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Ed Iskenderian, beloved "Camfather" of hot rodding, passes away at 104
February 5th 2026
Ed Iskenderian, the enduring and beloved “Camfather” of hot rodding, passed away Feb. 4. He was 104.Iskenderian was born July 10, 1921, in Cutler, in Central California, and was insatiably curious about mechanics and technology. His first job was repairing vacuum tube radios. According to NHRA histo …
Arrow McLaren opens new headquarters in Indianapolis
February 5th 2026
Arrow McLaren unveiled its new home on Wednesday in front of 200 guests after the former Andretti Global shop it purchased in 2024 was renovated and expanded from 30,000 sq-ft to 86,000 sq-ft to accommodate its IndyCar Series program."We’re very excited to be operating out of the McLaren Racing Cent …
World Racing Group expands use of incident data recorders (IDR) with World of Outlaws NOS Energy
February 5th 2026
Continuing World Racing Group’s efforts to improve safety in motorsports, the organization will expand upon its use of incident data recorders (IDR) with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.The IDRs, developed by the FIA and already utilized by groups like NASCAR and IMSA, will b …
Larry Foyt, Michelle Collins, and Brent Cox elected to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
February 5th 2026
Larry Foyt, Michelle Collins, and Brent Cox have been elected to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum's board of directors.Larry Foyt is president of A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Inc., managing the day-to-day operations of AJ Foyt Racing. During his tenure, he oversaw the team’s expansion from a one-car …
MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ANNOUNCES 2026 SAFETY SUMMIT Watervliet, MI, March 7, 2026
February 4th 2026
Motor State Distributing will host its second annual Safety Summit, presented by K1 Racegear. Scheduled for Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at Lane Automotive in Watervliet, Michigan, the Safety Summit brings together racers, track owners and promoters, and manufacturers to learn more about safety on and …
The 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK will be held Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2026
February 4th 2026
Join EPARTRADE and RACER for four days of LIVE webinars with the world’s top race industry leaders, sanctioning bodies, and promoters—packed with insights, strategies, and trends you won’t want to miss!No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO REGISTERPast Speakers include Michael Andretti, Ross Braw …
Schneider Electric becomes McLaren Racing energy technology partner
February 4th 2026
McLaren Racing has announced Schneider Electric as its official energy technology partner, supporting the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar team.Schneider and McLaren Racing will develop and de …
SRO expands GT Academy driver development program
February 4th 2026
SRO GT Academy will expand its development program this season by providing six drivers from as many different series with career-advancement opportunities for 2027.Open to FIA Silver-graded drivers under the age of 30, the Academy will take a holistic approach to encouraging new talent. This year's …
Charlotte Motor Speedway fall weekend returns to oval layout in 2026
February 4th 2026
For the first time since 2017, NASCAR’s fall weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway will return to the oval in 2026.Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith confirmed Tuesday on the “Dale Jr. Download” podcast that the classic 1.5-mile oval will host the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and C …
Motorcycle Drag Racer Dystany Spurlock Aims for Historic NASCAR ARCA Series Bid
February 4th 2026
Professional motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock is beginning the journey to fulfill a lifelong dream of racing in NASCAR’s Cup Series, taking the first steps on that path as she prepares to compete in the ARCA Menards Series during the 2026 season. Instead of a one-time debut, Spurlock will …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE
February 3rd 2026
The next season of Race Industry Now, the weekly webinar series from EPARTRADE, will premiere in March 2026.To watch past episodes, please scroll down and click on the "Watch Recording" links. To search through the entire library, please CLICK HERE To look at the list of industry speakers, …
Gibson hits mileage milestone with GK428 engine
February 3rd 2026
Gibson Technology has clocked up 6,000,000km with its GK428 engine. The milestone for the GK428, launched in 2017, was achieved at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, where Gibson powered 13 cars in the LMP2 class.The GK428 is a 4.2-liter engine currently supplied to all the L …
SCCA National Championship Runoffs to Return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in 2027
