Hot Shot’s Secret™ Increases ODSS Support: Signs 3 Year Title Sponsorship (2026-2028) and Official F

April 16th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret, the leading manufacturer of high-performance race oils, fluids, and lubricants for diesel motorsports, announces a major increase in their support for the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS). In advance of the opening event at Rudy’s Spring Truck Jam in Rockingham, NC, this month, H …

Rockstar Energy joins Reddick title sponsors at 23XI

April 16th 2026

Rockstar Energy has joined 23XI Racing and will serve as a primary sponsor for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series.The spring race at Talladega Superspeedway (April 26) will be the first of select events in which the company appears on the No. 45 Toyota for the Daytona 500 winner. Rockstar Energy …

Potential races in America’s Northeast, Brazil and Japan all on IndyCar’s radar

April 16th 2026

The IndyCar Series is experiencing an uptick of new interest that could bring additions to its future calendars.Along with a potential return to international travel in the coming years, longstanding efforts remain in motion to find a regular home for racing in the Northeast, and together, the globa …

Construction ramps up on Bristol Dragway's new concrete racing surface

April 16th 2026

Progress continues at a rapid pace as construction crews brought out the big equipment today to pour concrete and provide a new race surface at Bristol Dragway from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark.The project has been in the works for a couple of months and today crews were able to pour th …

O’Gara joins IndyCar as VP of competition for race engineering

April 16th 2026

The IndyCar Series has hired veteran race engineer and team manager Mike O’Gara as its new VP of Competition, Race Engineering.O’Gara departs Chip Ganassi Racing after 12 years where he was a fixture in its IndyCar program, ran its IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship and FIA WEC efforts, and re …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 22

April 15th 2026

Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #618 - "Airflow Matters: Inside aFe POWER Performance Filters" by aFe POWERFeaturing Stuart Miyagishima, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Engineer and co-founder of aFe POWER; and George Chiang, Manager, Filtration Products, aFe POWER. Hosted by Brad Gillie from …

Speedmaster Partners with Melanie Johnson as Primary Sponsor for the 2026 NHRA Season

April 15th 2026

Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence — adding Top Alcohol competition alongside the company's existing primary sponsorship with John Force Racing …

Fifth Edition of the Sustainable Championships Index™ Launched

April 15th 2026

Enovation Consulting, in collaboration with Professor Paolo Taticchi, Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at UCL School of Management, has released the fifth edition of the Sustainable Championships Index™ (SChI™).The 2026 SChI™ assesses the sustainability performance of 89 four-wheeled and two …

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Explores the Mechanics of Profitable Racing E-Commerce

April 15th 2026

“Engineering Online Revenue: Building a Profitable Racing Parts Store” — presented by Data Here-To-There (DH2T)In a rapidly evolving motorsports landscape where digital presence is no longer optional, EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series delivered a deep technical dive into what it truly tak …

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

April 15th 2026

Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #618 - "Airflow Matters: Inside aFe POWER Performance Filters" by aFe POWERFeaturing Stuart Miyagishima, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Engineer and co-founder of aFe POWER; and George Chiang, Manager, Filtration Products, aFe POWER. Hosted by Brad Gillie from …

Western World Championships expands to three-straight nights at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Racewa

April 15th 2026

The 2026 edition of the Western World Championships has expanded to three-straight nights of racing at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Raceway on October 22-23-24.The 59th annual running of one of dirt track racing’s most prestigious events will feature three consecutive sprint car doubleheader nights …

IndyCar to use current engine in first tests with new chassis

April 15th 2026

The IndyCar Series says its plans to start testing this summer with prototype versions of its new-for-2028 Dallara IR28 chassis remain unchanged. But with the 2028 engine regulations in an unfinished state, having all aspects of IndyCar’s next competition model ready to turn laps at the same time wi …

Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson to be inducted into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

