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TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH KENNA MITCHELL’S 2024 RACING PROGRAM

March 27th 2024

Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in performance parts distribution, is excited to announce a continued partnership with Kenna Mitchell for the 2024 racing season. "Year over year, Kenna and her team have proven to be strong competitors and continue to embrace the core values that Turn 14 Di …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Salutes Pioneers of Speed

March 27th 2024

The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame will memorialize its first Pioneers of Speed later this spring, celebrating the accomplishments of 10 stars and industry figures from the Golden Age of motorsport. Introduction of the inaugural Pioneers of Speed will be a featured event of the 2 …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

March 27th 2024

Wednesday, April 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #445 - "Modern Machining Methods for Cylinder Heads" by MEC CNCAnthony Usher, President, MEC CNC and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Service, AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association). Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.N …

NASCAR extends long-running partnership with Mechanix Wear in multiyear deal

March 27th 2024

Mechanix Wear, the leader in high-performance hand protection, extended its partnership with NASCAR on Tuesday to enhance the grip on a relationship that has fortified teams and pit crews since 2002.This multiyear partnership reaffirms Mechanix Wear’s reputation as the Official Glove of NASCAR and t …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - APRIL 10

March 27th 2024

Wednesday, April 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #445 - "Modern Machining Methods for Cylinder Heads" by MEC CNCAnthony Usher, President, MEC CNC and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Service, AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association). Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.N …

Simulation software supports Forze’s hydrogen race car in Dutch Supercar Challenge

March 27th 2024

The Forze Hydrogen Racing Team, affiliated with the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands, is using Cruden’s Panthera Simulator Software to advance its energy management strategies for its hydrogen race car, set to compete in the 2024 Dutch Supercar Challenge.The collaboration with Cruden …

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March 27th 2024

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: Episode #444 - PART 2: "Self-fitting Graphite Coatings for Pistons, Pumps, Turbos, Blowers and More" by Line2Line CoatingsAndy Suman, President; Mark Gelstein, Business Development and Ai L. Wood III, DRC Engineering Inc. Hosted by Jef …

Formula Drift eliminates solo qualifying runs in major competition shake-up

March 26th 2024

All-Tandem Format sets the tone for future of Formula DRIFT“In the biggest competition change in Formula DRIFT history, the series has eliminated all single-run qualifying in PRO and PROSPEC competition,” announced Ryan Sage, President of Formula DRIFT.Entering its 21st season, FD has become a tande …

Goodyear tire test scheduled for Sonoma Raceway’s fresh pavement

March 26th 2024

Goodyear officials have scheduled a NASCAR Cup Series tire test Tuesday and Wednesday on the repaved racing surface at Sonoma Raceway.The two-day session will help Goodyear representatives determine the proper tire compound and construction for the Cup Series’ June 9 visit to the California road cou …

Weather forces conclusion of Lucas Oil Winternationals to Phoenix event

March 25th 2024

Inclement weather forced the postponement of the final rounds of the 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.The final rounds in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will now be completed at the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals, which is the next event on …

Peugeot reveals updated 9X8 Hypercar

March 25th 2024

Peugeot TotalEnergies has formally revealed their 2024-spec 9X8 FIA WEC Hypercar ahead of its race debut at the 6 Hours of Imola next month.The new 9X8, which features an entirely overhauled aerodynamic concept that includes a rear wing, replaces the evolved first iteration of the car which first ap …

Monterey County and Friends of Laguna Seca announce lawsuit settlement

March 25th 2024

The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks and Friends of Laguna Seca have announced the execution of a comprehensive settlement that ends the Laguna Seca Raceway lawsuit, Highway 68 Coalition vs. County of Monterey.“We view this as a very favorable resolution for the C …

Karting Mini category added to FIA Motorsport Games 2024

March 25th 2024

Karting enthusiasts will have an expanded opportunity to showcase their talent at the upcoming FIA Motorsport Games 2024 with the introduction of a new category, Karting Mini, that offers young karting talents the chance to compete on an international platform.The 2024 Games, taking place October 23 …

