North Carolina Motorsports Association Names Chad Willis as New Executive Director

September 16th 2025

The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) and its charitable arm, the North Carolina Motorsports Foundation (NCMF), are proud to announce the appointment of Chad Willis as Executive Director, effective September 15, 2025.Willis brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in motorsport …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

September 16th 2025

Wednesday, September 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #557 - "Torsional Vibration Solutions for Modern Powertrains" by Fluidampr / Vibratech TVDFeaturing Brian LeBarron, Market Development, Fluidampr / Vibratech TVD. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO …

Scottsdale to host NASCAR Awards following 2025 Championship Weekend

September 16th 2025

NASCAR today announced that the annual NASCAR Awards will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Nov. 4, capping off what promises to be a thrilling Championship Weekend.The prestigious event will bring together drivers, teams, industry executives and fans to celebrate the 2025 season and honor the n …

Motul joins McLaren F1 team as official supplier from 2026

September 16th 2025

Motul will join the McLaren Formula 1 team for the 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond, providing the team with high-performance transmission lubricants.“We are delighted to welcome Motul to the McLaren Formula 1 team," said Nick Martin, co-chief commercial officer, McLaren Racing. "Motul has a proud h …

IndyCar releases 2026 schedule

September 16th 2025

The 2026 IndyCar Series schedule has landed and there are no major surprises to the 17-race calendar.Iowa Speedway is gone after a dismal turnout along with The Thermal Club, Mexico City isn’t on the cards for next year, and while interest in holding a Washington DC street race exists, there’s nothi …

Yokohama Rubber to supply Geolandar tires to Extreme H World Cup

September 15th 2025

Yokohama Rubber has announced that it will supply its Geolandar range, designed for SUVs and pickup trucks, as the official tire for the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s Extreme H World Cup, a new FIA World Cup race and the world’s first hydrogen motorsport.Yokohama Rubber will supply a p …

Aston Martin adopts Pirelli Cyber Tire technology

September 15th 2025

Pirelli and Aston Martin have announced that Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technology will be integrated into the auto maker’s future vehicles.Cyber Tyre collects data and information from sensors in the inner part of the tire’s tread, processes the data with Pirelli’s proprietary software and algorithms, an …

IndyCar won't return to Mexico City in 2026

September 15th 2025

Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles says the IndyCar Series will not add a calendar visit to Mexico in 2026 and says next year’s World Cup soccer tournament is the reason behind the decision.“For more than a year, we have been working diligently to bring the IndyCar Series to Mexico City’s Autodromo …

Brittany Force to step away from full-time NHRA competition at end of 2025 season

September 15th 2025

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force, the quickest and fastest driver in NHRA history, will step away from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to focus on starting a family. According to sources, the Top Fuel team will race in 2026 with …

Citroën Racing to join Formula E

September 15th 2025

The Citroën brand name will return to global motorsport later this year following the announcement that it will join the Formula E grid for the 2025-26 season.The French firm is set to replace fellow Stellantis brand Maserati at the Monaco-based MSG team, ending a long-running saga over the future o …

Acura and MSR renew partnership for 2026

September 15th 2025

Amidst an active silly season in top-tier prototype racing, Acura and Meyer Shank Racing have confirmed they will renew their racing partnership, fielding two Acura ARX-06es in the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.Both the No. 60 and No. 93 cars will return next year, and Honda Racing Co …

Yokohama signs on as Extreme E/Extreme H official tire supplier

September 15th 2025

Yokohama will be the tire supplier for the final Extreme E races in Saudi Arabia next month as well as the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup.The Japanese brand replaces Extreme E founding partner Continental, which has been the series’ tire supplier for the last four seasons. Yokohama will supply a …

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September 15th 2025

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #557 - "Torsional Vibration Solutions for Modern Powertrains" by Fluidampr / Vibratech TVDFeaturing Brian LeBarron, Market Development, Fluidampr / Vibratech TVD. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.We want t …

