NASCAR alters wet-weather tire protocol

September 17th 2026

NASCAR announced a rule change Wednesday in how it will officiate teams’ use of wet-weather tires moving forward, beginning with this weekend’s slate of races at Bristol Motor Speedway.At designated ovals approved for wet-weather racing, NASCAR officials will now allow teams to use their own discret …

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals canceled due to heavy rainfall

September 17th 2026

The 22nd running of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, scheduled for September 17-19 at Knoxville Raceway, has been canceled due to heavy rainfall throughout the week and the forecast for additional rain through the weekend.After closely monitoring conditions and consulting with weather p …

Race of Champions heading to New Zealand for first time in '27

September 17th 2026

The Race of Champions is heading to New Zealand for the first time next year, with the all-star head-to-head contest taking place at Wellington's Hnry Stadium on January 9-10.Race of Champions pits drivers head-to-head on tight, mirrored tracks in a variety of identical cars to determine a ‘Champion …

Buffalo Turbine Explains How Turbine Blower Technology Improves Track Cleanup, Safety and Efficiency

September 16th 2026

For race tracks, cleanup is more than a maintenance issue. Every minute spent removing debris, rubber, aggregate, oil-cleanup material or moisture from the racing surface represents lost track time—and potentially a safety concern for competitors.During a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now technical …

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

September 16th 2026

Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #638 - "HYPERFUELS Introduces Fuel 1: Innovative Fuel Delivery for the Racing Industry"Featuring Jess Hewitt, President, Hyperfuels; Connor Chakales, Sr. Director of Business Development, Hyperfuels; and Bill Marr, Director, Fuel 1 Solutions. Hosted by …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 23

September 16th 2026

Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #638 - "HYPERFUELS Introduces Fuel 1: Innovative Fuel Delivery for the Racing Industry"Featuring Jess Hewitt, President, Hyperfuels; Connor Chakales, Sr. Director of Business Development, Hyperfuels; and Bill Marr, Director, Fuel 1 Solutions. Hosted by …

EuroNASCAR signs technical partnership with ORECA

September 16th 2026

NASCAR Euro Series enters a technical partnership with ORECA to enhance the series’ engine dyno validation, technical inspections, and future powertrain developments.The NASCAR Euro Series officially announced a technical partnership with renowned race team and constructor ORECA to elevate EuroNASCA …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

September 16th 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 …

Toyota Gazoo Racing launches entry-level GR Kart

September 16th 2026

Racing karts offer a direct, hands-on way to experience motorsport, but the cost of a kart, along with transportation, storage and maintenance requirements, can present barriers to entry.Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) has launched the GR Kart, an entry-level racing kart developed to broaden hands-on acces …

Victory Junction refreshes Iconic “Timken Tunnel” and Enhances Campus Lighting

September 16th 2026

For more than 20 years, The Timken Tunnel at Victory Junction has served as a gateway to the heart of Camp, and thanks to the generous support of The Timken Foundation and Musco Lighting, the iconic landmark and surrounding campus have received significant enhancements designed to improve the camper …

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September 16th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #637 - "Turbine Blowers in Motorsports: Track Cleanup, Safety and Efficiency" by Buffalo TurbineFeaturing Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager. Buffalo Turbine. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.We want to get your questions! Click on t …

McLaren Automotive expands UK operations with £500m investment

September 16th 2026

McLaren Automotive has announced a £500m (US$673m) investment program to expand its UK manufacturing, engineering and operations, enabling it to accelerate the development of its next generation of models.Nick Collins, chief executive officer of McLaren Group and McLaren Automotive, said, “This inve …

Ferrari 499P undergoes 2027 development testing at Circuit of the Americas

September 15th 2026

The Circuit of the Americas hosted testing for Ferrari’s 499P on September 8 and 9. A 499P wearing a camouflage livery ahead of the 2027 season took to the Texas circuit following the fifth FIA WEC race, where Ferrari claimed its first victory of the season with the number 50 crew.James Calado, Anto …

Mercedes-AMG develops 646hp CLE Spezialanfertigung for road and track

September 15th 2026

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung and said that development of the vehicle focused on driving dynamics, combining a 646hp (475kW) V8 biturbo engine with rear-wheel drive, reduced weight and a chassis tuned for precision. A wide-body design with wider tracks, carbon-fiber compo …

Miller steps down as head of Arlington GP

September 15th 2026

Over the last two years, Bill Miller was tasked by Penske Entertainment with creating and steering the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington. With the launch complete, the event’s first president will hand the reins to new president Troy Yarborough.“After two years leading the Java House Gran …

FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth

September 15th 2026

FOX Sports announced Sept. 11 its blistering momentum with the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, averaging 1,681,000 viewers per race, an increase of 23 percent over last year’s full-season average (1,362,000 for 17 races), according to Nielsen Media Research.The ratings also increased by 57% vs. 2024 …

Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata

September 15th 2026

Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata, a track-only two-seater derived from the 296 GT3 Evo and designed exclusively for non-competitive events in the manufacturer’s Club Competizioni GT program. Ferrari presented the new model digitally during the Ferrari Racing Days event in Budapest.The 296 …

Honda appoints new head of F1 engine program

September 14th 2026

Honda has announced a new head of its Formula 1 power unit project as it looks to accelerate its development with Aston Martin.The Japanese manufacturer has struggled under new regulations in 2026, having redistributed a number of personnel from its previous engine program when it originally announc …

Fresh F1 tech approaches tuned for Madrid’s street circuit

September 11th 2026

The top four teams have opted to bring developments to the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid.The new venue, coupled with it being a street circuit, is one aspect that has led a number of teams to opt against adding new components into the mix when trying to gain an understand …

A2RL holds Europe’s first multi-car autonomous race at Imola

September 10th 2026

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) completed the first multi-car autonomous race in Europe at the Imola Circuit in Italy on September 5, 2026, as part of ACI Racing Weekend. Kinetiz (UAE) won the league’s inaugural international race, across 12 laps of one of the most technically demandin …

Dave Smith Motors to serve as title sponsor for World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track

September 10th 2026

Anticipation and support for World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte are growing, with Dave Smith Motors joining as the title sponsor this year.Matching the worldwide reach of World Finals, Dave Smith Motors has grown since its founding in 1965 into the largest Jeep and RAM deal …

Rossi gives 2028 IndyCar its first oval run at IMS

September 10th 2026

Alexander Rossi turned the first laps in IndyCar’s 2028 Dallara IR-28 chassis on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval on Wednesday, and was encouraged by the car’s capabilities.“It does everything that an IndyCar should do around here,” the 2016 Indy 500 winner said. “We got through some …

BigStuff EFI Takes a Deep Dive Into Advanced EFI, Data Acquisition and Engine Control

September 9th 2026

Modern high-horsepower engine management is no longer simply about commanding a fuel injector and controlling ignition timing. As power levels have climbed into the thousands of horsepower, the ECU has increasingly become the central control and data-acquisition system responsible for helping tuners …

Fu named new HRC US President

September 9th 2026

Honda Racing Corporation US vice president Kelvin Fu will succeed David Salters as its next president.“I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the marvelous men and women at Honda Racing Corporation USA, our racing teams and talented drivers. It has been an honor to work together to add to Hond …

Hankook named exclusive tire supplier for Belgian Rally Championship

September 9th 2026

Hankook has been appointed the official tire supplier for the RC2, RC3 and RC4 classes in the Kroon-Oil Belgian Rally Championship for the next three seasons. The tire maker is already the exclusive supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship, as well as several national and international champions …