February 3rd 2026
The Sports Car Club of America™ National Championship Runoffs® – the pinnacle of amateur road racing in the United States – will be hosted at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA, for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. This decision marks an exciting new chapter for one of motorsport’s most iconic …
IHRA Appoints Bob Teague as Chief Referee and Gary Stray as Technical Director for Offshore Powerboa
February 3rd 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the appointment of Bob Teague as Chief Referee and Gary Stray as Technical Director for the IHRA Offshore Powerboat Series, strengthening race operations and technical oversight as the organization continues building a professional, and un …
IndyCar announces Freedom 250 GP of Washington, D.C. as 18th race in 2026
February 2nd 2026
The IndyCar Series has expanded its 17-race calendar for 2026 to include a brand-new street race around Washington, D.C. as part of the country’s 250th birthday celebrations.The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. was formalized with “an executive order signed today by President Donald J. Trum …
IHRA Pro Stock to Replace Factory Stock Showdown (F.S.S.) Beginning in 2026
February 2nd 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced today that IHRA Pro Stock will officially replace the Factory Stock Showdown (F.S.S.) category beginning with the 2026 season. The IHRA Pro Stock class will feature factory-built, supercharged platforms, including the Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Dodg …
RACE INDUSTRY WEEK 2025 was Spectacular - Watch The Recordings
February 2nd 2026
Speakers included Kyle Larson, 2025 and 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion; Tony Stewart, 3-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Owner of Tony Stewart Racing and Top Fuel NHRA Winner; Leah Pruett, NHRA Star and 12-time Top Fuel Event Winner; Steve O'Donnell, President of NASCAR; Doug Boles, President of IN …
Eagle Raceway officially passed down to the next generation of Hadan family.
February 2nd 2026
Eagle Raceway has officially been passed down to the next generation of the Hadan family. Roger Hadan has owned Eagle Raceway since 2007, after leasing and promoting the speedway in 2006 before completing the purchase. Racetrack promotion must run in the family as Roger's grandpa Albert Hadan built …
NASCAR Clash pushes to Wednesday after historic North Carolina snowfall
February 2nd 2026
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been postponed to Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. ET on FOX due to historic snowfall in North Carolina over the weekend.The National Weather Service reported Winston-Salem, North Carolina, received 8-10 inches of snow Saturday, while the Charlotte area — rou …
Turn 14 Distribution Announces Winner Of T14 X Superpro Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Giveaway
January 30th 2026
Turn 14 Distribution has officially announced the winner of the T14 x SuperPro Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Giveaway, marking the conclusion of a months-long build and testing program capped with a dealer-exclusive promotion. Built with real-world performance in mind, this 2023 Solar Octane Toyota Sequoia …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
January 30th 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 …
Miller Industries becomes Official Towing and Recovery Equipment Partner of NASCAR
January 30th 2026
NASCAR announced today that Miller Industries Inc. (NYSE: MLR), the world’s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, has strengthened their presence in the sport and agreed to a long-term deal to serve as the Official Towing and Recovery Equipment Provider of NASCAR. Under the agreemen …
Tim Cindric returns to Penske
January 30th 2026
Tim Cindric’s next job in the sport will be with a familiar group as Team Penske’s former president has accepted an offer to return and serve as Scott McLaughlin’s race strategist with the No. 3 Team Penske Chevy IndyCar program.The surprising development comes with a role that will be limited to ra …
MissionH24 accelerates hydrogen innovation with AVL Racetech simulation technology
January 30th 2026
AVL Racetech has joined MissionH24, a program led by H24Project and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) focused on developing hydrogen-based, zero-emission powertrains for endurance racing. AVL Racetech (the motorsport division of Austrian tech company AVL) provides advanced vehicle simulatio …
USAC adds $20,000 to National Drivers Championship
January 29th 2026
The Mike Curb USAC National Drivers Championship returns for 2026 with an increased $20,000 reward going to the driver who accrues the most combined points throughout the USAC national season.The honor encompasses attaining points throughout each and every points-paying USAC Silver Crown, AMSOIL Nat …
