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Sandro Munari: 1940 - 2026
March 3rd 2026
Nicknamed “Il Drago” (The Dragon), Munari became synonymous with Lancia’s rise to prominence and played a central role in establishing the manufacturer as an early force in the World Rally Championship. His name remains inseparable from the Lancia Stratos HF, the car he helped develop and drove to m …
F1, C15 Studio renew multi-year deal to run the Formula 1 Channel in the U.S.
March 3rd 2026
Formula 1 has announced the renewal of its partnership with C15 Studio to operate the ‘Formula 1 Channel’ for fans in the U.S., which allows them to watch pre-scheduled programming of classic Grands Prix, popular documentaries and relive the action of the previous race weekend, with full replays, de …
Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series to debut at zMax Dragway
March 3rd 2026
The thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.The exciting new showcase for 2026 will feature 10 drivers, with three r …
Mark Pawuk to debut all-new Dodge Charger Drag Pak in Gainesville
March 3rd 2026
This weekend at the 56th annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Pawuk will strap into the all-new, Hemi-powered '26 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection as the latest chapter of his storied career launches on the Gainesville Raceway stage. The debut marks the first tim …
Turn 14 Distribution Announces A Chance To Win The 2024 Ford Mustang Gt Sema Build
March 2nd 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 Aeromotive 2024 Ford Mustang GT SEMA build. From March 1 through June 30, 2026, customers …
Dario Marrafuschi appointed head of motorsport at Pirelli
March 2nd 2026
Dario Marrafuschi took over as head of Pirelli’s motorsport business unit on March 1, succeeding Mario Isola, who will support the transition until July 1 before leaving the company.Marrafuschi, who joined Pirelli in 2008, has extensive Formula 1 R&D experience and recently led the development o …
FIA to revise compression ratio tests from June
March 2nd 2026
The FIA has confirmed it will change the way it tests the compression ratios of new Formula 1 power units starting June 1, following claims Mercedes had found a way to exploit the previous inspections.This year the compression ratio limit of the fuel/air mixture in a power unit cylinder has been red …
BeyondMath raises $18.5m to scale foundational physics AI model
March 2nd 2026
Engineering and industrial companies face growing pressure to design more complex systems faster and more sustainably, often relying on legacy simulation tools that struggle to keep pace with modern hardware and AI-driven workflows. BeyondMath addresses this challenge with a foundational AI model tr …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 4
March 1st 2026
Wednesday, March 4 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #611- "Winning Chassis Set-Ups For Any Type of Race Car" by Creative Racing ProductsFeaturing Brett Barker, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, Creative Racing Products; Charles Lewandoski, Founder of ChaLew Performance Products; and Ryan Stone, Multi-time NASCA …
Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Shift Focus to Premier Events
March 1st 2026
After succeeding in its mission to help elevate Midget racing and the drivers in the division, the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets presented by Toyota will continue that initiative in a new fashion this year.Maintaining the goal of putting Midget racers in front of large crowds, Xtreme Outlaw will shift its f …
Netflix set to show Canadian GP as Apple TV carries Drive to Survive
March 1st 2026
Netflix will broadcast this year’s Canadian Grand Prix as a result of a partnership that will also include Apple TV carrying the latest season of the Formula 1 docuseries "Drive to Survive."The partnership was announced by Apple’s senior vice president of services Eddy Cue on Thursday, with Netflix …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
March 1st 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #611- "Winning Chassis Set-Ups For Any Type of Race Car" by Creative Racing ProductsFeaturing Brett Barker, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, Creative Racing Products; Charles Lewandoski, Founder of ChaLew Performance Products; an …
Rimac Technology announces leadership transition
February 27th 2026
Rimac Technology has announced two leadership changes as the company enters its next phase of growth, with Nurdin Pitarević, previously chief operating officer (COO), appointed chief executive officer (CEO) and Marko Brkljačić, formerly deputy COO, assuming the role of COO.Mate Rimac, founder of Rim …
Conflux 3D-printed transmission oil cooler completes endurance race in Multimatic car
