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MotoGP to begin 2027 season in Thailand
August 3rd 2026
MotoGP will usher in a new era of premier-class motorcycle racing when the 2027 FIM MotoGP World Championship begins at the Grand Prix of Thailand in Buriram from 5 - 7 March 2027.Thailand will host the MotoGP season opener for the third consecutive year, underlining the country's growing importance …
New RACER magazine gets into reimagining mode
August 3rd 2026
You will discover that a substantive part of our latest RACER magazine, The Racing Reimagined Issue, is for those who keep an open mind. It’s not just about eclecticism; it’s about understanding the broader picture of where our beloved sport is right now, and how there are more entry points to fando …
FIA announces new commercial rights agreement for WRC, ERC
August 3rd 2026
The FIA has announced a new long-term commercial rights agreement for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and FIA European Rally Championship (ERC). It follows the acquisition of WRC Promoter GmbH by Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital. Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital have outlined an inte …
Super GT confirms 2027 calendar
August 3rd 2026
The GT Association has published the 2027 Autobacs Super GT Series calendar, with eight regular rounds at seven venues, plus the return of the Intercontinental GT Challenge Suzuka 1000km as a special event for GT300 teams. Petronas Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia will also return to the cal …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
August 1st 2026
Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #631 - "Protect Your Powertrain: The Engineering Behind Better Cooling, Filtration & Reliability" by PPE (Pacific Performance Engineering)Featuring Eric Sempson, Product Support Manager; and Charles Lara, Sales Manager, PPE. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …
Palou and Rossi to test IR28 at Indy this weekend
July 31st 2026
Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi will be the drivers for the first on-track test of the new-for-2028 IR-28 IndyCar chassis Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.The test will mark the first on-track validation runs for the IR-28, which was unveiled Tuesday. The n …
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame introduces Future Legends Scholarship Program
July 31st 2026
The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) proudly introduces the Future Legends Scholarship Program, a new initiative created to recognize, encourage, and invest in the people who will shape the future of off-road motorsports.For decades, the off-road community has been built by innovators, rac …
The first official WRC trading cards are now available
July 31st 2026
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has unveiled its first official trading card collection in collaboration with SportZoo.From the drivers and their machines to the world's most iconic stages, the collection captures the atmosphere of rallying in a format fans can hold, trade and treasure. Some …
NASCAR considers procedural changes to shorten cautions
July 31st 2026
Acknowledging criticism regarding the length of its caution periods, including those for stage breaks, NASCAR is considering potential changes to address the issue.“If NASCAR fans are angry at the length of caution periods, I can promise you that NASCAR matches that displeasure,” NASCAR's vice presi …
Dixon, Kanaan, Franchitti join Legacy Motor Club strategic ownership group
July 31st 2026
Legacy Motor Club announced nine new additions to its strategic ownership group Thursday, which include three former IndyCar Series champions.Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Dario Franchitti have become household names to motorsports fans with their combined 11 IndyCar championships and five Indianapo …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 5
July 31st 2026
Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #631 - "Protect Your Powertrain: The Engineering Behind Better Cooling, Filtration & Reliability" by PPE (Pacific Performance Engineering)Featuring Eric Sempson, Product Support Manager; and Charles Lara, Sales Manager, PPE. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …
Swift Springs Explains Why Spring Engineering Matters More Than Ever in Modern Race Cars
July 29th 2026
EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar explores how materials, manufacturing processes, and close collaboration with chassis builders are redefining suspension performance.As race cars continue to evolve with stiffer chassis, improved tire technology, and increasingly sophisticated suspension designs, …
IndyCar Series reveals new-for-2028 chassis
July 29th 2026
The IndyCar Series has revealed its new-for-2028 chassis, Dallara’s Indy Racing 28 (IR28).“We are pleased to unveil renderings of the new chassis that will take our sport into an exciting new era,” said IndyCar president Doug Boles.“As you can imagine, a project of this magnitude takes an incredible …
Mission Foods to become title sponsor for 2026 SCCA National Championship Runoffs
July 29th 2026
What does Arrow McLaren, American Flat Track, MotorAmerica, NHRA, Road America, and the SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® all have in common? Believe it or not, tortillas.Mission Foods is partnering with the Sports Car Club of America® to become the title sponsor of the 2026 edition of the SCCA R …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
July 29th 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
July 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 …
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races coming to ESPN app as part of CW Sports tie-up
July 29th 2026
CW Sports will officially launch on the ESPN app on Tuesday, August 4. The partnership between the two sides was previously announced in April, and will put more than 800 hours of live CW Sports events on the app each year for those with an ESPN Unlimited subscription plan.For motorsport fans, it me …
Skip Barber Racing School and GMS Track Experience launch the Skip Barber GTX Academy
July 29th 2026
GMS Track Experience (GTX), the experiential motorsports division of GMS Race Cars, and Skip Barber Racing School, one of the world's most respected names in motorsports education, have announced the formation of the Skip Barber GTX Academy.The program will be an innovative driver development platfo …
WEC confirms Barcelona and Monza races to replace Bahrain and Qatar
July 29th 2026
Barcelona and Monza have been formally confirmed as the hosts of the final two events of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship season, following a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council last week.The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led championship organizers to replace the Qata …
F1: Aeroelasticity in the age of active aerodynamics
July 28th 2026
The wing of a Formula 1 car has one main job: create a pressure difference. Bernoulli’s equation explains how the pressure below the wing drops as its shape makes the air flow faster beneath it than above it. This lower pressure pulls the wing down and pushes the car into the ground. The extra downf …
Red Bull confirms Lagrue as Red Bull Junior Program director from 2027
July 28th 2026
Red Bull has confirmed Gwen Lagrue will join the team from Mercedes in 2027, taking on the role of director of the Red Bull Junior Program.Lagrue has been a central part to Mercedes’ own young driver program over the past decade, helping identify and develop the likes of George Russell and Kimi Anto …
2027 IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg set for March 5-7
July 27th 2026
The 2027 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is scheduled for March 5-7, Green Savoree Racing Promotions officials announced Thursday.The event will mark the 23rd edition of the race through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg during Florida's spring break season. Traditionally the season open …
Malaysia back on F1 calendar as Bahrain stand-in
July 27th 2026
Formula 1 has confirmed the Bahrain Grand Prix will be rescheduled to take place in Malaysia in October, following its postponement earlier this season.The war in Iran caused the postponement of the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April, and F1 explored the potential to reschedule the Bahrain r …
NASCAR VP of vehicle performance announces departure
July 27th 2026
Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, who had served as vice president of vehicle performance for NASCAR since 2023, has announced his departure from the organization.Jacuzzi, but had been in the sport for 13 years, serving in various roles in the aerodynamics department induring his tenure with NASCAR. He was one of t …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 29
July 26th 2026
Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …