H1 Unlimited to debut new race format In Madison

March 9th 2026

H1 Unlimited introduces a New Race Format debuting in MadisonH1 Unlimited will introduce a new race format at the Madison Regatta, marking an important evolution in how race weekends are structured and decided. The objective behind this change is simple: make every session count, reward consistency, …

WEC shifts pre-season Prologue test to Imola

March 9th 2026

The FIA World Endurance Championship teams will take part in a pre-season Prologue test at Imola ahead of the first round of the season at the same venue, according to a bulletin sent to the competitors on Friday.The rescheduled Prologue will take place on the 14th of April, with the circuit open fo …

You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!

March 9th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #612 - "Meeting Safety Trends in Open Wheel Racing" by MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceFeaturing Eddie Smith, Category Manager for Open Wheel Racing Products at Motor State Distributing, Brand Manager for MPD Racing and Ti22 Pe …

Mike Chastain, former Pro Pulling League Series Director, passes away

March 9th 2026

With sadness, the IHRA Pro Pulling Series recognizes the passing of Mike Chastain, former Series Director for the Pro Pulling League, who passed away Friday, March 6th, 2026 after a lengthy illness.Chastain’s career in motorsports extends well beyond the leadership role with the PPL where he played …

Driven2SaveLives to serve as title sponsor of all four Indiana 2026 High Limit Racing events

March 9th 2026

An Indiana Donor Network program, Driven2SaveLives will fittingly serve as the title sponsor of all four Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing events held in “The Hoosier State” this season. This marks the third consecutive year that D2SL and HLR have teamed up to continue promoting and educating r …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 11

March 6th 2026

Wednesday, March 11 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #612 - "Meeting Safety Trends in Open Wheel Racing" by MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceFeaturing Eddie Smith, Category Manager for Open Wheel Racing Products at Motor State Distributing, Brand Manager for MPD Racing and Ti22 Performance. Hosted by Brad Gil …

Bahrain and Saudi F1 races unlikely to be replaced if canceled

March 6th 2026

Formula 1 is unlikely to replace the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if the pair are canceled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, RACER understands.Military action launched by the United States and Israel last week has sparked retaliatory strikes from Iran, with countries including …

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

March 6th 2026

Wednesday, March 11 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #612 - "Meeting Safety Trends in Open Wheel Racing" by MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceFeaturing Eddie Smith, Category Manager for Open Wheel Racing Products at Motor State Distributing, Brand Manager for MPD Racing and Ti22 Performance. Hosted by Brad Gil …

PIT BOOST Returns For The 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix

March 6th 2026

Formula E and the FIA will introduce PIT BOOST to the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, adding an exciting new strategic element powered by the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship official PIT BOOST provider, Fortescue Zero.Drivers will make a mandatory 30-second stop to gain an additional 10% energy …

HSR, Pirelli announce multi-year partnership

March 6th 2026

Pirelli – a leader among global tire giants for more than 150 years – and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) have announced a new multi-year partnership that will see the leading Italian tire manufacturer become the official presenting partner of the new HSR Mission GT Challenge racing series.Announced …

Bowman to miss Phoenix after vertigo diagnosis

March 6th 2026

Alex Bowman will sit out this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway after being diagnosed with vertigo. Anthony Alfredo, the simulator driver for Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet, will drive the No. 48 Hendrick Chevrolet in Bowman’s place.Bowman received the diagnosis after being una …

Women in Motorsports NA Announces Board Leadership Transition and Distinguished Board Appointments

March 5th 2026

Building on a record-setting 2025 that featured continued growth and momentum, Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) today announced a significant leadership transition and the appointment of prominent industry leaders to its Board of Directors.    A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizat …

IHRA Promotes Doug Foley Jr. to Chief Operating Officer of Drag Racing

March 5th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has promoted Doug Foley Jr. to Chief Operating Officer of Drag Racing, expanding his leadership role within the organization as IHRA continues to grow its national racing programs and strengthen relationships with racers and tracks across the country.Doug …

Ford Racing announces key appointments for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar progra

March 5th 2026

Ford Racing has announced three key appointments for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar program with an ORECA-based, V8-powered LMDh.Le Mans-winning race engineer Leena Gade is perhaps the most high-profile signing of the trio. She previously worked with Multimatic on the Mazda DPi p …

ESI Equipment named Official Portable Fire Suppression System Supplier of World Racing Group

March 5th 2026

ESI Equipment, Inc., a leading provider of innovative fire suppression and emergency response solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with World Racing Group (WRG), the premier sanctioning body for dirt track racing in the United States. Through this partnership, ESI Equipment, Inc. a …

Winning Chassis Set-Ups for Any Type of Race Car: Engineering Precision with Creative Racing Product

March 4th 2026

The ability to extract maximum performance from a race car often comes down to one critical factor: setup precision. During a recent episode of the Race Industry Now webinar series hosted by EPARTRADE, engineers and race industry professionals gathered to explore the technologies and processes behin …

F=ma launches to unify car culture and motorsports into a scalable ecosystem

March 4th 2026

A new company named F=ma has launched to unify and align the media, marketing and experiences surrounding the car culture and motorsports space. F=ma combines three established companies under one roof, giving brands and consumers a clearer, more direct way to participate in and grow car culture and …

Castrol and Audi Revolut Formula 1 Team co-develop EV fluids and lubricants

March 4th 2026

With Formula 1’s 2026 regulation reset coming into effect, Castrol has collaborated with the Audi Revolut F1 Team to develop bespoke lubricants and EV fluids. BP has also been developing a high-performance fuel to power the Audi Revolut F1 Team’s hybrid engine and meet Formula 1 2026 regulations. Bo …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

March 4th 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 …

Amkus Rescue Systems to partner with High Limit Racing to advance competitors safety nationwide

March 4th 2026

AMKUS Rescue Systems, a leading manufacturer of rescue tools trusted by first responders and motorsports safety teams worldwide, today announced a new partnership with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing, one of the fastest-growing sprint car racing series in North America.Through this partnershi …

Famoso Dragstrip hosts NHRA Youth and Education Services program

March 4th 2026

Fabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports job futures and possibilities.The NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program was …

WEC season opener in Qatar postponed, Imola to host first round

March 4th 2026

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season is set to start later than planned, at Imola next month, following a decision from the championship organisers on Tuesday afternoon to postpone the Qatar 1812KM.Initially, the FIA WEC pre-season Prologue test and season opener at the Lusail Internatio …

Ti22 Performance Announces New Sprint Car Fuel Cell Mounting Accessories

March 3rd 2026

Ti22 Performance, a global leader in high-performance Sprint Car components, has released two exciting new solutions for securely mounting fuel cells in sprint cars: the Fuel Cell Bracket (TIP8000) and Clamp-On Fuel Cell Mounts (TIP8004). Made of lightweight hard-anodized aluminum, both products tak …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Unveils Blue Diamond S8 Severe Duty Gear Oil SAE 75W-80 for Superior Protection

March 3rd 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Blue Diamond Severe Duty S8 Severe Duty Gear Oil (SAE 75W-80) offers the same great protection expected of higher viscosity gear oils with the benefit of improved fuel economy, heat management, and longer drain intervals. Developed from a 100% PAO formula, it is infused with Hot S …

Sandro Munari: 1940 - 2026

March 3rd 2026

Nicknamed “Il Drago” (The Dragon), Munari became synonymous with Lancia’s rise to prominence and played a central role in establishing the manufacturer as an early force in the World Rally Championship. His name remains inseparable from the Lancia Stratos HF, the car he helped develop and drove to m …