Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith to sit out Bristol and Norwalk after surgery

June 5th 2026

Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who was forced to sit out the recent NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for pancreatitis and gallstones, yet nonetheless tuned wife Angie Smith to victory and second rider Jianna Evaristo to the second-fastest sp …

IndyCar Officiating initiates post-race reports

June 5th 2026

Starting with this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group race at World Wide Technology Raceway, IndyCar Officiating will begin posting after-action reports on the decisions made by race control and findings made by technical inspection."One of the takeaways from the initial months of IndyCar Officiat …

Las Vegas to remain on F1 schedule through 2037

June 5th 2026

The Las Vegas Grand Prix has officially extended its contract to remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least the 2037 season.The race on the 3.8-mile Las Vegas Strip Circuit first joined the calendar in 2023, initially with only the first three years confirmed but with an agreement in place for …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Announces Strategic Partnerships with Select Diesel Performance Manufacturers

June 4th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leader in high-performance lubricants and additives, has announced a new strategic partnership initiative with 19 of the diesel industry’s most respected manufacturers and performance experts. The announcement will be announced live tomorrow at the Ultimate Callout Challenge (U …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 3

June 3rd 2026

Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #624 - "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for Demanding Applications" by MetalloidFeaturing James Rappaport, VP of North American Sales for Industrial Fluids; and Anna Jurczyk, Manager of Inside Sales. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM …

EPARTRADE Celebrates 8 Years of Serving the Racing Industry Year-Round

June 3rd 2026

This June, EPARTRADE proudly celebrates 8 years of connecting the global racing industry. What started in 2018 as a bold vision has grown into the industry’s leading platform for sourcing, networking, business opportunities, and technical education. Over the past 8 years, EPARTRADE has evolved …

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

June 3rd 2026

Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #624 - "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for Demanding Applications" by MetalloidFeaturing James Rappaport, VP of North American Sales for Industrial Fluids; and Anna Jurczyk, Manager of Inside Sales. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM …

Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: How SHAVIV Helps Improve Quality, Reliability & Performance

June 3rd 2026

Race Industry Now Webinar Highlights Critical Finishing Processes Often Overlooked in High-Performance ManufacturingIn motorsports and high-performance manufacturing, tremendous attention is given to machining accuracy, material selection, coatings, tolerances, and assembly procedures. Yet one criti …

Motion Applied returns as headline sponsor for PMW Expo 2026

June 3rd 2026

Motion Applied has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of PMW Expo 2026, continuing its partnership with PMW Expo for the second year running since its rebrand from McLaren Applied to Motion Applied.Taking place on November 11-12, 2026, in Hall 10.1 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, PMW Expo …

Cadillac Formula 1 Team selects Dynisma simulator for vehicle development and driver preparation

June 3rd 2026

UK-based motion simulator technology company Dynisma has been selected by the Cadillac Formula 1 Team to supply its DMG-360XY driving simulator, as part of the team’s continued investment in the infrastructure required to be competitive in motorsport.Nick Chester, chief technical officer, Cadillac F …

Hydrogen-powered Toyota and Ligier prototypes set to run demonstration laps at Le Mans

June 3rd 2026

Two cutting-edge hydrogen-powered race cars are set to complete demonstration laps at the Circuit de la Sarthe at the Le Mans 24 Hours next week.The first demo is from Toyota Racing, which will showcase its TR LH2 liquid hydrogen concept car (pictured above). The prototype, which is based on the sam …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

June 3rd 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 …

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

June 3rd 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! …

Goodyear brings new right-side tire for Cup Series at Michigan

June 3rd 2026

Goodyear Racing will use a new right-side tire setup for the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend as teams prepare for Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).With the smooth and high-speed surface of the 2-mile oval in the Irish Hills, Goodyear …

Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems acquires assets and intellectual properties of Stockbridge Racing

June 3rd 2026

In a move to enhance the distribution of its motorsport products, Hillcrest Technologies, the holding company of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems, has acquired the assets and intellectual properties of Stockbridge Racing and Willans Racing, a long established motorsport safety harness specialist.T …

Jarama To Host Formula E 2026/27 Pre-Season Testing

June 2nd 2026

Following the success of the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix held on 21 March, the Formula E drivers, teams and manufacturers will return to the iconic circuit as the venue to officially launch the 2026/27 Season, in which the revolutionary GEN4 race car will make its official competitive debut.WATCH …

Indianapolis 500 Veteran Rick Treadway Dies at 56

June 2nd 2026

Rick Treadway, who started the 2002 Indianapolis 500, died May 30 in a motorcycle accident. He was 56.Indiana native Treadway (photo, top, right), the son of 1997 Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Fred Treadway (photo, top, left), started 17th and placed 29th in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” …

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 …

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 …