February 27th 2026
A 3D-printed, configurable transmission oil cooler developed by Conflux Technology has completed a full-distance endurance race in a car engineered by Multimatic Motorsports. Using Conflux’s configurable core platform, the transmission cooler was adapted to the programme’s specific boundary conditio …
IndyCar IOB chairman Nair lays out plans to revamp series' rulebook and tech procedures
February 26th 2026
IndyCar Officiating Board chairman Raj Nair has elaborated on the IOB’s intention to complete a sweeping revision to IndyCar’s rulebook to eliminate oversights and confusion, which he cited as a factor in some of the rule violations that took place in recent seasons.“We've also been looking at the r …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW – The Weekly Webinar & Podcast From EPARTRADE
February 26th 2026
Wednesday, March 4 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #611- "Winning Chassis Set-Ups For Any Type of Race Car" by Creative Racing ProductsFeaturing Brett Barker, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, Creative Racing Products; Charles Lewandoski, Founder of ChaLew Performance Products; and Ryan Stone, Multi-time NASCA …
NASCAR, Dover Motor Speedway announce revamped 2026 All-Star Race format
February 26th 2026
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports has announced details for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race, set for Sunday, May 17, marking the first time the annual event will be held at Dover Motor Speedway.This season’s revamped format features a three-segment, 350-lap event that places every driver on track to sta …
Pirelli head of motorsport Isola to leave tire manufacturer in July
February 26th 2026
Pirelli’s head of motorsport Mario Isola will leave the tire manufacturer in July, handing over duties to Dario Marrafuschi on March 1.Isola (pictured above) has been in charge of Pirelli’s motorsport activities for the past 10 years after taking over from Paul Hembery, often fulfilling the role of …
McLaren Racing extends technology partnership with Dell Technologies
February 25th 2026
McLaren Racing has announced an extension of its partnership with Dell Technologies, continuing a long-standing collaboration that supports the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team on and off the track.The partnership, which began in 2018, has become a critical part of ho …
ZC Rubber extends partnership with Red Bull Driftbrothers
February 25th 2026
ZC Rubber has announced it is extending its partnership with the Red Bull Driftbrothers. Since last year, the Chinese tire manufacturer has been the official tire and equipment partner of the German motorsport team featuring Elias and Johannes Hountondji under its Westlake Performance Tires brand. T …
New-look 2026 EKO Acropolis Rally Route revealed
February 25th 2026
Revealed this morning (25 February), the 2026 edition will span the Attica, Peloponnese and Central Greece regions and take in a mix of old, returning and new stages totaling more than 320km.Beginning with a super special stage on Thursday night in Athens, crews and vehicles will be shipped from the …
Stacy Compton named General Manager of Pulaski County Motorsports Park
February 25th 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) proudly announces that Stacy Compton has been appointed General Manager of Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the historic Virginia racing facility formerly known as Motor Mile Speedway.A native of Hurt, Virginia, Compton built his racing career on short tr …
Buddy Hull to debut FS Mustang Funny Car at Gatornationals
February 25th 2026
Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their Funny Car. The design will mirror the 2025 high-p …
Firestone to introduce ENLITEN™ Technology in IndyCar tires
February 25th 2026
Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced Feb. 24 that Firestone Racing will usher in the 2026 INDYCAR season with Firehawk race tires that integrate Bridgestone global ENLITEN™ Technology.Beginning at this weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT …
WRC Promoter awarded FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation
February 24th 2026
WRC Promoter has been awarded FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation, the top tier within the FIA’s environmental framework and a recognition of best practice in structured environmental management and continual improvement.The certification follows a renewal audit conducted on 5 December 2025, …
IHRA surpasses 110 sanctioned tracks
February 24th 2026
We have officially reached 111 sanctioned drag racing facilities worldwide, marking the largest sanctioned track base in IHRA history and establishing IHRA as the global leader in drag racing facility sanctioning.This milestone represents a 70 percent increase over last season and the most significa …
