John Doonan To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 24th 2025

John Doonan, President of IMSA, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to you by EPART …

Sebring International Raceway names Muha as new president/GM

October 24th 2025

Matt Muha has been named as the new president and general manager of Sebring International Raceway, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Muha replaces Wayne Estes, who will retire after 10 years of service in those roles on March 31, following the 74th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.“I am honored for this oppor …

NASCAR reveals the 2026 Whelen Modified Tour schedule

October 24th 2025

NASCAR today revealed the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule, a 16-race slate that blends tradition, competition and fan-favorite venues.The new season marks the highly anticipated return of Stafford Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, while the championship finale moves back to its storied …

Weekend rain, cold temperatures cancel World of Outlaws at 81, Arrowhead

October 24th 2025

With Precision Weather Service models projecting heavy rain beginning Thursday night and lasting through nearly the entire weekend in both Park City, KS and Colcord, OK, expecting to bring more than an inch of precipitation to 81 Speedway and Arrowhead Speedway and forecasted cold temperatures preve …

USGP sets new viewership record on ABC

October 23rd 2025

ABC’s live telecast of Sunday’s Formula 1 United States Grand Prix from Circuit of The Americas attracted the largest U.S. television audience on record for the event as an average of 1.5 million viewers tuned in for the race-only portion of the telecast. The audience was up 14 percent over last yea …

NASCAR shifts Daytona 500 date to avoid Super Bowl conflict in 2027

October 23rd 2025

NASCAR will open its 2027 season a week later than it has recently, as the Daytona 500 will be held on Feb. 21, 2027.“We have fans from all 50 states and dozens of countries who look forward to kicking off the NASCAR season with us at 'The World Center of Racing,' and we know many of them make their …

Driving Performance Forward: Oerlikon Balzers’ S3p Technology Sets a New Benchmark in Motorsport Coa

October 22nd 2025

In a highly technical session of Race Industry Now, Oerlikon Balzers showcased how its latest advancements in surface engineering are transforming high-performance engines and drivetrains across global motorsport. The presentation — “Driving Performance Forward: S3p Expansion, DLC Gearbox & Engi …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - OCT 29

October 22nd 2025

Wednesday, October 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #563 - "Coolant Testing & Treatment: Best Practices for Racing, Performance & Heavy-Duty Engines" by PeakFeaturing Joe Long, Old World Industries Senior Field Technical Trainer. Hosted by Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Service, AERA (Aut …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

October 22nd 2025

Wednesday, October 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #563 - "Coolant Testing & Treatment: Best Practices for Racing, Performance & Heavy-Duty Engines" by PeakFeaturing Joe Long, Old World Industries Senior Field Technical Trainer. Hosted by Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Service, AERA (Aut …

Format change announced for Veterans Race of Remembrance

October 22nd 2025

The inaugural CrowdStrike Veterans Race of Remembrance Powered by AWS will move to a one-day, six-hour endurance race format on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR).According to Operation Motorsport, the adjustment — made in collaboration with sanctioning partner USAC Raci …

Sumitomo Sensing Core provides real-time tire intelligence in Falken Porsche NLS tests

October 22nd 2025

As part of creating a safer and more sustainable future, Sensing Core, a sensorless technology developed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has been tested throughout the 2025 Nürburgring Ring Endurance (NLS) season on the Falken Porsche 911 GT3 R. The solution demonstrated its potential to enhance safe …

Race Technologies appoints Sean Crawford as President and Chief Revenue Officer

October 22nd 2025

Race Technologies, a global partner in performance braking and aftermarket solutions for automotive and powersports applications, has announced the appointment of Sean Crawford as its new President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).In this role, Crawford will be responsible for driving strategic growt …

Goodyear to debut new left-side tire for Cup Series Playoffs race at Martinsville

October 22nd 2025

Goodyear will introduce a new left-side tire for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs race, bringing a softer compound to Martinsville Speedway.Goodyear officials indicated that the new left-side tire should wear more aggressively than the previous left-side setup at the 0.526-mile Virginia short tra …

NASCAR unveils San Diego street course layout

October 22nd 2025

NASCAR’s inaugural event in San Diego on Naval Base Coronado will feature a 16-turn course measuring 3.4 miles.It will be the longest course on the 2026 schedule. The lap distance of the event is still to be determined, but NASCAR unveiled renderings of the course on Tuesday. NASCAR heads to San Die …

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October 22nd 2025

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #562 - "Driving Performance Forward: S3p Expansion, DLC Gearbox & Engine Solutions. Shaping the Future of Performance Coatings in Global Motorsport" by OerlikonFeaturing Martin Hahn, Global Product Manager Piston Group & …

LABA7 Heads to SEMA and PRI 2025

October 21st 2025

VILNIUS, Lithuania - LABA7 announces its participation in two of the world’s leading automotive trade shows - SEMA Show 2025 in Las Vegas and PRI 2025 in Indianapolis.  Visitors will have the chance to explore the company’s most advanced suspension testing equipment, alongside new, yet-to-be-an …

Doug Boles To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 21st 2025

Doug Boles President of INDYCAR & Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUS …

McLaren taps Garage 59 as new FIA WEC LMGT3 partner

October 21st 2025

McLaren has tapped Garage 59 for a new role as its LMGT3 partner in the FIA World Endurance Championship starting in 2026, taking over from United Autosports as it shifts focus toward operating its top-class program.The move comes ahead of a hugely important year for the Woking brand in sportscar ra …

R+L Carriers signs multiyear deal as primary sponsor of Elite Motorsports Top Fueler

October 21st 2025

Elite Motorsports has announced that R+L Carriers, a global transportation provider designed to provide superior service at competitive pricing, has signed a multiyear deal to be the primary sponsor of the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel dragster that will be driven by motorsports legend Tony Stewart beg …

Repsol partners with MotoGP™ to become the exclusive lubricant supplier for Moto2™ and Moto3™

October 21st 2025

Repsol has enterid into a strategic alliance with Dorna Sports, the organizer of the MotoGP World Championship, to become the exclusive official supplier of lubricants for the Moto2 and Moto3 categories. This agreement, which will run from 2026 through 2030, marks a significant milestone in the comp …

Hispano Suiza and Michelin collaborate on exclusive tire for the Carmen Sagrera

October 21st 2025

Hispano Suiza has collaborated with Michelin to develop a customized tire for the Carmen Sagrera. The fully electric hypercar has been designed, manufactured and tested in Spain and delivers 1,114hp and 1,160Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 2.6 seconds.The hypercar demand …

FIA World Motor Sport Council updates focus on sustainable mobility

October 21st 2025

Following its third meeting, the FIA World Motor Sport Council has announced new regulations for sustainable energy and e-karting and minor amendments to the Formula 1 Technical Regulations.FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said, “So far, this year has been one of growth as we see partnerships and …

Steve O’Donnell To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 20th 2025

Steve O’Donnell, President of NASCAR, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to you by …

Apple confirmed as F1’s new U.S. broadcaster

October 20th 2025

Formula 1 has confirmed Apple will be the new broadcaster partner of the sport in the United States on a five-year deal.Apple has won the rights from ESPN – the sports broadcasting giant that had held the rights since 2018 – as it builds on the success of the F1 movie that was released earlier this …

IHRA acquires Powerboat P1 USA / P1 Offshore, launching Unified 2026 Powerboat Racing Season

October 20th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Powerboat P1 USA / P1 Offshore, marking a transformative milestone in the evolution of professional powerboat racing. The unification of these two respected motorsport organizations establishes a bold new direction for t …