Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists Announces 2026 Russo-Marvel Founders Award Recipient

May 26th 2026

The Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists is proud to announce Paul Pfanner as the 2026 recipient of the Russo-Marvel Founders Award — presented annually to individuals who embody the passion, dedication, and commitment to auto racing that defined founders Bob Russo and Bill Marvel.The ann …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 3

May 26th 2026

Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #623 - "Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: Improving Quality, Reliability & Performance" by SHAVIVFeaturing Nick Prohl, Marketing & Sales, SHAVIV. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers includ …

High Limit rained out at Port Royal; $100,000 to win Bob Weikert Memorial rescheduled for July 25-26

May 26th 2026

Port Royal Speedway officials, in conjunction with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing and the Weikert family, have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming three-day Bob Weikert Memorial weekend scheduled for May 22-24 at Port Royal Speedway.After continued monitoring of weather foreca …

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

May 26th 2026

Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #623 - "Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: Improving Quality, Reliability & Performance" by SHAVIVFeaturing Nick Prohl, Marketing & Sales, SHAVIV. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, June 10 a …

Kyle Busch's family reveals cause of death

May 26th 2026

Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, his family revealed on Saturday.In a statement, the family said, “The medical evaluation provided to the Busch family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complication …

Dixon, Dallara inducted into IMS Hall of Fame

May 26th 2026

On Thursday evening in a ceremony held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, Scott Dixon and Giampaolo Dallara were inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Hall of Fame.In an evening hosted by president of the Museum, Michael Good, and emceed by the Speedway’s track announcer, Allen Bestwick, Dallar …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Named To USA Today’s 2026 Most Trusted Brands List

May 22nd 2026

Mt Gilead, OH, (May 21, 2026) – Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leading manufacturer of high‑performance fuels, oils, and additives, is pleased to announce the honor of being named the 2026 Most Trusted Brands List by USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group. The USA Today Most Trusted Brands List highlights comp …

NASCAR star Kyle Busch passes away at 41

May 22nd 2026

Once viewed as a wild child of NASCAR but with talent that could not be denied, Kyle Busch turned that ability into one of the most successful careers the sport has ever seen.Busch died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 41.A joint statement from the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, and N …

Continental SportContact 7 Force UUHP summer tire debuts on Brabus BODO

May 22nd 2026

Continental has expanded its SportContact family with the SportContact 7 Force, an ultra‑ultra‑high‑performance summer tire engineered for selected high‑performance sports cars and which has will equip the new Brabus BODO, the global tuning company’s latest high-performance supercar.The SportContact …

Goodyear expands tire portfolio for historic race cars

May 22nd 2026

Goodyear has expanded its Blue Streak range, which spans everything from vintage American machinery to modern classic Le Mans prototypes and touring car icons.The company has unified its historic racing products under a single Goodyear-branded portfolio, expanding the range with 57 additional sizes …

BWT Alpine enhances development facilities with Dynisma simulator technology

May 22nd 2026

Dynisma has announced that it has installed a driving simulator at BWT Alpine Formula One Team’s Enstone HQ. The installation was completed in 2025 and supported the team’s preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations.Dynisma’s motion generator technology provides a highly realistic driv …

RML unveils 40th anniversary GT Hypercar

May 22nd 2026

RML Group unveiled its latest GT Hypercar commission at the Supercar Fest event in the UK, presenting a unique version of its road-focused high-performance hypercar.Held at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire on May 16–17, Supercar Fest is a major automotive event where visitors can see high-perfor …

Daytona announces plans for new lighting system

May 22nd 2026

Daytona International Speedway has revealed a venue-wide LED lighting project that will introduce the next generation of lighting technology to the “World Center of Racing.”In collaboration with Musco, Daytona International Speedway will install LED lighting across all existing oval track high mast …

JCB chases new land speed record with H2 ICE

May 21st 2026

JCB, the UK-based manufacturer of excavators and other off-highway equipment, is to return to the Bonneville Salt Flats 20-years after securing the world land speed record for a diesel car with its Dieselmax streamliner. Back in 2006 its LSR adventures were to prove out its in-house diesel engine te …

Pikes Peak International announces it will close at end of 2026 season

May 21st 2026

After years of horsepower, passion, memories, and community, we have an important announcement to share. Pikes Peak International Raceway’s 2026 season will be the final season of public motorsports events. PPIR has been more than just a racetrack—it has been a home for racers, riders, tea …

IHRA names Dustin Farthing as President

May 21st 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dustin Farthing as the new President of the organization, marking a major step forward in the company’s continued expansion across multiple motorsports disciplines.Farthing brings decades of experience as both a wor …

Stryker Race Cars Reveals the Engineering Vision Behind Its Multi-Surface Performance Platform

May 20th 2026

Stryker Race Cars took center stage on EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series with an in-depth technical discussion titled “The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine.” Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift, the webinar featured Stryker Race …

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces 2027 Speedweeks schedule

May 20th 2026

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is excited to announce the official dates and purses for the 2027 Speedweeks schedule, featuring 15 nights of action across three premier facilities in Florida and Georgia.The 2027 Speedweeks campaign will begin at All-Tech Raceway in Lake …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

May 20th 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 …

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May 20th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #622 - "The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine" by Stryker Race CarsFeaturing John Annunziata, Co-Founder; and Cole Powelson, Co-Founder. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late S …

Harvick, Burton, Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027

May 20th 2026

The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three newest members Tuesday, with Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips elected to the Class of 2027.The three honorees were selected by the Hall of Fame Voting Panel, which met Tuesday afternoon at the Charlotte Convention Center. The voting results we …

Hoosier Hundred Rained Out, Postponed to June 25

May 20th 2026

In coordination with USAC, USF Championships presented by Continental, and the All-Star National Pavement Midget Series, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has announced a scheduling change for this Friday night’s May 22nd Carb Night Classic.Due to the expected inclement weather that does not provi …

Holley Performance Brands announces appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President

May 19th 2026

Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), home to a portfolio of iconic automotive brands serving enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket, today announced the appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.Apple joins H …

Motor State Distributing Debuts New Intercomp Classic Weigh Scales

May 19th 2026

Motor State Distributing is pleased to announce the launch of Intercomp’s new SW2K™ Wireless Classic Weigh™ XBT™ automotive scales, available exclusively through Motor State Distributing for a limited time. Offered in three models, Classic Weigh™ scales deliver Intercomp’s industry-leading quality a …

2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 campsites sell out in less than 90 minutes

May 18th 2026

Campsites for the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 have sold out in record time, less than 90 minutes after going on sale to the public Monday morning.The sellout means over 7,000 campsites across Mount Panorama – which will host over 25,000 race fans – are spoken for nearly five months out from this year’s …