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May 20th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: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 S …

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces 2027 Speedweeks schedule

May 20th 2026

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is excited to announce the official dates and purses for the 2027 Speedweeks schedule, featuring 15 nights of action across three premier facilities in Florida and Georgia.The 2027 Speedweeks campaign will begin at All-Tech Raceway in Lake …

Harvick, Burton, Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027

May 20th 2026

The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three newest members Tuesday, with Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips elected to the Class of 2027.The three honorees were selected by the Hall of Fame Voting Panel, which met Tuesday afternoon at the Charlotte Convention Center. The voting results we …

Hoosier Hundred Rained Out, Postponed to June 25

May 20th 2026

In coordination with USAC, USF Championships presented by Continental, and the All-Star National Pavement Midget Series, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has announced a scheduling change for this Friday night’s May 22nd Carb Night Classic.Due to the expected inclement weather that does not provi …

Holley Performance Brands announces appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President

May 19th 2026

Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), home to a portfolio of iconic automotive brands serving enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket, today announced the appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.Apple joins H …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE

May 19th 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 …

Motor State Distributing Debuts New Intercomp Classic Weigh Scales

May 19th 2026

Motor State Distributing is pleased to announce the launch of Intercomp’s new SW2K™ Wireless Classic Weigh™ XBT™ automotive scales, available exclusively through Motor State Distributing for a limited time. Offered in three models, Classic Weigh™ scales deliver Intercomp’s industry-leading quality a …

2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 campsites sell out in less than 90 minutes

May 18th 2026

Campsites for the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 have sold out in record time, less than 90 minutes after going on sale to the public Monday morning.The sellout means over 7,000 campsites across Mount Panorama – which will host over 25,000 race fans – are spoken for nearly five months out from this year’s …

William Louw, respected figure in African rallying and motorsport safety., passes away

May 18th 2026

Louw, from South Africa, dedicated much of his life to rallying, having first become involved in the sport through his father before going on to hold a number of senior organisational and safety roles. His career included positions as Logistics Coordinator for the South African Rally Championship, S …

World of Outlaws Late Model Series postponed at Marion Center Raceway until May 27

May 18th 2026

Due to the persistent rain across the Marion Center, PA area on Saturday afternoon and into the evening, officials from the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Marion Center Raceway have agreed to postpone the final night of the Connor Bobik Memorial to Wednesday, May 27.T …

Dallara's Coffey and Bongiovanni named recipients of 2026 Louis Schwitzer Award

May 18th 2026

Dominic Coffey and Andrea Bongiovanni of Dallara were named May 15 the recipient of the 2026 Louis Schwitzer Award for their design and development of the superspeedway rear tire ramp flaps used on NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars at the Indianapolis Moor Speedway.Dallara designer Coffey and senior aerodynam …

Camaro changes confirmed following Supercars analysis

May 15th 2026

Aerodynamic revisions have been made to the Chevrolet Camaro following further analysis by Supercars.Following analysis between the two New Zealand rounds last month, minor aero tweaks were made to the Camaro for the ITM Christchurch Super 440.Additional track testing took place in recent weeks, wit …

Format for 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway

May 15th 2026

NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports officials announced Feb. 25 the format for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, including a 350-lap main event broken into in-race segments and an enhanced qualifying session featuring the Pit Crew Challenge.The NASCAR Cup Series exhibition — with a …

NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar will bring national event racing back to Michigan

May 15th 2026

The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season. The event is the first of six playoff races during the 20-event 2026 cam …

The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) returns to North Carolina

May 14th 2026

Next week, (May 18-22), 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 …

ChassisSim customer JDC Miller Motorsports just won at Laguna Seca

May 14th 2026

On the 3rd of May 2026 ChassisSim customer JDC Miller Motorsports just won the IMSA Race at Laguna Seca. The Porsche P963 took line honours literally at the end of the race.“You have no idea of the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into making this happen. The P963 is one of the most complicated …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …