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INDYCAR teams to use Pennzoil Performance Racing Oil at Indianapolis 500 to drive sustainability
May 17th 2024
Shell, Pennzoil and INDYCAR continue to advance their sustainability journey by unveiling the new Pennzoil Performance+ Racing Oil[2] using re-refined base oil (RRBO) to deliver top engine performance with less greenhouse gas emissions.1 INDYCAR teams will use Pennzoil Performance+ Racing Oil during …
F1 veteran O'Neill named team principal of Juncos Hollinger
May 17th 2024
Juncos Hollinger Racing announced May 16 the addition of David O’Neill, former sporting director and team manager of Haas F1 Team, in the newly created role of team principal.O’Neill will partner with Team Manager David Morgan at JHR.“Juncos Hollinger Racing isn’t scared to go where other teams have …
Mark Brittan appointed MD of Gibson Technology
May 17th 2024
Gibson Technology has announced the appointment of Mark Brittan as managing director. Brittan is the son-in-law of Bill Gibson, founder and chairman of Gibson Technology, and has had a long-term involvement within the Gibson family business.In his new role he will have full responsibility for the le …
Phoenix to host NASCAR championship weekend again in 2025
May 17th 2024
Phoenix Raceway is the fourth race confirmed on the 2025 schedule as NASCAR announced Thursday it will remain the site of the championship finale.Phoenix will host all three NASCAR national series from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. It will be the sixth year the track has hosted championship weekend.“Our f …
Eddie Gossage, 1958 - 2024
May 17th 2024
Eddie Gossage, the former president of Texas Motor Speedway, has died. He was 65.Speedway Motorsports shared the news Thursday night on behalf of the Gossage family.“Today, we have lost one of the world’s biggest race fans,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “From his legenda …
McLaren’s Zak Brown to receive IMRRC’s 10th Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award
May 16th 2024
Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, will receive the 10th annual IMRRC Cameron R. Argetsinger Award at a gala presented by Sahlen’s, NASCAR, Watkins Glen International and IMSA, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The dinner and presentation will be held prior to the running of the NA …
IndyCar Series makes aerodynamic specification changes for Indy 500
May 16th 2024
The IndyCar Series has made a few changes to the aerodynamic specification of its cars and a couple of mechanical updates for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.The largest involves an increase in potential downforce with the rear wing. Teams were restricted to a maximum nose-down angle of fi …
TNT confirms Atlanta to launch its 2025 NASCAR telecasts
May 16th 2024
Atlanta Motor Speedway will be the site of TNT Sports return to telecasting NASCAR races in 2025.The second race date at Atlanta Motor Speedway moves to June, on a Saturday night, and will also be the first race of the $1 million in-season tournament, with each race exclusively airing on TNT and Max …
Adamastor unveils Furia – the first Portuguese supercar
May 16th 2024
The Furia is a high-performance sports car designed for enthusiasts and collectors, and is equipped with a Ford Performance engine that can produce more than 350hp.Adamastor says the rigorous construction, superior driving experience and “high-level design and technology” of the Furia place the manu …
Revolutionizing Racing Fuels
May 15th 2024
In a recent webinar, Jess Hewitt of Hyperfuels, a seasoned expert in fuel technology, unveiled groundbreaking insights into the world of racing fuels. From the mechanics of hydrophobic alcohols to the nuances of performance optimization, the discussion delved deep into the science behind sustainable …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE
May 15th 2024
Wednesday, May 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #451 - "Engineering Insights: Understanding the Inner Workings of Differentials, Gearboxes, and Motorsport ABS" by Autotech DrivelineChris Shimonkevitz, Brand Manager and Dana Clark, Technical Director. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. …
Ligier/Bosch hydrogen ICE car completes 5,000km of endurance testing
