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Persistent Showers, Flooding Cancels Xtreme Outlaw Midget debut at Creek County

May 8th 2025

After afternoon showers began flooding Creek County Speedway, and more weather projected through Wednesday and Thursday, Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and track officials have canceled Thursday’s racing program.The decision was made keeping the best interests of driver safety and t …

The Sensor Connection launches extreme-duty racing exhaust gas temperature probe

May 8th 2025

The Sensor Connection, a division of Harold G Schaevitz Industries, has launched the EGT-SW series extreme-duty racing exhaust gas temperature (EGT) probe, designed to meet the demands of professional racing, marine applications and over-the-road trucking.The EGT-SW series’s foul-proof sensing tip h …

WillScot named Official Partner of NTT IndyCar Series, IMS

May 8th 2025

Penske Entertainment announced May 7 a partnership with WillScot Holdings Corporation, a leader in innovative temporary space solutions, that will see the company become an Official Partner of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Through the multiyear partnership, WillScot will provide temporary …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH TURBOSMART

May 7th 2025

Motor State Distributing has expanded its partnership with industry-leading manufacturer Turbosmart. Motor State Distributing has made a significant investment in the number of stocking Turbosmart parts, demonstrating a renewed commitment to Turbosmart and this fast-growing market. “Turbosmart …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 14

May 7th 2025

Wednesday, May 14 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #541 - "Discover How Racers Are Winning Using Low-Cost Wireless Technology for Repeatable, Winning Chassis Set-Ups" by Creative RacingFeaturing Brett Barker, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, Creative Racing Products; Cody Pennell, Team Manager, RTR Motorsports; …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

May 7th 2025

Wednesday, May 14 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #541 - "Discover How Racers Are Winning Using Low-Cost Wireless Technology for Repeatable, Winning Chassis Set-Ups" by Creative Racing Featuring Brett Barker, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, Creative Racing Products; Cody Pennell, Team Manager, RTR Motorsports …

Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes resigns effective immediately

May 7th 2025

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned from his position with immediate effect, with Flavio Briatore taking over his responsibilities.Oakes was only named team principal of Alpine last summer, beginning work in August and first attending a race in his role at Zandvoort after the mid-season …

MotoGP start procedure and injured rider testing among latest rule updates

May 7th 2025

The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Paul Duparc (FIM), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA), Biense Bierma (MSMA) and Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman) in the presence of Jorge Viegas (FIM President), Mike Webb (IRTA, Secretary of the Meeting), Carlos Ezpeleta (Dorna), Corrado Cecchinelli (Director of …

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May 7th 2025

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #541 - "Reducing the Cost of Friction: How Nanodiamond Technology Extends Component Life, Reduces Costs, and Improves Performance" by Nano Materials and ProcessFeaturing Marshall Weingarden, President. Hosted by Brad Gillie from …

WRT opens new headquarters in Belgium

May 7th 2025

BMW factory racing partner Team WRT has opened the doors of its huge new state-of-the-art headquarters in Belgium on Tuesday evening with a special inauguration event.Its new base, which is located in Bierset, near Liège, features 20,475 sqm of working and manufacturing space for 140 employees and a …

TNT Sports announces complete NASCAR broadcast team

May 7th 2025

TNT Sports announced its complete NASCAR broadcast team on Tuesday, including names from the industry that viewers will be familiar with.Marty Snider, Danielle Trotta, and Alan Cavanna will be the network’s pit reporters on pit road. Shannon Spake will host TNT’s NASCAR Nation pre- and post-race stu …

Audi restructures organization ahead of F1 debut

May 7th 2025

Audi has announced it is centralizing responsibilities in its Formula 1 project, ahead of its F1 debut in 2026.As head of the Audi F1 Project, Mattia Binotto will be responsible for development activities at the Hinwil and Neuburg an der Donau facilities, as well as at the future technical center in …

