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RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

July 8th 2025

Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #548 - "Optimizing Your Wet Sump Oil System for Peak Pressure and Performance" by Canton Racing Products Featuring Mike Zeranski, President, Canton Racing Products. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO S …

Alpine unveils its first electric customer racing car – the A290 Rallye

July 8th 2025

Alpine has unveiled the rally version of the A290, the first electric Alpine designed for customer racing. The A290 Rallye was developed by the Viry-Châtillon teams and will be assembled in the competition workshop at the Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé.To mark its 70th anniversary, Alpine is …

Bcomp, Porsche Motorsport and Four Motors unveil natural-fiber components in GT3 Cup car

July 8th 2025

Bcomp, Porsche Motorsport and Four Motors have unveiled new Bcomp grey-toned components on the Porsche GT3 Cup car, representing what the companies say is “the next evolution of natural fiber composites in motorsport”.The Four Motors Porsche GT3 Cup will use exterior body components produced with Bc …

DHL announced as FIA's Official Global Logistics Partner

July 7th 2025

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced a comprehensive partnership with the world’s leading logistics company DHL. The collaboration will enhance operational efficiency acro …

IHRA and SPEED SPORT 1 announce production and broadcast plans

July 7th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced its 2025 television and streaming plans with official broadcast partner SPEED SPORT, bringing the adrenaline-pumping excitement of IHRA drag racing to fan through a dynamic blend of live television and digital streaming on SPEED SPORT 1, SPE …

Jonathan Diuguid named Penske Racing President

July 7th 2025

Team Penske filled its leadership vacancies Friday by promoting two members of its decorated sports car program.Jonathan Diuguid, who led Porsche Penske Motorsport to the past two 24 Hours of Daytona victories and this year’s 12 Hours of Sebring title, is the new president of Penske Racing. Travis L …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JULY 16

July 7th 2025

Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #548 - "Optimizing Your Wet Sump Oil System for Peak Pressure and Performance" by Canton Racing ProductsFeaturing Mike Zeranski, President, Canton Racing Products. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SI …

Join Us For The 5th Year Of Family Fun In Memory Of Steve & Mike Heintz, Founders Of Heintz Bros Automotive!!!

July 3rd 2025

WE WILL ALSO BE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS FOR HEINTZ BROS. AUTOMOTIVE!FREE EVENT! Held at the Career Academy and Tech School in Troutman, NC on October 4th, 2025 from 11am-3pm. All proceeds to benefit the “Heintz Brothers Memorial Scholarship” Fund, a scholarship program developed by Heintz B …

1973 NHRA Top Fuel world champion Jerry Ruth passes away

July 3rd 2025

Jerry Ruth, whose amazing Top Fuel career spanned 20 years and included the NHRA Top Fuel world championship in 1973, passed away July 1. He was 87.Ruth, dubbed the “King of the Northwest“ in 1965 by a local sportswriter, ruled the nitro ranks in the region for years. Always a self-promoter, Ruth la …

Java House named title sponsor of Laguna Seca IndyCar event

July 3rd 2025

Java House, the innovative, Indianapolis-based cold brew coffee brand, has been named title sponsor of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES event this month at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.The Java House Grand Prix of Monterey, which will take place July 25-27 at the iconic road course, marks the only visit to …

Engineered for Power: Mast Motorsports Delivers Cutting-Edge Cylinder Head Technology Across All Performance Levels

July 2nd 2025

In a recent episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series, Jason Youd, CEO of Mast Motorsports, joined host Brad Gillie of SiriusXM to provide an exclusive look into the engineering innovation driving their success in the high-performance engine market.Broadcast live from their state-of-th …

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

July 2nd 2025

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #547 - "Engineered for Power: A Tech Dive into Mast Motorsports Cylinder Heads Across All Performance Levels” by Mast MotorsportsFeaturing Jason Youd, CEO, Mast Motorsports. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shif …

BAC to build next-gen Mono road-legal supercar with Siemens Xcelerator

July 2nd 2025

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) will use the Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio to develop the next-generation Mono, its single-seater, road-legal race car.Developed to be equally at home on the road as it is on the track, the 570kg Mono supe …

