Qualifying procedure expanded for Indianapolis 500

May 12th 2026

What is widely regarded as the most powerful and pressure-filled four laps in motorsports have become even more challenging and ultimately more rewarding for the driver and team that claim pole position for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.INDYCAR has announced an up …

IndyCar adjusts FCY rule after Watkins Glen incident

May 12th 2026

IndyCar Officiating Incorporated (IOI) has announced a change in how its Race Control team will handle situations like the one that arose during Saturday’s Sonsio Grand Prix where the stricken car of Alexander Rossi was covered first with a local yellow while attempting to leave the pits open for th …

IndyCar announces 2027 Arlington race date

May 12th 2026

The second edition of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will take place across March 19-21, 2027.The inaugural race, won by Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood, was a resounding success as the sprawling street course welcomed a large volume of fans to see the first-ever IndyCar Series race in the c …

Ansible launches Delta T1 Sport simulator

May 11th 2026

Ansible Motion has launched the Delta T1 Sport, a motorsport simulator designed to deliver high-fidelity vehicle dynamics, ultra-low latency and an immersive driving environment.The first production unit will be delivered to Lola Cars to support its vehicle development programs, including preparatio …

Nick Jenkins named Rottler General Sales Manager

May 11th 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Nick Jenkins has been promoted to General Sales Manager at Rottler Manufacturing.Many of you may be familiar with Nick and his helpful expertise specifically with High Horsepower Diesel applications. During his time at Rottler as an Applications Engineer, Nick set ou …

F1 power unit changes agreed in principle for 2027

May 11th 2026

A reduction of electrical energy and increase in the power output of the internal combustion engine (ICE) has been agreed in principle for Formula 1 power units in 2027, the FIA has announced.The latest set of regulations feature a near 50-50 split between the output from the Energy Recovery System …

IndyCar cracks down on illegal push-to-pass use

May 11th 2026

IndyCar has revised its rulebook to include language that makes it illegal for drivers to use the 60hp boost provided by the push-to-pass (P2P) button when the system is meant to be disabled.The rule update comes after the most recent race at Long Beach, where the software that governs P2P failed to …

BTCC unveils new junior-level car

May 11th 2026

Race-winning British Touring Car Championship team Power Maxed Racing has begun production of the cars which will be used for a new junior championship on the BTCC package from next year. The PM1 has been developed from the ground up specifically for 14-17 year-old drivers, with a number of as- …

You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!

May 11th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #621 - "Perfecting Cooling with Delta PAG”Featuring John Pairaktaridis, President, Delta PAG. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.We want to get your questions! Click on the 'Chat' option at the bottom of the …

OnlyBulls to serve as title sponsor of Portland IndyCar Race

May 8th 2026

OnlyBulls, a digital wallet and mobile app, will serve as the primary sponsor of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES event Aug. 7-9 at Portland International Raceway.The OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland is the brand’s first INDYCAR event sponsorship. OnlyBulls also is a sponsor for both full-time cars fielded by …

Lola unveils new simulator as transformation into standalone FE continues

May 8th 2026

Lola's Formula E team has continued its transition to a standalone entity with the addition of a new simulator to its Silverstone base. From next season the revived British marque will split from Abt, with which it has been partnered for its first two Formula E seasons, to bring its team in-hou …

Watkins Glen shifts NASCAR race weekend to September date in 2027

May 8th 2026

One of the first pieces of the 2027 NASCAR schedule took shape Thursday, with Watkins Glen International announcing that its race weekend will move to September next year.Watkins Glen track president Dawn Burlew first announced the news at an event welcoming campers to the road course’s grounds for …

Case Study: How DH2T Helped EuroSport Tuning Scale Smarter

May 7th 2026

Case Study: How DH2T Helped EuroSport Tuning Scale SmarterWhat does it take to scale a niche tuning shop into a North America–serving eCommerce brand? This case study reveals how EuroSport Tuning leveraged Data Here-to-There to turn complex product data into a powerful growth engine.Barry Alt, Frank …

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

May 7th 2026

Wednesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #621 - "Perfecting Cooling with Delta PAG”Featuring John Pairaktaridis, President, Delta PAG. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #622 - "The Stryker Story: …

How DH2T Helped Corvette Realm Scale from 200 SKUs to 60,000 and Unlock New Revenue Streams

May 7th 2026

What started as a 10–20% lift evolved into a scalable revenue stream with the potential to double overall sales. More importantly, DH2T’s Shop-in-a-Box unlocked access to customers beyond local reach and business hours, turning the website into a true growth engine.Stephanie Benger of DH2T and Natha …

Enovation Consulting Achieves Second Consecutive King’s Award for Enterprise

May 7th 2026

Enovation Consulting, a global B-Corp-certified sports sustainability consultancy, has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious business accolade for the second successive year. The company was again recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise, this time for Sustainable Development. Last year, Eno …

