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OPTIMA® Batteries continues role as presenting sponsor of IHRA Super Modified Two Wheel Drive Truck
May 14th 2026
OPTIMA Batteries, widely respected as the ULTIMATE POWER SOURCE in extreme performance applications, continues its enduring collaboration with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series in 2026.“OPTIMA Batteries is extending their role as the presenting sponsor for the Super Modified Two Wheel Drive Truck division …
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces new Restoration and Event Facility plans
May 14th 2026
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced its newRestoration and Event Facility plans. This is the next chapter in the Museum’s complete overhaul and expansion, which began in 2023. The new facility will be located in the Town of Speedway at 1111 Polco Street, just outside the Indianapoli …
Dakar 2027 route is unveiled
May 14th 2026
The exploration continues. Several tens of thousands of kilometres have been covered in Saudi Arabia since 2020. A mere trifle compared with what remains to be discovered in the largest country of the Middle East, whose territories hold endless surprises. Laid out on a map, the route of the 49th edi …
Supercars mandates new driver cooling measures
May 14th 2026
Supercars has mandated revised driver health and welfare rules ahead of the betr Darwin Triple Crown.New regulations have been confirmed from the June 19-21 event in Darwin, which is traditionally one of the hottest events of the season.In revised regulations, released alongside the 2026 Darwin trac …
Hankook returns to super-sport tire segment with Ventus evo
May 14th 2026
After more than a decade away from the segment, Hankook Tire has returned to the super-sport tire market with the Ventus evo Z, a high-performance summer tire designed for both track and everyday road use. The company says the tire offers greater tread depth and durability than a semi-slick tire whi …
Motegi decommissions its speedway oval
May 14th 2026
Mobility Resort Motegi’s superspeedway oval, which gave the facility its original Twin Ring Motegi name, has been decommissioned – and will be repurposed as spectator seating and camping areas for future events.Portions of the 1.5-mile asymmetrical oval will be covered with grass and transformed int …
Perfecting Cooling: Delta PAG Breaks Down the Science Behind High-Performance Thermal Management
May 13th 2026
The science of cooling in motorsports goes far beyond simply mounting a radiator and hoping airflow solves the problem.That was one of the major takeaways from a recent episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series, titled “Perfecting Cooling with Delta PAG,” featuring John Pairaktaridis, …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
May 13th 2026
Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #622 - "The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine" by Stryker Race CarsFeaturing John Annunziata, Co-Founder; and Cole Powelson, Co-Founder. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK …
Chris Anderson Appointed President and COO of Elgin Industries; Bill Skok to Continue as CEO
May 13th 2026
Elgin Industries, a leading global supplier of engine and chassis components and other products for the automotive, heavy-duty, industrial, and performance markets, today announced the appointment of Chris Anderson as President and Chief Operating Officer. Bill Skok, grandson of Elgin founder Martin …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MAY 20
May 13th 2026
Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #622 - "The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine" by Stryker Race CarsFeaturing John Annunziata, Co-Founder; and Cole Powelson, Co-Founder. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK …
Grandstands sold out for Indianapolis 500 Race Day
May 13th 2026
As the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take center stage for the upcoming 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, a massive and historic crowd will greet them with a thunderous roar as they take the green flag. All reserved seating for Race Day will be sold out for the second …
The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) returns to North Carolina
May 13th 2026
Next week, (18-22 May), the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) will once again return to North Carolina for their Business Development Mission to Charlotte. The MIA and UK Government provide this joint activity to suppliers of motorsport and high performance engineering.With this event takin …
STOP-FYRE® Continues Alliance as Official Fire Extinguisher of IHRA Pro Pulling Series
May 13th 2026
STOP-FYRE®, The World's BEST Fire Extinguisher® continues its collaboration with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series as the Official Fire Extinguisher for 2026."STOP-FYRE® products from AKE Safety Equipment are a vital part of our safety response on the Fendt High Stakes Series, Hot Shot's Secret Champions …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
May 13th 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!
May 13th 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 …
Lotus highlights motorsport heritage with all-new hybrid-V8 supercar
May 13th 2026
Lotus Cars has announced Focus 2030, an updated business strategy to strengthen the company’s competitiveness and create a more flexible and sustainable business model to support resilience amid challenging market conditions.Built on four core pillars – brand reinforcement, a multipowertrain strateg …
Goodyear will bring concrete-tested tire combination for All-Star Race at Dover
May 13th 2026
Goodyear will bring a concrete-tested tire combination for the NASCAR Cup Series’ first All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.Cup Series teams will use a left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle that debuted at Bristol Motor Speedway in April, and the specially designed right-side rubber that ran in Dover’s …
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Support of IHRA Pro Pulling Series with a 2-Year Champions Tour Sponsor
May 12th 2026
Hot Shot’s SecretTM, the “Diesel Experts” and the leading manufacturer of high-performance additives and lubricants, announces a renewed commitment to the IHRA Pro Pulling Series. With one of the most entrenched commitments of any company to pulling, Hot Shot’s Secret is proud to announce a continue …
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- …
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 …
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 …
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) …