Heavy rain postpones Nodak World of Outlaws Sprint Cars race to Sunday, Aug. 30

June 1st 2026

With heavy rainfall hitting Minot, ND throughout Saturday and more precipitation arriving Sunday morning, creating soft grounds at Nodak Speedway and conditions unsuitable for racing, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have agreed to postpone the Gerdau Metals Rec …

Martin sets new top speed record in MotoGP at 368.6km/h/229mph

June 1st 2026

It’s official: there’s a new top speed record in MotoGP! On Saturday morning at Mugello, Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) hit 368.6km/h – that’s 229mph – for the first time ever.The #89 set the new top speed in FP2 at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, beating the former 366km/h records set by Brad Binder …

Sim Racing Expo exposes a fertile middle ground between car culture and motorsport

June 1st 2026

It’s a distinct environment within the car world. In fact, I’m hardly sure it is completely of the car world. Nearly as a religious allegory, sim racing is unquestionably in the car world but certainly not of it. The haptic feedback devices, screens, acuators, hydrolics, CPUs, graphics cards, electr …

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June 1st 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: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.We want to get your questions! …

Pirelli and McLaren Trophy extend official tire supplier partnership

June 1st 2026

McLaren Trophy has extended its official tire partnership with Pirelli, with the tire maker supplying tires and on-track technical support across all McLaren Trophy series in both Europe and North America for the next three years.The renewed partnership focuses on delivering optimal performance, con …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 3

May 29th 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 …

Melling Engine Parts Recognized for Product Content Excellence at Auto Care Connect in Atlanta

May 29th 2026

Melling Engine Parts was recognized for excellence in product content during the 2026 Auto Care Connect event, held May 11–14 in Atlanta, Georgia. The recognition highlights Melling’s continued commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality product data that supports customers, partners and the bro …

Ferrari unveils all-electric 1,035hp Luce

May 29th 2026

Ferrari has unveiled the all-electric Luce at the Vela di Calatrava – Città dello Sport in Rome in Italy.Expanding Ferrari’s in-house electric technology expertise has created new opportunities for performance and efficiency across its wider vehicle programs, the auto maker said. This includes techn …

Joseph "Joe" Hrudka, founder of Mr. Gasket, passes away at age 87

May 29th 2026

Born Nov. 29, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, Hrudka was a lifelong hot rodder whose passion for racing and innovation helped shape the modern performance aftermarket industry.Long before Mr. Gasket became one of the most recognized names in motorsports, Hrudka was a racer searching for solutions to probl …

Indy 500 nets an average of 6.6 million television viewers

May 29th 2026

FOX’s broadcast of the 110th Indianapolis 500 drew an average audience of 6,635,000 viewers on Sunday.Felix Rosenqvist’s thrilling victory over David Malukas fell shy of last year’s 7,087,000 average viewers, down 6.4 percent, and peaked at 8,349,000 viewers from 4-4:15pm ET as the Meyer Shank Racin …

United Autosports commits to ORECA for next-gen LMP2

May 28th 2026

United Autosports has chosen to extend its relationship in LMP2 competition with ORECA to 2032, becoming the first team to declare which chassis supplier it will partner with for the next generation ruleset starting in 2028.UA decided to commit to the forthcoming ORECA 09 platform during this year's …

'500' Purse Soars to New Record, Increases by More Than 50 Percent as Rosenqvist receives largest pa

May 27th 2026

The Indianapolis 500 purse record was broken for the fifth consecutive year for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with first-time winner Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian earning a record-high $4.34 million from a total purse of $30,906,400.This is the largest …

IHRA Stock Car Series at Newport Rescheduled for June 13

May 27th 2026

Some of the toughest racers around are coming to Newport Speedway for the IHRA Stock Car Series. Due to the weekend weather forecast, the race has been moved to Saturday, June 13.Kyle Dudley, who won the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series race at Pulaski County Motorsports Park, will see if he can conq …

Gucci to becomes Alpine title partner in 2027

May 27th 2026

Alpine will become known as Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team in 2027 after securing a new title partnership.Gucci replaces current title partner BWT, with the deal seeing Alpine compete in the luxury fashion house’s colors from next season. The partnership results in the launch of the Gucci Raci …

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 …

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 …