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Proven Motorsports Cooling Technology Platform Available for Partnership, Licensing, or Acquisition

March 19th 2026

Confidential Motorsports Technology Platform A proven motorsports cooling technology platform, developed and validated over multiple years in professional racing environments, is now available for strategic partnership, licensing, or potential acquisition. The platform is well-positioned for integra …

Get an Inside Look at Motorsports Before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach at the Lions Automobilia

March 19th 2026

Join SAE SoCal, WIMNA–SoCal, and SWE–LA on April 15th for an exciting evening celebrating the world of motorsports just days before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.This special fireside chat will feature industry leaders from Bridgestone/Firestone and Honda Racing Corporation USA, sharing their e …

FIA WEC launches new streaming platform 'FIAWEC+'

March 19th 2026

The FIA World Endurance Championship's brand new streaming platform for 2026, FIAWEC+, has been launched today ahead of the start of the new season.FIAWEC+ offers a significant overhaul of the previous FIA WEC TV offering, with new features including improved live timing functionality and access to …

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

March 19th 2026

Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #614 - "Delayed Engine Oil Pressure and Oil Servicing Solutions" by Baxter PerformanceFeaturing Kevin Baxter, President, Baxter Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, April 1 …

IMSA mourns loss of Hall of Famer Bob Tullius at age 95

March 19th 2026

IMSA Hall of Famer Robert Charles “Bob” Tullius, a success on the race track and an innovator away from it, died Monday at age 95 in Port Orange, Fla. – only a few miles from Daytona International Speedway which fueled so many of his dreams and achievements over decades of dedication to auto racing. …

Melanie Johnson joins Shift Up Now as first drag racing grant recipient

March 19th 2026

Melanie Johnson has been selected as a 2026 grant recipient by the Shift Up Now Foundation. The announcement, made in celebration of Women’s History Month, marks a significant milestone as Johnson becomes the first drag racer in the organization’s history to receive a grant.The Shift Up Now Foundati …

MPD Racing Announces New Brake Line Quick Disconnect

March 18th 2026

MPD Racing, a recognized leader in high-performance components for Sprint and Midget cars,  has released a new quick disconnect for hydraulic brake lines (MPD28600). Designed to allow easy, leak-free servicing of brake components, this hard-anodized aluminum disconnect features -3AN male ends a …

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Spotlights the Rise of Super Crosskarts

March 18th 2026

The evolution of grassroots and performance-driven motorsports took center stage in Episode #613 of Race Industry Now, EPARTRADE’s weekly webinar and podcast series, featuring Mike Duran, Founder of RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Don Taylor, Director of the Stand 21 Safety Foundation and Motor …

Bridgestone outlines 2026 motorsport activities

March 18th 2026

Bridgestone Corporation has confirmed its motorsports plans for 2026, with continued involvement across a wide range of global and domestic racing categories, from top-tier championships to grassroots events.The manufacturer uses motorsport as a “mobile laboratory”, using track-developed technologie …

USAC Night With The Indy Fuel this Friday March 20

March 18th 2026

Ice hockey meets USAC racing as the Indy Fuel presents USAC Night at the Fishers Event Center on Friday night, March 20.Prior to the ECHL’s Indy Fuel taking the ice for their game against the Utah Grizzlies that night, USAC drivers will be on hand to meet and greet fans during the autograph session. …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Heads to MATS 2026 with Live Steve Sommers Overnight Drive Broadcasts

March 18th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™, the fastest-growing high-performance lubricant brand in the USA, announces plans for a high-energy presence at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 26–28, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Attendees are invited to stop by booth #12036 to hear live broad …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 25

March 18th 2026

Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #614 - "Delayed Engine Oil Pressure and Oil Servicing Solutions" by Baxter PerformanceFeaturing Kevin Baxter, President, Baxter Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers incl …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

March 18th 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!

March 18th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsFeaturing Mike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Don …

Indiana National Champion Football Coach Curt Cignetti To Drive Indy 500 Pace Car

March 18th 2026

Two-Time National Coach of the Year To Lead Field to Green FlagCurt Cignetti, in celebration of Indiana University Football’s epic undefeated National Championship season, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.Cignetti will drive the all-new C …

Walkinshaw TWG Racing announces new ownership, Director

March 17th 2026

Walkinshaw TWG Racing has announced new ownership, welcoming Scott O'Donnell and OFDI Ltd to the team.Confirmed Tuesday, New Zealand businessman O'Donnell joins as Director, with ODFI Ltd purchasing shares in the now Toyota homologation team.The team’s name and entity remains unchanged.O'Donnell and …

10-race Valvoline Weekend Allstars schedule & points fund announced

March 17th 2026

Officials with the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series fueled by VP have released the 'Valvoline Weekend Allstars' mini-tour within the series.The ten-race schedule will have its own separate points & fund in which drivers can compete to be a 'Weekend Warrior' and earn some extra money …