May 15th 2024
Bosch and Ligier have announced that the JS2 RH2, a hydrogen ICE-powered concept first unveiled at Le Mans in 2023, has completed more than 5,000km of track running without issue.The car features a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine with an H2 injection system developed by the two companies. Capable of …
IndyCar hybrids to debut July 5-7 at Mid-Ohio
May 15th 2024
Five years in the making, the IndyCar Series will make its long-awaited move to hybridization at the July 5-7 race on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.Announced at the Indianapolis 500 in May of 2019, the innovative technology created in a joint development between Chevrolet and Honda will see the ful …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 15
May 15th 2024
Wednesday, May 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #451 - "Engineering Insights: Understanding the Inner Workings of Differentials, Gearboxes, and Motorsport ABS" by Autotech DrivelineChris Shimonkevitz, Brand Manager and Dana Clark, Technical Director. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. …
Pratt Miller delays IndyCar team plans
May 15th 2024
Michigan’s Pratt Miller Motorsports organization has parked its interest in joining the IndyCar Series field in 2025.The company behind the championship-winning Corvette Racing program over the last three decades, which also played an integral role in the engineering and performance development for …
Amazon Prime Video to open its 2025 race coverage with Coca-Cola 600
May 15th 2024
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Amazon Prime Video will begin its coverage of Cup Series races with the 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25, 2025, during Memorial Day weekend.NASCAR’s annual endurance test at Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of the sport’s crown-jewel races, and it will kick of …
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May 15th 2024
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: Episode #450 - "Sustainable Power: The Science Behind Ethanol-Free Premium Gasoline for Racing and High-Performance Engines" by HyperfuelsJess Hewitt, President, Hyperfuels. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.We w …
World of Outlaws Sprint Car drivers to meet with students at second annual Milton Hershey Sprint Car Experience
May 14th 2024
After the final checkered flag falls on the weekend’s races, a few Sprint Car drivers will go from inspiring kids in the grandstands to educating them in the classroom on Monday, May 13.World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car drivers and others will meet with students at Milton Hershey School t …
2024 French GP breaks all-time MotoGP™ record with 297,471 attendees
May 14th 2024
The 2024 Michelin® Grand Prix de France put on an incredible show right to the final lap, and a record-breaking crowd was there to see it. An awe-inspiring 297,471 fans flocked to historic Le Mans across the weekend, making it the highest-attended Grand Prix in history.The previous record was set at …
Automobili Pininfarina introduces two new pure-electric hypercars in Japan
May 14th 2024
Automobili Pininfarina has expanded its presence in Asia with the introduction of two new models for Japanese clients: the B95 hyper Barchetta and the exclusive Battista Cinquantacinque hyper GT.Partnering with luxury expert Sky Group as its retail partner in Tokyo, Japan, the pure-electric hypercar …
NASCAR to run in-season tournament on TNT Sports in 2025
May 14th 2024
NASCAR announced on Monday that it will add a new twist to next season’s races with the TNT Sports portion of the 2025 Cup Series schedule featuring an in-season, bracket-style tournament.The prior three races, airing on Prime Video, will set the seeding for the tournament as the sanctioning body tr …
VCARB to run recycled carbon fiber parts at Imola
May 14th 2024
Visa Cash App RB will be the latest team to utilize recycled carbon fiber in the production of its Formula 1 cars when it debuts new parts at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, joining McLaren which trialed similar technology at the United States Grand Prix last year.For RB, its front wing flaps will be …
Fueled by 450 Webinars: Race Industry Now hits another milestone!
