Metalloid 1 Highlights Advanced Lubrication Technologies for Motorsports and Industrial Applications

June 10th 2026

Featuring James Rappaport and Anna Jurczyk of Metalloid | Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO RadioThe importance of lubrication, contamination control, and preventative maintenance was the focus of a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for D …

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

June 10th 2026

Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 17

June 10th 2026

Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …

Emily Tisch Sussman’s ‘She Pivots’ Enters Motorsports with NASCAR Trailblazer Dystany Spurlock

June 10th 2026

Dystany Spurlock’s historic racing journey has attracted support from one of the most influential women in sports. She Pivots, the award-winning podcast and women-focused media brand founded by Emily Tisch Sussman—co-owner of the NFL’s New York Giants and Gotham FC of the National Women’s Socce …

IndyCar gets 288,000 requests for 100,000 available Freedom 250 tickets

June 10th 2026

Penske Entertainment received 288,000 ticket requests for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. IndyCar Series race that will run across the weekend of August 22-23 in the nation’s capital.After fielding submissions for the free event over a nine-day span to gauge interest in the u …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

June 10th 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 …

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June 10th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: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. Hoste …

World of Outlaws reschedules Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for July 9

June 10th 2026

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have rescheduled Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for Thursday, July 9, following last week’s postponement.All tickets purchased for the original Pure Michigan Showdown date of June 5 will be honored at the new date …

Audi unveils 1,001ps Nuvolari hybrid supercar

June 10th 2026

With 1,001ps and a top speed of more than 217mph (349km/h), the Audi Nuvolari hybrid supercar is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the history of the four rings, according to the auto maker.Accelerating from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 2.6 seconds and reaching 124mph (200km/h) in 6.8 seco …

Goodyear to use new tire setup for Pocono

June 10th 2026

Goodyear Racing will use a new right-side tire setup for the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend as teams prepare for Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 presented by VisitPA (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).With the uniqueness of the “Tricky Triangle,” the tire compoun …

Ron Capps to be inducted into Legends of Thunder Valley in Bristol

June 10th 2026

Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.Capps, 60, will be officially inducted into the Legends of Thunder Valley during the pre-race ceremony fo …

Botswana Launches Grassroots Karting Academy to Boost Participation.

June 9th 2026

Botswana Motorsport, in collaboration with WORR Motorsport, has launched the Karting Africa Academy during an interactive session in Lobatse, Botswana last month. The milestone event attracted 40 participants, many of whom received their first taste of motor sport.The event also showcased the new Ka …

Multi-team Model for 2026 FIA F4 World Cup

June 9th 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is pleased to announce a new entry model for the FIA F4 World Cup that will guarantee top junior single-seater teams from across the globe contest t …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame announces 2026 Pioneers of Speed

June 9th 2026

Indianapolis 500 champions, a legendary Funny Car drag racer, race engine innovators and builders and a pair of sprint car legends comprise the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2026 Pioneers of Speed.                The 2026 Pioneers of Spe …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 10

June 8th 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 Joe Castello of WFO Radio …

Weather delay pushes NHRA New England Nationals Nitro Finals to Bristol

June 8th 2026

Persistent rain at New England Dragway has delayed the completion of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.As a result, the Funny Car and Top Fuel final rounds will not be completed in Epping and will instead be contested during the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationa …

Gazoo Racing unveils GRMN Corolla

June 8th 2026

“If it’s going to bear the GRMN name, it needs to be a car that can duly handle the Nürburgring,” said Toyota Motor Corporation chairman and master driver Akio Toyoda of the inspiration that informed the new Toyota Gazoo Racing GRMN Corolla.The development of the higher-performance version of the GR …

Arrow McLaren names Ryan Hunter-Reay as Sporting Director

June 8th 2026

Arrow McLaren announced Ryan Hunter-Reay as its new sporting director on June 6.Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner and 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion, brings more than two decades of INDYCAR SERIES racing expertise and technical acumen to Arrow McLaren. He has been embedded with the team si …

IndyCar hybrid struggles spark supply scarcity

June 8th 2026

The steady spate of IndyCar hybrid failures this season has led to a shrinking supply of spare units for its teams.Some teams have expressed private concerns about the matter, noting that if the current frequency of problems persists with motor generator units (MGU) made by Empel and the energy stor …

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett passes away at 93

June 8th 2026

Ned Jarrett, twice a NASCAR premier-series champion as well as a second-year inductee into the NASCAR Hall of Fame and one of the first competitors to make a successful transition from the race car to the television booth, has died. He was 93.The Jarrett family made the following statement: “With pr …

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 …

Severe Weather Threat Postpones World of Outlaws Pure Michigan Showdown

June 5th 2026

With weather models showing a high chance of rain and strong thunderstorms throughout Friday evening at Hartford Speedway bringing the potential for gusty winds and hail, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have agreed to postpone the Pure Michigan Showdown in the …

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 …