USAC Hall of Fame class of 2026 will officially be inducted on Wednesday, July 1

July 1st 2026

The USAC Hall of Fame class of 2026 will officially be inducted during a ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, at USAC headquarters in Speedway, Indiana.USAC’s 13th hall of fame class includes officials Jack Beckley and John Cooper, plus car owner Blackie Fortune, promoter Sam Nunis, as well as drivers Joh …

Revolution Race Cars appoints Garage Sport Labs as a certified dealer in the US

July 1st 2026

The Tampa, Florida-based business becomes the latest addition to Revolution’s global dealer network, expanding customer support across North America and strengthening a network that includes locations across the East Coast, West Coast and Southern United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, mainland …

Bcomp supplies biocomposites for BMW M Concept Neue Klasse

July 1st 2026

Swiss materials specialist Bcomp has announced that it provided performance composite components made from a bespoke weave of its AmpliTex technology for the recently unveiled BMW M Concept Neue Klasse. This close collaboration between BMW Group and Bcomp marks the successful industrialization of na …

Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax completes UK testing ahead of land speed record attempt

July 1st 2026

British engineering company JCB has completed UK testing of its hydrogen-fueled Hydromax car, reaching 208mph and clearing the way for its world land speed record attempt at Bonneville, Utah, in August.The shakedown runs at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire saw the 32ft-long vehicle driven by Wing Com …

World of Outlaws Late Model Series cancels the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 due to weeklong thunderstor

July 1st 2026

With weather models showing thunderstorms and rainfall throughout the week and into the weekend in the Spring Valley, MN area, creating unfavorable conditions for racing at Deer Creek Speedway, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and track officials have agreed to cancel the N …

Sustainability On Track: Barcelona, Mugello, and Silverstone Lead the Latest SCI™ Rankings

June 30th 2026

Enovation Consulting, in collaboration with Professor Paolo Taticchi, Professor in Strategy and Sustainability at UCL School of Management & CoDirector at UCL Centre for Sustainable Business, has published the sixth edition of the Sustainable Circuits Index™ (SCI™), part of the Sustainable Motor …

New Jeff Gordon exhibit to open at IMS Museum

June 30th 2026

Dive into NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon’s life and legacy in “Jeff Gordon”, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum’s newest exhibition opening July 1, just before the Brickyard 400 returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The exhibition will span both Lower-Level rotating galleries, replacing “Now Stay T …

Supercars appoints permanent play-by-play commentator

June 30th 2026

Long-time motorsport commentator Richard Craill will serve as the new "voice of Supercars," having been appointed permanent play-by-play commentator of the Repco Supercars Championship.Craill has extensive experience across the Australasian motorsport scene, particularly behind the microphone, and w …

Lucas Oil Late Models July 3 event relocated to Mansfield Speedway

June 30th 2026

Officials with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing have announced that the Friday, July 3 event originally scheduled for Atomic Speedway has been relocated to Mansfield Speedway.This move was made possible through the cooperation of Atomic Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model D …

68 Drivers Entered for BC39 USAC Midget Races at IMS

June 30th 2026

The field is set with 68 USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget drivers and teams pre-entered for the eighth running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors on June 30 and July 1, 2026, at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.A pair of BC39 champions are entered for the event, in …

Heritage Spotlight: Baxter Performance

June 29th 2026

In 2014, the garage wasn’t much to look at — a concrete floor, a small workbench, and a single bulb that flickered whenever the winter wind pushed against the door. But inside that cramped space, something larger than the room itself was taking shape.Most people saw engines as finished products, per …

MotoGP Group and all 11 teams sign 2027-2031 agreement

June 29th 2026

Following the recent confirmation of MotoGP’s agreement with the Manufacturers, the Team agreements complete the governance and commercial framework for the 2027–2031 period.The 11 Teams are Aprilia Racing, BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP, Ducati Lenovo Team, Honda HRC Castrol, LCR Honda, Monster Energy Y …

