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RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 2
August 28th 2026
Wednesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #635 - "Advanced Sensing for Motorsport: Capacitive & FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) Technologies” by Texys AmericaFeaturing Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport; and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager. Hosted by Jim Oberhofer, Noted NHRA Crew Chief. …
TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES A CHANCE TO WIN THE TRAIL READY JEEP GLADIATOR RUBICON BUILD
August 28th 2026
Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in vehicle aftermarket parts wholesale distribution, announced that purchases on select brands will earn customers points for a chance to win the Turn 14 Distribution x Bilstein Jeep Gladiator Rubicon build. From August 1 through October 30, 2026, customers …
Maple Grove Raceway closes
August 28th 2026
Maple Grove Raceway has announced it will be suspending operations for “strategic refocusing, restructuring, and regrouping,” according to a post on the company’s social media.The raceway will be paused indefinitely, and all pre-scheduled races will be postponed.In the post, the raceway says they ap …
Snap-on signs Milwaukee IndyCar sponsorship extension
August 28th 2026
The Milwaukee Mile will remain on the IndyCar Series’ annual schedule with primary sponsorship from in-state tool maker Snap-on, which has signed a new multi-year agreement with the Wisconsin oval.“Bringing IndyCar racing back to the legendary Milwaukee Mile in 2024 was a win for Wisconsin and a win …
NHRA confirms 20-race 2027 schedule
August 28th 2026
After revealing plans to return to a traditional schedule to start the year, NHRA has announced its full 20-race schedule for the 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.The 2027 campaign – which is NHRA’s 76th season – will also feature the season-long “50 Years of Force” celebration hono …
Radical Motorsport and Hankook introduce new Ventus R54 tire
August 27th 2026
Radical Motorsport will introduce the new Hankook Ventus R54 across its global racing network from January 2027, bringing competitors a lighter, higher-performing tire developed exclusively for Radical competition – a focus reflected in the R54 name, with the ‘R’ standing for Radical.Developed for t …
Valvoline announces new global headquarters in Cincinnati
August 27th 2026
Valvoline™ Global Operations, The Original Motor Oil1 and worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, today announced it will create a new global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its current location in Lexington, Ky., will remain a key part of its global footprint and become the centr …
NASCAR announces complete 2027 schedules
August 27th 2026
The 2027 schedule for NASCAR’s three national series came into full view Wednesday, with the remaining dates on a variety-packed list now set for next year’s racing calendar.A steady, track-by-track flow of announcements this month helped connect the dots for a host of returning favorites, strategic …
Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek Take a System-Level Approach to Advanced Engine Failure Analysis
August 26th 2026
Engine bearing failures are rarely as simple as choosing the wrong oil, running too little oil pressure or setting the wrong bearing clearance. In a high-performance engine, lubrication, bearing geometry, crankshaft motion, contamination, temperature, load and component deformation operate as an int …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
August 26th 2026
Wednesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #635 - "Advanced Sensing for Motorsport: Capacitive & FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) Technologies” by Texys AmericaFeaturing Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport; and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager. Hosted by Jim Oberhofer, Noted NHRA Crew Chief. …
Freedom 250 delivers huge ratings bump for IndyCar on FOX
August 26th 2026
Dedicating 90 minutes of network time to the Freedom 250 Washington D.C. Grand Prix pre-race show and another three hours to the race broadcast itself was a ratings hit for FOX, which averaged 3,282,000 viewers on Sunday.The response made the Freedom 250 IndyCar’s biggest audience to view one of its …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
August 26th 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 …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
August 26th 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #634 - "Advanced Engine Failure Analysis: Diagnosing Root Causes & Wear Mechanisms with Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek"Featuring Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket, Daido Metal; and Lake Speed, Jr., Tr …
Rayce Rudeen Foundation event is back on the High Limit Racing schedule
August 26th 2026
The $26,000-to-win finale night of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Event is back on the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing schedule.The two-day event originally slated for Big Sky Speedway on June 26 – 27 at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, Montana, the finale was canceled due to heavy rainfall that ma …
NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado during 2027 season
August 26th 2026
NASCAR will return to San Diego to race at historic Naval Base Coronado next season, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday, shedding light on a long-term plan for future events at military installations on a rotation basis in 2028 and beyond.The West Coast trip — slated for Aug. 1 on TNT Sports and …
World of Outlaws and Huset’s Speedway finalize Huset's Shootout Format
August 26th 2026
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Huset’s Speedway have collaborated to finalize the format for the 2026 L.G. Everist Huset’s Shootout set to take place on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6.A pair of $15,000-to-win prelims utilizing the standard World of Outlaws format and awarding …
World of Outlaws adds Belle-Clair to Sprint Car schedule
August 25th 2026
The greatest Sprint Car drivers in the world are headed to Belle Clair Fairgrounds.Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway is proud to announce the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make its highly anticipated debut at the Belleville, IL facility on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for …
