Palou and Rossi to test IR28 at Indy this weekend

July 31st 2026

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi will be the drivers for the first on-track test of the new-for-2028 IR-28 IndyCar chassis Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.The test will mark the first on-track validation runs for the IR-28, which was unveiled Tuesday. The n …

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

July 31st 2026

Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #631 - "Protect Your Powertrain: The Engineering Behind Better Cooling, Filtration & Reliability" by PPE (Pacific Performance Engineering)Featuring Eric Sempson, Product Support Manager; and Charles Lara, Sales Manager, PPE. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …

Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame introduces Future Legends Scholarship Program

July 31st 2026

The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) proudly introduces the Future Legends Scholarship Program, a new initiative created to recognize, encourage, and invest in the people who will shape the future of off-road motorsports.For decades, the off-road community has been built by innovators, rac …

The first official WRC trading cards are now available

July 31st 2026

The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has unveiled its first official trading card collection in collaboration with SportZoo.From the drivers and their machines to the world's most iconic stages, the collection captures the atmosphere of rallying in a format fans can hold, trade and treasure. Some …

NASCAR considers procedural changes to shorten cautions

July 31st 2026

Acknowledging criticism regarding the length of its caution periods, including those for stage breaks, NASCAR is considering potential changes to address the issue.“If NASCAR fans are angry at the length of caution periods, I can promise you that NASCAR matches that displeasure,” NASCAR's vice presi …

Dixon, Kanaan, Franchitti join Legacy Motor Club strategic ownership group

July 31st 2026

Legacy Motor Club announced nine new additions to its strategic ownership group Thursday, which include three former IndyCar Series champions.Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Dario Franchitti have become household names to motorsports fans with their combined 11 IndyCar championships and five Indianapo …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 5

July 31st 2026

Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #631 - "Protect Your Powertrain: The Engineering Behind Better Cooling, Filtration & Reliability" by PPE (Pacific Performance Engineering)Featuring Eric Sempson, Product Support Manager; and Charles Lara, Sales Manager, PPE. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …

Swift Springs Explains Why Spring Engineering Matters More Than Ever in Modern Race Cars

July 29th 2026

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar explores how materials, manufacturing processes, and close collaboration with chassis builders are redefining suspension performance.As race cars continue to evolve with stiffer chassis, improved tire technology, and increasingly sophisticated suspension designs, …

IndyCar Series reveals new-for-2028 chassis

July 29th 2026

The IndyCar Series has revealed its new-for-2028 chassis, Dallara’s Indy Racing 28 (IR28).“We are pleased to unveil renderings of the new chassis that will take our sport into an exciting new era,” said IndyCar president Doug Boles.“As you can imagine, a project of this magnitude takes an incredible …

Mission Foods to become title sponsor for 2026 SCCA National Championship Runoffs

July 29th 2026

What does Arrow McLaren, American Flat Track, MotorAmerica, NHRA, Road America, and the SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® all have in common? Believe it or not, tortillas.Mission Foods is partnering with the Sports Car Club of America® to become the title sponsor of the 2026 edition of the SCCA R …

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

July 29th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

July 29th 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 …

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races coming to ESPN app as part of CW Sports tie-up

July 29th 2026

CW Sports will officially launch on the ESPN app on Tuesday, August 4. The partnership between the two sides was previously announced in April, and will put more than 800 hours of live CW Sports events on the app each year for those with an ESPN Unlimited subscription plan.For motorsport fans, it me …

Skip Barber Racing School and GMS Track Experience launch the Skip Barber GTX Academy

July 29th 2026

GMS Track Experience (GTX), the experiential motorsports division of GMS Race Cars, and Skip Barber Racing School, one of the world's most respected names in motorsports education, have announced the formation of the Skip Barber GTX Academy.The program will be an innovative driver development platfo …

WEC confirms Barcelona and Monza races to replace Bahrain and Qatar

July 29th 2026

Barcelona and Monza have been formally confirmed as the hosts of the final two events of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship season, following a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council last week.The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led championship organizers to replace the Qata …

F1: Aeroelasticity in the age of active aerodynamics

July 28th 2026

The wing of a Formula 1 car has one main job: create a pressure difference. Bernoulli’s equation explains how the pressure below the wing drops as its shape makes the air flow faster beneath it than above it. This lower pressure pulls the wing down and pushes the car into the ground. The extra downf …

Red Bull confirms Lagrue as Red Bull Junior Program director from 2027

July 28th 2026

Red Bull has confirmed Gwen Lagrue will join the team from Mercedes in 2027, taking on the role of director of the Red Bull Junior Program.Lagrue has been a central part to Mercedes’ own young driver program over the past decade, helping identify and develop the likes of George Russell and Kimi Anto …

2027 IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg set for March 5-7

July 27th 2026

The 2027 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is scheduled for March 5-7, Green Savoree Racing Promotions officials announced Thursday.The event will mark the 23rd edition of the race through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg during Florida's spring break season. Traditionally the season open …

Malaysia back on F1 calendar as Bahrain stand-in

July 27th 2026

Formula 1 has confirmed the Bahrain Grand Prix will be rescheduled to take place in Malaysia in October, following its postponement earlier this season.The war in Iran caused the postponement of the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April, and F1 explored the potential to reschedule the Bahrain r …

NASCAR VP of vehicle performance announces departure

July 27th 2026

Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, who had served as vice president of vehicle performance for NASCAR since 2023, has announced his departure from the organization.Jacuzzi, but had been in the sport for 13 years, serving in various roles in the aerodynamics department induring his tenure with NASCAR. He was one of t …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 29

July 26th 2026

Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …

Andretti switches to Nissan for Formula E

July 24th 2026

Andretti Global has confirmed its long-expected move to Nissan powertrains for the 2026-27 Formula E season.Announced on the eve of Nissan’s home race, the Tokyo E-Prix, the multi-year agreement will coincide with the start of the new GEN4 regulations.“Formula E remains an important part of our glob …

IndyCar looking at making a return to international competition

July 24th 2026

Australia. Brazil. Colombia. Japan. Spain – IndyCar is looking at making a return to international competition in the coming years as its owners at Penske Entertainment and Fox Corporation seek to expand the series’ footprint.RACER understands an ambitious plan driven by Penske and FOX Sports would …

COTA expands USGP weekend with ‘Grand PrixView Thursday’

July 24th 2026

Circuit of The Americas is expanding its Formula 1 United States Grand Prix experience with the debut of Grand PrixView Thursday, a new Thursday event that gives fans an affordable way to explore the COTA campus before race weekend officially gets underway.Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 22, Grand Pr …

IndyCar expects to release its 2027 schedule in multiple steps

July 24th 2026

With a few agreements awaiting signatures for completion, IndyCar expects to release its 2027 schedule in multiple steps.“I think you'll see a phased approach to it,” Penske Corporation President Bud Denker told RACER. “We already know when Arlington is happening. We already know Detroit. We already …