FIA approves increased soft tire allocation for WRC Rally Chile Bio Bío

September 12th 2025

On every FIA World Rally Championship round, competitors receive a 'first choice' tyre compound and can also select a limited number of 'alternative choice' tyres from their 28-tyre allocation. For Chile, Hankook’s hard compound Dynapro R213W WRC3 is the first choice, with the soft compound Dynapro …

New Supercar development wheels to be tested at The Bend

September 12th 2025

A new Supercars rim design is set to be tested at The Bend Motorsport Park.An aggressive spoke design has been used since the Gen3 ruleset debuted in the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship.The current wheel design been repeatedly blamed for interlocking incidents, with the issue coming to the fore th …

Tony Stewart Racing and Elite Motorsports Form Alliance in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series

September 11th 2025

Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Elite Motorsports have announced that they are forming a sales, marketing and hospitality alliance in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The partnership will allow both teams to combine assets, offering partners additional opportunities within the Top Fuel, Funn …

2025/2026 SCORE International off-road seasons live on RACER

September 11th 2025

Catch every jump, rut and rock of the 2025 and 2026 SCORE International seasons on the RACER Network.The action kicks off this week with full coverage of the iconic SCORE Baja 400 on RACER Network, RACER+ and RACER.com. We’ll bring you all the action live, starting with qualifying on Thursday at 12: …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ADDS AWE TUNING

September 11th 2025

AWE Tuning develops, manufactures, and evaluates all their products in-house to produce the best-sounding performance exhaust systems. With an extensive and growing list of applications ranging from modern muscle, sport compact, and import cars to trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps, AWE Tuning manufactures qua …

Elite Motorsports to expand into nitro ranks with purchase of Top Fuel team

September 11th 2025

Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman has signed an agreement to acquire Josh Hart’s Top Fuel operation at the end of the 2025 season, marking a major step for Elite Motorsports to expand into the nitro categories.“We’ve talked about this for a long time, even bought a Top Fuel car in the pas …

MotoE™ to go on hiatus following 2025 season

September 11th 2025

MotoGP listens closely to fans – present and future – to deliver what best resonates within the sports and entertainment ecosystem, as well as consulting closely with the motorcycle industry and key stakeholders. MotoE has not been able to gain sufficient traction within our fanbase during its seven …

Motorsport’s Legacy in the Age of AI & Autonomy

September 10th 2025

EPARTRADE’s weekly webinar series Race Industry Now turned its spotlight to one of the most transformative topics shaping the future of racing: artificial intelligence and autonomy. In Episode #556, titled “Motorsport’s Legacy in the Age of AI & Autonomy,” Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer ( …

Goodyear to debut new, softer right-side tires for Bristol Night Race

September 10th 2025

NASCAR Cup Series teams will race with a new, softer right-side tire from Goodyear this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, a shift that brings a new wrinkle to the first elimination race of the 2025 playoffs.The move to a slightly softer right-side rubber compound in Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night …

Lenovo expands into karting as tech partner for CRG and title sponsor of Kalì Kart Team

September 10th 2025

Lenovo and Gruppo CRG have announced a multi-year partnership that will see Lenovo become the group’s technology partner to expand its technical capabilities through advanced telemetry and data analytics while optimizing kart production at its headquarters. As part of the agreement, Lenovo will also …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - SEP 17

September 10th 2025

Wednesday, September 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #557 - "Torsional Vibration Solutions for Modern Powertrains" by Fluidampr / Vibratech TVDFeaturing Brian LeBarron, Market Development, Fluidampr / Vibratech TVD. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO …

Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:

September 10th 2025

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 …

The NASCAR Foundation’s Speedy Bear Brigade Powered by Kaulig Giving returns for ninth year

September 10th 2025

The NASCAR Foundation and Kaulig Giving are once again teaming up for National Teddy Bear Day, delivering 5,000 NASCAR-themed teddy bears to children in 135 hospitals across all 50 states, as well as Mexico and Canada, for the ninth annual “Speedy Bear Brigade.”In addition to delivering Speedy Bears …

