Technical Deep Dive: Why Torque Alone Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

April 8th 2026

In a recent episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series, P1 Manufacturing and the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) delivered a highly technical and insightful discussion that challenged one of the most fundamental assumptions in engine assembly: that torque equals clamping …

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

April 8th 2026

Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #617 - "Engineering Online Revenue: Building a Profitable Racing Parts Store" by Data Here-To-There (DH2T)Featuring Stephanie Benger, Marketing Director, DH2T; and Nathan Hadley, Owner, Corvette Realm. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 15

April 8th 2026

Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #617 - "Engineering Online Revenue: Building a Profitable Racing Parts Store" by Data Here-To-There (DH2T)Featuring Stephanie Benger, Marketing Director, DH2T; and Nathan Hadley, Owner, Corvette Realm. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift …

Genesis reveals GMR-001 Hypercar

April 8th 2026

Genesis Magma Racing was publicly launched on 4 December, 2024. Just under 500 days later, the in-house manufacturer team will take to the track in anger around Italy’s iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, when the FIA WEC campaign races into life with next month’s eagerly-anticipate …

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April 8th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #616 - "Is Your Torque Wrench Telling the Whole Story? The Facts About Torque Input, Clamp Load, and Friction" by P1 ManufacturingFeaturing Shannon Strother, Director of Future Technology, P1 Manufacturing; and Chuck Lynch, Vice …

No viable reschedule date officially cancels Dodge City’s High Limit Debut

April 8th 2026

The debut of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing at the state-of-the-art Dodge City Raceway Park has been canceled for the second time.With no other event within 300 miles to the Western Kansas facility, officials have deemed there is foreseeable return date on the 2026 schedule. The closest the …

Mercedes-AMG completes winter testing of new GT 4-Door Coupe prototype

April 8th 2026

Mercedes-AMG has completed final winter testing of near-production prototypes of its new GT 4-Door Coupe in northern Sweden, ahead of the vehicle’s world premiere later this spring.Testing at the Arjeplog facility focused on traction, power distribution and vehicle control on snow and ice, allowing …

AVL and Ansible advance vehicle validation with integrated simulation and driver-in-the-loop testing

April 8th 2026

AVL Mobility Technologies and Ansible Motion have partnered to offer vehicle manufacturers and suppliers a combined solution integrating AVL’s VSM software with Ansible Motion’s driver-in-the-loop simulators. The collaboration aims to support virtual development processes by enabling faster componen …

Enovation Consulting Achieves the FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation

April 8th 2026

Enovation Consulting, the global sports sustainability agency led by former F1 engineer Dr. Cristiana Pace, achieved the FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest level of environmental and sustainability certification from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The FIA E …

IndyCar open to expanded schedule

April 8th 2026

How many races can IndyCar fans look forward to in the coming years? According to IndyCar president Doug Boles, the answer is flexible.The series held firm at 17 championship races per year from 2022-2025, announced 17 again for 2026 and then made the late addition of an 18th with the Freedom 250 in …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

April 8th 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 …

SCS Gearbox extends partnership with IHRA Pro Pulling Series

April 7th 2026

SCS Gearbox, the number one source for quality manufactured quick change gears, 4×4 transfer cases, custom machining, and high performance transmissions, extends their partnership in 2026 with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series as the presenting sponsor of the Mini Rod division on the the Fendt High Stakes …

All-new Goodyear tire setup ready to weather Cup Series debut at Bristol

April 7th 2026

NASCAR Cup Series teams will have an all-new tire setup for this weekend’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway, with Goodyear providing new right-side and left-side rubber designed for consistent performance in changing weather conditions.The tire combination will make its debut in Sunday’s Food City 500 …

NCMA announces 2026 North Carolina Motorsports Industry award honorees

April 7th 2026

The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) today announced this year’s class of honorees for the 19th Annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards, headlined by international motorsports legend Mario Andretti as the recipient of the Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award.The Achievemen …

Audi will not directly replace Wheatley with new team principal

April 7th 2026

Mattia Binotto says Audi will not directly replace Jonathan Wheatley with a new team principal, but that he needs trackside support.Wheatley made a surprising departure from Audi prior to the Japanese Grand Prix, amid links to Aston Martin. Binotto confirmed ahead of the race weekend at Suzuka that …

Hot Shot’s Secret® continues alliance with IHRA Pro Pulling Series in multi-year, Multi-tiered Spons

April 6th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret®, a leading innovator in high-performance additives and lubricants, and the IHRA Pro Pulling Series are proud to announce a continued, multi-tiered sponsorship agreement for the 2026 and 2027 pulling seasons. In that agreement, Hot Shot’s Secret® is the Official Oil, Fuel, and …

IMSA charts upward audience trajectory, record crowd at Sebring

April 6th 2026

IMSA has announced an all-time attendance record for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, with over 115,000 attendees across four days for this year’s 74th running of the historic event. This follows a purported record attendance for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, which drew over 180,000 spectators across …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 8

April 6th 2026

Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #616 - "Is Your Torque Wrench Telling the Whole Story? The Facts About Torque Input, Clamp Load, and Friction" by P1 ManufacturingFeaturing Shannon Strother, Director of Future Technology, P1 Manufacturing; and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Servic …

ApexTurbo continues IHRA Pro Pulling Series partnership as presenting sponsor

April 3rd 2026

Dundee, Michigan-based ApexTurbo, acclaimed for their design and manufacture of advanced turbochargers, built to deliver maximum airflow, horsepower, and competitive advantage, continues their partnership with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series in 2026 as presenting sponsor of the Super Farm Tractor divisi …

NHRA homes in on 1,000th Funny Car race

April 3rd 2026

Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon has the unique distinction of winning NHRA’s 1,000th race (Las Vegas, 2021) as well as the 900th race in Funny Car history (Norwalk, 2021). The veteran has another rare opportunity next weekend at his home track, when In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip h …

AJ Foyt Racing adds junior open wheel link

April 3rd 2026

AJ Foyt Racing’s return to junior open-wheel racing with its two-car Indy NXT effort run by HMD Motorsports has been an instant success that’s led to a further expansion into the space with Crosslink Motorsports.Adding to Foyt’s new NXT pipeline which has seen Argentina’s Alessandro de Tullio (pictu …

Extreme H and STEP Foundation announce collaboration to empower the next generation of hydrogen pio

April 3rd 2026

Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport, and the STEP (Sustainable Technologies Engineering Pathways) Foundation are proud to announce the beginnings of a new strategic collaboration, aimed at equipping tomorrow’s renewable energy leaders and leaving a lasting legacy in racing locat …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Introduces Green Diamond™ Ultra-Low Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid

April 2nd 2026

To meet the growing demand for an ultra-low viscosity automatic transmission fluid, Hot Shot’s Secret™ introduces Green Diamond™ ULV (Ultra-low Viscosity) automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Developed specifically for Ford®, GM® 10-speed transmissions, select European models, and other applications …

Warburton steps down as Supercars Chief Executive

April 2nd 2026

Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises Ltd today announced that James Warburton has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Supercars.The decision was reached by mutual agreement and was considered to be in the best interests of Supercars as the organisation enters its next phase.Barclay Nettl …

Kumho Tire U.S.A.announces three-year sponsorship extension with Formula DRIFT

April 2nd 2026

Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, announced today a three-year sponsorship extension with Formula DRIFT. Additionally, world-renowned drivers Jeff Jones, Andy Hateley, Rome Charpentier, Jack Shanahan, Ryan Litteral and Cody Buchanan will represent “Team KUMHO” in the …