May 13th 2024
Join us in celebrating the 450th episode of EPARTRADE's Webinar Series! Since our first episode with Jon Kaase and Lake Speed in 2020, we have journeyed through 450 episodes of insightful discussions, covering topics ranging from cutting-edge technology to safety and everything in between.Along …
Firestone optimistic about tweaked Indy 500 tires
May 13th 2024
Firestone’s tires for the Indianapolis 500 follow a familiar design approach as the previous races held so far in 2024.With the NTT IndyCar Series having announced its plans in 2023 to contest the entire 2024 season using hybrid engines, Firestone made tires during the offseason that were harder in …
Ferrari Enzo equipped with new Pirelli P Zero Corsa System tires
May 13th 2024
Building on a 70-year relationship, Pirelli and Ferrari have co-developed the new P Zero Corsa System for the Ferrari Enzo supercar.The tire joins Pirelli’s Collezione range, which caters to both classic and modern Ferraris, and supplements the existing P Zero tires available for the Ferrari F40 and …
Alpine debuts I4 hydrogen ICE Alpenglow Hy4
May 13th 2024
Alpine has unveiled the functional version of its Alpenglow, first shown as a concept at the Paris Motor Show in 2022. It was rolled out at the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship, where the company runs two cars in the Le Mans Hypercar class. Alpine has expressed a desire to compete with …
Eberhart named Friends of Laguna Seca CEO
May 13th 2024
Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS) has announced that Lauri Eberhart has been named CEO of the Monterey County-based non-profit organization. FLS is poised to take over management of the historic Laguna Seca Recreation Area following the approval of a 50-year concession agreement.“Lauri brings a wealth of …
Alpine Hydrogen ICE Racer Refines Tech for Road Cars
May 10th 2024
Alpine presents the first rolling version of its hydrogen race car a day before it competes in the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps endurance race this weekend.The Alpine Alpenglow Hy4, first seen as a concept at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, sets out to prove that race cars can be competitiv …
Ferrari introduces 12Cilindri Spider,hypercar
May 10th 2024
On May 3, Ferrari introduced the 12Cilindri Spider, a two-seater spider featuring a mid-front-mounted, naturally aspirated V12 engine. According to the auto maker, this new model combines the allure of open-air motoring with the timeless appeal of Ferrari’s iconic V12 powertrain.Inspired by the open …
Ford gets FIA approval to make reliability updates to Mustang GT3
May 10th 2024
Ford Performance has been granted an “erratum” fix by the FIA for its new Mustang GT3 ahead of this weekend’s FIA WEC weekend at Spa and IMSA weekend at Laguna Seca, RACER has learned.The changes to the car are reliability-focused and have been made to rectify the issues surrounding the car’s boot l …
Formula E names Infosys as official Digital Innovation Partner
May 10th 2024
Infosys, a provider of digital services and consulting, has become the official Digital Innovation Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.The partnership will see Infosys provide in-race analytics, fan engagement initiatives, and sustainability efforts over the next three years.Jeff Dod …
New feature film documents Cadillac Racing’s return to Le Mans
May 10th 2024
Cadillac and Samsung TV Plus have announced the television premiere of “No Perfect Formula,” a new documentary showcasing Cadillac Racing’s historic return to the world’s most iconic endurance race, and the grit and determination of the team as they prepare for, and compete in, the centenary 24 Hour …
IndyCar developing improved bellhousing
May 10th 2024
The IndyCar Series is developing a new and tougher bellhousing to deploy in the coming months.After dealing with ongoing durability issues with the new and lighter magnesium bellhousings that debuted in March at St. Petersburg, RACER understands the series is working with chassis supplier Dallara to …
Andretti and Porsche partnership to continue through Season 12
May 9th 2024
The extended collaboration will see Andretti continue to use the Porsche 99X Electric and underscores the outfit's commitment to leveraging Porsche's renowned expertise and technology for future success in the all-electric racing series.Since joining forces at the start of Season 9, the Porsche 99X …
Miami targets 100,000 daily capacity to meet demand
May 9th 2024
Miami Grand Prix organizers want to be able to host 100,000 fans per day at the race in future, but will take their time to hit that number despite high demand.This year was the third edition of the race and saw the highest attendance so far, with 275,000 fans heading to the Miami International Auto …
Corvette E-Ray to pace 108th Indianapolis 500
May 9th 2024