Formula Drift announces major 2026 competition format changes in partnership with Race Data Labs
February 24th 2026
As the world’s leading drift series, Formula DRIFT is constantly reviewing its competition format and has historically shown itself willing to make sweeping changes to improve the experience of teams and fans alike. Following the second year of its All-Tandem Qualifying format, the series organizers …
IndyCar unveils regulatory, technical updates ahead of 2026 season
February 24th 2026
As IndyCar teams continue to wait for the 2026 rulebook to be issued, the series has released a few updates to its technical and procedural regulations.The first is a conformation of the shift RACER recently revealed where teams will be required to use Firestone’s alternate tire compounds twice duri …
K1 Speed Opens Indoor Go-Kart Facility in New Jersey
February 23rd 2026
Indoor go-kart operator, K1 Speed, announced the opening of its new Totowa facility, bringing accessible racing to Northeast New Jersey. This location is the first K1 Speed center on the East Coast to feature dual elevated go-kart tracks, company officials stated in a press release.The all-weather f …
Indianapolis 500 veteran Hucul dies at 79
February 23rd 2026
Canadian driver Cliff Hucul, a veteran of three Indianapolis 500 starts in the late 1970s, died Feb. 17 on his farm in his native Prince George, British Columbia. He was 79.Hucul made three consecutive Indy 500 starts from 1977-79. His best finish came as a rookie in 1977, 22nd in the No. 29 Team Ca …
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America announces details for 30th Anniversary Ride
February 23rd 2026
Former NASCAR driver and current racing analyst Kyle Petty today officially announced the complete route and overnight stops for the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). For the milestone edition, the 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will truly cross the United States, starting i …
Vote set for proposed change to F1 compression ratio tests
February 20th 2026
The FIA has proposed a new approach to the way it tests for compression ratio limits, with Formula 1's power unit manufacturers to vote on whether to approve a mid-season change that could hamper Mercedes.The Mercedes power unit has been the center of discussion through the off-season over reports i …
Open Wheel Showdown adds $10,000 to win Non-Wing Sprint Car division for 2026
February 20th 2026
The fourth annual Open Wheel Showdown is excited to announce the addition of Non-Wing Sprint Cars for its 2026 running at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, November 5–7.The new division will headline Friday Night’s Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying Night, serving as the featured event of the eve …
IndyCar Expands Global Broadcast Presence for 2026
February 20th 2026
International Expansion Continues to Drive Global Visibility of North America’s Premier Open-Wheel SeriesINDYCAR is intensifying its efforts in 2026 to reach global audiences during the 18-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. A strong network of international partners, including new media and broadcast r …
Long-time Škoda Motorsport team manager Pavel Hortek passes away at age 76
February 19th 2026
A respected and familiar presence in the service park for more than two decades, Hortek played a key role in Škoda’s rise to prominence in the modern era of rallying and was instrumental in guiding the Czech manufacturer through one of the most successful chapters in its history.Hortek’s rally caree …
NHRA Factory Stock Showdown sets nine-race schedule for 2026
February 19th 2026
Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, will continue as the title sponsor of the exciting NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class, which will make nine appearances at NHRA national events during the upcoming 2026 season. Two-time world champion Mark Pawuk will be looking to make it three championsh …
NASCAR announces the launch of NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts
February 19th 2026
NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts, a strategic reframing of its longstanding grassroots racing platform designed to more clearly reflect the vital role local short tracks play in communities across the United States and Canada.Formerly …
Supercars ratifies center of gravity adjustments
February 19th 2026
Supercars has ratified a centre of gravity (CoG) adjustment to match the three Gen3 models after specific CoG testing took place post the on track Bathurst 12 Hour test.The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship will commence at this weekend’s DUNLOP Sydney 500, with pre-season testing also taking place …
