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The 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK will be held Dec 1 - Dec 4, 2025

November 20th 2025

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 REGISTERThe schedule will be released shortly. Speakers a …

Richard Freeman To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 20th 2025

Richard Freeman, Owner Elite Motorsports, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to yo …

40th annual Chili Bowl exceeds 100 entries for 2026

November 20th 2025

Beating the pace set by the 2025 edition of the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy by four days, the entry count for the 40th edition of “The World’s Greatest Midget Race” has reached the century mark, and thus signals the reveal of the first round of teams set to converge on the SageNet Cen …

World of Outlaws Rule Updates for 2026

November 20th 2025

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will implement several rule updates set to take effect in January for the beginning of the 2026 season.The changes apply to areas of the body, chassis, and wheels in an effort to help support the longevity and health of the sport.See updated ru …

Luca di Grassi unveils electric concept – the DGR-Lola

November 19th 2025

Lola Yamaha ABT driver Lucas di Grassi has revealed an all-new electric concept racer, the DGR-Lola – a car built from the ground up to show what current electric racing tech can really do.The car combines active aero, a modular battery system, upgraded safety features and open software integration. …

Pittsburgh International Race Complex Announces First Public Auction of Facility Contents

November 19th 2025

Pittsburgh International Race Complex announces that the first public auction of select facility contents has been scheduled.Starts: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 5:00 PMEnds: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 5:00 PMPreview Date: Saturday - December 6, 2025 – 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMPickup Dates: Monday - D …

Merced Increased to 2 Nights of USAC Midgets, Tulare Canceled

November 19th 2025

A second night of USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship racing at Merced Speedway has been added to this weekend’s Golden State Invasion schedule on Friday, November 21.The series will now compete at Merced, California’s 1/4-mile, high-banked dirt oval with complete programs on Friday a …

Chris Rice To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 19th 2025

Chris Rice, CEO, Kaulig Racing, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to you by EPART …

Freddie Spencer To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 18th 2025

Freddie Spencer, 3-Time FIM Grand Prix World Champion and MotoGP Hall of Fame Legend, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGIS …

Crower Rocker Arms: Strength, Precision, and Proven Performance

November 18th 2025

Crower rocker arms represent the perfect balance of strength, precision, and innovation — engineered to deliver maximum valvetrain efficiency in both high-performance street engines and professional race applications. With decades of experience in precision machining and valvetrain design, Crower ha …

SunCoast Performance to Showcase Next-Generation 10-Speed Transmission Platforms at PRI 2025

November 18th 2025

SunCoast Performance is set to make a major impact at PRI 2025, unveiling its latest advancements for Ford and GM’s 10-speed transmission platforms. These newly engineered systems — including the SunCoast 10R140 Pro Loc Valve Body and Pump Assembly and the SunCoast 10L1000 High-Capacity “E” Clutch D …

Ram, Kaulig Racing launch Free Agent Driver Program for fourth seat on Truck Series grid in 2026

November 18th 2025

Ram Trucks dropped the curtain Monday on the next phase of its launch back into NASCAR competition, a return that’s held the promise of shaking up the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series grid. The manufacturer is staying on brand, and the free-agency period for its driver roster will now be a season-long af …

Wednesday's USAC Midget National Championship event in Visalia canceled due to saturated grounds

November 18th 2025

Wednesday’s, November 19th USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at Visalia, California’s Plaza Park Raceway has been canceled due to saturated grounds.Substantial rainfall in recent days at the 1/5-mile dirt oval has forced cancellation of the event, which was to be the debut of …

Porsche to field second Formula E team for 2026/27 season

November 18th 2025

Porsche will become the first brand to field two Formula E teams following its acquisition of another license to compete in the all-electric series from the 2026-27 season.Unlike automotive conglomerate Stellantis, which currently backs Citroen Racing as well as the DS Penske outfit (but is expected …

Pirelli sets mandatory stint limits for Qatar Grand Prix

November 18th 2025

Pirelli has mandated a two-stop race for the Qatar Grand Prix by imposing a 25-lap maximum for each set of tires due to concerns over excessive wear.The penultimate race of the season takes place in just under two week’s time, following the Las Vegas Grand Prix this coming weekend. The event had a m …

Team Penske makes sweeping changes to its IndyCar Series staff

November 18th 2025

Team Penske has made sweeping changes to its IndyCar Series program.The new managerial and engineering assignments follow in the wake of May’s firings of team president Tim Cindric, managing director Ron Ruzewski, and team manager Kyle Moyer, which led to the July appointments of Porsche Penske Moto …

Matt Martelli To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 17th 2025

Matt Martelli, CEO, American Off-Road Racing Championship, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK …

Cosworth unveils first GT steering wheel and Centaurus 3 Power Distribution Module at PMW Expo

November 17th 2025

Cosworth is expanding its motorsport product portfolio with its first GT Steering Wheel and the latest addition to its Centaurus Power Distribution Module family, the Centaurus 3, which were both launched at this year’s PMW Expo in Cologne, Germany.Both the GT Steering Wheel and Centaurus 3 are engi …