GMSV and Managing Composites partner to advance the development of high-performance vehicles
August 25th 2026
Managing Composites has partnered with Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) to support the development of high-performance vehicles, combining composites expertise with GMSV’s focus on engineering and performance. This collaboration spans three of the brand’s defining supercars: the S1, S1 LM and L …
Mustang Challenge to visit six North American staples in 2027
August 25th 2026
Three years ago, Ford Racing announced a brand-new single make series. When Mustang Challenge debuted, it was an opportunity for Mustang enthusiasts to get behind the wheel of a track-ready Dark Horse R, a car that bridges the gap between a production Dark Horse and a Mustang GT4 race car.Three year …
Century Batteries set to continue as the Official Battery of Supercars
August 25th 2026
"Century Batteries is one of Australia's most recognisable and trusted automotive brands and, just like Supercars, dedicated to investing in Australia and promoting local jobs,” Dontas said."In addition to these shared values and our valued partnership, Century Batteries has continued to innovate in …
1000hp Sunbeam LSR breaks cover at Pebble Beach
August 24th 2026
History came roaring back to life on the lawn at Pebble Beach last weekend as the Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed record breaker, the first-ever Earth-bound machine to go over 200mph, launched its North American tour with a visit to Monterey’s Car Week and a debut appearance at Pebble Beach Concours …
Racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart to make charity appearance at 6 Hours of Fuji
August 24th 2026
Fuji Speedway – a near-permanent fixture on the annual FIA World Endurance Championship calendar since the series’ inception in 2012, and a circuit with a long and illustrious heritage in the sport – is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary, having opened in January, 1966. Nine months later, St …
Aston Martin Valkyrie undergoes technical development test at Silverstone
August 24th 2026
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar has completed a comprehensive test at Silverstone’s Grand Prix circuit, which will host the British round of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in April.The Aston Martin Thor Team tested a development version of the 6.5-liter V12-powered Valkyrie Hyperca …
$2 Million IndyCar/FOX donation expands First Lady’s Education Initiative to Indiana, Purdue
August 21st 2026
First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from INDYCAR and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University.The First Lady drew attention to America’s next generation during today’s Rose G …
Aftermarket giant, racing family patriarch Bob Vandergriff Sr. passes
August 21st 2026
High-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84.Vandergriff, longtime owner of Hedman Hedders and a respected advertising salesperson for NH …
Lamborghini selects Bridgestone Potenza Race R for Revuelto SV
August 20th 2026
Bridgestone has unveiled its latest semi-slick track tire, the Bridgestone Potenza Race R. The tire debuted alongside the 2026 Lamborghini Revuelto SV (Super Veloce) as a bespoke variant of the track tire for the new SV supercar.Elevating the track performance of the Bridgestone Potenza Race, the Po …
Skip Barber Winter Shootout to award more than $200,000
August 20th 2026
The Skip Barber Race Series Winter Shootout will return this November from Sonoma Raceway with over $200,000 in prizes available for drivers seeking to jump start their formula car racing career.The Winter Shootout will evaluate drivers on their ability to adapt to instructor feedback, consistency o …
IMSA mourns loss of its former leader, competitor, Charlie Slater
August 20th 2026
Former IMSA owner, chief executive officer and competitor Charlie Slater passed away last Saturday in South Florida at the age of 69 following an extended illness.“IMSA, at its core values, has always been a culture of family – the IMSA racing family,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “The loss of C …
Morse Measurements Demonstrates How K&C Testing Reveals What a Race Car Is Really Doing Under Load
August 19th 2026
In race car development, suspension geometry on paper is only part of the equation. What ultimately matters is what happens to the complete vehicle when real-world cornering, braking, traction and aerodynamic loads are applied.During a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, “Dialing In Dynamics …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 26
August 19th 2026
Wednesday, August 26 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #634 - "Advanced Engine Failure Analysis: Diagnosing Root Causes & Wear Mechanisms with Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek"Featuring Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket, Daido Metal; and Lake Speed, Jr., Tribologist. Hosted by Brad Gi …
McLaren reveals McL 6GT at 2026 Monterey Car Week
August 19th 2026
The first McLaren of its kind, the McL 6GT draws inspiration from the McLaren M6GT, Bruce McLaren’s original but ultimately unrealized supercar project. A production version is planned for 2028, bringing that vision to reality.According to the auto maker, the McL 6GT blends its purity of character w …
Ferrari's bespoke supersport vision, the CZ26
August 19th 2026
The Ferrari CZ26, designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni and developed for a US client under the Special Projects program, draws on the dynamic features and performance of the SF90 Stradale.The stylistic theme of the Ferrari CZ26 is defined by a distinctly horizo …
Aston Martin’s Valen, a front-engined V12 supercar
August 19th 2026
The Valen is clad in a full carbon-fiber body and powered by the brand’s 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine with 850ps and 1000Nm of torque from just 2,500rpm. Combined with targeted hardware and extensive software calibration to steering, suspension and braking systems, Valen delivers a driver- …
Former WRC title runner-up and Group N world champion Alex Fiorio passes away at 61
August 18th 2026
One of the leading Italian rally drivers of his generation, Fiorio established himself among the WRC's elite during Lancia's dominant period in the late 1980s, finishing third in the drivers' championship in 1988 before going one better as runner-up to Miki Biasion the following season.Born on 10 Ma …
IndyCar Series to make history this Weekend in D.C.
