FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth

September 14th 2026

FOX Sports announced Sept. 11 its blistering momentum with the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, averaging 1,681,000 viewers per race, an increase of 23 percent over last year’s full-season average (1,362,000 for 17 races), according to Nielsen Media Research.The ratings also increased by 57% vs. 2024 …

Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata

September 14th 2026

Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata, a track-only two-seater derived from the 296 GT3 Evo and designed exclusively for non-competitive events in the manufacturer’s Club Competizioni GT program. Ferrari presented the new model digitally during the Ferrari Racing Days event in Budapest.The 296 …

Honda appoints new head of F1 engine program

September 14th 2026

Honda has announced a new head of its Formula 1 power unit project as it looks to accelerate its development with Aston Martin.The Japanese manufacturer has struggled under new regulations in 2026, having redistributed a number of personnel from its previous engine program when it originally announc …

Fresh F1 tech approaches tuned for Madrid’s street circuit

September 11th 2026

The top four teams have opted to bring developments to the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid.The new venue, coupled with it being a street circuit, is one aspect that has led a number of teams to opt against adding new components into the mix when trying to gain an understand …

A2RL holds Europe’s first multi-car autonomous race at Imola

September 10th 2026

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) completed the first multi-car autonomous race in Europe at the Imola Circuit in Italy on September 5, 2026, as part of ACI Racing Weekend. Kinetiz (UAE) won the league’s inaugural international race, across 12 laps of one of the most technically demandin …

Dave Smith Motors to serve as title sponsor for World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track

September 10th 2026

Anticipation and support for World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte are growing, with Dave Smith Motors joining as the title sponsor this year.Matching the worldwide reach of World Finals, Dave Smith Motors has grown since its founding in 1965 into the largest Jeep and RAM deal …

Rossi gives 2028 IndyCar its first oval run at IMS

September 10th 2026

Alexander Rossi turned the first laps in IndyCar’s 2028 Dallara IR-28 chassis on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval on Wednesday, and was encouraged by the car’s capabilities.“It does everything that an IndyCar should do around here,” the 2016 Indy 500 winner said. “We got through some …

BigStuff EFI Takes a Deep Dive Into Advanced EFI, Data Acquisition and Engine Control

September 9th 2026

Modern high-horsepower engine management is no longer simply about commanding a fuel injector and controlling ignition timing. As power levels have climbed into the thousands of horsepower, the ECU has increasingly become the central control and data-acquisition system responsible for helping tuners …

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

September 9th 2026

Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #637 - "Turbine Blowers in Motorsports: Track Cleanup, Safety and Efficiency" by Buffalo TurbineFeaturing Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager. Buffalo Turbine. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, September 23 …

Fu named new HRC US President

September 9th 2026

Honda Racing Corporation US vice president Kelvin Fu will succeed David Salters as its next president.“I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the marvelous men and women at Honda Racing Corporation USA, our racing teams and talented drivers. It has been an honor to work together to add to Hond …

Hankook named exclusive tire supplier for Belgian Rally Championship

September 9th 2026

Hankook has been appointed the official tire supplier for the RC2, RC3 and RC4 classes in the Kroon-Oil Belgian Rally Championship for the next three seasons. The tire maker is already the exclusive supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship, as well as several national and international champions …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 16

September 9th 2026

Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #637 - "Turbine Blowers in Motorsports: Track Cleanup, Safety and Efficiency" by Buffalo TurbineFeaturing Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager. Buffalo Turbine. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Za …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 9

September 9th 2026

Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #636 - "Total Power Management: Advanced EFI & Engine Control with BigStuff EFI"Featuring Ben Davidow, owner, BigStuff EFI. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Zak Br …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

September 9th 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 …

FIA Formula 2 unveils new car for 2027-2029 seasons

September 9th 2026

FIA Formula 2 has unveiled its new car for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons at an event held in the Formula 1 paddock at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy. Building on the current generation, the F2 2027 car represents an evolution of the existing design and is intended to further support the ch …

2026 National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Class Revealed

September 9th 2026

Darren Hagen, Brad Kuhn, Lee Kunzman, Henry Pens and Glenn "Bud" Trainor are the newest inductees into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame, class of 2026.The announcement was made during last Sunday night’s Firemen’s Nationals USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at Sun …

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September 9th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #636 - "Total Power Management: Advanced EFI & Engine Control with BigStuff EFI"Featuring Ben Davidow, owner, BigStuff EFI. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.We want to get your questions! Click on the …

Jim Foster named 2027 Squier-Hall Award recipient

September 8th 2026

Longtime motorsports journalist and key figure in the creation of the Motor Racing Network, Jim Foster, has been named recipient of the 2027 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, becoming the 15th winner of the prestigious award.Foster spent 15 years as a sports journalist, with a newspaper …

World of Outlaws cancels Belleville High Banks event

September 8th 2026

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is altering its upcoming schedule, canceling Friday’s event at the Belleville High Banks and turning its focus to the Saturday, Sept. 12, Gunslinger Stampede at Dodge City Raceway Park in Kansas and the Monday, Sept. 14, Rocky Mountain Rumble at El Paso County …

A2RL holds Europe’s first multi-car autonomous race at Imola

September 8th 2026

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) completed the first multi-car autonomous race in Europe at the Imola Circuit in Italy on September 5, 2026, as part of ACI Racing Weekend. Kinetiz (UAE) won the league’s inaugural international race, across 12 laps of one of the most technically demandin …

Pirelli develops track-focused P Zero Trofeo RS tire for Bentley Supersports

September 8th 2026

Pirelli has developed two dedicated tire fitments for the new Bentley Supersports: the P Zero Trofeo RS, aimed primarily at track use, and the P Zero for everyday driving. The tires have been developed to “harness the capabilities” of a car that that differs significantly from previous Continental G …

F1 to host live 2027 season launch event in Milan

September 4th 2026

Formula 1 has announced the return of a season launch event next season, with Milan hosting the kick-off to 2027.All teams and drivers were present to unveil their 2025 liveries as part of a major launch event, F1 75 Live, at the O2 indoor arena in London, but there was no follow-up this year as the …

American Off-Road Racing Championship Announces 2027 Race Schedule

September 4th 2026

Six-Race Championship features the Parker 400, Mint 400, Silver State 300, Vegas to Reno “The Other Way”, Laughlin Desert Classic and UTV World ChampionshipThe American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) has officially announced its 2027 race schedule, featuring six of the most recognized and chall …

Friday’s Wayne City USAC Midget race canceled due to Extreme Heat Warning

September 4th 2026

Due to an extreme heat warning in effect for the area through Friday night, the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event scheduled for September 4 at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois has been canceled.This event will not be rescheduled.“With the forecast calling for extr …

Dunlop to discontinue the supply of karting tires at the end of 2027

September 4th 2026

Following a review of its medium- to long-term strategy, business environment and allocation of resources, Dunlop has decided to withdraw from the karting tire business. It will continue to supply products to existing customers until December 31, 2027. Dunlop has developed, manufactured and supplied …