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ coupe – the quickest production Corvette in history – will lead the field to the green flag for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Designed for year-round performance, the Corvette E-Ray and its el …
FOX's NASCAR Race Hub to end in June
May 9th 2024
NASCAR Race Hub, the one-hour daily program that airs on Fox Sports 1, will come to an end next month, RACER has confirmed.The final show will air Tuesday, June 11. Fox Sports employees were informed of the show’s future Wednesday.NASCAR Race Hub debuted Oct. 12, 2009. The first show, which was then …
F1 revenues up 45%, exceed $500m in Q1 results
May 9th 2024
Liberty Media’s financial results have shown that Formula 1 revenue increased by 45% to over half a billion dollars in Q1 compared to the same period last year.The increase is driven in part by the difference in the calendars, with 2023 featuring just two races in the opening quarter of the year, wh …
Miami draws record TV audience for F1 in the United States
May 8th 2024
A record United States television audience for a Formula 1 race tuned in to watch Lando Norris’ maiden victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.ESPN has announced that the race on ABC drew an average of 3.1 million viewers for the grand prix, with viewership peaking at 3.6 million. That race-only a …
Blais named deputy team principal at Maserati MSG Racing
May 8th 2024
Maserati MSG Racing has announced that Cyril Blais will assume the role of deputy team principal.The news comes ahead of this weekend’s Berlin E-Prix double header, and will see Blais report to managing partner Jose M Aznar Botella, who has been acting team principal since the pre-season exit of Jam …
TNT Sports, Amazon Prime add Dale Earnhardt Jr. to broadcast team starting in 2025
May 8th 2024
TNT Sports and Amazon Prime announced Tuesday that Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join their respective broadcast teams for coverage of NASCAR events starting in 2025.Earnhardt will provide on-air analysis and commentary for the five NASCAR Cup Series races that TNT will broadcast during the …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 15
May 8th 2024
Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #450 - "Sustainable Power: The Science Behind Ethanol-Free Premium Gasoline for Racing and High-Performance Engines" by HyperfuelsJess Hewitt, President, Hyperfuels. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO S …
RaceAid "Racing in Word & Image" benefit to be held at USAC headquarters on May 9
May 8th 2024
Racing in Word & Image, a RaceAid benefit showcasing many of the greatest authors and photographers in motorsports, will be held at USAC headquarters on Thursday, May 9.The doors open at 5:30pm Eastern at the United States Auto Club building, located at 4910 W 16th St. in Speedway, Indiana.Photo …
Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:
May 8th 2024
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, Adrian Newe …
Cindric, Ruzewski among four suspended by Penske amid P2P scandal
May 7th 2024
Roger Penske has suspended multiple members of his Team Penske IndyCar operation in the wake of the push-to-pass cheating ordeal that led to fines and disqualifications for Josef Newgarden’s No. 2 entry that won at St. Petersburg, and also for the third-placed No. 3 entry for Scott McLaughlin.Team P …
MotoGP™ to introduce new bikes, regulations for 2027
May 7th 2024
MotoGP™ will introduce new bikes from 2027, with new regulations set to make the sport safer, more sustainable and even more spectacular. The new machines will be more road relevant and more efficient, powering global sustainability, and are designed to create even better racing and even more overta …
’24 Runoffs heads to Road America: prelim event schedule now available
May 6th 2024
Since 2020, SCCA® road racers have been clamoring for the Club’s National Championship Runoffs® to return to Road America. Dubbed America’s National Park of Speed, Road America’s challenging 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit played host to the Runoffs from 2009 through 2013, and then once more in 2020. Bu …
World of Outlaws Dirt Racing '24 to debut in September
May 6th 2024
iRacing and the World of Outlaws are pleased to announce World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24, the sequel to the incredibly popular and well-received World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing.The next installment in the franchise will deploy for PlayStation and Xbox consoles on Sept. 17, with the Gold Edition relea …
Škoda shows off Enyaq RS Race concept
May 6th 2024
Škoda has unveiled its Enyaq RS Race battery-electric concept study, which it states offers insights into how motorsport technology can “help accelerate the shift towards a dynamic and sustainable automotive future”. The platform will also serve as a test bed for the development and testing of techn …
The Turn 14 Distribution Industry Leaders Summit Presented By aFe Power Is Back!