SPEEDMASTER SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL AS CO-PRIMARY SPONSOR OF JOSH HART’S TOP FUEL DRAGSTER
January 29th 2026
John Force Racing (www.johnforceracing.com) and Speedmaster (www.speedmaster79.com) have reached agreement on a multi-year partnership for the global leader in high-performance automotive parts and motorsports culture to serve as the co-primary sponsor, with Burnyzz Speed Shop, of the Top Fuel …
FOX expands NASCAR coverage to Mexico, Latin America
January 28th 2026
FOX reaffirmed its position as the undisputed leader in the sports media industry in Mexico and Latin America by announcing the addition of NASCAR to its screens starting Feb. 1. This strategic partnership not only expands FOX’s already robust portfolio of broadcast rights, but also reflects its goa …
Goodyear to debut new left-side tire for Bowman Gray Clash
January 28th 2026
Goodyear will unveil a new tire for the first on-track competition of the NASCAR Cup Series season, debuting redesigned left-side rubber for Sunday’s Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium (8 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The new left-side tires will pair with familiar right-sides, …
Fox Sports and NASCAR Studios have announced a new documentary about the death of Dale Earnhardt
January 28th 2026
Fox Sports and NASCAR Studios have announced a new documentary about the death of Dale Earnhardt, which will premiere the week leading into the season-opening Daytona 500.“We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later” will air at 10 p.m. ET, Feb. 12, on Fox Sports 1 following the two qualifying races a …
Google Cloud becomes principal AI partner of Formula E
January 28th 2026
Formula E has announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud, which has been named principal artificial intelligence (AI) partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.The partnership aims to demonstrate the potential of AI to drive positive impact across Formula E’s business operations. …
Unnamed Mercedes Benz Mythos model undergoes arctic testing
January 28th 2026
Mercedes‑AMG’s second model of the exclusive Mercedes‑Benz Mythos series has entered testing. The limited-production performance and sports car sub-brand offers bespoke designs inspired by racing history. It is currently putting a still‑unannounced model through intensive testing near the Arctic Cir …
Enovation Consulting Wins the Motorsport UK 2025 Environmental Award
January 27th 2026
Enovation Consulting, a B Corporation-certified independent sports sustainability consultancy led by former F1 engineer Dr. Cristiana Pace, has received the prestigious Motorsport UK Environmental Award, recognising its contribution in setting new standards for integrating environmental, social and …
Briscoe, Pawlowski join Rahal Letterman Lannigan IndyCar program
January 27th 2026
Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s busy offseason of talent acquisition has continued, with the hiring of race-winning IndyCar Series driver and former PREMA Racing sporting director Ryan Briscoe and race engineer Mike Pawlowski for its three-car program.For Briscoe, the task at hand is coaching RLL’s driver …
2026 USAC National Sprint Car & Midget Rule Updates
January 27th 2026
USAC has announced a number of rule updates and enforcements to be implemented beginning with the 2026 season for USAC’s AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship divisions.Rule updates were discussed by USAC competitors during the annual competition m …
Super Cat Class Aligns With 2026 IHRA Offshore National Championship Series
January 27th 2026
The Super Cat class will align with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), joining the IHRA Offshore National Championship Series in 2026 as part of a continued effort to elevate offshore powerboat racing through a stronger, more unified national platform.The alignment brings one of offshore …
World of Outlaws sets 2026 western swing
January 26th 2026
The 2026 western swing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is set.After a weekend in Kansas that features trips to Belleville High Banks (Sept. 11) and Dodge City Raceway Park (Sept. 12) and a Monday night stop in Colorado at El Paso County Raceway (Sept. 14), The Greatest Sh …
Daytona extends Rolex sponsorship
January 26th 2026
Daytona International Speedway has announced a long-term extension of its partnership with Rolex, which will continue as title sponsor and official timepiece of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.The agreement ensures the Swiss watchmaker’s ongoing association with IMSA’s flagship endurance race, a relationshi …
IMSA announces new Labs development platform and partnership with NASA
January 26th 2026
The third annual IMSA Technology Symposium was held Friday morning at nearby Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where the series made two significant announcements: The launch of the new IMSA Labs development platform, and a new Space Act Partnership with NASA.IMSA Labs is a formalized platform f …