August 18th 2026
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES stands on its most prestigious stage ever this weekend when it races in the nation’s capital in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.No race cars have ever roared down Pennsylvania Avenue, screamed past the U.S. Capitol, blew by the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum an …
Cadillac reveals V-ONE concept based on its IMSA/WEC V-Series.R prototype
August 17th 2026
Cadillac has unveiled a single-seater concept study derived from the Cadillac V-Series.R prototype which has competed in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Co-developed by Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing and chassis supplier Dallara, the "V-O …
Ford's LMDh breaks cover
August 17th 2026
Ford Racing's 2027 LMDh prototype, which is set to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2027 onwards, has finally broken cover. The American marque has released shots from a track test at Paul Ricard, after several days of shakedown testing which got underway on August 5th.The V8-pow …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 19
August 16th 2026
Wednesday, August 19 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #633 - "Dialing In Dynamics: K&C Testing Insights" by Morse MeasurementsFeaturing Bob Simons, President; and Sonja Atkins, K&C Lab Manager, Morse Measurements. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …
Friday August 14 USAC Midget National Championship event at Coles County Speedway rained out
August 14th 2026
The Friday, August 14, USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at Coles County Speedway in Mattoon, Illinois has been rained out.The Saturday, August 15 program at Coles County remains on as scheduled featuring USAC National Midgets, plus non-wing Junior Sprints and Restricted Sprin …
WRC's global TV audience continues to grow
August 14th 2026
The WRC attracted a cumulative global television audience of 504 million between January and mid-June 2026, whilst the championship also recorded growth in live audiences and on official championship digital platforms compared with the same period in 2025.The cumulative audience for live broadcasts …
Eight doubleheader rounds for 2027 DTM
August 14th 2026
DTM has announced its race calendar for 2027, with an eight-weekend, 16-race season across six months starting at the Red Bull Ring presented by VKB-Bank. As well as the Formula 1 circuit in Austria, Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands is the second venue outside of Germany to host the touring car …
Phase One of 2027 IndyCar schedule unveiled
August 13th 2026
Action-Packed Season Starts with Three Straight RacesBarber Motorsports Park Returns to April DateAll NTT INDYCAR SERIES Races Again To Air on FOXINDYCAR has announced the return of a supercharged set of races to kick off the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season as part of “Phase One” of next year’s overa …
NASCAR redefines rookie status
August 13th 2026
The designation of a NASCAR rookie has changed again.Mike Forde, NASCAR’s vice president of racing communications, revealed as much during the latest episode of the Hauler Talk podcast. The conversation centered around whether Corey Heim will be eligible in 2027 as he goes full-time with 23XI Racing …
Dover returning to Cup Series regular season, All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro
August 13th 2026
over Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway will reverse course in 2027 as the NASCAR All-Star Race returns to the North Carolina short track. Speedway Motorsports confirmed Wednesday that Dover will return to a points-paying race in mid-May."Whether it's a points race, an All-Star Race or a C …
Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal
August 13th 2026
Cadillac F1 has appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal.Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon in what the team describes as “a planned leadership transition as the organization evolves from its initial build phase into the next stage of racing performance.”The 49-year-old Pole/Frenchman brin …
ProMotor Engines: Engineering Reliable Horsepower from Road Racing to Top Fuel
August 12th 2026
Dennis Borem shares lessons from decades of NASCAR engine development, Trans Am competition and 12,000-horsepower nitro racing on EPARTRADE’s Race Industry NowBuilding a race engine capable of producing impressive peak horsepower is one challenge. Building one that delivers the right power curve, su …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ADDS SPEEDHUT GAUGES
August 12th 2026
Motor State Distributing has added Speedhut, a leading manufacturer of top-quality custom automotive gauges, to its line card. Speedhut produces a wide selection of universal and direct-fit gauges for vehicles ranging from classics to modern performance, including many popular European and Japanese …
Rio de Janeiro selected to host MotoGP 2027 season launch
August 12th 2026
Rio de Janeiro has successfully secured the right to host the official MotoGP 2027 Season Launch on 21 February 2027, bringing one of the championship's premier global events to Brazil and placing the city at the centre of the sporting world ahead of the new MotoGP season.The main Season Launch even …
SCCA Runoffs Paddock Registration opens, event entry deadlines approach
August 12th 2026
If you’re racing at the Sept. 28-Oct. 5, 2026, Mission Foods SCCA® National Championship Runoffs®, you’re going to need somewhere to park your competition vehicle while at Road America. Arguably, a good paddock spot is the most important part of the whole Runoffs experience.Truth is, your paddock sp …
JCB's Hydromax sets hydrogen land speed record
August 12th 2026
JCB has set a new world record for hydrogen-powered vehicles with its Hydromax streamliner in Bonneville, Utah.Following on from last week’s Southern California Timing Association's Blown Gas Streamliner class record of 368.347 mph the car, powered by two production-based turbocharged digger engines …