May 5th 2024
Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in performance parts distribution, announces the return of its unparalleled Industry Leaders Summit presented by aFe Power program. “Turn 14 Distribution is proud to host the Industry Leaders Summit presented by aFe Power as a platform for fostering in …
Dayco announces five senior leadership hires and new headquarters
May 3rd 2024
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has announced the appointment of several strategic leadership positions, as well as the relocation of the company’s headquarters to Birmingham, MI.Following the acquisition by Hidde …
SCCA launches survey on the future direction of autocross
May 3rd 2024
SCCA stands for the Secret Car Club of America, and the Club would like to keep it that way.That’s a statement that’s not true on oh so many levels.SCCA’s Solo department would like your assistance in determining the long-term direction of the Club’s autocross program, but to do that, not only does …
Monaco Historics, ELMS and more coming to MAVTV
May 3rd 2024
MAVTV is adding six new motorsport series and events this summer. The latest additions include the 2024 European Le Mans Series, 2024 Michelin Le Mans Cup series, the renowned 2024 Monaco Historic GP, the 2024 DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), the 2024 Powerboats P1 Offshore Series, and highlights …
Grand Prix of Kazakhstan postponed until later in 2024
May 3rd 2024
The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports announce that the Grand Prix of Kazakhstan has been postponed until later in 2024.Unprecedented weather conditions have led to flooding across Central Asia, causing a national emergency in Kazakhstan and displacing much of the population. It would not be responsible fo …
Rain, thunderstorms lead ASCS officials to postpone this weekend's RPM Speedway events
May 3rd 2024
After RPM Speedway was hit with more than two inches of rain last week and several more inches this week, in addition to weather models showing severe thunderstorms throughout the weekend, American Sprint Car Series and track officials agreed to postpone this weekend’s event.Track and series officia …
NBC Sports reveals Indy 500 coverage plan
May 3rd 2024
BC Sports has revealed its complete coverage plans for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 from opening practice on May 14 through the great race on May 26.Following its recent format for Indy 500 coverage, the majority of on-track activity will air exclusively on NBC’s Peacock streaming platf …
Penske to offer private car collection at Dana Mecum's 37th Original Spring Classic
May 2nd 2024
The winningest team in Indy 500 history and its visionary owner will take the Mecum Auctions stage in Indianapolis by storm this May with a wide selection of vehicles on offer from their private collection of pace cars and more.Roger Penske and the Team Penske racing organization have consigned an a …
U.S. congress questions F1's handling of Andretti situation
May 2nd 2024
Members of the U.S. Congress have written a letter addressed to Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei to express “concerns with apparent anti-competitive actions” that could stop Andretti Global’s bid to enter Formula 1.Andretti has partnered with General Motors on a prospective F1 team, but has so far been …
IndyCar, Indiana University Health announce updates to IndyCar Medical team
May 2nd 2024
INDYCAR and Indiana University Health announced May 1 the appointment of Angela Fiege, MD to director of medical services for INDY NXT by Firestone and the addition of sports neurologist Bert Vargas, MD to the INDYCAR Medical Team. IU Health is the official healthcare provider for the Indianapolis M …
Chief technical officer Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull Racing in early 2025
May 1st 2024
Adrian Newey will leave his position as chief technical officer of Red Bull in early 2025, after 19 years and 13 titles with the team.The legendary designer has been with Red Bull since 2006 and has helped the team win seven drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles in that time, including …
Thursday's World of Outlaws Late Model Dairyland Showdown cancelled due to weather
May 1st 2024
With weather models showing heavy rain Wednesday night in Fountain City, WI and more expected throughout the day on Thursday, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model and Mississippi Thunder Speedway officials agreed to cancel Thursday’s portion of the Dairyland Showdown to preserve t …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 8
May 1st 2024
Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #449 - "Advanced Safety Protocols & Strategic Planning in the World of EV Racing" by ESI EquipmentJohn K. Evans, President/CEO of ESI Equipment Inc & ESI Race Track Safety Services and Rickard Johannson, Chief Safety Officer, Swedish Automobile Sport F …