IMSA issues 2026 regulation update

November 17th 2025

IMSA has published its 2026 Sporting Regulations for the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, which include some noteworthy changes for the upcoming season.The “Short FCY” protocol will now be used for any full course yellow (FCY) deployed within 30 minutes of the start of the race, and will continue …

NASCAR announces technical and testing updates to 2026 rulebook

November 17th 2025

NASCAR made a host of technical rulebook updates on Friday, with some of the most notable changes regarding increased horsepower next season, as well as testing guidelines.To begin, five racetracks in 2026 will use the short-track/road-course aero package as Cup Series teams compete with an increase …

Chevrolet updates Camaro ZL1 body for Cup Series competition in 2026

November 17th 2025

Chevrolet revealed its updated car body for the NASCAR Cup Series on Friday, unveiling a refreshed Camaro ZL1 that will make its competition debut in 2026.The subtle updates to the Cup Series body take styling cues from a performance accessories kit that Chevrolet recently released for the car’s roa …

Drag racing legend John Forces announces retirement

November 17th 2025

Legendary drag racer John Force, a 16-time NHRA Funny Car world champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, announced Thursday during a media luncheon at his race shop in Yorba Linda, Calif., that he is officially retiring from competition 17 months after suffering injuries in a devastating …

6th Annual Race Industry Week – More Speakers Announcements

November 14th 2025

CHRIS STEWART, Founder of GRIDLIFE; MICHAEL COBB, President & CEO of SCCA; PAM MILLER, Executive Producer INDYCAR, FOX Entertainment; LAURENT RUMAYOR, President of bump & GP Explorer; LINDA VAUGHN, The First Lady of Motorsports and ANTOINE TITZ, Event Director, GP Explorer have joined the im …

Daido Metal to sponsor Paul Lee Racing Funny Car at NHRA Finals

November 14th 2025

Daido Metal will be the primary sponsor partner on the FTI Performance Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the upcoming In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.Daido Metal continues to work closely with the Paul Lee Racing crew chiefs on the bearings for the nitro-burning race car. Highlighting the program will be …

AMR and IMSA Announce Multi-Year Partnership Extension to Advance Motorsports Safety

November 14th 2025

American Medical Response (AMR) and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) have entered into a renewed multi-year partnership. This ongoing collaboration will further enhance motorsports safety, honor first responders, and support the nationwide recruitment of emergency medical profession …

NHRA adjusts Friday qualifying schedule for In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals due to pending weather

November 14th 2025

Due to pending weather, NHRA officials have announced a schedule change for Friday’s two Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying sessions for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.Qualifying is slated to begin at 10 a.m. PT with Top Fuel and Funny Car, with Pro Stoc …

High Limit Racing issues High Roller Club membership cards to 10 teams

November 14th 2025

Kubota High Limit Racing has formalized its unprecedented investment in sprint car racing by issuing High Roller Club membership cards to 10 race teams based on their 2024–25 performance.The High Roller Club, which focuses on creating a sustainable business model for race teams, will distribute up t …

Peter Thul To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 13th 2025

Peter Thul, Senior Director Sport, WRC (World Rally Championship), has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUS …

MOTOR STATE 2025 TO HOST DEALER PORTAL SEMINAR AT PRI SHOW

November 13th 2025

Watervliet, MI, November 13, 2025Motor State Distributing is pleased to announce the 2025 PriceGuidePro Dealer Portal Seminar, presented by Pertronix. The seminar will take place at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, December 12th, 2025, and provides existing a …

Foyt Team, New Partners To Raise Funds for Homes For Our Troops

November 13th 2025

AJ Foyt Racing will celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026 by racing its famous No. 14 Chevrolet with a patriotic livery for the entire NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in a campaign to raise funds for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT).Homes For Our Troops (hfotusa.org) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonpro …

Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Official release 2026 Schedule of Events

November 13th 2025

After several weeks of planning, Officials with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour announced today the 2026 Schedule of Events for North America’s most historic Late Model touring series with 14 point-counting events on a fifteen-stop schedule. Along with the $60,000+ Milton CAT point fund and $2 …

Jacqueline Herrera named general manager of Chicagoland Speedway

November 13th 2025

As a child, Jacque Herrera was heading to Chicagoland Speedway to watch the stars of NASCAR rip around the 1.5-mile oval in Joliet, Illinois.She gets to relive those glory days in a new way now as Herrera was introduced as general manager of Chicagoland Speedway on Tuesday, just under eight months b …

NASCAR announces start times, networks for 2026 national series races

November 13th 2025

NASCAR on Wednesday announced the start times and networks for all of its national series races for the 2026 season, with the Daytona 500 set for 2:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 15 on FOX.Two weeks earlier, on Feb. 1, FOX will televise the Cook Out Clash’s return to Bowman Gray Stadium at 8 p.m. ET. This will …

Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett To Be Featured Speakers at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 12th 2025