Limited-edition Aprilia RSV4 X-GP brings MotoGP aero and 238hp to the road

September 10th 2025

Aprilia has unveiled the special edition RSV4 X-GP to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the RS-GP’s debut in MotoGP. Limited to just 30 units, the RSV4 X-GP brings race-bred performance to the road, the team says.AerodynamicsThe RSV4 X-G is directly derived from the RS-GP25. It introduces leg wings …

EPARTRADE: More Than Just Hard Parts

September 9th 2025

EPARTRADE isn’t just for manufacturers of hard parts—it’s a full-scale platform for the entire performance and racing industry.From insurance and banking to marketing, tech solutions, or specialized apps, service providers have a home on EPARTRADE. We connect you with thousands of racing professiona …

Indy NXT development series to undergo significant changes for 2026

September 9th 2025

Penske Entertainment’s Indy NXT development series will undergo a number of significant changes for 2026.As it has done in the IndyCar Series with a maximum of 27 entries, RACER understands an entry limit of 24 cars will be implemented by Penske Entertainment next season. In a related move, teams wi …

U.S. Nationals on FOX makes strong audience gains

September 8th 2025

NHRA reports strong audience gains for Monday’s live broadcast of the final rounds of the biggest race of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The live telecast on FOX drew 1.036 million view …

Bill Davis, Daytona 500-winning team owner, dies at 74

September 8th 2025

Bill Davis, a longtime team owner who won in all three NASCAR national series including triumphs in the Daytona 500 and Southern 500, has died. He was 74.Bill Davis Racing fielded cars for multiple NASCAR Hall of Famers, including Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte and Jeff Gordon. All five of his Cup Serie …

American Off-Road Racing Championship announces 2026 schedule

September 8th 2025

Best in the Desert (BITD) and Unlimited Off-Road Racing (UNLTD) are proud to announce the official 2026 season schedule for the newly unified American Off-Road Racing Championship. This collaboration between the two premier desert racing organizations represents a historic milestone in American moto …

Ford developing Mustang GT3 EVO update for 2026

September 8th 2025

Ford Racing (formerly Ford Performance) revealed it is developing an EVO kit for its Mustang GT3 platform, slated for debut in 2026.“Whether we are producing cars for the track or for the road, Ford Racing is always striving to exceed our customers’ expectations,” said Alex Allmandinger, Ford Racing …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - SEP 10

September 5th 2025

Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #556 - "Motorsport’s Legacy in the Age of AI & Autonomy" Featuring Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer (CRO) at AIPEX Racing and Consultant in Vehicle and Motorsport Technology. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to …

Haas Factory Team to align with Chevrolet beginning in 2026

September 5th 2025

Haas Factory Team will align with Chevrolet beginning in 2026, a move that encompasses its full-time NASCAR Cup Series program and two full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series entries that will compete in the soon-to-be-renamed NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.As part of the manufacturer switch from Ford to …

Ford Performance rebranding to Ford Racing

September 5th 2025

Ford Motor Company’s motorsports division has changed its name from Ford Performance to Ford Racing, the company announced today in a letter written by Ford Racing General Manager Will Ford.The name change and new logo, effective today, "is so much more than a simple rebranding exercise,” according …

Extreme E to make one-off return in Saudi Arabia ahead of Extreme H debut

September 5th 2025

Extreme E will return for a one-off event dubbed the ‘Final Lap’ ahead of the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup competition in Saudi Arabia next month.Taking place on October 4-5, the event will follow the format of a typical Extreme E round, with eight teams taking part in a series of four-car race …

GMS Race Cars acquires SRX assets

September 5th 2025

GMS Race Cars will announce today the acquisition of assets from Ray Evernham Enterprises, which will include those used for the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX).The vehicle fleet will include 16 fully assembled SXR race cars, a comprehensive suite of pit equipment, race day infrastructure, and oth …

