ApexTurbo continues IHRA Pro Pulling Series partnership as presenting sponsor

April 3rd 2026

Dundee, Michigan-based ApexTurbo, acclaimed for their design and manufacture of advanced turbochargers, built to deliver maximum airflow, horsepower, and competitive advantage, continues their partnership with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series in 2026 as presenting sponsor of the Super Farm Tractor divisi …

NHRA homes in on 1,000th Funny Car race

April 3rd 2026

Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon has the unique distinction of winning NHRA’s 1,000th race (Las Vegas, 2021) as well as the 900th race in Funny Car history (Norwalk, 2021). The veteran has another rare opportunity next weekend at his home track, when In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip h …

AJ Foyt Racing adds junior open wheel link

April 3rd 2026

AJ Foyt Racing’s return to junior open-wheel racing with its two-car Indy NXT effort run by HMD Motorsports has been an instant success that’s led to a further expansion into the space with Crosslink Motorsports.Adding to Foyt’s new NXT pipeline which has seen Argentina’s Alessandro de Tullio (pictu …

Extreme H and STEP Foundation announce collaboration to empower the next generation of hydrogen pio

April 3rd 2026

Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport, and the STEP (Sustainable Technologies Engineering Pathways) Foundation are proud to announce the beginnings of a new strategic collaboration, aimed at equipping tomorrow’s renewable energy leaders and leaving a lasting legacy in racing locat …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Introduces Green Diamond™ Ultra-Low Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid

April 2nd 2026

To meet the growing demand for an ultra-low viscosity automatic transmission fluid, Hot Shot’s Secret™ introduces Green Diamond™ ULV (Ultra-low Viscosity) automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Developed specifically for Ford®, GM® 10-speed transmissions, select European models, and other applications …

Warburton steps down as Supercars Chief Executive

April 2nd 2026

Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises Ltd today announced that James Warburton has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Supercars.The decision was reached by mutual agreement and was considered to be in the best interests of Supercars as the organisation enters its next phase.Barclay Nettl …

Kumho Tire U.S.A.announces three-year sponsorship extension with Formula DRIFT

April 2nd 2026

Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, announced today a three-year sponsorship extension with Formula DRIFT. Additionally, world-renowned drivers Jeff Jones, Andy Hateley, Rome Charpentier, Jack Shanahan, Ryan Litteral and Cody Buchanan will represent “Team KUMHO” in the …

Street Performance Redefined: How Carbon Fiber Innovation Is Transforming Modern Vehicles

April 1st 2026

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Webinar Featuring Sean Miller of Top Street PerformanceIn a recent episode of Race Industry Now, the weekly webinar and podcast series from EPARTRADE, Sean Miller, Head of Engineering & Development at Top Street Performance, delivered a deep technical dive into the ev …

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

April 1st 2026

Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #616 - "Is Your Torque Wrench Telling the Whole Story? The Facts About Torque Input, Clamp Load, and Friction" by P1 ManufacturingFeaturing Shannon Strother, Director of Future Technology, P1 Manufacturing; and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Servic …

IHRA Acquires Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School

April 1st 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, one of the most respected and influential driver development institutions in the history of motorsports.For more than four decades, Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School has delivered world …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 8

April 1st 2026

Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #616 - "Is Your Torque Wrench Telling the Whole Story? The Facts About Torque Input, Clamp Load, and Friction" by P1 ManufacturingFeaturing Shannon Strother, Director of Future Technology, P1 Manufacturing; and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Servic …

F2 exploring Miami round following postponement of Middle Eastern races

April 1st 2026

Colton Herta could receive an unexpected home race weekend in Formula 2 as the series explores a potential addition of a U.S. round in Miami in May.As with Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 both had to postpone their rounds in the Middle East following the decision not to hold the Bahrain and Saudi …

Lola unveils reborn T70S, a classic design infused with modern materials

April 1st 2026

Lola is manufacturing cars once again, with the news that the legendary T70 will be reborn as a limited run model, the T70S.Limited to just 16 examples, the car will be available as a track or road variant, and is produced with the help of original archive drawings and high-resolution scans of survi …

Ferrari hypercar partnership renewed ahead of 2026 WEC season

April 1st 2026

The Azimut Automobile Heritage Enhancement fund has renewed its partnership with Ferrari Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship opener in Imola on April 19. The collaboration in the Hypercar class began in June 2023, shortly before Ferrari’s win at the Centenary 24 Hours of Le M …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW – Past Episodes

April 1st 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 …

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April 1st 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #615 - "Street Performance Redefined: Innovative Carbon Fiber Solutions" by Top Street PerformanceFeaturing Sean Miller, Head of Engineering & Development, Top Street Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 1

April 1st 2026

Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #615 - "Street Performance Redefined: Innovative Carbon Fiber Solutions" by Top Street PerformanceFeaturing Sean Miller, Head of Engineering & Development, Top Street Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to atten …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

April 1st 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 …

Formula DRIFT signs exclusive broadcast deal with RACER Network

April 1st 2026

Formula DRIFT and RACER, North America’s largest motorsports media platform, have announced the expansion of their relationship with a groundbreaking approach to media distribution that includes new live programming on RACER Network, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, channelization of FD coverage …

Must See Racing changes hands

March 31st 2026

Must See Racing CEO and President Jim Hanks today announced that he has sold his sprint car series and will step away from the day-to-day operations of the series effectively immediately. The timing of the sale comes less than six weeks before the opening weekend is set to kick off the sixteenth sea …

Jerry Wannarka – 1939-2026

March 31st 2026

Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Wannarka, a devoted member of the Sports Car Club of America™ for more than five decades, passed away on March 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary service, leadership, and passion for motorsports.After joining the SCCA® in November 1966, Wannarka earned his competit …

Adaptive karting seat gains FIA approval

March 31st 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has approved the first karting seat with roll-hoop attachment to facilitate the participation of disabled drivers in karting events.Following approval from the World Motor Sport Council today, the fiberglass high seat features an innovative laminat …

Tickets for 2026 events on The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway now available

March 31st 2026

Tickets for the two 2026 events on The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are available online at www.IMS.com and at the IMS Ticket Office.One of the most prestigious events in dirt racing - the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors – returns for its eighth running on June 30-July 1. L …

Dystany Spurlock Makes History in Hickory with Impressive 7th-Place Finish in ARCA Menards Series

March 31st 2026

Dystany Spurlock delivered a standout performance at Hickory Motor Speedway Saturday night, finishing seventh and making history as the first Black woman to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East.  Driving the No. 66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66, Spurlock started …

NASCAR Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2027, Landmark Award nominees

March 31st 2026

The NASCAR Hall of Fame revealed its ballot of 15 nominees for the Class of 2027 on Sunday, adding Kevin Harvick, Ray Elder and Ernie Elliott to the list of Modern Era candidates for induction.Ray Fox and Herb Nab, two prominent figures from the world of mechanics and crew chiefs, have been added to …