Old World Industries announces acquisition of Mexico-based J&J Lubricantes

May 7th 2025

Old World Industries (OWI), a leader in the automotive aftermarket best known for its brands of PEAK® automotive antifreeze and coolant and BlueDEF® diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), announced today the acquisition of J&J Lubricantes, a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive coolants, oils …

IHRA completes purchase of Kil-Kare Raceway

May 7th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to announce the purchase of Kil-Kare Raceway has become final.It is a multi-purpose facility with rich history for both the drag strip and oval track. The drag strip boasts a strong IHRA Summit SuperSeries program and even hosted an IHRA Sports …

Acura Integra Type S with HRC prototype parts competes in One Lap of America road rally

May 6th 2025

An Acura Integra Type S with prototype performance parts under development by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is racing the iconic 2025 Tire Rack One Lap of America. Last year, HRC announced it had created a new business to produce authentic HRC Performance Parts for customer use in street, track and …

Lincoln’s Gettysburg Clash Moved to Wednesday, May 7

May 6th 2025

With showers falling all day Monday in Abbottstown, PA, thunderstorms arriving in the evening bringing heavy rain to Lincoln Speedway, and weather models showing more precipitation on Tuesday morning, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series and track officials have agreed to postpone the Getty …

Porsche becomes official car of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

May 6th 2025

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) will become The Official Car of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Since 2011, Laguna Seca has been home to the Rennsport Reunion, the world’s largest ticketed gathering of Porsche enthusiasts. As part of the sponsorship, Porsche will sup …

NASCAR Championship Weekend to transition to rotation model beginning in 2026

May 6th 2025

Homestead-Miami Speedway will return as host of NASCAR’s Championship Weekend next year, but that news comes with a dash of variety. Going forward, the title-race tripleheader will rotate among a handful of tracks, showcasing the big-event feel at new venues and markets.Think Super Bowl, NBA or MLB …

Important Notice from EPARTRADE: Protecting Your Business and Our Brand Identity

May 5th 2025

It has come to our attention that unauthorized individuals or entities are using our company name and logo without permission to solicit others. Please be aware that any communication claiming to represent EPARTRADE should be verified directly through our official channels (emails and/or phone).&nbs …

Miami GP becomes longest-contracted race on F1 calendar with 10-year extension thru 2041

May 5th 2025

The Miami Grand Prix has become the longest-contracted race on the Formula 1 calendar after a 10-year extension will cement its position until 2041.The race at the Hard Rock Stadium hosted its first event in 2022 and has become one of the regular Sprint weekends on the schedule, welcoming over a qua …

Ryan Blaney and Will Thomas III join Dave Blaney as new ownership team at Sharon Speedway

May 5th 2025

As Sharon Speedway continues to gear up for its 96th anniversary season, a new ownership team will be in effect for the May 10 opener at the oldest continuously operated family-owned dirt track in the country. Dave Blaney will remain as one of the three partners and will be joined by his son and cur …

2026 St. Petersburg Event Date Set for Feb. 27-March 1

May 5th 2025

Next year’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding is scheduled for Feb. 27-March 1, 2026, as the dates were approved unanimously via a resolution at the City of St. Petersburg (Florida) City Council meeting held May 1.“The 2025 event was another tremendous success with recor …

IndyCar announces race tire rule update for Indy GP

May 5th 2025

INDYCAR has announced an update to the race tire usage requirements for the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on Saturday, May 10.For the race, teams will be required to use:Two sets of alternate compound tires (one more than previously required)Two sets of primary com …

Evolution Measurement updates ProCap aerodynamics system

May 5th 2025

Evolution Measurement has upgraded its ProCap aerodynamics 3D flow measurement and visualization system, launching ProCap 3.2. The company says the system represents a leap forward in precision and usability, offering a suite of powerful new features to enhance data visualization, streamline workflo …

Kyle Petty Charity Ride continues its mission with 29th anniversary tour

May 5th 2025

Kyle Petty shares a laugh when talking about the latest edition of his eponymous charity motorcycle journey, one that’s evolved to more regional routes that go a little easier on the odometer.“The 500- and 600-mile days of our youth are gone,” Petty says with a chuckle.That may be, but the 64-year-o …

Old World Industries Expands in Mexico With Acquisition of J&J Lubricantes

May 5th 2025

Old World Industries (OWI), maker of PEAK automotive antifreeze and coolant and BlueDEF diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), announced the acquisition of J&J Lubricantes, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive coolants, oils and other lubrication products, based in Monterrey, Mexico.The acquisition …

GMS Race Cars Launches Super Late Model Chassis Program Under the Direction of Tony Eury Jr.