Labor Day Weekend Louie Vermeil Classic at Calistoga Speedway a smash-hit

September 4th 2025

The return of the Louie Vermeil Classic at historic Calistoga Speedway over the Labor Day Weekend was a smash hit – great sprint car competition, sold out grandstands and an overflowing pit area. The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame was proud to sponsor the weekend’s kick-off event …

FOX Sports Ends First IndyCar Season with big viewership growth

September 4th 2025

FOX Sports’ coverage of the 17-race 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season scored in a big way, averaging 1,362,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research, a 27 percent year-to-year increase from 2024 and the most-watched season in 17 years.In 2025, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES has recorded the most audienc …

Bryan Herta Autosport announces move to LMP2 for 2026

September 4th 2025

Bryan Herta Autosport has announced it will step up to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a full-time LMP2 program in 2026.The team’s move up to LMP2 follows a five-year run of TCR class dominance in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series. Bryan Herta Autosport won five consecutive c …

Toronto IndyCar race moves to new Markham venue

September 4th 2025

Toronto’s Exhibition Place played home to the CART IndyCar Series, Champ Car, and today’s IndyCar Series since the inaugural race in 1986, and with the need to relocate when the World Cup descends on the region in 2026, Green Savoree Race Promotions, IndyCar and the city of Markham have joined force …

Race Car Plumbing Made Practical: Brown & Miller Racing Solutions Shares Expert Insights on EPARTRAD

September 3rd 2025

In the latest episode of Race Industry Now, EPARTRADE welcomed Brown & Miller Racing Solutions (BMRS), the globally respected supplier of high-performance plumbing systems, for a deep technical discussion on the challenges and solutions of modern race car plumbing. The webinar, titled “Race Car …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ADDS DAVIES, CRAIG

September 3rd 2025

Davies, Craig has long been an innovation leader in the development of aftermarket engine cooling system components, including the electric radiator fan and the electric water pump. Offering a wide range of direct-fit automotive cooling solutions as well as custom applications, Davies, Craig has est …

Alliance launched to enable manufacturers and teams to scale up engineering capacity based on demand

September 3rd 2025

RacingSyn, an engineering alliance, has launched to connect experienced engineering professionals and offer a one-stop shop for projects large and small across a range of motorsport disciplines.By bringing a new perspective to the recruitment process, RacingSyn reportedly enables manufacturers and t …

Latest Aston Martin Vantage S assumes FIA Safety Car duties in Formula 1

September 3rd 2025

Aston Martin’s latest Vantage S has become an official FIA safety car in Formula 1. This performance-focused addition to Aston Martin’s S models made its F1 debut at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.With its hand-built 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 680ps and 800Nm of torque, the specially equip …

Toyota GR Supra Supercar unveiled at Bathurst launch

September 2nd 2025

The first Toyota Gen3 GR Supra Supercar has been unveiled, with the new car revealed at Monday’s historic Repco Bathurst 1000 launch.The Japanese powerhouse will enter the Repco Supercars Championship in 2026, with six cars from Walkinshaw Andretti United and Brad Jones Racing.A full-size clay model …

FIA WEC and Central Texas Food Bank join forces in drive to end hunger

September 2nd 2025

FIA World Endurance Championship drivers and teams will participate in a brace of activities next week in support of the global fight against hunger, in a charity-driven partnership with Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB).CTFB is the leading non-profit hunger-relief organization in Central Texas, workin …

BMW M Hybrid V8 receives aerodynamic updates for 2026 season

September 2nd 2025

A new front, smaller kidney grille, improved aerodynamics … BMW has updated the M Hybrid V8, which will feature a new exterior design and technical optimizations when it competes in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series.BMW M Motor …

2025 National Midget Auto Racing Hall Of Fame Class Revealed

September 2nd 2025

Gene Angelillo, Leroy Byers, Dave Darland, Dave Steele, Ralph Potter and Hank & Scot Hersh are the newest inductees into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame, class of 2025.The announcement was made during last Sunday night’s Firemen’s Nationals event at Sun Prairie, Wisconsin’s Angell P …