April 15th 2026

The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame will induct NHRA Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson into its Class of 2026, honoring his outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport of drag racing.A native of Springfield, Ill., Wilkerson has built a remarkable legacy in the NHRA as one of the sport’s most respect …

Geobrugg recognized with top FIA environmental accreditation

April 15th 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Environmental Accreditation Programme is a framework designed to help motorsport and mobility stakeholders measure and enhance their environmental performance. Geobrugg has been awarded the three-star Environmental Accreditation by the FIA, making …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

April 15th 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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April 15th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #617 - "Engineering Online Revenue: Building a Profitable Racing Parts Store" by Data Here-To-There (DH2T)Featuring Stephanie Benger, Marketing Director, DH2T; and Nathan Hadley, Owner, Corvette Realm. Hosted by Brad Gillie from …

PRI names Bresnahan as managing director

April 15th 2026

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has named Doug Bresnahan as Managing Director, bringing nearly two decades of commercial leadership from professional motorsports to one of the industry's most essential organizations.The managing director will oversee PRI's daily operations, including the annual PR …

IndyCar adopts single-car Fast 6 qualifying for remaining street races

April 15th 2026

The IndyCar Series is taking the single-car qualifying process it trialed during the Arlington Grand Prix’s Firestone Fast Six and making it a season-long feature at the remaining street races.Continuing with Saturday’s run for pole position at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, and returning later …

Warren Diesel Injection Named Title Sponsor of Full Pull Productions – USA East for 2026

April 14th 2026

Full Pull Productions – USA East, the newly-added regional division of the IHRA Pro Pulling Series, proudly announces Warren Diesel Injection as their title sponsor for the 2026 season.In addition to the title naming rights, Warren Diesel Injection will also be the title sponsor of the Run What You …

Formula E appoints Will Brown as Chief Commercial Officer

April 14th 2026

Will Brown will join the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to CEO Jeff Dodds, with responsibility for leading the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s global commercial strategy and accelerating the growth of its partnership ecosystem.An accomplished commercial leader with a strong internationa …

Former Mercedes engineer Dan Milner joins Williams F1 team

April 14th 2026

Atlassian Williams F1 Team has appointed Dan Milner as chief engineer – vehicle technology.Milner joins the team after 20 years of association with Mercedes, most recently, a 14-year stint with the Brackley-based organization across the Honda, Brawn and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team eras. Milner con …

DH2T Celebrates Turn 14 Distribution Outstanding eCommerce Integrator Award

April 13th 2026

Data Here-to-There (DH2T) is celebrating being named Outstanding eCommerce Integrator by Turn 14 Distribution as part of its Integration Partner Standards Program. The inaugural 2025 award recognizes DH2T as a technology partner that meets rigorous integration standards while consistently delivering …

High Limit Racing announces partnership with University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) as Official Educ

April 13th 2026

Officials of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing are pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) as the “Official Educational Partner” for 2026 and 2027. The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH), located in Lima, Ohio, is known worldwide as a leader …

Pirelli develops bespoke P Zero R tires for Audi RS 5 and RS 3 Competition Limited

April 13th 2026

Bespoke versions of the Pirelli P Zero R have been developed for the new Audi RS 5 and RS 3 Competition Limited. Designed to balance everyday usability with track performance, the tires have been developed with a focus on improved grip and shorter braking distances. Audi RS was among the first to ad …

RACER Creator Summit unveils speaker lineup for Long Beach Grand Prix Week

April 13th 2026

The RACER Creator Summit, a new industry event exploring how the creator economy is reshaping motorsports and automotive culture, has confirmed its program and speakers ahead of its debut April 16 at the Edison Theater in downtown Long Beach.Held during Long Beach Grand Prix week, the half-day summi …

Ariel unveils hand-built, motorsport spec Atom 4RR

April 13th 2026

To mark its 25 year anniversary, the Ariel Motor Company has launched a 525bhp version of its Atom sports car. The track-oriented but roadgoing Ariel Atom 4RR will feature a bespoke Honda engine and will be “the most powerful and exclusive Atom ever created”, the UK manufacturer said.The 4RR will fe …