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli selected as official Single Make series for FIA Motorsport Games
May 1st 2024
The Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli has been designated as the official Single Make series in the FIA Motorsport Games, expanding the total number of competition categories to 27 for the 2024 edition in Valencia, scheduled for October 23-27.Established 32 years ago, the Ferrari Challenge comprises …
Formula E names Paretta as VP of Sporting
April 30th 2024
Beth Paretta has joined Formula E as its new VP of Sporting, a role that will have her overseeing sporting and on-track matters in the all-electric championship.Paretta will report directly to Formula E co-founder and chief championship officer Alberto Longo, and will be the key figure between the s …
LSI, Manufacturer of Hot Shot's Secret, Annonces New Key Positions
April 30th 2024
Lubrication Specialties® (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret®, announces new support for Hot Shot’s Secret field events with the addition of Matthew Steinmetz to field marketing representative and the promotion of Kaysie Keen to a newly created position, field marketing manager. Kaysie Keen pre …
Wally Dallenbach, 1936-2024
April 30th 2024
The great IndyCar driver and race steward Wallace “Wally” Dallenbach Sr. died on Monday at the age of 87. His friends and family say he was able to watch Sunday’s IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park and passed the next morning in his sleep. Dallenbach was preceded in death by his wife Anette “Pe …
Asian Le Mans Series expands to six rounds for 2024/2025
April 30th 2024
There will be double headers at Sepang International Circuit, Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina Circuit.For the second year in a row the season opener of the Asian Le Mans Series will begin with a double header in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit, the two races will be held from 7-8 Decembe …
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion reveals Golden Anniversary exhibit
April 30th 2024
An extraordinary collection of significant race cars that celebrate the 50 years of historic racing will be presented at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 14-17 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 50th Anniversary Exhibit, presented by Motul, will be the centerpiece in the paddock to …
PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship recipients excelling on and off the track
April 30th 2024
The 2024 Class of the Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) Powering Diversity Scholarship came out of the gate strong to kick off their race seasons. Comprised of 14 drivers racing in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Ligier JS F4 Series, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) an …
Schedule Update: ASCS National shifts Montana swing to August
April 29th 2024
The 2024 lineup of events for the American Sprint Car Series National Tour continues to evolve and come into place, with the most recent update coming in the month of August.Originally a two-night run in July, the trip north now encompasses six nights, starting in Kansas and Nebraska before heading …
IndyCar Series researching helmet airflow issues
April 29th 2024
The IndyCar Series has commenced a technical study to understand how and why its new second-generation aeroscreen is causing a reduction of airflow into the ducting that feeds into the drivers’ helmets.Starting last weekend in Long Beach, the series introduced its new aeroscreen which features new o …
Jaguar commits to Formula E GEN4
April 29th 2024
Jaguar has become the second manufacturer to commit to Formula E’s GEN4 regulations that will be introduced for Season 13 in 2026-27. It joins Nissan, which announced its intentions to provide drivetrains for the new formula back in March, in not only signing up for the start of GEN4, but committing …
F1’s new 24/7 channel in the US goes live May 1
April 29th 2024
Formula 1’s new 24/7 streaming channel in the United States will go live later this week ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.In an attempt to provide more content to the growing U.S. audience of F1 fans, the new channel, operated by C15 Studio, offers round-the-clock F1 content. The subscriptio …
Formula E reveals new-and-improved GEN3 Evo
April 26th 2024
Formula E has revealed its new GEN3 Evo race car, set to make its competition debut next season — a car that’s faster than the one it will replace, and tougher, too.As the name suggests, the new car represents a progression from the GEN3, which is only in its second season of competition. Power (600 …
USAC Sprint Car schedule rearranged due to Gas City I-69 closure
April 26th 2024