Remembering Billy Hurt

March 17th 2026

Of those who dedicate their lives to safety efforts at dirt tracks across the country, there were few as committed as Billy Hurt.Hurt was involved in the safety and rescue of Sprint Car drivers for over 23 years, helping to lead safety efforts with the American Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws NO …

WRC set for UK return with Rally Scotland in 2027

March 17th 2026

Developed in partnership with Motorsport UK, the new gravel-based event will be based in north-east Scotland, with rally headquarters and service park facilities located at the state-of-the-art P&J Live complex in Aberdeen. Stages will run across the surrounding regions of Aberdeenshire and Mora …

Formula 1 postpones Bahrain and Saudi races

March 16th 2026

Formula 1 has officially postponed the two races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The fourth and fifth rounds of the 2026 championship were due to take place on April 12 and 19 respectively, but since military action was launched …

FIA WEC confirms new date for Qatar race

March 16th 2026

A new date for the FIA WEC's Qatar 1812Km race has been confirmed following the decision to move the season opener to the back end of the 2026 season due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The event at the Lusail International Circuit, which was planned to take place later this month along …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 11

March 13th 2026

Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsMike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to att …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING SAFETY SUMMIT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

March 13th 2026

Motor State Distributing, the industry leader in the distribution of motorsports safety products, hosted its second annual Safety Summit on Saturday, March 7th. With record attendance and manufacturer participation, this standout event brought together racers, builders, manufacturers, and industry e …

Houston Warehouse Offering 28 Pallets of AVGAS for Sale via Bailment Process

March 13th 2026

A warehouse facility in North Houston near the airport is offering 28 pallets of aviation gasoline (AVGAS) for sale through a bailment process due to unpaid storage fees by the product owner.Each pallet contains four drums, with each drum filled with 200 liters of AVGAS. The fuel was produced by Del …

Hot Shot’s Secret® expand sponsorship as Official Fuel Sponsor for the National Tractor Pullers Asso

March 13th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret®, longtime supporter of the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA), announces a three-year sponsorship deal with NTPA to be the association’s Official Fuel and Fuel Additive Sponsor, in addition to Test Hook and Full Pull Sponsor for 2026 – 2028. Returning as a Circuit Sponsor …

Schedule change announced for NHRA Arizona Nationals

March 13th 2026

NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park officials announced time changes for the upcoming FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, which takes place March 20-22.Taking an abundance of caution for the expected heat in the weekend forecast, racing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Serie …

Quarter-Max Racing Components named title sponsor of 2026 IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Class

March 13th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is thrilled to announce that Quarter-Max has officially signed on as the title sponsor for the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series - Outlaw Pro Mod Class. This powerhouse partnership unites one of drag racing’s most storied sanctioning bodies with a brand built …

Progressive Insurance returns as title sponsor of American Flat Track in multi-year agreement

March 13th 2026

AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce that Progressive Insurance will continue to serve as the title sponsor of American Flat Track in a new multi-year agreement, extending a relationship that has helped drive the series’ growth and national reach.Progressive was first named Title Sponsor and Offici …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Famers Honored

March 12th 2026

Four inductees enshrined into California Racing Hall of Fame  BAKERSFIELD, California (March 11, 2026) – Four members of the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame have been named to another prestigious group – the American Car Culture Association California Racing Hall of Fame.&nbs …

Hankook unveils new soft tire ahead of WRC Safari Rally Kenya

March 12th 2026

The new Dynapro R213 soft compound has been developed over the past year following feedback from drivers and manufacturers during Hankook’s first season as the championship’s exclusive tyre supplier. While the tyre retains the same tread pattern used on gravel rallies last season, key changes have b …

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca partners with Petersen Museum

March 12th 2026

The Petersen Automotive Museum and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca have announced a new partnership that will bring together the two iconic institutions to amplify their impact in the automotive and motorsports industries.The Petersen Automotive Museum, recognized as one of the world’s top automotiv …

Safety Innovation Takes Center Stage in Open-Wheel Racing

March 11th 2026

EPARTRADE Webinar Highlights Engineering-Driven Solutions from MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceEPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series recently featured a deep technical discussion on evolving safety standards in sprint car and open-wheel racing. The session, “Meeting Safety Trends in Open Whe …

InPwr joins Andretti Global as primary sponsor for Marcus Ericsson

March 11th 2026

Andretti Global has announced InPwr Inc as the new primary sponsor for Marcus Ericsson’s No. 28 Honda. The electrical design firm will make its debut for the season during this weekend’s Java House Grand Prix of Arlington and return for the Milwaukee doubleheader and Laguna Seca.“It’s really excitin …

Alpine and Phinia continue Formula 1 and Alpenglow partnership

March 11th 2026

Phinia and Alpine are continuing to collaborate to drive innovation in high-performance motorsport and advanced propulsion technologies. Under its aftermarket brand Delphi, Phinia will build on its multi-year collaboration with the BWT Alpine Formula One Team as the sport enters a technically and co …

IMSA selects Diverse Driver Development Scholarship finalists

March 11th 2026

IMSA has selected its 15 finalist for the 2027–28 Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship.The 3D Scholarship promotes and empowers drivers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to participate in select IMSA-sanctioned series. Of the 15 finalists, 11 have reached this stage for the first …