High Limit Racing Eldora event to make live national TV debut with co-broadcast on FS1 and Flo

July 2nd 2025

Race to Feature the World’s Top Winged Sprint Car Drivers and Expert On-Air Commentary by FloRacing’s Chase Raudman, Tony LaPorta and Blake AndersonAUSTIN, TX - (July 1, 2025) - FloSports is taking Kubota High Limit Racing to new heights with a special co-broadcast on FloRacing and FS1 live from the …

Ferrari unveils the 296 GT3 Evo

July 2nd 2025

Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT3 Evo, building on the 296 LMGT3, which has competed in the FIA WEC from the 2024 season, and the 296 GT3, which numbers 140 victories, 405 podium finishes and 56 pole positions in 343 races.Engine and gearboxThe V6 combustion engine of the 296 GT3 Evo remains unchange …

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

July 2nd 2025

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 …

Circuit De Barcelona - Catalunya Takes First Place As The World’s Most Sustainable Circuit

July 2nd 2025

 Enovation Consulting, in collaboration with Paolo Taticchi, Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at University College London’s School of Management, has published the fifth edition of the Sustainable Circuits Index™ (SCI™), part of the Sustainable Motorsport Index™ (SMI™).The SCI™ is a fi …

Acronis #TeamUp joins Prema Racing and Arc for the 2025 British Grand Prix

July 1st 2025

Acronis, a cybersecurity and data protection company, has announced its latest Acronis #TeamUp partnership with Italian motorsport team Prema Racing and British IT managed service provider (MSP) Arc in a new three-year agreement. As part of the Acronis #TeamUp program, the partnership will begin at …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING TO OFFER FREE SHIPPING ON BLUEPRINT ENGINES

June 30th 2025

Motor State Distributing is offering free shipping on BluePrint Engines. They are excited to announce a promotion for their dealers, offering substantial savings on freight costs during a limited-time free shipping promotion. From July 1st through September 30th, 2025, ALL BluePrint crate engin …

WEDG High Performance Karts partners with World of Outlaws, ASCS

June 30th 2025

WEDG High Performance Karts is expanding its support of Sprint Car racing by partnering with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and American Sprint Car Series.The company, which produces fully custom, hand-built Wedg-frame karts, will be the new Hot Laps sponsor for every World …

BC39 format revealed for July 1-2 USAC Midget event at IMS

June 30th 2025

A new two-night format at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome competitors to the seventh running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors featuring the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship on July 1-2, 2025.The competition to make the field for the eve …

Ford Performance launches NHRA Contingency Program to support racers

June 27th 2025

Ford Performance has announced the return of its NHRA Contingency Program for 2025, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots and professional drag racers campaigning Ford-powered vehicles in NHRA drag racing categories across the country.The program will once again support Ford racers in Mission Foo …

IMCA approves new Five Star Sport Compact aftermarket nose piece for competition

June 27th 2025

 IMCA officials have announced that a newly developed Sport Compact aftermarket nose piece, part number 51001-41051-x, manufactured by Five Star Race Car Bodies of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, will be permitted for use in competition beginning June 27, 2025.Unveiled at the PRI Tradeshow in December 2 …

FIA makes F1 driving standards and penalty guidelines public

June 27th 2025

The FIA has made the Formula 1 driving standards and penalty guidelines available to the public in a move intended to improve transparency in decision making.The stewards have worked to the advisory documents for multiple years but they had not been publicly released, leading to limited understandin …

Post-Crash Protocols in Racing: Experts Weigh In on Recovery, Cleanup, and Safety – Including EV & Hybrid Vehicles

June 25th 2025

In a compelling new episode of EPARTRADE's "Race Industry Now" technical webinar series, motorsports safety and logistics experts gathered to discuss a critical and often overlooked aspect of racing: what happens after a crash. Titled “Get Back to Racing! After the Crash: Cleanup, Recovery, Restorat …

Jota partners with Monolith AI to enhance design and engineering with AI-driven data insights