The 37th annual edition of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week’s schedule has been rearranged for late summer of 2024 due to the closure of Gas City I-69 Speedway.The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship ISW date on July 26 will not be held at Gas City as originally scheduled. Th …
Amprius and Stafl collaborate on high-performance battery solutions
April 26th 2024
Amprius Technologies, a developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, has partnered with Stafl Systems, a producer of electrical systems for electric vehicles, to manufacture battery solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and urban air mobility (UAM) and high-performance mobility applica …
Bimota to return to WSBK in 2025
April 25th 2024
The iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota is set to return to the world racing stage in 2025 competing in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.Whilst the 2024 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship may have only just started, there’s big news surrounding the 2025 season as Bimota will …
NASCAR announces 2025 Hall of Fame nominees
April 25th 2024
Greg Biffle is one of five new nominees on the Modern Era ballot for the NASCAR Hall of Fame while the inventor of the SAFER barrier has been added to the Landmark Award ballot.NASCAR released the full nomination list Wednesday. The voting panel will meet on Tuesday, May 21 to determine the NASCAR H …
Yokohama to supply racing tires to Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
April 25th 2024
Yokohama Rubber is supplying its Advan racing tires to the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) for its inaugural autonomous motorsport event, taking place on April 27, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The event will see Yokohama’s Advan racing tires fitted to SF23 formula racing cars, d …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 1
April 24th 2024
Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #448 - "Performance and Racing Engines in a Carbon Neutral World – is Hydrogen the Answer?” by Arrington-HydrogenMike Copeland, CEO. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Michael …
Summit Racing Equipment renews as title sponsor of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League
April 24th 2024
Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, which features a host of special events during the 2024 season.Summit Racing Equipment has been a longtime supporter of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Dra …
NASCAR All-Star Race adds tire-strategy choices, new-look qualifying for 2024
April 24th 2024
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports officials announced Tuesday the format for this year’s NASCAR All-Star Race, introducing a new strategy element with multiple tire choices and adding a new-look qualifying procedure to the May 19 exhibition event at North Wilkesboro Speedway.The All-Star Race returns …
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League breaks new ground
April 24th 2024
On April 27, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, or A2RL, will attempt what has never been done before: put four autonomously driven racecars on track to compete together for the first time. Cue the cries of the robots taking over.Well, maybe not.“The gladiatorial element of humans competing on …
Preliminary reports indicate Long Beach's largest crowd since IndyCar-Champ Car merger
April 23rd 2024
The Long Beach Grand Prix holds a special place on the calendar for IndyCar and IMSA as the Southern Californian street race brings the biggest crowds for both series outside of their crown jewels at Indianapolis and Sebring.The 49th installment of the event lived up to expectations as the venue was …
ESCAPE project presents research on SiC power electronics supply chain
April 23rd 2024
The ESCAPE project, a £20m (US$25m) consortium focused on developing an end-to-end supply chain for silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics, showcased its findings at a demonstration event last week at the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (CSA-C) in Newport, Wales.Hosted by leading partn …
Jonathan Johnson joins NHRA as South Central Division Director
April 23rd 2024
NHRA officials announced today that Jonathan Johnson has been named the Division Director of the South Central Division (Division 4), where he will oversee NHRA member tracks in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.Prior to being named NHRA Division Director, Johnson was …
WEC set to push ahead with two-car hypercar rule
April 23rd 2024
Ahead of the FIA WEC weekend in Imola, reports emerged that a new rule mandating two cars for each Hypercar manufacturer from the 2025 season onwards was under consideration.RACER believes a vote on this is looming, leaving the current and future single-car OEMs in the FIA WEC working hard on soluti …
Brown joins IndyCar marketing taskforce
April 22nd 2024
Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles has recruited McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown to be part of a small new taskforce designed to help the IndyCar Series improve its marketing efforts.More accurately, and humorously, Miles stated as such in an interview before the outreach to Brown had actually been ma …
Women in Motorsports North America announces second year of contingency fund program to 21+ women NASCAR drivers
April 22nd 2024
Coming off the record-setting payouts of the 2023 racing season, Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) is excited to once again offer $200,000 in contingency money supporting women pursuing racing careers in NASCAR-sanctioned racing series. The program utilizes a points system for women drivers …
Zero’s synthetic fuel to debut in French Rally Championship
April 22nd 2024
Synthetic fuel developer Zero has partnered with 2B Autosport in the French Rally Championship. The team becomes Zero’s first rally car partner, and its fuel will power a GT+ spec Porsche 991Driver Gwen Lagrue is a well-known figure within F1, having helped propel the careers of many past and curren …
Motorsports Hall of Fame America announces 2025 inductees
April 22nd 2024
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced its 2025 Induction Class today at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 37th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing, which will formally present the “Class of ’25” into the Hall of Fame of ALL m …
Summit pulls Speedmaster products after finding counterfeit parts
April 20th 2024
Following the discovery of counterfeit parts being sold through Summit Racing in Speedmaster-branded packaging, Summit has removed all Speedmaster products from its inventory and has cut ties with the brand.The discovery was made after Broader Performance founder Jay Robarge posted a video to YouTub …
IROC Returns July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park
April 19th 2024
IROC Holdings LLC has announced the first IROC event to be held in nearly 20 years is set to take place July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park as part of the SpeedTour All-Star Race weekend. Featuring both an on-track racing exhibition and static display, the event will reunite original IROC competitors with …
Race Winning Brands Transitioning to Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy
April 19th 2024
Race Winning Brands and its portfolio of brands (BoostLine Products, CORSA Performance, Dart Machinery, Diamond Racing, Haltech, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, MGP, PAC Racing Springs, ProX Racing Parts, Rekluse, RevMax Performance, Transmission Specialties, Trend Performance, Volant and Wiseco Per …
NHRA names Tim Erdmann as Vice President Of Finance
April 19th 2024
Erdmann, who is based out of NHRA’s San Dimas, Calif., office, had been the Senior Director of Finance since 2020. He was hired by NHRA in 2019, first serving as an NHRA business manager. As NHRA’s Vice President of Finance, Erdmann oversees the payroll, accounting, and finance departments. Erd …
Peugeot's new-spec 9X8 Hypercar ready for Imola debut
April 19th 2024
After Alpine, Lamborghini and Isotta Fraschini debuted their brand new WEC Hypercars at the season-opener in Qatar last month, for this weekend’s race in Imola it’s Peugeot’s turn. With the 2024-spec 9X8 now homologated and ready to go following an extensive track test program that began last Decemb …
NASCAR launches Alumni Network to reconnect with former competitors
April 19th 2024
NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Alumni Network, a program that will help the sport — and its fans — stay connected with former competitors.The program is open to past NASCAR competitors with a focus on those who competed in more than 100 races in their careers. Members of the NASCAR …
Holley Performance Brands Names New Senior VP of Safety and Electronics
April 18th 2024
Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced Jordon Musser has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Safety and Electronics Product Categories. Musser joins the organization as part of Holley’s ongoing efforts to accele …
ASCS rules update for 2024
April 18th 2024
The 2024 rules and procedures for the American Sprint Car Series have been updated and posted.Rules, including the recently announced nighty format, can be downloaded at https://www.ascsracing.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=928221. The updated rules package includes a technical bulletin detailing the rule …
“Racing Goes Safer” Seminar in Long Beach, Saturday, April 20, 2024
April 18th 2024
A free safety seminar for all racers, crew, sanctioning bodies, and engineering students, will again be held during the Acura Grand Prix at Long Beach on Saturday morning, April 20th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Location: Room 203 in the Long Beach Convention Center. The speakers will include Dr. …