DAZN to broadcast MotoGP in Spain until 2030, Portugal until 2031

July 17th 2026

DAZN will be the home of MotoGP in Spain until 2030 and in Portugal until 2031. New agreements see the global sports entertainment platform renew its rights to broadcast the most exciting sport on Earth in Spain and acquire rights for MotoGP in Portugal, offering exclusive coverage across the Iberia …

Ford WEC Hypercar chassis fires up its V8 for first time ahead of 2027 debut

July 17th 2026

Ford's Hypercar project reached another significant milestone ahead of its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship debut, with the ORECA-built LMDh prototype's 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine firing up for the first time installed in the chassis before its planned track debut next month.The fi …

EPARTRADE Introduces New Built-In Messaging Feature for Buyers and Suppliers

July 17th 2026

The Racing Industry's Premier B2B Platform Adds a Centralized Communication Hub, Making Buyer and Supplier Communication Easier Than Ever. EPARTRADE continues to expand its industry-leading platform with the introduction of its new Messaging System, giving companies a faster, more organized way …

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

July 17th 2026

Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #629 - "New Advances in Driver Safety: Head Restraints, Belts, Collars & Head Surrounds" by Engineered Safety Systems (ESS)Featuring Legacy Safety Innovator Trevor Ashline, President & Owner, ESS. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shi …

Wash Parts the Right Way: Temco Parts Washers Demonstrates How Proper Cleaning Improves Performance

July 15th 2026

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Webinar Highlights Advanced Spray Cabinet Technology Designed for Motorsports, Engine Builders, and Industrial ApplicationsWhen engine builders talk about horsepower, precision machining, or assembly techniques, one step is often overlooked despite influencing every stage …

Mark Beatty to Join PDRA Leadership Team

July 15th 2026

PDRA officials announced that industry veteran Mark Beatty has joined forces with the series’ leadership team. This move comes right beyond the halfway point of the 2026 season for the Red Line Synthetic Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series, where the next event on schedule is to be held at Bristol Dragway i …

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

July 15th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #628 - "Wash Parts the Right Way with Temco Parts Washers!"Featuring Mark Haworth, Owner; and Leyton Barry, Head of Sales and Marketing, Temco Parts Washers. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.We want to get your questions! Cli …

zMAX CARS Tour welcomes Speedway Motorsports into ownership group

July 15th 2026

The zMAX CARS Tour today announced the newest member to its star-studded ownership group with the addition of Speedway Motorsports, led by Chief Executive Officer Marcus Smith. Today’s announcement marks another chapter in the continuous growth for the zMAX CARS Tour, as Speedway Motorsports joins N …

VP Racing Fuels Acquires PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED, Establishes European Operations Hub

July 15th 2026

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., The World Leader in Fuel Technology®, has acquired PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED, a supplier of aviation gasoline, racing fuels, oils, and related products. The acquisition establishes VP Racing’s European headquarters in Sligo, Ireland, with operations based in Wroclaw, Poland and …

RUF debuts 1,000hp boxer-eight engine at Goodwood Festival of Speed

July 15th 2026

German manufacturer RUF Automobile has debuted a new prototype eight-cylinder boxer engine at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.Housed in a mule car based on the company’s CTR3 mid-engine chassis, known internally as the Erprober (German for ‘tester’), the in-house-developed 4.8-liter twin-turboch …

Maserati showcases Project GT4 built for future GT4 competition

July 15th 2026

Maserati has unveiled its Project GT4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The vehicle is positioned as a companion to the GT2, which has competed in closed-wheel racing since 2023. It represents the car maker’s entry into the GT4 category, with a competition debut planned for 2028.Santo Ficili, Alfa …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 22

July 15th 2026

Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #629 - "New Advances in Driver Safety: Head Restraints, Belts, Collars & Head Surrounds" by Engineered Safety Systems (ESS)Featuring Legacy Safety Innovator Trevor Ashline, President & Owner, ESS. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shi …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

July 15th 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 …

Jessica Fickenscher named General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway

July 14th 2026

Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith announced the promotion of longtime executive Jessica Fickenscher to general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, elevating one of the company's most respected leaders to oversee daily operations at America's Home for Racing. Charlotte Motor Speedway President G …

First year of High LImit Winner Bonus Pool to reward $105,000 Extra to Top Performers

July 14th 2026

As part of the lucrative High Roller Club - which is currently paying $2,600,000 to 10 card holding teams in 2026 - a Winner Bonus Pool is also taking shape with the five winningest teams set to split $105,000 extra at season's end.The Winner Bonus Pool will reward any team, no matter their status a …

Racing In 26 States & 7 Countries, RWR Hires ‘Ambassador’

July 13th 2026

With involvement in seven different racing series that touch 26 states and seven countries, the sun never sets at Rick Ware Racing.Rick Ware’s eponymous team competes on a world tour, fielding entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, HOT ROD Drag Week, Progressive Ame …

IHRA announces cancellation of remaining 2026 IHRA Nitro Racing Series events

July 13th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) regrets to announce that the remaining events of the 2026 IHRA Nitro Drag Racing Series will not be contested as originally scheduled.This was an extremely difficult decision. Following last week’s schedule update, IHRA’s management team continued evaluat …

Goodwood Road Racing Club of America is launched

July 13th 2026

On the opening day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, The Duke of Richmond and Gordon announced a landmark development for automotive enthusiasts across the United States: the launch of the Goodwood Road Racing Club of America, marking Goodwood's first major expansion into th …

IndyCar game release date pushed back to 2027

July 13th 2026

The IndyCar Series and iRacing have provided new screenshots of IndyCar Racing The Game, which was previously announced for debut in the second half of 2026, and has been amended to “launch in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500,” according to the series.“IndyCar features the most competitive …

Barcelona and Monza lined up for end of WEC season

July 13th 2026

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season looks set to finish in Europe. Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM), the championship organizer, is poised to revise the end of the calendar for a second time in the coming weeks, replacing the planned trips to Qatar and Bahrain with races at Barcelona …

Pikes Peak Hill Climb sets date for 2027

July 10th 2026

The 105th Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, is set for Sunday, June 27, 2027. Race Week officially begins with Tech Inspection on Monday, June 21, followed by four days of practice and qualifying on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain from Tuesday, …

Hot Shot’s Secret Announces the Launch of Pure Diamond Bypass Filtration System

July 9th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leader in high‑performance lubricants and additives, officially announces the launch of the Pure Diamond™ Bypass Filtration System, a bypass oil filtration solution engineered to deliver cleaner oil and extended engine life across a wide range of applications. The Pure Dia …

Dallara appoints Dynisma as technical partner in multi-simulator agreement

July 9th 2026

Dynisma has signed a technical partnership agreement with Dallara in a multi-million pound deal covering multiple DMG‑360XY driver-in-the-loop (DIL) motion simulator systems.The agreement reflects the growing role of high-fidelity simulation in motorsport engineering, as testing restrictions, cost p …

Neil Micklewright 1956-2026

July 9th 2026

Veteran open-wheel mechanic, team manager, and team leader Neil Mickelwright has died at the age of 69.The Briton spent 11 years working in Formula 1 for teams ranging from Lotus, Ensign and Hesketh before moving to the United States, where he’d spend the rest of his life. The shift to the U.S. with …

Lime Rock racing to be ready for NASCAR Truck weekend after storm knocks out power, downs trees

July 9th 2026

Having hosted its first event nearly 70 years ago, Lime Rock Park knows how to stage a race weekend.But after a significant storm front slammed the Northwest Connecticut facility in the early hours of July 5, the comprehensive pre-event planning checklists that have served the track so well in the p …