June 25th 2025

Jota has partnered with Monolith AI to accelerate its design and engineering processes. Monolith’s AI-powered technology will be used to support Jota’s dynamic data modeling to optimize and validate track test-and-simulation data, empowering engineering teams to make better design decisions.The tech …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JULY 2

June 25th 2025

Wednesday, July 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #547 - "Engineered for Power: A Tech Dive into Mast Motorsports Cylinder Heads Across All Performance Levels” by Mast MotorsportsFeaturing Jason Youd, CEO, Mast Motorsports. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HE …

Alcon to provide bespoke braking system for Zenvo Aurora hypercar

June 25th 2025

Zenvo Automotive has selected Alcon Components to provide a bespoke braking system for its Aurora hypercar program.Aurora says it will use the latest in bespoke braking system technologies from its new technical partner to “bring the power of the highly efficient bespoke V12 drivetrain under control …

Huset’s High Bank Nationals to return in 2026 With $150K To Win Hustle, $300K To Win Finale

June 25th 2025

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Huset’s Speedway for the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals, June 17-20, 2026The biggest paying Sprint Car race just got bigger for its 2026 return with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Huset’s Speedw …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JUNE 25

June 25th 2025

Wednesday, June 25 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #546 - "Get Back to Racing! After the Crash: Cleanup, Recovery, Restoration & Impounds — Including EV & Hybrid Race Cars" by ESI EquipmentFeaturing John K. Evans, President, ESI Equipment; Roy Spielmann, President of Y3 Motorsports Safety Management …

Cyan Racing delivers Volvo P1800 Cyan with new GT specification

June 24th 2025

Cyan Racing has delivered a Volvo P1800 Cyan in GT specification to a customer in Sweden, debuting a number of new features including newly designed wheels, exhaust and interior details.“Our latest Volvo P1800 Cyan is a further celebration of the iconic GT cars from the 1960s of which the original V …

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber and Eleven Dynamics enter technology partnership

June 24th 2025

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber has entered a strategic technology partnership with robotics and automation specialist Eleven Dynamics. The collaboration focuses on leveraging cutting-edge measurement technology to enhance vehicle component precision and significantly speed up production processes.Central …

NASCAR in-season tournament bracket set

June 24th 2025

The first round of the NASCAR in-season tournament begins Saturday night at EchoPark Speedway (aka Atlanta Motor Speedway) as teams now have their path to the $1 million bonus.Atlanta kicks off the new event before it makes stops in Chicago, Sonoma, Dover, and finishes at Indianapolis. The tournamen …

New PRI Study Finds Motorsports Industry Has $69.2 Billion Economic Impact

June 23rd 2025

PRI today released a landmark study that underscores the motorsports industry's pivotal role as a key contributor to the U.S. economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs, generating billions in economic activity and delivering substantial tax revenue. PRI, the leading voice for the motorsports …

Forecasted Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding Postpone Monday Madness at Independence

June 23rd 2025

Due to the severe thunderstorms, high winds and flash flooding expected to impact the Independence, IA area on Monday, officials from the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Independence Motor Speedway have agreed to postpone Monday Madness.The decision …

Ex-Penske team manager Moyer joins Arrow McLaren

June 23rd 2025

The most coveted free agent in the IndyCar Series wasn’t a driver, but rather, it was ex-Team Penske team manager Kyle Moyer, who has joined Arrow McLaren where he’ll be reunited with former driver Tony Kanaan who serves as team principal.The IndyCar veteran spent the majority of his career at Andre …

IndyCar prepares to introduce innovative new car for 2028

June 23rd 2025

INDYCAR is providing a status update on the new race car the series will introduce and implement for the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, which was also shared with team owners today at Road America. Extensive planning and collaborative design work continues for the new chassis, with thorough on-trac …

Rimac Technology powers Bugatti Tourbillon with battery and powertrain tech

June 20th 2025

Rimac Technology has engineered, designed and integrated the battery system, e-axles and electronic control units for the Bugatti Tourbillon hyper sports cars. Working in collaboration with Bugatti Rimac’s engineering teams, Rimac has designed an 800V hybrid system that integrates with the Tourbillo …