LIQUI MOLY USA appoints Eva Tran as Vice President of Marketing

May 7th 2026

LIQUI MOLY USA is proud to announce the promotion of Eva Tran to Vice President of Marketing, recognizing her exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and instrumental role in the company’s sustained growth across the United States and Canada.Eva Tran joined LIQUI MOLY USA eight years ago and has b …

Apple's 'F1 Live in IMAX" offers fans a new perspective

May 7th 2026

When Apple first announced its plans to livestream five Formula 1 grands prix in IMAX at more than 50 movie theaters across the U.S., a first-of-its-kind offering that would give live motorsport its silver screen debut, fan sentiment was initially lukewarm. Could it really make tracks like Miami and …

New IMS Museum displays for May now open to the public

May 7th 2026

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has several new displays for the Month of May, allowing more stories to be told.In The Heritage Group Gasoline Alley Gallery, six of the seven cars have been switched out. Cars now on display include:1914 Isotta Fraschini Tipo IM, driven by Ray Gilhooly in the …

IndyCar zeroing in on date for first IR28 track test

May 7th 2026

IndyCar’s plans to start track testing its new Dallara IR28 chassis have been set for late July or early August.Barring any setbacks, the tentative schedule would see the brand-new car turn its first laps of chassis component validation testing at some point during the weeks of downtime between the …

National Motorsport Academy Pulls Back the Curtain on Modern Motorsport Engineering Education

May 7th 2026

The future of motorsport engineering is increasingly digital, simulation-driven, and globally connected. During a recent episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series, the National Motorsport Academy (NMA) delivered an in-depth look at how online education is preparing the next generation …

VW to bring Golf R to N24 in 2027

May 7th 2026

Volkswagen has confirmed plans to enter the 24h Nurburgring in 2027 with a dedicated racing version of the current Golf R in partnership with long-standing collaborator Max Kruse Racing. A show car previewing the project will be unveiled to the public on the Ring Boulevard at the Nurburgring.The pro …

FIA Affordable Cross Car project underway in Egypt

May 7th 2026

The Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt (ATCE) has begun work to bring the FIA Affordable Cross Car to Egypt, the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to adopt the project.The Egyptian FIA Affordable Cross Car will be manufactured using locally sourced materials and offer access …

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X To Pace 110th Indianapolis 500

May 7th 2026

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X – a true American hypercar and America's quickest production car– will lead the field to the green flag for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The Corvette ZR1X Pace Car invites race fans to celebrate A …

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

May 7th 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 …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

May 6th 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 …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MAY 13

May 6th 2026

Wednesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #621 - "Perfecting Cooling with Delta PAG”Featuring John Pairaktaridis, President, Delta PAG. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Ra …

IndyCar Expands Push to Pass Opportunities

May 6th 2026

INDYCAR has announced an update for Push to Pass usage for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone.Beginning with this week’s events on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and for all subsequent road and street circuit races, Push to Pass – a driver controlled system that provides r …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MAY 6

May 5th 2026

Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #620 - "Building Race Engineers: Inside the Life of an Online Motorsport Engineering Student" by National Motorsport Academy (NMA)Featuring Bob D’Amato, Chief Technical Officer, Holman-Moody & NMA Alumni; and Wayne Gater, Deputy Director of the National Mo …

Bobby Rahal documentary to debut Friday on FS1

May 5th 2026

A documentary on the life of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time CART IndyCar Series champion Bobby Rahal will make its global debut Friday on FOX Sports 1.Made by Chassy Media, a one-hour version of “Bobby Rahal: True American Racer,” is set to air at 7:30pm ET and will re-air multiple time …

FOX reveals plans for 60 hours of Indy 500 coverage

May 5th 2026

FOX will broadcast 60 hours of combined coverage for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.Its presentations will span the main FOX network, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2, and include expanded offerings leading into the event and as the race approaches on May 24.2026 FOX INDIANAPOLIS 500 SCHEDULE ( …

Adria Hight, daughter of John Force and former JFR CFO, passes away at 56

May 5th 2026

Adria (Force) Hight, the oldest daughter of John Force, passed away April 28. She was 56.After graduating from Huntington Beach High School in Southern California, Adria joined the family drag racing business, becoming one of the first employees of John Force Racing. She was at his side for one of t …

IHRA announces Miami World Powerboat Grand Prix— landmark Powerboat Racing event

May 4th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the Miami World Powerboat Grand Prix, set for Miami October 20–26, 2026—a landmark event signaling a new era in powerboat racing.For the first time, the sport’s premier disciplines will come together on one stage—from the beaches of Miami …

IMSA and ASE announce multi-faceted partnership to strengthen technician pipeline and elevate consum

May 4th 2026

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) today announced a multi-faceted partnership that will aim to combat some of the challenges within the industry for each of IMSA’s 18 participating manufacturers — while raising the st …

Langdon goes 345mph in NHRA's fastest pass ever at South Georgia

May 4th 2026

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon made the fastest pass in NHRA history on Friday, making a 345mph run n NHRA’s debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the NHRA Southern Nationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) …

