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F1: Aeroelasticity in the age of active aerodynamics
July 28th 2026
The wing of a Formula 1 car has one main job: create a pressure difference. Bernoulli’s equation explains how the pressure below the wing drops as its shape makes the air flow faster beneath it than above it. This lower pressure pulls the wing down and pushes the car into the ground. The extra downf …
WEC confirms Barcelona and Monza races to replace Bahrain and Qatar
July 28th 2026
Barcelona and Monza have been formally confirmed as the hosts of the final two events of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship season, following a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council last week.The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led championship organizers to replace the Qata …
Red Bull confirms Lagrue as Red Bull Junior Program director from 2027
July 28th 2026
Red Bull has confirmed Gwen Lagrue will join the team from Mercedes in 2027, taking on the role of director of the Red Bull Junior Program.Lagrue has been a central part to Mercedes’ own young driver program over the past decade, helping identify and develop the likes of George Russell and Kimi Anto …
2027 IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg set for March 5-7
July 27th 2026
The 2027 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is scheduled for March 5-7, Green Savoree Racing Promotions officials announced Thursday.The event will mark the 23rd edition of the race through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg during Florida's spring break season. Traditionally the season open …
Malaysia back on F1 calendar as Bahrain stand-in
July 27th 2026
Formula 1 has confirmed the Bahrain Grand Prix will be rescheduled to take place in Malaysia in October, following its postponement earlier this season.The war in Iran caused the postponement of the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April, and F1 explored the potential to reschedule the Bahrain r …
NASCAR VP of vehicle performance announces departure
July 27th 2026
Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, who had served as vice president of vehicle performance for NASCAR since 2023, has announced his departure from the organization.Jacuzzi, but had been in the sport for 13 years, serving in various roles in the aerodynamics department induring his tenure with NASCAR. He was one of t …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 29
July 26th 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 …
Andretti switches to Nissan for Formula E
July 24th 2026
Andretti Global has confirmed its long-expected move to Nissan powertrains for the 2026-27 Formula E season.Announced on the eve of Nissan’s home race, the Tokyo E-Prix, the multi-year agreement will coincide with the start of the new GEN4 regulations.“Formula E remains an important part of our glob …
IndyCar looking at making a return to international competition
July 24th 2026
Australia. Brazil. Colombia. Japan. Spain – IndyCar is looking at making a return to international competition in the coming years as its owners at Penske Entertainment and Fox Corporation seek to expand the series’ footprint.RACER understands an ambitious plan driven by Penske and FOX Sports would …
COTA expands USGP weekend with ‘Grand PrixView Thursday’
July 24th 2026
Circuit of The Americas is expanding its Formula 1 United States Grand Prix experience with the debut of Grand PrixView Thursday, a new Thursday event that gives fans an affordable way to explore the COTA campus before race weekend officially gets underway.Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 22, Grand Pr …
IndyCar expects to release its 2027 schedule in multiple steps
July 24th 2026
With a few agreements awaiting signatures for completion, IndyCar expects to release its 2027 schedule in multiple steps.“I think you'll see a phased approach to it,” Penske Corporation President Bud Denker told RACER. “We already know when Arlington is happening. We already know Detroit. We already …
Goodyear to debut new right-side tire for Cup Series at Indianapolis
July 23rd 2026
Goodyear will supply NASCAR Cup Series teams with a new right-side tire for Sunday’s Brickyard 400 (2 p.m. ET, TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), creating a new setup for the circuit’s annual visit to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.Cup Series teams …
NASCAR to expand practice time at Cup events
July 23rd 2026
NASCAR Cup Series teams will get 50 minutes of practice at each event, beginning next month at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The new format will feature a single 50-minute session for all teams (no groups) without a mandatory break. Accompanying the change, teams will be given an additional set of t …
Dreyer & Reinbold to return to IndyCar full-time in 2027 with purchase of charter from RLL
July 23rd 2026
The IndyCar Series will welcome Dreyer & Reinbold Racing back as a full-time entrant in 2027. The move comes after recent negotiations with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing concluded last weekend with the purchase of RLL’s third charter.“I want to thank Bobby Rahal, Mike Lanigan, David Letterman a …
Donkervoort introduces right-hand-drive P24 RS
July 23rd 2026
Donkervoort has begun taking orders for a right-hand-drive (RHD) version of the P24 RS. This is the first time the Dutch company has engineered a right-hand-drive car, which opens up new markets in the UK, Asia, Oceania and Africa, after its expansion into the Middle East and USA.The RHD engineering …
Molicel unveils high-power PX battery cell for next-generation hybrids
July 23rd 2026
Molicel has launched the INR-21700-P70X cell, part of its PX series, to “bridge the gap” between lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, the company said. The cell has a stated capacity of 7,000mAh, energy density of 340Wh/kg and continuous discharge rate of up to 30C.Molicel’s cells have previou …
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 …
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 …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
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 …