Williams extends Vowles as team principal

June 20th 2025

Williams has announced James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract to remain in his role as team principal.Vowles joined Williams at the start of the 2023 season from Mercedes and has helped develop the team under the ownership of Dorilton Capital to become a consistent midfield runner. Current …

Joe Gibbs Racing announces multi-year sponsorship deal with Bob’s Discount Furniture

June 19th 2025

Joe Gibbs Racing announced a multiyear agreement Wednesday with Bob’s Discount Furniture, under which the company will serve as Denny Hamlin's primary sponsor for select events.Bob’s Discount Furniture will be on the No. 11 Toyota for the first time at Iowa Speedway (Aug. 3). The full slate of races …

Canadian Grand Prix sets new viewing audience record on ABC

June 19th 2025

ABC’s live telecast of the Canadian Grand Prix last Sunday averaged 1.9 million viewers for the race-only portion of the telecast (2-3:45pm ET), the largest audience ever for the event on U.S. television.The audience was up from last year’s viewership of 1.8 million, which at the time was the larges …

FIA approves Kyalami improvements to reach F1 status

June 19th 2025

South Africa's Kyalami circuit has had improvement works approved by the FIA that would grant the venue Grade 1 status, allowing it to host Formula 1 races in future.The circuit is currently FIA Grade 2, meaning it doesn’t hold the required license for an F1 track, but it submitted plans for upgrade …

Halo P1 Presents the Science of Braking: KPIs and Data-Driven Insights That Win Races

June 18th 2025

EPARTRADE Webinar Series, Episode #545 — The science behind elite-level braking performance was front and center in the latest episode of EPARTRADE’s “Race Industry Now” webinar series. Titled “The Science of Braking: KPIs and Data That Win Races,” the presentation featured an expert panel from Halo …

Thai cabinet approves a $1.2 billion bid to host F1 race from 2028 onwards

June 18th 2025

A grand prix in Thailand has moved a step closer after the Thai cabinet approved a $1.2 billion bid to host a race from 2028 onwards.The proposal is for an initial five-year deal that would run until 2032, for a race on a street circuit in Bangkok. The race has been subject to a feasibility study an …

IndyCar almost double TV viewership from last year's WWTR event

June 18th 2025

IndyCar’s primetime Sunday night debut on FOX with the Bommarito Automotive group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway delivered an average of 1,012,000 viewers.The race won by Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood earned a 95.7 percent audience increase over the 517,191 who watched the 2024 WWTR race, wh …

Canadian GP signs new agreement through 2035

June 18th 2025

The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for the next decade after signing a new agreement taking it through 2035.The existing agreement was due to expire in 2031, but following a move of the date of the race from 2026 onwards, which shifts the Canadian GP to late May to allow f …

FloSports, NASCAR add $50,000 to purse for Late Model Virginia Triple Crown

June 18th 2025

One of the most iconic titles in Late Model Stock Car racing just got a major upgrade. FloSports and NASCAR today announced that they will contribute $50,000 to the purse for the Virginia Triple Crown raising the overall champion purse to $20,000 – making it the richest prize in the event’s storied …

Toyota Gazoo racing unveils liquid hydrogen-fueled GR LH2 Racing Concept

June 17th 2025

Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled the GR LH2 Racing Concept, a liquid hydrogen-fueled test car to be used to advance the development of hydrogen technology in motorsports.Toyota is using motorsports, including participation in Japan’s Super Taikyu series, to develop and refine its technologies under …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame supports Calistoga Speedway reopening

June 17th 2025

Calistoga Speedway, one of the west’s most storied dirt tracks, returns to competition with the Louie Vermeil Classic on Aug. 30-31 and the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame is proud to be a part of the festivities. The half-mile speedway, located at the Calistoga Fairgrounds, will …

Horse Powertrain to supply engine for USA-built ARC2 rally car

June 17th 2025

Horse Powertrain, via its Aurobay Technologies division, has signed an agreement to supply engines for the ARC2, a new rally car developed by USA-based JRD Motorsport for the American Rally Association’s RC2 class.The ARC2 will use a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine manufactured in Sweden by Aurobay Te …

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