RacinBoys President Scott Traylor passes away at 66

June 29th 2026

RacinBoys founder Scott Traylor passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 66 following complications with dementia.   His racing and broadcasting career over the last several decades made him among the most recognized and impactful figures, not only in his hometown Kansas City, but also hi …

SRO America unveils 2027 Calendar

June 29th 2026

SRO America has revealed its provisional 2027 calendar, featuring seven race weekends located across North America's premier circuits, including the return of a legendary venue and a marquee event change. The three-hour regular season race format, which was introduced in the 2026 season, will contin …

Emmy Award winning television host Guy Fieri joins Legacy as a strategic owner

June 29th 2026

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today that Guy Fieri, Emmy Award-winning television host, restaurateur, and entrepreneur, has joined the organization as a strategic owner. One of the most recognizable personalities in American culture, Fieri brings a rare combination of entertainment, authentic storytel …

Halo By Orthene Launches GT Racing Brake Fluid

June 29th 2026

Halo By Orthene has launched Halo GT, a DOT 4 racing brake fluid derived from its flagship P1 chemistry, with a 336°C dry boiling point and ultra-low 1,350 cSt viscosity.Halo By Orthene has launched Halo GT, a DOT 4 racing brake fluid with a 336°C (637°F) dry boiling point and an ultra-low 1,350 cSt …

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

June 29th 2026

Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #627 - "The New and Improved PRW Power: Engineering, Quality & Performance for Today's Racing Industry" by PRW PowerFeaturing Cary Redman, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, PRW Power. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No ch …

Bernstein Partners to join Team RTR Pro Stock effort as VP of Operations

June 25th 2026

Bernstein Partners, led by founder Brandon Bernstein, will join the Team RTR organization as Vice President of Operations for its NHRA Pro Stock program, effective July 1. Team RTR is fronted by Australian driver Shane Tucker.In this role, Bernstein will oversee race-day logistics, team and personne …

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announce collaboration

June 25th 2026

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announced a collaboration on Wednesday, leading into race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. It will celebrate both the sport and the upcoming release of The Rolling Stones' new studio album, Foreign Tongues, on July 10. There will be officially licensed merchandise, two …

FIA ratifies low-cost tech package for 2027 World Rally Championship

June 25th 2026

The FIA has ratified a low-cost tech package for the 2027 World Rally Championship conceived to increase the number of entries chasing overall wins by putting current-spec Rally2 machinery on a competitive level with the series’ all-new WRC27 rules set.WRC27 (above left) will replace the existing Ra …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ renews title sponsorship of NTPA Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge

June 25th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leading manufacturer of high-performance diesel additives, fuels and lubricants, is proud to announce the title sponsorship of the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge, committing this year to $30,000 in bonus money for the top three point ear …

NASCAR no longer permitting use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure at sh

June 25th 2026

An update to the NASCAR Rule Book issued on Wednesday will be a welcome sight for Cup Series drivers, as the front bumper has been weakened for upcoming short-track races.NASCAR is no longer permitting the use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure of the race cars. The move …

Race Industry Now Webinar Explores the New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship, ROI Measurement and AI

June 24th 2026

Mike DeFord of VSC Race Works Shares Modern Sponsorship Strategies for Racers and TeamsThe world of motorsports sponsorship has changed dramatically over the last decade, and simply placing a logo on a race car is no longer enough.That was the central message delivered by Mike DeFord, Business Devel …

Bill Gibson, Zytek and Gibson Technology co-founder, dies at 78

June 24th 2026

Bill Gibson, the co-founder and driving force behind Zytek Engineering and later Gibson Technology, has passed away after a long illness aged 78.Gibson’s impact on the motorsport industry is often understated, but was revolutionary and profound in a number of technical areas across sports car racing …

Formula E And FIA Unveil Record-Breaking 21-Race 2026-27 Calendar For GEN4 Era

June 24th 2026

Formula E and the FIA today announced the first provisional calendar for the 2026-27 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following validation from the FIA World Motor Sport Council.Featuring its most expansive season yet with 21 races across 13 global cities, highlights include new ra …