New Advances in Driver Safety: Head Restraints, Belts, Collars & Head Surrounds

July 22nd 2026

Driver safety continues to evolve at an incredible pace, and one of the industry's leading innovators recently shared the latest developments during an EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar.Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift, the presentation featured Trevor Ashline, President & …

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

July 22nd 2026

Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …

Tech Tips: What 2,000 Horsepower Race Cars Taught Us About Stock Diesel Truck Transmissions

July 22nd 2026

Most people assume the transmission inside a 2,000-horsepower drag car has very little in common with the one behind a stock Duramax pickup towing a fifth-wheel camper.Our experience has proven otherwise.In 2018, SunCoast Performance recognized that 10-speed transmissions would define the next gener …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 29

July 22nd 2026

Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …

SCORE reveals 2027 Desert Championship calendar

July 22nd 2026

SCORE International has confirmed the details of its 2027 SCORE World Desert Championship, highlighted by the announcement that the BFGoodrich Tires 60th SCORE Baja 1000 will feature a peninsula course starting in Ensenada, Baja California. The 2027 schedule will also mark the return of Mexicali, Ba …

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July 22nd 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #629 - "New Advances in Driver Safety: Head Restraints, Belts, Collars & Head Surrounds" by Engineered Safety Systems (ESS)Featuring Legacy Safety Innovator Trevor Ashline, President & Owner, ESS. Hosted by Brad Gillie f …

New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame to Induct 28th Class

July 22nd 2026

The New England Auto Racers (NEAR) President April May Preston-Elms is honored and pleased to announce the 2026 NEAR Hall of Fame Class. This year’s historic 28th class will consist of eight honorees for the region’s most highly regarded motorsports shrine who will be formally inducted into the NEAR …

Goodyear Racing’s FIA three-star environmental accreditation renewed

July 22nd 2026

Goodyear Racing has been awarded a renewed three-star rating in 2026, the highest level of recognition within the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s (FIA) Environmental Accreditation Programme (EAP), reflecting best-practice environmental management across its racing operations.The EAP prov …

University of Warwick named STEM Racing Centre of Excellence

July 22nd 2026

The University of Warwick has been named Motorsport Valley’s first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with STEM Racing, Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.Opening in the upcoming academic year, the Centre of Excellence will serve as an open-access engineering hub, pro …

All-Inclusive World Racing Group App now available

July 22nd 2026

World Racing Group is putting the ultimate racing companion in the palm of your hand with the launch of a new all-inclusive app.From everything World of Outlaws to DIRTcar, the new World Racing Group app – available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store – is a one-stop shop for live timing and sc …

Formula Drift carries out major course redesign at Indianapolis Raceway Park for Round 5

July 21st 2026

Prior to its arrival at Indianapolis Raceway Park for Round 5 of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship, the Series is working closely with track officials to supplement the existing course with additional paving to create a unique layout at the renowned Midwest venue.Indianapolis Raceway Park is one of …

Hexagon partners with FIM to digitalize WorldSBK motorcycle homologation

July 21st 2026

In a move to modernize how it validates and verifies racing motorcycle designs, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has joined forces with Hexagon. The multi-year agreement is helping the FIM improve and standardize technical homologation and compliance processes using measurement eq …

Cyril Blais, team principal of Citroen Racing, passes away at 43

July 20th 2026

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Cyril’s family, friends, loved ones, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him."We are all so saddened to lose Cyril. Many of the team have known and worked with him for several years. Our thoughts are with his family, frien …

Goodyear Racing Eagles to feature refreshed sidewall branding for NASCAR in 2027

July 20th 2026

Goodyear Racing Eagles will debut an updated look for the 2027 NASCAR season, featuring recently released Goodyear and Eagle logos on the tire sidewalls.The refreshed branding celebrates more than 45 years of Eagle heritage in motorsports, and Goodyear plans to introduce it throughout its global rac …

IndyCar race at Nashville shortened, postponed to Monday due to weather

July 20th 2026

IndyCar’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway has been postponed until Monday due to bad weather. It is now set for a 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. local) start.As a result of scorching temperatures in the region, the race distance has been reduced from 300 to 225 laps. Record tem …

Testing expected to begin soon for 2028 IndyCar

July 20th 2026

The IndyCar Series’ new-for-2028 chassis and engine combination is expected to turn its first laps of validation testing within the next two weeks.Multiple sources have told RACER to look for the Dallara IR28 powered by a 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine to complete its maiden laps in the gap between …

EPARTRADE Introduces New Built-In Messaging Feature for Buyers and Suppliers

July 17th 2026

The Racing Industry's Premier B2B Platform Adds a Centralized Communication Hub, Making Buyer and Supplier Communication Easier Than Ever. EPARTRADE continues to expand its industry-leading platform with the introduction of its new Messaging System, giving companies a faster, more organized way …

DAZN to broadcast MotoGP in Spain until 2030, Portugal until 2031

July 17th 2026

DAZN will be the home of MotoGP in Spain until 2030 and in Portugal until 2031. New agreements see the global sports entertainment platform renew its rights to broadcast the most exciting sport on Earth in Spain and acquire rights for MotoGP in Portugal, offering exclusive coverage across the Iberia …

Ford WEC Hypercar chassis fires up its V8 for first time ahead of 2027 debut

July 17th 2026

Ford's Hypercar project reached another significant milestone ahead of its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship debut, with the ORECA-built LMDh prototype's 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine firing up for the first time installed in the chassis before its planned track debut next month.The fi …

Wash Parts the Right Way: Temco Parts Washers Demonstrates How Proper Cleaning Improves Performance

July 15th 2026

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Webinar Highlights Advanced Spray Cabinet Technology Designed for Motorsports, Engine Builders, and Industrial ApplicationsWhen engine builders talk about horsepower, precision machining, or assembly techniques, one step is often overlooked despite influencing every stage …

Mark Beatty to Join PDRA Leadership Team

July 15th 2026

PDRA officials announced that industry veteran Mark Beatty has joined forces with the series’ leadership team. This move comes right beyond the halfway point of the 2026 season for the Red Line Synthetic Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series, where the next event on schedule is to be held at Bristol Dragway i …

zMAX CARS Tour welcomes Speedway Motorsports into ownership group

July 15th 2026

The zMAX CARS Tour today announced the newest member to its star-studded ownership group with the addition of Speedway Motorsports, led by Chief Executive Officer Marcus Smith. Today’s announcement marks another chapter in the continuous growth for the zMAX CARS Tour, as Speedway Motorsports joins N …

VP Racing Fuels Acquires PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED, Establishes European Operations Hub

July 15th 2026

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., The World Leader in Fuel Technology®, has acquired PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED, a supplier of aviation gasoline, racing fuels, oils, and related products. The acquisition establishes VP Racing’s European headquarters in Sligo, Ireland, with operations based in Wroclaw, Poland and …

RUF debuts 1,000hp boxer-eight engine at Goodwood Festival of Speed

July 15th 2026

German manufacturer RUF Automobile has debuted a new prototype eight-cylinder boxer engine at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.Housed in a mule car based on the company’s CTR3 mid-engine chassis, known internally as the Erprober (German for ‘tester’), the in-house-developed 4.8-liter twin-turboch …

Maserati showcases Project GT4 built for future GT4 competition

July 15th 2026

Maserati has unveiled its Project GT4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The vehicle is positioned as a companion to the GT2, which has competed in closed-wheel racing since 2023. It represents the car maker’s entry into the GT4 category, with a competition debut planned for 2028.Santo Ficili, Alfa …