Kubota Tractor signs on as High Limit Racing title sponsor

March 25th 2024

When High Limit Racing resumes competition next month, the series will be doing so with a rebranded look and name. Kubota Tractor Corporation has joined the series as the title sponsor in a multi-year partnership that will see the iconic orange equipment brand grow with the burgeoning sprint car ser …

Aston Martin appoints Adrian Hallmark as new CEO

March 25th 2024

Adrian Hallmark, a seasoned member of the ultra-luxury automotive industry, has been appointed as the new executive director and chief executive officer at Aston Martin, effective October 1, 2024.Succeeding Amedeo Felisa, who is to stand down as CEO of Aston Martin, Hallmark comes to Aston Martin fr …

Holley Announces Shift to Holley Performance Brands to Accelerate Growth

March 22nd 2024

Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced the strategic evolution of its operations branding from Holley Performance Products to Holley Performance Brands. The change underscores the company's goal to expand its influence and enhance its pres …

Brown to remain McLaren Racing CEO until 2030 after extension

March 22nd 2024

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has been rewarded for recent progress within the team with a contract extension that will keep him in his role until at least 2030.Brown joined McLaren in late 2016, going on to become CEO of McLaren Racing in 2018, a position he has held ever since. The Californian is r …

Don Hawk joins Skip Barber Racing School

March 22nd 2024

Former Superstar Racing Experience Chief Executive Officer Don Hawk will join the Skip Barber Racing School in 2024 as the organization’s new Chief Strategy Officer. Hawk will play an instrumental part in the continued growth and development of the Skip Barber Racing School brand which includes raci …

NASCAR to manage racing operations for Bowman Gray Stadium

March 22nd 2024

NASCAR announced Thursday that it will manage the racing operations at Bowman Gray Stadium, the historic North Carolina short track with origins that date back to stock-car racing’s earliest years. The move is meant to preserve the future of the longest-running NASCAR-sanctioned venue, with the sanc …

Marius Louvet appointed Communications Director for LMEM

March 21st 2024

His role will be to develop and implement a communications strategy aimed at enhancing the image of all championships organised by LMEM.Marius Louvet will lead the communications efforts for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the European Le Mans Series, the Michelin Le Mans Cup, and the As …

VP now official fuel for Longhorn Chassis

March 21st 2024

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, announced today that VP Racing is now the Official Fuel for Longhorn Chassis and their driver Brandon Sheppard.“We’re excited to have our world-renowned race products as the official products of Longhorn Chassi …

NHRA Honors program to salute military, first responders at Winternationals

March 21st 2024

The NHRA Honors program will honor all military members, veterans, first responders, and community heroes, and each will be celebrated throughout the race with a special presentation during the first Pro qualifying session on Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Introduced at last ye …

First season of '100 Days to Indy' to stream on Netflix

March 21st 2024

The NTT IndyCar Series has added a third streaming option for its first season of the “100 Days To Indy” docuseries, the six-part chronicle of the opening stages of the 2023 season that aired on The CW.Along with The CW’s app, and its recent addition to the Paramount+ streaming platform, the first s …

Barrow joins SCCA Staff as Director of Road Racing, Flanagan transitioning to Director of Program Services

March 20th 2024

Industry professional Jeff Barrow joined the Sports Car Club of America® staff on March 18, 2024, as the Club’s new Director of Road Racing, bringing with him more than 30 years of industry experience and expertise. Through those years, Barrow has been a Club member, racer, and has worked with a mul …

NMCA releases 2024 Rulebook Amendment updates

March 20th 2024

March 18, 2024 - The NMCA Tech Department has released 2024 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these amendments are in effect immediately.  These amendments include the following changes.  See the latest amendments for complete details. -Section 5: NITROUS PRO S …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MARCH 27

