RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 22

April 15th 2026

Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #618 - "Airflow Matters: Inside aFe POWER Performance Filters" by aFe POWERFeaturing Stuart Miyagishima, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Engineer and co-founder of aFe POWER; and George Chiang, Manager, Filtration Products, aFe POWER. Hosted by Brad Gillie from …

Speedmaster Partners with Melanie Johnson as Primary Sponsor for the 2026 NHRA Season

April 15th 2026

Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence — adding Top Alcohol competition alongside the company's existing primary sponsorship with John Force Racing …

Fifth Edition of the Sustainable Championships Index™ Launched

April 15th 2026

Enovation Consulting, in collaboration with Professor Paolo Taticchi, Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at UCL School of Management, has released the fifth edition of the Sustainable Championships Index™ (SChI™).The 2026 SChI™ assesses the sustainability performance of 89 four-wheeled and two …

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Explores the Mechanics of Profitable Racing E-Commerce

April 15th 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 Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE

April 15th 2026

Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #618 - "Airflow Matters: Inside aFe POWER Performance Filters" by aFe POWERFeaturing Stuart Miyagishima, EVP, Sales & Marketing, Engineer and co-founder of aFe POWER; and George Chiang, Manager, Filtration Products, aFe POWER. Hosted by Brad Gillie from …

Western World Championships expands to three-straight nights at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Racewa

April 15th 2026

The 2026 edition of the Western World Championships has expanded to three-straight nights of racing at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Raceway on October 22-23-24.The 59th annual running of one of dirt track racing’s most prestigious events will feature three consecutive sprint car doubleheader nights …

IndyCar to use current engine in first tests with new chassis

April 15th 2026

The IndyCar Series says its plans to start testing this summer with prototype versions of its new-for-2028 Dallara IR28 chassis remain unchanged. But with the 2028 engine regulations in an unfinished state, having all aspects of IndyCar’s next competition model ready to turn laps at the same time wi …

Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson to be inducted into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

April 15th 2026

The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame will induct NHRA Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson into its Class of 2026, honoring his outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport of drag racing.A native of Springfield, Ill., Wilkerson has built a remarkable legacy in the NHRA as one of the sport’s most respect …

Geobrugg recognized with top FIA environmental accreditation

April 15th 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Environmental Accreditation Programme is a framework designed to help motorsport and mobility stakeholders measure and enhance their environmental performance. Geobrugg has been awarded the three-star Environmental Accreditation by the FIA, making …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

April 15th 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!

April 15th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #617 - "Engineering Online Revenue: Building a Profitable Racing Parts Store" by Data Here-To-There (DH2T)Featuring Stephanie Benger, Marketing Director, DH2T; and Nathan Hadley, Owner, Corvette Realm. Hosted by Brad Gillie from …

PRI names Bresnahan as managing director

April 15th 2026

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has named Doug Bresnahan as Managing Director, bringing nearly two decades of commercial leadership from professional motorsports to one of the industry's most essential organizations.The managing director will oversee PRI's daily operations, including the annual PR …

IndyCar adopts single-car Fast 6 qualifying for remaining street races

April 15th 2026

The IndyCar Series is taking the single-car qualifying process it trialed during the Arlington Grand Prix’s Firestone Fast Six and making it a season-long feature at the remaining street races.Continuing with Saturday’s run for pole position at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, and returning later …

Warren Diesel Injection Named Title Sponsor of Full Pull Productions – USA East for 2026

April 14th 2026

Full Pull Productions – USA East, the newly-added regional division of the IHRA Pro Pulling Series, proudly announces Warren Diesel Injection as their title sponsor for the 2026 season.In addition to the title naming rights, Warren Diesel Injection will also be the title sponsor of the Run What You …

Formula E appoints Will Brown as Chief Commercial Officer

April 14th 2026

Will Brown will join the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to CEO Jeff Dodds, with responsibility for leading the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s global commercial strategy and accelerating the growth of its partnership ecosystem.An accomplished commercial leader with a strong internationa …

Former Mercedes engineer Dan Milner joins Williams F1 team

April 14th 2026

Atlassian Williams F1 Team has appointed Dan Milner as chief engineer – vehicle technology.Milner joins the team after 20 years of association with Mercedes, most recently, a 14-year stint with the Brackley-based organization across the Honda, Brawn and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team eras. Milner con …

DH2T Celebrates Turn 14 Distribution Outstanding eCommerce Integrator Award

April 13th 2026

Data Here-to-There (DH2T) is celebrating being named Outstanding eCommerce Integrator by Turn 14 Distribution as part of its Integration Partner Standards Program. The inaugural 2025 award recognizes DH2T as a technology partner that meets rigorous integration standards while consistently delivering …

High Limit Racing announces partnership with University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) as Official Educ

April 13th 2026

Officials of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing are pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) as the “Official Educational Partner” for 2026 and 2027. The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH), located in Lima, Ohio, is known worldwide as a leader …

Pirelli develops bespoke P Zero R tires for Audi RS 5 and RS 3 Competition Limited

April 13th 2026

Bespoke versions of the Pirelli P Zero R have been developed for the new Audi RS 5 and RS 3 Competition Limited. Designed to balance everyday usability with track performance, the tires have been developed with a focus on improved grip and shorter braking distances. Audi RS was among the first to ad …

RACER Creator Summit unveils speaker lineup for Long Beach Grand Prix Week

April 13th 2026

The RACER Creator Summit, a new industry event exploring how the creator economy is reshaping motorsports and automotive culture, has confirmed its program and speakers ahead of its debut April 16 at the Edison Theater in downtown Long Beach.Held during Long Beach Grand Prix week, the half-day summi …

Ariel unveils hand-built, motorsport spec Atom 4RR

April 13th 2026

To mark its 25 year anniversary, the Ariel Motor Company has launched a 525bhp version of its Atom sports car. The track-oriented but roadgoing Ariel Atom 4RR will feature a bespoke Honda engine and will be “the most powerful and exclusive Atom ever created”, the UK manufacturer said.The 4RR will fe …

GitiCompete GTR1 selected as official tire for Lotus Cup China 2026

April 13th 2026

The Lotus Cup China has appointed Giti Tire as official race tire supplier. The 2026 season will run across five rounds from April to December, featuring 17 teams, 58 drivers and 44 cars. Competitors will run the GitiCompete GTR1 slick tire in sizes 240/650R18 and 300/650R18.The season opener took p …

Verstappen’s engineer Lambiase to join McLaren

April 10th 2026

Max Verstappen’s race engineer GianPiero Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull to become chief racing officer at McLaren.Lambiase is well-known for his partnership with Verstappen, but has also been Red Bull’s head of race engineering, and has been a long-term target of McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and …

Formula DRIFT reveals radical venue changes in its 2026 competition schedule

April 9th 2026

The 2025 Formula DRIFT season was undoubtedly the most successful in its 22-year history. The series saw records shattered across the board in terms of spectator attendance, audience viewership and fan engagement. It also crowned the first five-time PRO Champion – who achieved that feat in the short …

NASCAR changing Talladega stage lengths to combat fuel-saving tactics

April 9th 2026

NASCAR will shorten stage lengths for the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, in response to the oft-criticized effect fuel-saving strategies of drivers and teams have impacted the racing product.NASCAR has not yet announced what those lengths will be, but it was a topic addresse …