Race Industry Now Delivers Technical Deep Dive on Abradable Coatings for Oil Pump Efficiency

April 29th 2026

EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series continued to push the boundaries of technical education in motorsports engineering with a highly specialized session focused on abradable coating technologies and their role in oil pump performance optimization.Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM (Ch. 90, L …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Forms - The Secret Society

April 29th 2026

– Hot Shot’s Secret™, leading manufacturer of high‑performance lubricants and additives for diesel and gas-powered vehicles, is proud to announce a new influencer program – The Secret Society. This exclusive program brings together seven of the most authentic voices from the world of drag racing, cu …

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

April 29th 2026

Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #620 - "Building Race Engineers: Inside the Life of an Online Motorsport Engineering Student" by National Motorsport Academy (NMA)Featuring Bob D’Amato, Chief Technical Officer, Holman-Moody & NMA Alumni; and Wayne Gater, Deputy Director of the National Mo …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MAY 6

April 29th 2026

Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #620 - "Building Race Engineers: Inside the Life of an Online Motorsport Engineering Student" by National Motorsport Academy (NMA)Featuring Bob D’Amato, Chief Technical Officer, Holman-Moody & NMA Alumni; and Wayne Gater, Deputy Director of the National Mo …

IndyCar finalizes rule restricting non-charter entries to Indy 500 only after 2026

April 29th 2026

Penske Entertainment has informed its IndyCar entrants of a change in policy where non-charter entries like the pair of PREMA Racing cars that ran throughout 2025 will no longer be welcome in the series after 2026.The only caveat is each May’s running of the Indianapolis 500, where the 10 teams who …

Heritage Spotlight: The Evolution of aFe POWER

April 29th 2026

From a 3,200 sq. ft. startup to a global performance powerhouseSince its founding in 1999, aFe POWER (Advanced FLOW Engineering) has built its reputation on a simple but powerful idea: deliver measurable performance gains through engineering-driven innovation. What began as a small operation fueled …

Kyle Petty Charity Ride to celebrate its roots, mark 30th anniversary with cross-country journey

April 29th 2026

Years after his retirement from driving on the NASCAR circuit, the miles keep coming for Kyle Petty, and so do the milestones. This year, both the miles and milestones are big numbers.The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America gears up this week for its 30th-anniversary edition, a cross-country moto …

New MotoGP™26 Video game is out

April 29th 2026

MotoGP™26, the latest instalment in the official MotoGP videogame franchise, is out now! Featuring the full official 2026 season, it combines reworked physics with Dynamic Rider ratings and deeper career management mechanics to deliver a more immersive and authentic gaming experience.MotoGP™26 refin …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

April 29th 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 …

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April 29th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #619 - "Abradable Coatings Seal Oil Pumps- Technical Deep Dive on Clearances, Efficiency & Friction” by Line2Line CoatingsFeaturing Andy Suman, President, Line2Line Coatings; Ai L. Wood III, President, DRC Engineering; and S …

Juncos Hollinger, Dreyer & Reinbold announce co-entry and technical partnership for VeeKay at Indy 5

April 28th 2026

Juncos Hollinger and Dreyer & Reinbold will partner up as co-entrants and technical allies for Rinus VeeKay's No.76 Chevrolet at the Indianapolis 500. The car will carry primary sponsorship from Wedbush, which backed DRR's entry for Ryan Hunter-Reay last year.“We’re very excited to announce our …

Super DIRTcar Series joins World of Outlaws Late Models at Georgetown for new Mega-Event

April 28th 2026

The Super DIRTcar Series is joining the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision for a new powerhouse event at Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13.Pairing two massive series races in one night, the event, now known as the Delaware Diamond Clash, will host the Millman’s Napa Au …

IHRA acquires Empire Dragway, expanding national footprint in the Northeast

April 28th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially announced the acquisition of Empire Dragway, marking a major step in our continued growth and investment in premier racing facilities across the United States.Located in Leicester, New York, Empire Dragway has long been a staple in the Nort …