Alex Zanardi 1966 – 2026

May 4th 2026

As a Paralympian, Alex Zanardi became a household name and an inspiration to millions. But his indomitable spirit and speed in a racecar had already made him a hero.After Alex Zanardi and the CART Indy car Safety Team felled the Grim Reaper back in September 2001, we thought he was indestructible. H …

Merle Bettenhausen Passes Away at 82

May 1st 2026

Speedway, Indiana (April 29, 2026)………The inspirational Merle Bettenhausen, who overcame the odds to continue to race and win despite an accident that took his right arm, passed away on the morning of April 29, 2026. He was 82 years old.Born on June 9, 1943, the Tinley Park, Illinois racer grew up in …

NHRA announces earlier start for Friday qualifying at NHRA Southern Nationals

May 1st 2026

NHRA announced an earlier start for Friday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park.The first round of qualifying is now set for 11:15 a.m. ET, starting with Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock, leading into Funny Car and …

Joe Balash Named Vice President of Operations at Anderson Speedway

April 30th 2026

ANDERSON, Ind. — Anderson Speedway is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Balash as Vice President of Operations. A highly respected leader in the motorsports industry, Balash brings decades of experience at the highest levels of racing, including key leadership roles within NASCAR’s Busch Seri …

FloRacing, NASCAR Channel to stream ‘ARCA Night in America,’ East Series at Nashville and West Serie

April 30th 2026

TEMPERANCE, Mich. — A unique, same-day doubleheader for the ARCA Menards Series East and West will be shared with fans nationwide as FloRacing and the NASCAR Channel combine for ARCA Night in America presented by Menards.ARCA Night in America presented by Menards will start with ARCA Menards Series …

CIV continues with Dunlop as exclusive tire supplier and development partner

April 30th 2026

Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has renewed its role as title sponsor and exclusive tire supplier for the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV) for another season. This marks its third consecutive year providing tires across all classes in the championship.Under the agreement, Dunlop supplies the entire grid …

Compact motion simulator aims to redefine driver training and immersion

April 30th 2026

Driven DynamiX has launched the DDX Precision, a 6-DoF motion simulator designed to deliver a realistic and responsive driving experience. Building on the engineering and lessons from the DDX Prime, it uses the same core software and motion system to replicate vehicle behavior. The DDX Precision off …

Persistent Rainfall, Cold Temperatures Cancel Ohio Weekend

April 30th 2026

With heavy rainfall across Ohio bringing several inches of rain, and weather models showing more rain throughout the week, combined with unseasonably cold temperatures hindering track drying, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Attica Raceway Park, and Sharon Speedway officials have …

Race Industry Now Delivers Technical Deep Dive on Abradable Coatings for Oil Pump Efficiency

April 29th 2026

EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series continued to push the boundaries of technical education in motorsports engineering with a highly specialized session focused on abradable coating technologies and their role in oil pump performance optimization.Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM (Ch. 90, L …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Forms - The Secret Society

April 29th 2026

– Hot Shot’s Secret™, leading manufacturer of high‑performance lubricants and additives for diesel and gas-powered vehicles, is proud to announce a new influencer program – The Secret Society. This exclusive program brings together seven of the most authentic voices from the world of drag racing, cu …

IndyCar finalizes rule restricting non-charter entries to Indy 500 only after 2026

April 29th 2026

Penske Entertainment has informed its IndyCar entrants of a change in policy where non-charter entries like the pair of PREMA Racing cars that ran throughout 2025 will no longer be welcome in the series after 2026.The only caveat is each May’s running of the Indianapolis 500, where the 10 teams who …

Heritage Spotlight: The Evolution of aFe POWER

April 29th 2026

From a 3,200 sq. ft. startup to a global performance powerhouseSince its founding in 1999, aFe POWER (Advanced FLOW Engineering) has built its reputation on a simple but powerful idea: deliver measurable performance gains through engineering-driven innovation. What began as a small operation fueled …

Kyle Petty Charity Ride to celebrate its roots, mark 30th anniversary with cross-country journey

April 29th 2026

Years after his retirement from driving on the NASCAR circuit, the miles keep coming for Kyle Petty, and so do the milestones. This year, both the miles and milestones are big numbers.The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America gears up this week for its 30th-anniversary edition, a cross-country moto …

New MotoGP™26 Video game is out

April 29th 2026

MotoGP™26, the latest instalment in the official MotoGP videogame franchise, is out now! Featuring the full official 2026 season, it combines reworked physics with Dynamic Rider ratings and deeper career management mechanics to deliver a more immersive and authentic gaming experience.MotoGP™26 refin …

Juncos Hollinger, Dreyer & Reinbold announce co-entry and technical partnership for VeeKay at Indy 5

April 28th 2026

Juncos Hollinger and Dreyer & Reinbold will partner up as co-entrants and technical allies for Rinus VeeKay's No.76 Chevrolet at the Indianapolis 500. The car will carry primary sponsorship from Wedbush, which backed DRR's entry for Ryan Hunter-Reay last year.“We’re very excited to announce our …