EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Explores Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Technology

June 17th 2026

Bill Armstrong Demonstrates How Electronics Are Bringing Greater Consistency and Simplicity to Stick Shift Drag RacingThe continued growth of stick shift drag racing and drag-and-drive competition has created demand for technologies that improve consistency without sacrificing the character of manua …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE

June 17th 2026

Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #626 - "The New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship: AI, ROI, Expectations & Avoiding Scams" by VSC Race WorksFeaturing Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race Works. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CL …

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June 17th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.We want to get your …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 24

June 17th 2026

Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #626 - "The New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship: AI, ROI, Expectations & Avoiding Scams" by VSC Race WorksFeaturing Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race Works. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CL …

IndyCar to reduce hybrid power output for remainder of season

June 17th 2026

The IndyCar Series has informed its teams of a new plan to reduce the power output of its hybrid systems for the remainder of the season.The decrease starts this weekend at Road America with the XPEL Grand Prix and will see IndyCar’s technical team make race-by-race adjustments to lower hybrid horse …

Supercars set to race under lights in Darwin for first time in 2027

June 17th 2026

Supercars will charge into the night at the Top End, with the championship set to race under lights at the 2027 betr Darwin Triple Crown.As revealed on MotorRacing360, the 2027 Darwin Triple Crown will feature two races under the lights.In a major development regarding the future of the popular Hidd …

WEC tickets on sale for 2027 Imola, Silverstone and Spa

June 17th 2026

Since joining the FIA WEC calendar in 2024, the 6 Hours of Imola has swiftly established itself as a popular stop, welcoming more than 230,000 enthusiastic fans through the gates of the iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari over the course the three editions held thus far, with local f …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

June 17th 2026

Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing; Chip Ganassi, Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing; Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports; Jimmie Johnson, 7-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Co-owner of Legacy Motor Club; Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer of Red Bull Racing; Roger Penske, Fo …

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival rebuilds after storms to welcome more than 30,000 fans to its biggest even

June 16th 2026

Thirteen years after a few hundred enthusiasts gathered at GingerMan Raceway to blend track days with the atmosphere of a backyard concert, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival has grown into a cultural phenomenon that defies traditional motorsport labels.For the fifth consecutive year, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festiv …

Force Technology to supply Cosworth with valve springs for next-generation hypercars

June 16th 2026

Force Technology is manufacturing valve springs for global engine designer and manufacturer Cosworth to use in the next generation of hypercars.The company employs 50 specialist staff and sells its precision valve springs to customers worldwide. Managing director Steve Williams explained, “Every val …

BMW showcases the latest M Concept Neue Klasse

June 16th 2026

peaking at the world premiere of the new M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last week, Oliver Heilmer, head of design for BMW Compact Class, Neue Klasse and BMW M said, “The new BMW M design language forms the expressive spearhead of the Neue Klasse – determined and purposeful. At BMW …

Goodyear to remain exclusive LMGT3 tire supplier through 2029

June 16th 2026

Following a joint tender process conducted by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), Goodyear has been selected to remain the exclusive tire supplier to the FIA World Endurance Championship‘s LMGT3 class for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.The t …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 17

June 15th 2026

Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …

ACO, FIA and IMSA reveal ruleset for 2030 top-class prototypes

June 15th 2026

The FIA, ACO and IMSA have revealed the shape of the long-awaited shift to a single technical platform in the for the top class of prototype sports cars from 2030 onwards. The move, announced during the ACO's annual Le Mans press conference, will mark the end of the current "convergence" era which a …

IndyCar owner Dennis Reinbold passes away at 65

June 15th 2026

IndyCar Series team owner Dennis Reinbold has died at the age of 65. The Indiana-based car dealer and team owner fought a prolonged battle against cancer that improved before taking a sudden turn in recent days.“We’ve lost our friend and our leader,” said Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Jack Har …

EPARTRADE Launches Licensing Program to Power B2B Industries Worldwide

June 15th 2026

April 21, 2026After eight years of building and scaling the leading digital ecosystem in the performance and racing industry, EPARTRADE today announced the official launch of its Industry Platform Licensing Program, enabling organizations across multiple sectors to deploy and operate their own B2B p …

NHRA announces leadership changes in Tech, Racing Administration departments

June 12th 2026

NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.As part of the changes, Ned Walliser will transition from his role as Vice President …

WEC releases nine-race schedule for 2027

June 12th 2026

As FIA WEC continues to go from strength-to-strength – with record-breaking trackside attendances, no fewer than 14 major automotive marques currently represented on the grid and both Ford and McLaren set to swell the burgeoning Hypercar ranks next year –  the championship has recommitted to al …

Genesis unveils new Magma GT3 concept car

June 12th 2026

Korean manufacturer Genesis showed off a brand-new Magma GT3 Concept car on the eve of its Le Mans 24 Hours debut.At a press conference held at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul and Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke introduced its new car, no …

Pirelli’s F1 supply deal extended by FIA through 2028

June 12th 2026

The FIA has taken up an option to extend Pirelli’s contract as tire supplier to Formula 1 and its associated championships until at least the end of the 2028 season.Pirelli has been the sole tire supplier to F1 since 2011, and its current agreement was for an initial three years that ran from 2025-2 …

ECUMaster USA Announces GDI Driver & EMU PRO Training Course

June 11th 2026

ECUMaster USA has announced a new three-day training program focused on supporting modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine platforms using the ECUMaster GDI Driver and EMU PRO engine management system.Scheduled for July 16–18, 2026, at ECUMaster USA headquarters in Garland, Texas, the course i …

Phased changes to F1 power units agreed for 2027 and ’28

June 11th 2026

The FIA, Formula One Management (FOM), teams and power unit manufacturers have agreed phased changes to the Formula 1 power units across the 2027 and '28 seasons.Last month it was announced that an agreement in principle was reached to increase the power output of the internal combustion engine (ICE …

Fendt High Stakes Series Makes Venue Switch for Milan, Benson Dates

June 11th 2026

Coming off the season-opening Darana Dragway 42 event for the Fendt High Stakes Series, a venue change for two dates is announced. The Milan, Michigan event held at Milan – Darana Dragway is now scheduled as the season finale on September 25-26.   The Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, Nor …

MotorLand Aragon to continue to host Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following new agreement with MogoGP

June 11th 2026

MotorLand Aragon will continue to host the Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following a new agreement between the Government of Aragon and MotoGP. The renewed deal was officially announced today, the 10th of June, at an event held in Zaragoza.Although the renewal to host the Grand Prix is only for 2027, th …

Metalloid 1 Highlights Advanced Lubrication Technologies for Motorsports and Industrial Applications

June 10th 2026

Featuring James Rappaport and Anna Jurczyk of Metalloid | Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO RadioThe importance of lubrication, contamination control, and preventative maintenance was the focus of a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for D …