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Hydromax gears up for LSR attempt with new Bonneville record
August 7th 2026
JCB's hydrogen-powered Hydromax car has set a new Bonneville speed record ahead of its FIA world speed record attempt next week.Driven by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, the twin-digger-engined JCB Hydromax achieved a speed of 368.347 mph on Thursday morning, setting a new record in the Southern Cali …
NASCAR to implement new stage break procedure this weekend
August 7th 2026
NASCAR will begin using a new stage break procedure this weekend at Iowa Speedway in which a stage will be called early if a caution falls within the final 10 laps.It will be effective for all three NASCAR national series for the remainder of the year. The move is aimed at reducing the amount of tim …
World Series Of Pro Mod Moving to Texas Motorplex In 2027
August 6th 2026
Drag Illustrated is taking the World Series of Pro Mod to Texas.The World Series of Pro Mod, one of the most prestigious events on the drag racing calendar, will move to the historic Texas Motorplex in 2027. The event is scheduled for March 5-7, 2027, bringing the high-powered Pro Mod spectacle to o …
MotoGP and Silverstone extend partnership through 2028
August 6th 2026
MotoGP and Silverstone have extended their partnership through 2028, with the British Grand Prix set to remain on the FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.The announcement comes ahead of this weekend's 2026 British Grand Prix, reaffirming the long-term commitment of b …
IndyCar, NASCAR To Share Phoenix Weekend in 2027
August 6th 2026
INDYCAR and NASCAR again will conduct events on the same weekend in March 2027 at Phoenix Raceway, continuing one of the most unique events on the North American motorsports calendar.Race action Saturday, March 13 on the 1-mile desert oval will include separate events for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and …
TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES WINNER OF TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION X AEROMOTIVE FORD MUSTANG GT GIVEAWAY
August 5th 2026
The company concludes its four-month dealer sales promotion with the award of a custom-built Turn 14 Distribution x Aeromotive Ford Mustang GT Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in aftermarket performance parts distribution, has officially concluded the Turn 14 Distribution x Aeromotive Musta …
Protecting the Powertrain: PPE Explains Engineering Behind Better Cooling, Filtration & Reliability
August 5th 2026
EPARTRADE Race Industry Now recently welcomed Pacific Performance Engineering (PPE) for an in-depth technical discussion on one of the most overlooked aspects of vehicle performance: keeping the powertrain alive under increasing thermal and mechanical loads.Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM's Late …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
August 5th 2026
Wednesday, August 12 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #632 - "Building Winning Road Racing & Drag Racing Engines: Engineering, Innovation & Performance” by ProMotor EnginesFeaturing Dennis Borem, President & CEO, ProMotor Engines, LLC. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No cha …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
August 5th 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #631 - "Protect Your Powertrain: The Engineering Behind Better Cooling, Filtration & Reliability" by PPE (Pacific Performance Engineering)Featuring Eric Sempson, Product Support Manager; and Charles Lara, Sales Manager, PPE. …
Formula E updates 2026/27 Calendar. secures long-term future in Monaco
August 5th 2026
This date change, which moves the event from the originally scheduled 15 and 16 May, serves to accommodate the country’s events calendar and removes a scheduling clash with the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Furthermore, Formula E and the ACM are delighted to confirm a long-term commitment to t …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 12
August 5th 2026
Wednesday, August 12 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #632 - "Building Winning Road Racing & Drag Racing Engines: Engineering, Innovation & Performance” by ProMotor EnginesFeaturing Dennis Borem, President & CEO, ProMotor Engines, LLC. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No cha …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
August 5th 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 …
Dunlop Geomax chosen as OE for Beta Motorcyles’ trial and motocross bikes
August 4th 2026
Beta Motorcycles has selected the latest Dunlop Geomax tires as original equipment (OE) for a range of its trial and motocross bikes, strengthening its collaboration with Dunlop Motorcycle Europe.Dunlop Geomax TL01 will now come as standard on Beta’s Evo and Sincro trial models, replacing Dunlop’s D …
Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing coming to Indianapolis and Bakersfield
August 4th 2026
The weekend after the world’s biggest drag race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing will host a special two-day licensing class in Indianapolis on Sept. 11-12.The well-renowned school, which started more than 25 years ago, will also hold a two-day licensing clas …
NASCAR Clash returns to Daytona in 2027
August 4th 2026
The CW Network and ESPN today announced that their highly anticipated streaming agreement to bring CW Sports’ live events to the ESPN App will officially launch on Tuesday, Aug. 4. More than 800 annual hours of CW Sports will be broadcast live on The CW Network as well as stream live on the ESPN App …
Freedom 250 race distance extended
August 4th 2026
The August 22-23 Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. will feature a race distance that matches its title, as the inaugural event will feature 147 laps of racing that measure out to 250 miles of competition.Its original lap count of 125 would have produced 212.5 miles of racing around the 1.7-m …
Pfaff Motorsports to withdraw from IMSA at season's end
August 4th 2026
Canadian GTD Pro team Pfaff Motorsports is set to scale back its racing operations and withdraw from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the end of the season, RACER has learned.The team, owned by prominent auto dealer Chris Pfaff, will continue racing until the end of the current season …
MotoGP to begin 2027 season in Thailand
August 3rd 2026
MotoGP will usher in a new era of premier-class motorcycle racing when the 2027 FIM MotoGP World Championship begins at the Grand Prix of Thailand in Buriram from 5 - 7 March 2027.Thailand will host the MotoGP season opener for the third consecutive year, underlining the country's growing importance …
New RACER magazine gets into reimagining mode
August 3rd 2026
You will discover that a substantive part of our latest RACER magazine, The Racing Reimagined Issue, is for those who keep an open mind. It’s not just about eclecticism; it’s about understanding the broader picture of where our beloved sport is right now, and how there are more entry points to fando …
FIA announces new commercial rights agreement for WRC, ERC
August 3rd 2026
The FIA has announced a new long-term commercial rights agreement for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and FIA European Rally Championship (ERC). It follows the acquisition of WRC Promoter GmbH by Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital. Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital have outlined an inte …
Super GT confirms 2027 calendar
August 3rd 2026
The GT Association has published the 2027 Autobacs Super GT Series calendar, with eight regular rounds at seven venues, plus the return of the Intercontinental GT Challenge Suzuka 1000km as a special event for GT300 teams. Petronas Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia will also return to the cal …
Palou and Rossi to test IR28 at Indy this weekend
July 31st 2026
Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi will be the drivers for the first on-track test of the new-for-2028 IR-28 IndyCar chassis Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.The test will mark the first on-track validation runs for the IR-28, which was unveiled Tuesday. The n …
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame introduces Future Legends Scholarship Program
July 31st 2026
The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) proudly introduces the Future Legends Scholarship Program, a new initiative created to recognize, encourage, and invest in the people who will shape the future of off-road motorsports.For decades, the off-road community has been built by innovators, rac …
The first official WRC trading cards are now available
July 31st 2026
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has unveiled its first official trading card collection in collaboration with SportZoo.From the drivers and their machines to the world's most iconic stages, the collection captures the atmosphere of rallying in a format fans can hold, trade and treasure. Some …
NASCAR considers procedural changes to shorten cautions
July 31st 2026
Acknowledging criticism regarding the length of its caution periods, including those for stage breaks, NASCAR is considering potential changes to address the issue.“If NASCAR fans are angry at the length of caution periods, I can promise you that NASCAR matches that displeasure,” NASCAR's vice presi …