement in Virginia neuro ICU

July 1st 2024

John Force is beginning to show daily improvement and respond to commands as he continues to recover from a crash that hospitalized him last weekend in Virginia.John Force Racing released a new update Sunday morning in which they confirmed he had been heavily sedated from his injuries. Force was mov …

Williams F1 team announces six new hires to senior positions

July 1st 2024

The Williams F1 team has been on a recruiting drive across its technical team, announcing no less than six new hires to senior positions.Matt Harman will join the team as design director, starting after the summer shutdown. Most recently technical director at Alpine, Harman has also worked at Renaul …

USAC Sprint Champion car owner Bob Price passes away

July 1st 2024

Crew chief and car owner Bob Price, who captured the USAC National Sprint Car championship with driver J.J. Yeley in 2001, passed away on Sunday, June 23, in Wichita, Kansas.  He was 85 years old.Price first teamed up with fellow Arizonian ABC Sand & Rock’s David Waltemath in 1998 to captur …

Nyobolt EV sports car prototype showcases ultra-fast charging capabilities

July 1st 2024

Battery technology company Nyobolt has introduced its high power-density, fast-charging battery technology for real-world use with the launch of a functional Nyobolt EV prototype.Designed and engineered in collaboration with Callum, this prototype aims to validate Nyobolt’s battery performance in a …

SRO America reveals 2025 schedule

July 1st 2024

SRO America has announced its provisional 2025 calendar ahead of the SRO organization’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.The season will feature eight events across the United States, including the Lone Star Enduro at Circuit of The Americas and the Indianapolis 8 Hour presented by AWS at Indianapolis Mo …

Drag racer Lizzy Musi passes away at 33 due to breast cancer

July 1st 2024

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Musi, 33 of Statesville, NC, passed away surrounded by family on June 28, 2024. She grew up in Carteret, NJ and graduated from Carteret High School. From a very early age, Lizzy was introduced to the world of drag racing, being the daughter of legendary engine builder and professio …

Audi runs full race distances with 2026 F1 power unit

June 28th 2024

Work on the power unit for Audi’s 2026 Formula 1 entry has been underway for more than two years in Neuburg at Audi Formula Racing, under the direction of CEO Adam Baker and CTO Stefan Dreyer, who have provided an insight into the status of the project.“After just two years, our power unit, consisti …

YouTube, Greenlight International yielding substantial global viewership for IMSA

June 28th 2024

With an impressive reach of more than 700 million viewers globally, IMSA confirmed two significant platforms for international race fans to consume live coverage of IMSA racing.Since its launch as a pilot program for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 16, IMSA has been offering live stream …

IndyCar continues hybrid acclimation with Iowa test

June 28th 2024

Today’s NTT IndyCar Series test at Iowa Speedway will give the series a chance to learn more about its new hybrid powertrains, the newly paved 0.875-mile oval’s grip, and how both interact ahead of the series’ July 13-14 doubleheader at the track.IndyCar structured the test to make use of two cars i …

Meyer Shank Racing returning to IMSA in 2025 with factory hybrid GTP program with Acura and Honda

June 28th 2024

Meyer Shank Racing is returning to IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2025 with a resumption of its factory hybrid GTP program with Acura and Honda Racing Corporation US.The new multi-year deal also adds a second Acura ARX-06 to its stable. As revealed by RACER in May, the Ohio-based MSR e …

Ben O'Connor Joins Total Seal as Director of New Business

June 27th 2024

Say Hello to Ben O'Connor Matt Hartford, CEO of Total Seal, announces Ben O'Connor, a seasoned executive with a rich background in the high-performance automotive industry, has joined Total Seal as Director of New Business. Having 40 years of experience working for notable companies such as Kle …

Valvoline extends partnership with Hendrick Motorsports

June 27th 2024

Valvoline has extended its partnership with Hendrick Motorsports that includes an increased presence on William Byron’s Chevrolet.The company will remain a full season associate on all four NASCAR Cup Series entries for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2029 season. On Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet, Valvo …

FIA rolls out new AI system to help police track limits at Austrian GP

June 27th 2024

The FIA has overseen a number of changes to track limits at the Red Bull Ring to try and avoid a repeat of the post-race penalties that were required at last year’s Austrian Grand Prix.In 2023, eight drivers were handed a total of 12 penalties long after the race had finished, with a final race resu …

NBC network coverage confirmed for five IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship events in 2025

June 27th 2024

On the heels of last week’s multi-year extension of the media rights agreement between the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and NBC Sports, both parties today confirmed five IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races that will have NBC network coverage in 2025.The five events include …

Extreme H pioneering hydrogen racing car unveiled

June 27th 2024

Extreme H, the groundbreaking new hydrogen racing series, today unveiled its pioneering centrepiece with the launch of its first-ever hydrogen-powered racing car.The ‘Pioneer 25’ hydrogen race car was revealed in front of global media and invited guests aboard the series’ St. Helena vessel, with Lon …

Alejandro Agag wins MIA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Motorsport Industry

June 26th 2024

Yesterday evening at the House of Lords, Alejandro Agag, Chairman of Formula E, Extreme E and E1, was presented with the most prestigious personal Award of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA). Two hundred motorsport business leaders joined The Rt Hon the Lord Astor of Hever PC DL, MIA Hon …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

June 26th 2024

Wednesday, July 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #456 - "Simplifying LS Swap Engine Management" by HaltechAndrew DiMartino, Special Projects Manager. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, July 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #457 - With Texy …

Right2Breathe, Cleveland Clinic to provide free lung screening Health Expo at Norwalk NHRA event

June 26th 2024

NHRA nitro driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe Project has teamed up with the highly acclaimed Cleveland Clinic to present the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the 2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.The New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, in collaboration wit …

World of Outlaws reschedules Huset's High Bank Nationals

June 26th 2024

The remainder of Huset’s Speedway’s biggest weekend, including the Huset’s Hustle finale and both nights of the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards, has been rescheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 1 after severe flooding postponed the events.The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JULY 10

June 26th 2024

Wednesday, July 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #456 - "Simplifying LS Swap Engine Management" by HaltechAndrew DiMartino, Special Projects Manager. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Michael Andretti, CEO & Chairman …