Tony Stewart, 3-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Owner of Tony Stewart Racing and Top Fuel NHRA Winner, and Leah Pruett, NHRA Star and 12-Time Top Fuel Event Winner, have joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through …

Two-day Goodyear NASCAR tire test scheduled at Bristol

November 12th 2025

A two-day Goodyear tire test is scheduled this week at Bristol Motor Speedway, with the goal of dialing in an optimal setup for the NASCAR Cup Series’ two visits to the Tennessee short track next year.Three teams — one from each of the series’ three manufacturers — are scheduled to test Wednesday an …

Rapson Performance Group from Enginuity Power Systems acquires Katech Engineering

November 12th 2025

Katech Engineering, the legendary name synonymous with championship-winning racing engines, precision engineering, OEM development, and global performance since 1977, proudly announces a new chapter in its distinguished history. The company has been acquired by Rapson Performance Group from Enginuit …

Genesis Magma Racing begins performance testing of new GMR-001 LMDh

November 12th 2025

Genesis Magma Racing shifted focus to performance running with its GMR-001 LMDh prototype for the first time during a recent three-day test at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.The session was handled by the Korean manufacturer’s four confirmed drivers — Pipo Derani, André Lotterer, Mathys Jaubert, and …

World of Outlaws Late Models reveals 61-race 2026 schedule

November 12th 2025

A new season for the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is less than three months away, and the roadmap for 2026 has arrived.The 25th season of competition for The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will take the Series on a 10-month journey that once …

Michael Good To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 11th 2025

Michael Good, President, Performance Racing Industry (PRI), has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEE …

Rockingham Dragway set to host NHRA national event in 2026

November 11th 2025

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to “The Rock.”NHRA and Rockingham Dragway have announced that the historic track will host a full NHRA national event for the first time in track history as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026.The NHRA Nationals at The Rock will tak …

IndyCar considering potential technical changes in spec brake package, spec dampers

November 11th 2025

The IndyCar Series used its recent test on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval to gather feedback and data on two technical changes being considered for its current and future car.Evaluated by Ed Carpenter Racing’s Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Indy 500 winner, in the No. 20 Chevy, and Rahal …

Gary Putnam completes a full NASCAR circle as he becomes the Whelen Modified Tour series director

November 11th 2025

Gary Putnam has poured everything he has into NASCAR.A native of Vernon, Connecticut, he’s spent 30 years grinding away in garage areas across the country working with a who’s who of drivers and team owners including Richard Petty, John Andretti, Bill Elliott and Jamie McMurray, among others.However …

Andy LallyTo Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 10th 2025

Andy Lally, President, Trans Am, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to you by EPAR …

6th Annual Race Industry Week – More Speakers Announcements

November 7th 2025

JONATHAN APPLEGATE, Senior Manager, Mazda Motorsports; MICHAEL PRINTUP, COO, Parella Motorsports Holdings; JASON REED, General Manager, Knoxville Raceway; MARIE ADAMS, Director of Operations, National Auto Sport Association (NASA); RJ TILL, Vice President, World Racing League and CJ OLIVARES, Presid …

LABA7 Founder Andrius Liškus Was Named Gen-III Innovator of the Year

November 7th 2025

SEMA named LABA7 founder, Andrius Liskus, the Gen-III Innovator of the Year. The award honors young entrepreneurs under 40 who drive innovation, technology, and progress within the automotive industry. Liskus solved a major barrier in advanced suspension testing: accessibility.High-speed, …

Melling Performance Launches NEW Website

November 7th 2025

Melling is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering a modernized user experience with improved functionality and streamlined navigation.The updated site reflects Melling's continued commitment to innovation and customer service, making it easier than ever for users to …

Ford named Featured Marque of the HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour

November 7th 2025

Ford will be the Featured Marque of the 12th running of the HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour presented by Mission Foods at Daytona International Speedway (DIS), November 11 – 15, 2026.The HSR Daytona Classic 24 Hour is an annual tribute race to the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Ford has taken home 20 first-place …

Gainbridge renews Indy 500 partnership

November 7th 2025

The Indianapolis 500 will continue to be presented by Gainbridge under a contract extension fashioned between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the financial services company.“Partnering with the Indianapolis 500 is a natural fit for Gainbridge, reflecting our shared commitment to success, innovat …

Pirelli equips McLaren W1 with first supercar tires made from 50% sustainable materials

November 7th 2025

Pirelli has equipped the new McLaren W1 supercar with three bespoke tires made from 50% bio-based and recycled materials, as certified by Bureau Veritas. The tires – P Zero R, P Zero Trofeo RS and P Zero Winter 2 – have been specially developed by Pirelli in collaboration with McLaren.The project in …

Lucas Oil Promotes Naomi Furgiuele to Chief Product Officer

November 7th 2025

Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, announced today the promotion of Naomi Furgiuele to Chief Product Officer (CPO). In her appointment to the Lucas Oil Executive Team, Furgiuele will play a pivotal role in overseeing product …

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