RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 17

June 12th 2026

Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …

NHRA announces leadership changes in Tech, Racing Administration departments

June 12th 2026

NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.As part of the changes, Ned Walliser will transition from his role as Vice President …

WEC releases nine-race schedule for 2027

June 12th 2026

As FIA WEC continues to go from strength-to-strength – with record-breaking trackside attendances, no fewer than 14 major automotive marques currently represented on the grid and both Ford and McLaren set to swell the burgeoning Hypercar ranks next year –  the championship has recommitted to al …

Genesis unveils new Magma GT3 concept car

June 12th 2026

Korean manufacturer Genesis showed off a brand-new Magma GT3 Concept car on the eve of its Le Mans 24 Hours debut.At a press conference held at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul and Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke introduced its new car, no …

Pirelli’s F1 supply deal extended by FIA through 2028

June 12th 2026

The FIA has taken up an option to extend Pirelli’s contract as tire supplier to Formula 1 and its associated championships until at least the end of the 2028 season.Pirelli has been the sole tire supplier to F1 since 2011, and its current agreement was for an initial three years that ran from 2025-2 …

ECUMaster USA Announces GDI Driver & EMU PRO Training Course

June 11th 2026

ECUMaster USA has announced a new three-day training program focused on supporting modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine platforms using the ECUMaster GDI Driver and EMU PRO engine management system.Scheduled for July 16–18, 2026, at ECUMaster USA headquarters in Garland, Texas, the course i …

Phased changes to F1 power units agreed for 2027 and ’28

June 11th 2026

The FIA, Formula One Management (FOM), teams and power unit manufacturers have agreed phased changes to the Formula 1 power units across the 2027 and '28 seasons.Last month it was announced that an agreement in principle was reached to increase the power output of the internal combustion engine (ICE …

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

June 11th 2026

Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …

Fendt High Stakes Series Makes Venue Switch for Milan, Benson Dates

June 11th 2026

Coming off the season-opening Darana Dragway 42 event for the Fendt High Stakes Series, a venue change for two dates is announced. The Milan, Michigan event held at Milan – Darana Dragway is now scheduled as the season finale on September 25-26.   The Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, Nor …

MotorLand Aragon to continue to host Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following new agreement with MogoGP

June 11th 2026

MotorLand Aragon will continue to host the Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following a new agreement between the Government of Aragon and MotoGP. The renewed deal was officially announced today, the 10th of June, at an event held in Zaragoza.Although the renewal to host the Grand Prix is only for 2027, th …

Metalloid 1 Highlights Advanced Lubrication Technologies for Motorsports and Industrial Applications

June 10th 2026

Featuring James Rappaport and Anna Jurczyk of Metalloid | Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO RadioThe importance of lubrication, contamination control, and preventative maintenance was the focus of a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for D …

Emily Tisch Sussman’s ‘She Pivots’ Enters Motorsports with NASCAR Trailblazer Dystany Spurlock

June 10th 2026

Dystany Spurlock’s historic racing journey has attracted support from one of the most influential women in sports. She Pivots, the award-winning podcast and women-focused media brand founded by Emily Tisch Sussman—co-owner of the NFL’s New York Giants and Gotham FC of the National Women’s Socce …

IndyCar gets 288,000 requests for 100,000 available Freedom 250 tickets

June 10th 2026

Penske Entertainment received 288,000 ticket requests for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. IndyCar Series race that will run across the weekend of August 22-23 in the nation’s capital.After fielding submissions for the free event over a nine-day span to gauge interest in the u …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

June 10th 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!

June 10th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #624 - "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for Demanding Applications" by MetalloidFeaturing James Rappaport, VP of North American Sales for Industrial Fluids; and Anna Jurczyk, Manager of Inside Sales. Hoste …

World of Outlaws reschedules Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for July 9

June 10th 2026

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have rescheduled Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for Thursday, July 9, following last week’s postponement.All tickets purchased for the original Pure Michigan Showdown date of June 5 will be honored at the new date …

Audi unveils 1,001ps Nuvolari hybrid supercar

June 10th 2026

With 1,001ps and a top speed of more than 217mph (349km/h), the Audi Nuvolari hybrid supercar is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the history of the four rings, according to the auto maker.Accelerating from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 2.6 seconds and reaching 124mph (200km/h) in 6.8 seco …

Goodyear to use new tire setup for Pocono

June 10th 2026

Goodyear Racing will use a new right-side tire setup for the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend as teams prepare for Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 presented by VisitPA (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).With the uniqueness of the “Tricky Triangle,” the tire compoun …

Ron Capps to be inducted into Legends of Thunder Valley in Bristol

June 10th 2026

Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.Capps, 60, will be officially inducted into the Legends of Thunder Valley during the pre-race ceremony fo …

Botswana Launches Grassroots Karting Academy to Boost Participation.

June 9th 2026

Botswana Motorsport, in collaboration with WORR Motorsport, has launched the Karting Africa Academy during an interactive session in Lobatse, Botswana last month. The milestone event attracted 40 participants, many of whom received their first taste of motor sport.The event also showcased the new Ka …

Multi-team Model for 2026 FIA F4 World Cup

June 9th 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is pleased to announce a new entry model for the FIA F4 World Cup that will guarantee top junior single-seater teams from across the globe contest t …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame announces 2026 Pioneers of Speed

June 9th 2026

Indianapolis 500 champions, a legendary Funny Car drag racer, race engine innovators and builders and a pair of sprint car legends comprise the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2026 Pioneers of Speed.                The 2026 Pioneers of Spe …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 10

June 8th 2026

Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #624 - "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for Demanding Applications" by MetalloidFeaturing James Rappaport, VP of North American Sales for Industrial Fluids; and Anna Jurczyk, Manager of Inside Sales. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio …

Weather delay pushes NHRA New England Nationals Nitro Finals to Bristol

June 8th 2026

Persistent rain at New England Dragway has delayed the completion of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.As a result, the Funny Car and Top Fuel final rounds will not be completed in Epping and will instead be contested during the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationa …

Gazoo Racing unveils GRMN Corolla

June 8th 2026

“If it’s going to bear the GRMN name, it needs to be a car that can duly handle the Nürburgring,” said Toyota Motor Corporation chairman and master driver Akio Toyoda of the inspiration that informed the new Toyota Gazoo Racing GRMN Corolla.The development of the higher-performance version of the GR …