Rally.TV to broaden its reach with launch of FAST+ channel

March 10th 2026

Rally.TV has launched its FAST+ channel on Pluto TV today (Monday, 9 March) bringing free rally content to viewers in the UK, Spain and Italy.The channel will deliver a curated stream of content from the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), including live …

High-fidelity simulation takes center stage at Rodin Motorsport’s new training facility

March 10th 2026

Dynisma’s DMG-1 driving simulator is now fully operational at Rodin Motorsport’s recently unveiled Driver Performance Centre near the team’s headquarters in Farnham, Surrey.The purpose-built facility represents a significant investment in driver development infrastructure. Situated close to Rodin Mo …

ARP Expands Long Standing Partnership with IHRA Pro Pulling Series for 2026

March 10th 2026

Automotive Racing Products (ARP), "The World Leader in High-Performance Automotive Fasteners," marks its fifteenth season with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series with an expanded partnership in 2026."ARP's enduring commitment to the IHRA Pro Pulling Series and our pullers over the last two decades is a tes …

T.50s Niki Lauda supercar cleared for production after GT3 benchmark-beating Bahrain test

March 10th 2026

The T.50s Niki Lauda track supercar has been approved for production after surpassing the Gordon Murray Automotive GT3 race car benchmark at the Bahrain International Circuit in its final production approval test. Four four-time IndyCar World Champion and triple Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti reco …

Zenvo appoints Mark Harrison as chief commercial officer

March 10th 2026

Zenvo Automotive has appointed industry veteran Mark Harrison as chief commercial officer, as the Danish hypercar maker nears the final development phase of the V12 Aurora. Harrison brings extensive experience in the premium and performance car sector, with previous senior roles at BMW/Mini, McLaren …

IndyCar reveals track layout for Washington, D.C. Freedom 250

March 10th 2026

The layout for August’s Freedom 250 street race around the nation’s capital in Washington D.C. has been revealed, with seven turns and 1.66 miles of to cover per lap.The course, with its longest straight measuring 0.4 miles, runs around the National Mall and will welcome fans for the one-time celebr …

WEC shifts pre-season Prologue test to Imola

March 9th 2026

The FIA World Endurance Championship teams will take part in a pre-season Prologue test at Imola ahead of the first round of the season at the same venue, according to a bulletin sent to the competitors on Friday.The rescheduled Prologue will take place on the 14th of April, with the circuit open fo …

Driven2SaveLives to serve as title sponsor of all four Indiana 2026 High Limit Racing events

March 9th 2026

An Indiana Donor Network program, Driven2SaveLives will fittingly serve as the title sponsor of all four Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing events held in “The Hoosier State” this season. This marks the third consecutive year that D2SL and HLR have teamed up to continue promoting and educating r …

H1 Unlimited to debut new race format In Madison

March 9th 2026

H1 Unlimited introduces a New Race Format debuting in MadisonH1 Unlimited will introduce a new race format at the Madison Regatta, marking an important evolution in how race weekends are structured and decided. The objective behind this change is simple: make every session count, reward consistency, …

Mike Chastain, former Pro Pulling League Series Director, passes away

March 9th 2026

With sadness, the IHRA Pro Pulling Series recognizes the passing of Mike Chastain, former Series Director for the Pro Pulling League, who passed away Friday, March 6th, 2026 after a lengthy illness.Chastain’s career in motorsports extends well beyond the leadership role with the PPL where he played …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 11

March 6th 2026

Wednesday, March 11 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #612 - "Meeting Safety Trends in Open Wheel Racing" by MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceFeaturing Eddie Smith, Category Manager for Open Wheel Racing Products at Motor State Distributing, Brand Manager for MPD Racing and Ti22 Performance. Hosted by Brad Gil …

Bahrain and Saudi F1 races unlikely to be replaced if canceled

March 6th 2026

Formula 1 is unlikely to replace the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if the pair are canceled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, RACER understands.Military action launched by the United States and Israel last week has sparked retaliatory strikes from Iran, with countries including …

PIT BOOST Returns For The 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix

March 6th 2026

Formula E and the FIA will introduce PIT BOOST to the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, adding an exciting new strategic element powered by the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship official PIT BOOST provider, Fortescue Zero.Drivers will make a mandatory 30-second stop to gain an additional 10% energy …

HSR, Pirelli announce multi-year partnership

March 6th 2026

Pirelli – a leader among global tire giants for more than 150 years – and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) have announced a new multi-year partnership that will see the leading Italian tire manufacturer become the official presenting partner of the new HSR Mission GT Challenge racing series.Announced …

Bowman to miss Phoenix after vertigo diagnosis

March 6th 2026

Alex Bowman will sit out this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway after being diagnosed with vertigo. Anthony Alfredo, the simulator driver for Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet, will drive the No. 48 Hendrick Chevrolet in Bowman’s place.Bowman received the diagnosis after being una …

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