GitiCompete GTR1 selected as official tire for Lotus Cup China 2026

April 13th 2026

The Lotus Cup China has appointed Giti Tire as official race tire supplier. The 2026 season will run across five rounds from April to December, featuring 17 teams, 58 drivers and 44 cars. Competitors will run the GitiCompete GTR1 slick tire in sizes 240/650R18 and 300/650R18.The season opener took p …

Verstappen’s engineer Lambiase to join McLaren

April 10th 2026

Max Verstappen’s race engineer GianPiero Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull to become chief racing officer at McLaren.Lambiase is well-known for his partnership with Verstappen, but has also been Red Bull’s head of race engineering, and has been a long-term target of McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and …

Formula DRIFT reveals radical venue changes in its 2026 competition schedule

April 9th 2026

The 2025 Formula DRIFT season was undoubtedly the most successful in its 22-year history. The series saw records shattered across the board in terms of spectator attendance, audience viewership and fan engagement. It also crowned the first five-time PRO Champion – who achieved that feat in the short …

NASCAR changing Talladega stage lengths to combat fuel-saving tactics

April 9th 2026

NASCAR will shorten stage lengths for the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, in response to the oft-criticized effect fuel-saving strategies of drivers and teams have impacted the racing product.NASCAR has not yet announced what those lengths will be, but it was a topic addresse …

Speedmaster to serve as primary sponsor for Josh Hart's Top Fuel dragster at JFR

April 9th 2026

Speedmaster, the global leader in high-performance automotive parts and motorsports culture, has increased its partnership to full primary sponsorship of John Force Racing’s Top Fuel team driven by Josh Hart in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.Speedmaster was announced as a co-primary partn …

Legacy Motor Club named Michael Guttilla president

April 9th 2026

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has named veteran automotive and motorsports executive Michael Guttilla as CLUB President, bringing nearly four decades of engineering and leadership experience to the organization.Guttilla most recently served as chief operating officer at Joe Gibbs Racing. Prior to that role, he …

NHRA Pro Stock bringing back hood scoops for 2027

April 9th 2026

NHRA announced today that hood scoops will return to Pro Stock bodies beginning in the 2027 season, along with removing the single forward-facing throttle body and replacing it with two top-mounted 4-barrel style throttle bodies. This comes from the NHRA Technical Department’s continued effort to ad …

Technical Deep Dive: Why Torque Alone Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

April 8th 2026

In a recent episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series, P1 Manufacturing and the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) delivered a highly technical and insightful discussion that challenged one of the most fundamental assumptions in engine assembly: that torque equals clamping …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 15

April 8th 2026

Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #617 - "Engineering Online Revenue: Building a Profitable Racing Parts Store" by Data Here-To-There (DH2T)Featuring Stephanie Benger, Marketing Director, DH2T; and Nathan Hadley, Owner, Corvette Realm. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift …

Genesis reveals GMR-001 Hypercar

April 8th 2026

Genesis Magma Racing was publicly launched on 4 December, 2024. Just under 500 days later, the in-house manufacturer team will take to the track in anger around Italy’s iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, when the FIA WEC campaign races into life with next month’s eagerly-anticipate …

No viable reschedule date officially cancels Dodge City’s High Limit Debut

April 8th 2026

The debut of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing at the state-of-the-art Dodge City Raceway Park has been canceled for the second time.With no other event within 300 miles to the Western Kansas facility, officials have deemed there is foreseeable return date on the 2026 schedule. The closest the …

Mercedes-AMG completes winter testing of new GT 4-Door Coupe prototype

April 8th 2026

Mercedes-AMG has completed final winter testing of near-production prototypes of its new GT 4-Door Coupe in northern Sweden, ahead of the vehicle’s world premiere later this spring.Testing at the Arjeplog facility focused on traction, power distribution and vehicle control on snow and ice, allowing …