March 20th 2024

Wednesday, March 27 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #444 - PART 2: "Self-fitting Graphite Coatings for Pistons, Pumps, Turbos, Blowers and More" by Line2Line CoatingsAndy Suman, President; Mark Gelstein, Business Development and Ai L. Wood III, DRC Engineering Inc. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 9 …

World of Outlaws Summertown Showdown postponed to April 18 due to weather

March 20th 2024

Thunderhill Raceway took on a huge improvement project this winter, building new grandstands, a new catchfence, leveling the pit area, and several more enhancements. Unfortunately, dismal weather conditions impeded the track from being ready to host this weekend’s World of Outlaws CASE Construction …

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

March 20th 2024

Michael Andretti, CEO & Chairman of Andretti Global; Ross Brawn, winner of 20 F1 World Championships (Ferrari, Williams, Benetton and BrawnGP); Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing; Chip Ganassi, Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing; Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports, Adrian Newe …

Powering sustainability: MotoGP™’s positive impact in Portimão

March 20th 2024

On track, 2024 sees every Grand Prix class using minimum 40% sustainable fuel as our race towards zero carbon fuels begins. Off track, there are plenty of initiatives too as digital passes replace physical ones for MotoGP™ guests, and scooters in the paddock go electric in Europe. Not to mention the …

Formula E announces technology partnership with Google Cloud

March 20th 2024

Ahead of its upcoming race this weekend at São Paulo’s Sambadrome in Brazil, Formula E has unveiled a new multi-year technology partnership with Google Cloud.The collaboration aims to enhance both on-track and off-track performance in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship by leveraging various Go …

Ontario Honda Dealers announced as title sponsor for Toronto IndyCar

March 19th 2024

The Ontario Honda Dealers have been announced as the new title sponsor of the annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend in downtown Toronto, as the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto will take place July 19-21 on the streets around Exhibition Place in Canada’s largest city.Returning ticket holders who …

Dakar Rally Champion Kenjiro Shinozuka, 1948-2024

March 19th 2024

WRC is saddened to learn of the passing of Kenjiro Shinozuka, who died today (Monday 18 March) aged 75.Shinozuka was a trailblazer for Japanese motorsport. In 1991, he made history by clinching victory in the Ivory Coast, becoming the first Japanese driver to triumph in a round of the FIA World Rall …

PIT PADDOCK GRID ICONS CAR SHOW TO CELEBRATE NATURALLY ASPIRATED BMW M VEHICLES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

March 18th 2024

Automotive marketing agency and media outlet, Pit+Paddock, will be hosting its third Grid Icons car show in Long Beach, California at Shoreline Aquatic Park this Saturday, March 23rd, between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.Produced in partnership with BMW Car Club of America, one of the largest single-marque e …

Goodyear befuddled by 'drastic' change in Bristol tire life

March 18th 2024

Greg Stucker acknowledged that tire wear is a good thing in a NASCAR race, but the amount seen Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway was unexpected and too much.“I would agree [that] tire wear is always the goal,” Stucker, Goodyear director of racing, said during a visit to the media center during the fi …

ASCS named Lonnie Wheatley as Series Director; Cody Cordell as Competition Director

March 15th 2024

The American Sprint Car Series has taken another step forward in solidifying and enhancing its future with Oklahoma natives Lonnie Wheatley and Cody Cordell hired for key leadership roles.Wheatley will serve as Series Director, while Cordell will be the Series’ Competition Director – along with helm …

IndyCar sets Thermal race format

March 15th 2024

The NTT IndyCar Series’ first non-points event in 16 years will be settled with a 20-lap race for a share of $1.756 million at The Thermal Club.Due to the track length and the lap count, the field of 12 drivers would not be able to complete the showdown on a single tank of fuel, so the series has sp …

SpeedTour All-Star Race set for Lime Rock Park, July 19-20

March 15th 2024

Parella Motorsports Holdings and Lime Rock Park have announced plans for a SpeedTour All-Star Race, which will bring together motorsports legends to race at the historic Connecticut circuit, July 19-20. Gathering icons from Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA, the SpeedTour All-Star Race will pair a …