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 to use Microsoft cloud and enterprise AI technologies to enhance racing per
January 26th 2026
Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team have announced a multiyear partnership that will use Microsoft’s cloud and enterprise AI technologies to enhance race team performance.The 2026 Formula 1 regulation changes usher in a new era of racing with increased electrification, efficiency and sus …
Formula E Becomes World's First B Corp Certified Sport
January 23rd 2026
By securing this status, the series codifies its mission to ‘Make Progress Thrilling’, challenging a sports industry that has traditionally prioritised spectacle over systemic impact.Achieving B Corp status is a bold statement of intent as Formula E sets a new global standard for what modern sport c …
Ford and Red Bull Racing accelerate 2026 F1 power unit development with advanced manufacturing and s
January 23rd 2026
Ford Racing has provided an update on its joint technology development efforts with Red Bull Racing. Both teams say they are focused on reducing development cycle times in Formula 1. “If it takes you 16 days to print a prototype part, you might have lost the race before the car even hits the track,” …
Mercedes car design director Owen to leave at the end of the year
January 23rd 2026
Mercedes has announced its director of car design John Owen will leave the Formula 1 team later this year.Owen has been part of the set-up at Brackley – also under its previous guises of Honda and Brawn – since 2007, and Mercedes counts the 2026 car as the 17th chassis that he has had overall design …
IMSA Michelin Sustainability in Racing Award program launches at Rolex 24
January 23rd 2026
Michelin and IMSA have confirmed details of the new IMSA Michelin Sustainability in Racing Award, which will be presented to one GTP entry in each round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The award was announced as part of IMSA’s annual State of the Sport held at Michelin Raceway Road A …
Alwin Springer Earns RRDC's 2025 Phil Hill Award
January 22nd 2026
Alwin Springer, whose name is synonymous with Porsche's decades-long racing heritage, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2025 Phil Hill Award. The 2019 award recipient, RRDC President Bobby Rahal, made the presentation at the annual RRDC members’ dinner on January 21 prior to the 6 …
IHRA Announces Leasing And Operations of Pulaski County Motorsports Park, formally the Motor Mile S
January 22nd 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for the Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the landmark venue long known to racers and fans as the Motor Mile Speedway, marking a major step in IHRA’s mission to revive grassroots motorsports and reinves …
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS CROWNED ‘RACE PROMOTER OF THE YEAR’ AT THE RACE MEDIA AWARDS
January 21st 2026
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) has today been crowned Race Promoter of the Year at The Race Media Awards, presented at a gala ceremony in London, UK.COTA topped a highly competitive category, with the award recognizing not only its achievements over the past 12 months but also its sustained success …
Honda reveals 2026 F1 power unit in Tokyo
January 21st 2026
Honda has kicked off its new partnership with Aston Martin by launching its 2026 power unit during an event in Tokyo.The former Red Bull power unit supplier had been providing support with its previous power unit but returns as a full manufacturer this season with Aston Martin. The new regulations i …
2026 USAC Hall of Fame revealed
January 21st 2026
Jack Beckley, John Cooper, Blackie Fortune, Sam Nunis, Johnny Parsons, Tom Sneva and George Snider are the newest inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame, class of 2026.The induction ceremony for USAC’s 13th hall of fame class will take place at USAC headquarters in Speedway, Indiana on Wednesday after …
Holley Performance Brands appoints Del Bohlman as Vice President, Safety & Racing Division
January 21st 2026
olley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced the appointment of Del Bohlman as vice president of its Safety & Racing Division, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Bohlman succeeds Brian Appelgate, who is retiring after a distinguished four- …
Amalie Motor Oil returns as title sponsor for NHRA Gatornationals to open season
January 21st 2026
Amalie Motor Oil will continue as the title sponsor of this year’s 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals to open NHRA’s historic 75th Anniversary season.The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will take place March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway, opening the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series se …