May 4th 2025

Statesville, NC — GMS Race Cars is proud to announce the official launch of its Super Late Model chassis manufacturing program, marking a bold new chapter in the company’s storied legacy in motorsports. The program will be led by championship-winning crew chief and renowned chassis builder Tony Eury …

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 To Pace 109th Indianapolis 500

May 2nd 2025

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – capable of 233 mph, the highest top speed of any car ever made in America by an auto manufacturer – will lead the field to the green flag for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Designed for speed and p …

Expanded Championship Off Road series debuts this weekend at Wheatland

May 2nd 2025

One of the longest off seasons in motorsports comes to an end this weekend as racers of all ages finally hit the dirt for the 2025 AMSOIL Championship Off-Road short-course season. Pro and Sportsman category teams have endured a long nine-month layoff after concluding their season last Labor Day wee …

Foyt launches Homes For Our Troops campaign for Indy

May 2nd 2025

AJ Foyt Racing and its longstanding Indianapolis 500 sponsor ABC Supply are continuing their charitable efforts with the return of Home For Our Troops as the primary sponsor of the No. 14 Chevy driven by Santino Ferrucci.With the patriotic colors adorning the car and the promotional message carried …

Long-time NHRA National Tech Director Danny Gracia passes away at 80

May 1st 2025

Danny Gracia, former longtime NHRA National Tech Director, passed away on April 28. He was 80.Gracia joined NHRA in February 1990 as Technical Services Manager.  After taking a yearlong break in mid-1991, he was rehired as National Tech Director in July 1992, and held that position until his re …

Tire Rack and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca sign new sponsorships

May 1st 2025

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca today announced two significant sponsorships with consumer-direct retailer Tire Rack. The multi-year agreement includes naming rights sponsorship of the raceway’s iconic “Tire Bridge” between Turns 3 and 4 and title sponsorship of the TireRack.com Monterey Sportscar C …

Mississippi Thunder Speedway to offer WOO Late Models record-breaking $75,000 to win

May 1st 2025

Mississippi Thunder Speedway has only been on the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision calendar for four years, but it’s already become a favorite of drivers and fans alike.The late-spring visit to southwest Wisconsin will further establish itself as one of t …

NASCAR to make change to Talladega backstretch wall

May 1st 2025

In the wake of a heavy front-end impact for Christopher Bell, a section of the inside wall at Talladega Superspeedway will be modified before NASCAR returns in October.Senior director of racing communications Amanda Ellis confirmed the decision was made to prevent the wall from jutting out as it was …

F1 extends Mexico City GP through 2028

May 1st 2025

The Mexico City Grand Prix will be part of the Formula 1 calendar until at least the end of the 2028 season after signing a three-year contract extension.The event at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez returned to the schedule in 2015 and has seen large crowds and a vibrant atmosphere throughout the p …

How High-Performance Racing Improved Remanufactured Cummins Engines: D&J Precision Machine Shares Their Journey

April 30th 2025

In Episode #540 of Race Industry Now, Jeff Hammond, NASCAR Crew Chief Champion and SiriusXM host, sat down with Drew Pumphrey, Founder of D&J Precision Machine, to explore the remarkable intersection of diesel engine remanufacturing and high-performance motorsports.Hosted by EPARTRADE and Sirius …

Dunlop to remain as official tire supplier for MotoAmerica through 2029

April 30th 2025

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, has proudly announced that it has renewed its partnership with Dunlop to remain as the official tire supplier for the championship through 2029. This new four-year agreement solidifies Dunlop’s commitment to providing high-performan …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 7