AVL and Ansible advance vehicle validation with integrated simulation and driver-in-the-loop testing

April 8th 2026

AVL Mobility Technologies and Ansible Motion have partnered to offer vehicle manufacturers and suppliers a combined solution integrating AVL’s VSM software with Ansible Motion’s driver-in-the-loop simulators. The collaboration aims to support virtual development processes by enabling faster componen …

Enovation Consulting Achieves the FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation

April 8th 2026

Enovation Consulting, the global sports sustainability agency led by former F1 engineer Dr. Cristiana Pace, achieved the FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest level of environmental and sustainability certification from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The FIA E …

IndyCar open to expanded schedule

April 8th 2026

How many races can IndyCar fans look forward to in the coming years? According to IndyCar president Doug Boles, the answer is flexible.The series held firm at 17 championship races per year from 2022-2025, announced 17 again for 2026 and then made the late addition of an 18th with the Freedom 250 in …

SCS Gearbox extends partnership with IHRA Pro Pulling Series

April 7th 2026

SCS Gearbox, the number one source for quality manufactured quick change gears, 4×4 transfer cases, custom machining, and high performance transmissions, extends their partnership in 2026 with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series as the presenting sponsor of the Mini Rod division on the the Fendt High Stakes …

All-new Goodyear tire setup ready to weather Cup Series debut at Bristol

April 7th 2026

NASCAR Cup Series teams will have an all-new tire setup for this weekend’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway, with Goodyear providing new right-side and left-side rubber designed for consistent performance in changing weather conditions.The tire combination will make its debut in Sunday’s Food City 500 …

NCMA announces 2026 North Carolina Motorsports Industry award honorees

April 7th 2026

The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) today announced this year’s class of honorees for the 19th Annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards, headlined by international motorsports legend Mario Andretti as the recipient of the Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award.The Achievemen …

Audi will not directly replace Wheatley with new team principal

April 7th 2026

Mattia Binotto says Audi will not directly replace Jonathan Wheatley with a new team principal, but that he needs trackside support.Wheatley made a surprising departure from Audi prior to the Japanese Grand Prix, amid links to Aston Martin. Binotto confirmed ahead of the race weekend at Suzuka that …

Hot Shot’s Secret® continues alliance with IHRA Pro Pulling Series in multi-year, Multi-tiered Spons

April 6th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret®, a leading innovator in high-performance additives and lubricants, and the IHRA Pro Pulling Series are proud to announce a continued, multi-tiered sponsorship agreement for the 2026 and 2027 pulling seasons. In that agreement, Hot Shot’s Secret® is the Official Oil, Fuel, and …

IMSA charts upward audience trajectory, record crowd at Sebring

April 6th 2026

IMSA has announced an all-time attendance record for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, with over 115,000 attendees across four days for this year’s 74th running of the historic event. This follows a purported record attendance for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, which drew over 180,000 spectators across …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 8

April 6th 2026

Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #616 - "Is Your Torque Wrench Telling the Whole Story? The Facts About Torque Input, Clamp Load, and Friction" by P1 ManufacturingFeaturing Shannon Strother, Director of Future Technology, P1 Manufacturing; and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Servic …

ApexTurbo continues IHRA Pro Pulling Series partnership as presenting sponsor

April 3rd 2026

Dundee, Michigan-based ApexTurbo, acclaimed for their design and manufacture of advanced turbochargers, built to deliver maximum airflow, horsepower, and competitive advantage, continues their partnership with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series in 2026 as presenting sponsor of the Super Farm Tractor divisi …

NHRA homes in on 1,000th Funny Car race

April 3rd 2026

Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon has the unique distinction of winning NHRA’s 1,000th race (Las Vegas, 2021) as well as the 900th race in Funny Car history (Norwalk, 2021). The veteran has another rare opportunity next weekend at his home track, when In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip h …