Canton Racing Products Heritage

April 27th 2026

At the end of a gravel driveway, inside a two bay garage, sheet metal was being bent and welded to create the first Canton oil pans.  That was 1979 and the oil pans were custom creations being designed and fabricated for local circle track racers looking for an edge.   Canton founder Mike …

Steve O’Donnell named chief executive officer of NASCAR in leadership change

April 27th 2026

NASCAR announced a series of key leadership moves Saturday morning, naming Steve O’Donnell as its Chief Executive Officer and tapping Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer.Jim France will step away from the CEO role he has held since 2018, but remain as NASCAR Chairman. The move makes O’Donnell the …

F1 Turkish Grand Prix to return in 2027

April 27th 2026

The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar on a five-year deal, starting in 2027.F1 raced at Istanbul Park from 2005 until 2011, and then made two further visits in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the race schedule. Since then, there have been regular di …

McNish named racing director of Audi Formula 1

April 27th 2026

Allan McNish has become the racing director of the Audi Formula 1 team, expanding his motorsports remit for the company.The former F1 driver and World Endurance champion – who won the Le Mans 24 Hours on three occasions – has been a long-standing member of Audi’s motorsports setup after finishing hi …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 29

April 27th 2026

Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #619 - "Abradable Coatings Seal Oil Pumps- Technical Deep Dive on Clearances, Efficiency & Friction” by Line2Line CoatingsFeaturing Andy Suman, President, Line2Line Coatings; Ai L. Wood III, President, DRC Engineering; and Shaun Visser, Vice President, …

Kubota agrees to multi-year NASCAR partnership

April 24th 2026

Kubota Tractor Corporation and NASCAR® today announced a new multiyear partnership beginning with the 2026 NASCAR season. The partnership establishes Kubota as an Official Partner of NASCAR, including the Official Tractor of NASCAR, Official Construction Equipment Partner of NASCAR, Official Compact …

Prime Video sets premiere date for Larson ‘Double’ documentary

April 24th 2026

"Kyle Larson vs. The Double," a feature-length documentary on the Hendrick Motorsports driver attempting the Memorial Day double of competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in 2024-25, will premiere May 21 on Prime Video.“This documentary really shows what goes into trying to complet …

RFEDA and RMC Motorsport launch Spanish Rally1 project for 2027

April 24th 2026

The project, revealed during Rally Islas Canarias, will see the Spanish federation partner with established constructor RMC Motorsport to design, build and develop a next-generation car under the incoming WRC27 regulations.It marks the first Spanish Rally1 programme and makes RMC the second new cons …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW – Past Episodes

April 24th 2026

To watch past episodes, please scroll down and click on the "Watch Recording" links. To search through the entire library, please CLICK HERE To look at the list of industry speakers, please CLICK HEREAll webinars are also available on podcasts: LISTEN HEREEpisode #531 - Featured Speaker:&n …

Weather forces ASCS Western Plains, 360 Wing Desert Series, tp postpone Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway

April 24th 2026

With a forecast currently showing near freezing temperatures during race time this weekend in Cortez, Colo., officials with the ASCS Western Plains, 360 Wing Desert Series, and Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway have postponed action to Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25.The next event for the ASCS Wes …

Dale Coyne Racing team manager Davis retires

April 24th 2026

Dale Coyne Racing team manager Mitch Davis has informed the team of his intent to retire with immediate effect.On the approach to his 70th birthday, the veteran chief mechanic and team leader had been pondering a change, and after spending most of his life in racing, Davis decided the time was right …

Kirkwood to carry primary sponsorship from Sam’s Club for remainder of IndyCar season

April 24th 2026

Kyle Kirkwood will carry primary sponsorship from big-box retailer Sam’s Club on the No. 27 Andretti Global Honda for the Indianapolis 500 and the remainder of the IndyCar season.“I’m really excited to have Sam’s Club back with us this season,” said Kirkwood, who holds second in the drivers’ standin …