Heintz Performance Acquires NASCAR Steering Supplier Woodward Machine

October 5th 2026

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions recently represented the owner of Woodward Machine Corporation in its sale to Heintz Performance Inc., a motorsports and performance retailer headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, according to a press release from Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.Woodward Machi …

Cosworth Electronics: From product launches at PMW Expo to new business awards

October 5th 2026

Cosworth Electronics explains how PMW Expo supports technology launches, customer conversations and the long-term relationships behind future commercial opportunitiesCosworth Electronics develops advanced data and control systems for motorsport and high-performance vehicle applications. With more th …

Formula E selects Bridgestone as sole tire supplier

October 5th 2026

Bridgestone has been selected as the sole tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and will provide its Potenza tires developed to maximize the performance of the Gen4 racing car.The tire maker uses motorsport as a “mobile laboratory,” and pours the valuable experience and cutting …

Honda Racing Corporation and Red Bull reunite for MotoGP

October 5th 2026

Red Bull has announced it is again collaborating with Honda Racing Corporation‘s (HRC) factory MotoGP team, HRC Castrol MotoGP, as one of the major partners beginning with the 2027 season.The multi-year agreement marks a significant reunion of the companies’ long-standing relationship across a varie …

2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship schedule revealed

October 2nd 2026

Today, the SMX League® revealed the complete 2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season schedule, comprised of the 17-race Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the 11-race Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Additionally, registration for the ticket pre …

Ford to return to World Rally Championship as full factory team in 2028

October 2nd 2026

Ford Racing will return to the FIA World Rally Championship as a full factory-backed team from 2028, with an all-new WRC car set to make its competitive debut one year later.The Blue Oval announced its renewed commitment to rallying at the WRC’s season-closing Rally Italy Sardinia on Thursday, confi …

NASCAR adjusts superspeedway package for Talladega

October 2nd 2026

NASCAR has tweaked its superspeedway rules package for the Oct. 25 Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.The package utilized for August's race at Daytona International Speedway will be retained for Talladega, but with the spoiler blade size reduced by an additional half-inch, to 3.5 inches. At …

IAAPS integrates DiL simulator with 1,800kW powertrain test facility

October 1st 2026

An advanced driver-in-the-loop (DiL) simulator will combine virtual vehicle dynamics with physical propulsion hardware at Bristol and Bath Science Park in the southwest of the UK to support faster development across motorsport, automotive and wider transportation applications.IAAPS will integrate an …

NHRA announces new media rights agreements with FOX Sports, The CW Network, and FloSports

October 1st 2026

NHRA has reached new, landmark multiyear media rights agreements for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series with three standout distributors — FOX Sports, The CW Network and FloSports — positioning NHRA to enjoy the largest household reach in its 75-year history.Starting during the 2027 season, NHRA w …

IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board for 2027

October 1st 2026

Penske Entertainment’s Independent Officiating Board (IOB) comprised of Ray Evernham, Raj Nair and Ronan Morgan will be retained through the 2027 IndyCar Series and Indy NXT seasons. The IOB also extended its deal with managing director of officiating (MDO) Scot Elkins for 2027.“It was gratifying to …

LABA7 Explores the Next Gen of Shock Absorber Testing, From Crank Dynos to Electromagnetic Tech

September 30th 2026

On EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, LABA7 demonstrated how programmable motion, high-resolution data acquisition and integrated software can help engineers investigate damper behavior beyond conventional force curves.Shock absorber testing provides essential information for suspension tuning, quality …

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

September 30th 2026

Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #640 - "The Next Generation of Low-Friction Surface Technology- For Low Friction, Durability, and More Power" by Rocketman CoatingsFeaturing Rocky Jordache, Owner; and Billy Jordache, Vice President, Rocketman Coatings. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - OCTOBER 7

September 30th 2026

Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #640 - "The Next Generation of Low-Friction Surface Technology- For Low Friction, Durability, and More Power" by Rocketman CoatingsFeaturing Rocky Jordache, Owner; and Billy Jordache, Vice President, Rocketman Coatings. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, …

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September 30th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #639 - "Shock Absorber Testing: From Crank Dynos to Electromagnetic Technology" by LABA7Featuring Andrius Liškus, CEO & Head of R&D, LABA7; and Andrius Petkauskas, Co-founder & Head of Software, LABA7. Hosted by Brad …

Racing America announces Hankook Tire as official tire partner for Trans Am, International GT and Ra

September 30th 2026

Racing America has announced a landmark five-year partnership with Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire), naming the global tire manufacturer the Official Tire of several Racing America series. Hankook Tire will extend their partnership with series on Racing America’s Formula ladder, and star …

10-year extension for FIA WEC agreed between FIA and ACO until 2037

September 30th 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the founder and organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, have today announced a major deal for the FIA World …

Cadillac F1 strengthens technical team with three senior appointments

September 30th 2026

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team has announced three appointments to strengthen leadership across vehicle development and the broader aerodynamics function.Craig Skinner joins the team as chief development engineer. He previously spent 20 years at Red Bull Racing, where he served as chief designer and pl …

Jim Wright named team principal of Fortescue Zero Racing

September 30th 2026

Experienced motorsport executive Jim Wright has joined the Fortescue Zero Racing Team as it prepares to compete in its first season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.Wright has decades of experience across Formula 1, Formula E and other international racing series. He has held senior posit …

Weeklong rain, thunderstorms cancel WOO Late Models' Bayou Classic at Boothill

September 30th 2026

Due to the widespread rain and thunderstorms stemming from Hurricane Polo, expected to impact the Greenwood, LA area from Wednesday until Sunday, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Boothill Speedway officials have agreed to cancel this weekend’s Bayou Classic.The decision …

Bridgestone becomes Official Tire of SCCA and Club Spec

September 29th 2026

Bridgestone and the Sports Car Club of America™ are partnering, naming Bridgestone as the Official Tire of SCCA, but the partnership runs far deeper than that. For one, Bridgestone will offer deals to SCCA members as part of the Club’s Member Benefits program. Furthermore, Bridgestone will work dire …

Two-time Indy 500 champ Gordon Johncock passes away at 90

September 29th 2026

Gordon Johncock, whose stirring drive late in the 1982 Indianapolis 500 earned him a second victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” died of natural causes Sept. 28 at home in South Branch, Michigan. He was 90.Born Aug. 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, the longtime resident of the state (photo, …

World of Outlaws Late Model Series to return to Pittsburgh for first time in two decades in 2027

September 29th 2026

The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will be back in western Pennsylvania for a full weekend of racing in May 2027.The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will begin its three-night swing through the “Keystone State” with the World of Outlaws Billy Winn Classic at Bedfo …

The 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK will be held Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2026

September 28th 2026

Join EPARTRADE and RACER for four days of LIVE webinars with the world’s top race industry leaders, sanctioning bodies, and promoters—packed with insights, strategies, and trends you won’t want to miss!No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTERPast Speakers include Michael Andretti, Ross Braw …

Historic season unleashes new era of growth for IndyCar

September 28th 2026

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season was historic, record-breaking and game-changing for North America’s premier open-wheel racing series. From massive audience gains to soaring attendance, booming digital engagement and world-class competition, the series leaped forward into a new position of promine …

Richard Childress Racing announces leadership appointments ahead of '27 NASCAR season

September 25th 2026

Richard Childress Racing announced today two key leadership appointments designed to strengthen the organization’s competition program, accelerate technological innovation and position RCR for long-term success as the company prepares for the 2027 NASCAR season and beyond.Richard Boswell, who has le …