April 30th 2025

Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #541 - "Reducing the Cost of Friction: How Nanodiamond Technology Extends Component Life, Reduces Costs, and Improves Performance" by Nano Materials and ProcessFeaturing Marshall Weingarden, President. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ANNOUNCES 17th ANNUAL MOTOR STATE CHALLENGE

April 30th 2025

Motor State Distributing will host the 17th annual Motor State Challenge on July 24-26, 2025. This much anticipated 3-day Pro-Touring event tests drivers’ skills on the street, the track, and the skidpad, and serves as a wildcard qualifier for the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car Finals in …

McLaren W1 prototype undergoes Arctic cold weather testing

April 30th 2025

McLaren has concluded the cold weather testing program for the prototype McLaren W1, completing a validation cycle in the Arctic Circle focused on verifying critical vehicle systems under sub-zero conditions.The program targeted the calibration and optimization of the W1’s chassis, traction control, …

IndyCar tweaks road/street practice format

April 30th 2025

The IndyCar Series will make another change to the structure of its opening road and street course practice sessions with an alteration to Friday’s afternoon outing at Barber Motorsports Park.The change has been made to try and inspire more running during the two-part session, which has previously b …

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

April 30th 2025

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; Jimmie John …

World of Outlaws "All Dirt Roads..." documentary to air on CBS on May 3

April 30th 2025

CBS will bring viewers across the country down the road to World of Outlaws World Finals with a new hour-long special on Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. (ET).The documentary special, All Dirt Roads Lead to World of Outlaws World Finals, will highlight the journey to the championship finale at The Dirt Tr …

JEGS and NHRA announce long-term extension of JEGS Allstars program

April 30th 2025

Following a thrilling celebration of 40 years of the popular JEGS Allstars in 2024, NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the historic specialty race.Continuing its status as one of the biggest and most highly anticipated events of the year for standout drivers in the NHRA …

Ed Pink, "The Old Master," Dies at 94

April 29th 2025

The motorsports world lost a true giant. Ed Pink, "The Old Master," wasn’t just a legendary engine builder — he was a visionary who left a profound mark on racing and on all of us who were lucky enough to know him.Here at EPARTRADE, we had the honor of working with Ed, and his collaboration wit …

Mustang installs R&D heavy-duty test stand at Texas A&M

April 29th 2025

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of quality testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has installed a custom dynamometer for research and development of heavy-duty trucks, including those powered by electricity, at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Stat …

Antonelli 'The Seat' documentary to launch on Netflix

April 29th 2025

A new documentary showing the decision to promote Kimi Antonelli into a race seat at Mercedes will air on Netflix following this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.Titled ‘The Seat’, the 45-minute documentary premiers on May 5 and will feature the private conversations that took place as the team weighed up …

BMW M Motorsport to offer new entry point into racing with BMW M2 Racing car

April 29th 2025

BMW M Motorsport is to offer private customer teams a new entry point into racing with the BMW M2 Racing, starting in the 2026 season. Development and testing of the BMW M2 Racing is entering a critical phase this year. The vehicle was officially presented to the public during the DTM season opener …

Award-Winning Director Curtis Boggs Announces New Feature Documentary Honoring Legendary Race Car Designer Bob Riley

April 28th 2025

Curtis Boggs, the award-winning filmmaker renowned for telling compelling human stories, is proud to announce the release of his highly anticipated feature documentary, "Resurrecting Legends: The Rebirth of the MK IV." This film offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable journey to …

Supercars' Matt Stone Racing parts ways with Team Principal Pete Vale

April 28th 2025

Matt Stone Racing has confirmed it has parted ways with Team Principal Pete Vale.Vale joined MSR ahead of the 2022 season, and has overseen the team's three wins in the championship.He previously served at Brad Jones Racing following a stint in Formula 1, with Vale completing stints at McLaren, Lotu …

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