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Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek Take a System-Level Approach to Advanced Engine Failure Analysis
August 26th 2026
Engine bearing failures are rarely as simple as choosing the wrong oil, running too little oil pressure or setting the wrong bearing clearance. In a high-performance engine, lubrication, bearing geometry, crankshaft motion, contamination, temperature, load and component deformation operate as an int …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
August 26th 2026
Wednesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #635 - "Advanced Sensing for Motorsport: Capacitive & FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) Technologies” by Texys AmericaFeaturing Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport; and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager. Hosted by Jim Oberhofer, Noted NHRA Crew Chief. …
Freedom 250 delivers huge ratings bump for IndyCar on FOX
August 26th 2026
Dedicating 90 minutes of network time to the Freedom 250 Washington D.C. Grand Prix pre-race show and another three hours to the race broadcast itself was a ratings hit for FOX, which averaged 3,282,000 viewers on Sunday.The response made the Freedom 250 IndyCar’s biggest audience to view one of its …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 2
August 26th 2026
Wednesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #635 - "Advanced Sensing for Motorsport: Capacitive & FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) Technologies” by Texys AmericaFeaturing Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport; and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager. Hosted by Jim Oberhofer, Noted NHRA Crew Chief. …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
August 26th 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 …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
August 26th 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #634 - "Advanced Engine Failure Analysis: Diagnosing Root Causes & Wear Mechanisms with Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek"Featuring Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket, Daido Metal; and Lake Speed, Jr., Tr …
Rayce Rudeen Foundation event is back on the High Limit Racing schedule
August 26th 2026
The $26,000-to-win finale night of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Event is back on the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing schedule.The two-day event originally slated for Big Sky Speedway on June 26 – 27 at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, Montana, the finale was canceled due to heavy rainfall that ma …
NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado during 2027 season
August 26th 2026
NASCAR will return to San Diego to race at historic Naval Base Coronado next season, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday, shedding light on a long-term plan for future events at military installations on a rotation basis in 2028 and beyond.The West Coast trip — slated for Aug. 1 on TNT Sports and …
World of Outlaws and Huset’s Speedway finalize Huset's Shootout Format
August 26th 2026
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Huset’s Speedway have collaborated to finalize the format for the 2026 L.G. Everist Huset’s Shootout set to take place on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6.A pair of $15,000-to-win prelims utilizing the standard World of Outlaws format and awarding …
World of Outlaws adds Belle-Clair to Sprint Car schedule
August 25th 2026
The greatest Sprint Car drivers in the world are headed to Belle Clair Fairgrounds.Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway is proud to announce the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make its highly anticipated debut at the Belleville, IL facility on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for …
GMSV and Managing Composites partner to advance the development of high-performance vehicles
August 25th 2026
Managing Composites has partnered with Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) to support the development of high-performance vehicles, combining composites expertise with GMSV’s focus on engineering and performance. This collaboration spans three of the brand’s defining supercars: the S1, S1 LM and L …
Mustang Challenge to visit six North American staples in 2027
August 25th 2026
Three years ago, Ford Racing announced a brand-new single make series. When Mustang Challenge debuted, it was an opportunity for Mustang enthusiasts to get behind the wheel of a track-ready Dark Horse R, a car that bridges the gap between a production Dark Horse and a Mustang GT4 race car.Three year …
Century Batteries set to continue as the Official Battery of Supercars
August 25th 2026
"Century Batteries is one of Australia's most recognisable and trusted automotive brands and, just like Supercars, dedicated to investing in Australia and promoting local jobs,” Dontas said."In addition to these shared values and our valued partnership, Century Batteries has continued to innovate in …
1000hp Sunbeam LSR breaks cover at Pebble Beach
August 24th 2026
History came roaring back to life on the lawn at Pebble Beach last weekend as the Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed record breaker, the first-ever Earth-bound machine to go over 200mph, launched its North American tour with a visit to Monterey’s Car Week and a debut appearance at Pebble Beach Concours …
Racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart to make charity appearance at 6 Hours of Fuji
August 24th 2026
Fuji Speedway – a near-permanent fixture on the annual FIA World Endurance Championship calendar since the series’ inception in 2012, and a circuit with a long and illustrious heritage in the sport – is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary, having opened in January, 1966. Nine months later, St …
Aston Martin Valkyrie undergoes technical development test at Silverstone
August 24th 2026
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar has completed a comprehensive test at Silverstone’s Grand Prix circuit, which will host the British round of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in April.The Aston Martin Thor Team tested a development version of the 6.5-liter V12-powered Valkyrie Hyperca …
$2 Million IndyCar/FOX donation expands First Lady’s Education Initiative to Indiana, Purdue
August 21st 2026
First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from INDYCAR and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University.The First Lady drew attention to America’s next generation during today’s Rose G …
Aftermarket giant, racing family patriarch Bob Vandergriff Sr. passes
August 21st 2026
High-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84.Vandergriff, longtime owner of Hedman Hedders and a respected advertising salesperson for NH …
Lamborghini selects Bridgestone Potenza Race R for Revuelto SV
August 20th 2026
Bridgestone has unveiled its latest semi-slick track tire, the Bridgestone Potenza Race R. The tire debuted alongside the 2026 Lamborghini Revuelto SV (Super Veloce) as a bespoke variant of the track tire for the new SV supercar.Elevating the track performance of the Bridgestone Potenza Race, the Po …
Skip Barber Winter Shootout to award more than $200,000
August 20th 2026
The Skip Barber Race Series Winter Shootout will return this November from Sonoma Raceway with over $200,000 in prizes available for drivers seeking to jump start their formula car racing career.The Winter Shootout will evaluate drivers on their ability to adapt to instructor feedback, consistency o …
IMSA mourns loss of its former leader, competitor, Charlie Slater
August 20th 2026
Former IMSA owner, chief executive officer and competitor Charlie Slater passed away last Saturday in South Florida at the age of 69 following an extended illness.“IMSA, at its core values, has always been a culture of family – the IMSA racing family,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “The loss of C …
Morse Measurements Demonstrates How K&C Testing Reveals What a Race Car Is Really Doing Under Load
August 19th 2026
In race car development, suspension geometry on paper is only part of the equation. What ultimately matters is what happens to the complete vehicle when real-world cornering, braking, traction and aerodynamic loads are applied.During a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, “Dialing In Dynamics …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 26
August 19th 2026
Wednesday, August 26 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #634 - "Advanced Engine Failure Analysis: Diagnosing Root Causes & Wear Mechanisms with Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek"Featuring Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket, Daido Metal; and Lake Speed, Jr., Tribologist. Hosted by Brad Gi …
McLaren reveals McL 6GT at 2026 Monterey Car Week
August 19th 2026
The first McLaren of its kind, the McL 6GT draws inspiration from the McLaren M6GT, Bruce McLaren’s original but ultimately unrealized supercar project. A production version is planned for 2028, bringing that vision to reality.According to the auto maker, the McL 6GT blends its purity of character w …
Ferrari's bespoke supersport vision, the CZ26
August 19th 2026
The Ferrari CZ26, designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni and developed for a US client under the Special Projects program, draws on the dynamic features and performance of the SF90 Stradale.The stylistic theme of the Ferrari CZ26 is defined by a distinctly horizo …