Mission Foods extends sponsorship with Racing America
February 19th 2026
Racing America has announced that Mission Foods is extending its partnership, continuing its designation as the Official Tortillas, Wraps, Flatbreads and Tortilla Chips of Racing America. In addition to its familiar logo appearing on all cars competing in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Fo …
John Kilroy - 2025 PRI Hall of Fame Inductee
February 18th 2026
My Dad, the Hall of FamerWhen I finally attended the Performance Racing Industry Show in December, it felt like I’d made a pilgrimage. I arrived with my mother, sister, and brother—all of whom felt similar. We’d heard about the show in rich and regular detail since 1990 from our late patriarch, John …
ARP Continues Support of Grassroots Drag Racing
February 18th 2026
While ARP has long been an NHRA Major Sponsor, posting for use of its head studs (or bolts) for all Sportsman categories at all National events, the company also supports grassroots racers in other venues.At the upcoming Good Vibrations March Meet, to be held on March 5-8 at Famoso Dragstrip near Ba …
Pulaski County Motorsports Park names Stacy Compton as GM, announces 2026 schedule
February 18th 2026
Pulaski County Motorsports Park has announced its 2026 racing schedule.The track will host the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series event on March 21st, before beginning its Weekly Racing series on April 25th. The IHRA Stock Car Series will return on July 25th for the fifth race in the eight-race series, …
Barcelona to remain on F1 calendar in rotation with Spa-Francorchamps
February 18th 2026
Barcelona will remain on the Formula 1 calendar on a rotational basis beyond this year, alternating with Spa-Francorchamps until 2032.F1 had already announced a move towards calendar rotation for certain venues, with Belgium signing a deal that will have Spa host a grand prix in 2026, 2027, 2029 and …
Helix and McMurtry redefine electric hypercars with Spéirling Pure Electric Fan Hypercar
February 18th 2026
Helix has partnered with electric hypercar brand McMurtry Automotive to develop a bespoke drive motor system for the McMurtry Spéirling Pure Electric Fan Hypercar. The new system is compatible with McMurtry’s gearbox.Featuring two Helix SPX242-94 motors at the rear, Spéirling can deliver up to 1,000 …
International Hot Rod Association Acquires Atlanta Dragway
February 18th 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially acquired Atlanta Dragway in Banks County, just outside Commerce, Georgia, marking an important step in bringing one of the Southeast’s most historic drag racing facilities back to life.Originally opened in 1976, Atlanta Dragway became a cor …
Kalitta Motorsports, Mac Tools Celebrate 25th Anniversary Season
February 17th 2026
One of the longest-running partnerships in sports marketing history is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 as Mac Tools continues its decades-long Kalitta Motorsports partnership. The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season begins March 6-8 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesvill …
PITLab selects VI-grade compact simulator to advance mobility research at Imola Circuit
February 17th 2026
VI-grade has announced that the newly established PITLab – Performance of Innovative Mobility Test Laboratory, located at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari – has selected its Compact simulator to support research in sustainable and safe mobility.PITLab is a joint research initiative betwe …
Bf1systems launches pocket-size instant TPMS diagnostic tool
February 17th 2026
Bf1systems has launched 1System QuickScan, a pocket-size diagnostic tool designed to give engineers and technicians immediate access to critical tire pressure monitoring system sensor data. The solution has been developed to support the high-pressure reality of motorsport operations.Instant insight1 …
Foyt and Penske to continue technical alliance
February 17th 2026
The technical alliance between AJ Foyt Racing and Team Penske is set to continue through 2026 and 2027. Leaders from both teams confirmed the extension in calls on Monday with RACER.The partnership between IndyCar’s oldest team and IndyCar’s most successful team began towards the end of the 2023 cha …
IndyCar to mandate two stints on alternate tires for street races
February 17th 2026
The IndyCar Series is turning something it trialed in 2025 into a formal change this season where drivers will be required to use Firestone’s faster alternate tire compound two times in each of the six street races.RACER has learned teams were recently made aware of the series’ intent to require dou …