Formula E partners with Google

March 15th 2024

Formula E has announced a new multi-year partnership with Google Cloud which it says will help the championship develop both on- and off-track.The partnership is an expansion of an existing deal, which began last year when Jake Hughes broke the indoor speed record in Formula E’s GENBETA car (picture …

IMSA announces 2025 race schedules

March 15th 2024

With just one race of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the books, IMSA fans can already start making their plans for next year.This morning at Sebring International Raceway – site of Saturday’s 72nd Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Cadillac – IMSA President John Doonan …

SRO Motorsports Group America to launch Toyota Gazoo Racing North America GR Cup eSports League

March 14th 2024

Managed and operated by SRO Motorsports Group America, the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America GR Cup eSports League stands as the official sim racing league for TGRNA hosted on iRacing. This series meticulously recreates the atmosphere of the real-life GR Cup, allowing sim racers to immerse themselve …

World of Outlaws Shift March 23 event to Kennedale after Lawton Fire

March 14th 2024

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is shifting its event on March 23 from Lawton Speedway to Kennedale Speedway Park, creating a huge two-day weekend in the Dallas-Fort Worth region with Big “O” Speedway.The event at Lawton was canceled because a recent fire at the track resulte …

Sven Blusch to become the new head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport

March 14th 2024

BMW Motorrad is restructuring its management, with a renewed focus on motorsport. As a result, Sven Blusch will become the new head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport starting June 1.He has over a decade of motorsport expertise, having previously overseen race and test organization at BMW M Motorsport. He a …

MAVTV to broadcast FIM Speedway in the U.S.

March 14th 2024

Global motorsport network MAVTV is the new home of the FIM Speedway World Championships in the United States after joining forces with global promoter Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe to become an official multi-year broadcast partner for the next three seasons.MAVTV will bring US fans liv …

Jody Scheckter F1 collection heads to RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale

March 14th 2024

RM Sotheby’s recently announced The Jody Scheckter Collection as part of its Monaco auction this May, offered directly from the renowned South African Formula 1 legend and unquestionably one of the most important collections of competition machinery ever offered at auction.The star of the collection …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2024 Heritage class revealed

March 14th 2024

The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 is complete with the selection of six Heritage members, whose careers largely took place or began prior to 1972. Their choice brings to 11 the 2024 honorees who will be enshrined during this year’s induction ceremonies, presented by W …

Agua Caliente Casinos to partner with Thermal Club for inaugural NTT IndyCar event

March 13th 2024

Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination in greater Palm Springs, California, for entertainment, gaming, and wellness, announced March 12 an exclusive partnership with The Thermal Club to host the Coachella Valley’s inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES special event March 22-24 at The Th …

AP Racing named exclusive clutch supplier for IndyCar

March 13th 2024

The 2024 NTT IndyCar season got underway on March 10 at the Firestone Grand Prix in St Petersburg, Florida, with AP Racing serving as sole clutch supplier for the series.For more than four decades, AP Racing has supplied both brake and clutch systems to teams across the IndyCar grid. However, 2024 i …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MARCH 20

March 13th 2024

Wednesday, March 20 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #443 - "Are Carburetors Still a Viable Option?" by GET'M Performance.Trevor Wiggins, Owner, GET’M Performance and Marc Wesler, Director of Sales, Fuel Factory. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-U …

New F1 Manager game lets players create their own team

March 13th 2024

The third edition of Frontier Developments’ F1 Manager video game will be released this summer, and will give players the opportunity to create a team of their own for the very first time.As well as the option to run one of the existing 10 real world Formula 1 teams, F1 Manager 2024 will introduce ‘ …

NASCAR finds improvements in short track package

March 13th 2024

NASCAR saw the expected incremental improvements to its short track package Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.“There were a lot of passes during the race from the data standpoint,” Cup Series managing director Brad Moran told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “The way these races play out, you never know what you’re g …

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