Bernstein Partners to join Team RTR Pro Stock effort as VP of Operations

June 25th 2026

Bernstein Partners, led by founder Brandon Bernstein, will join the Team RTR organization as Vice President of Operations for its NHRA Pro Stock program, effective July 1. Team RTR is fronted by Australian driver Shane Tucker.In this role, Bernstein will oversee race-day logistics, team and personne …

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announce collaboration

June 25th 2026

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announced a collaboration on Wednesday, leading into race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. It will celebrate both the sport and the upcoming release of The Rolling Stones' new studio album, Foreign Tongues, on July 10. There will be officially licensed merchandise, two …

FIA ratifies low-cost tech package for 2027 World Rally Championship

June 25th 2026

The FIA has ratified a low-cost tech package for the 2027 World Rally Championship conceived to increase the number of entries chasing overall wins by putting current-spec Rally2 machinery on a competitive level with the series’ all-new WRC27 rules set.WRC27 (above left) will replace the existing Ra …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ renews title sponsorship of NTPA Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge

June 25th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leading manufacturer of high-performance diesel additives, fuels and lubricants, is proud to announce the title sponsorship of the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge, committing this year to $30,000 in bonus money for the top three point ear …

NASCAR no longer permitting use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure at sh

June 25th 2026

An update to the NASCAR Rule Book issued on Wednesday will be a welcome sight for Cup Series drivers, as the front bumper has been weakened for upcoming short-track races.NASCAR is no longer permitting the use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure of the race cars. The move …

Race Industry Now Webinar Explores the New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship, ROI Measurement and AI

June 24th 2026

Mike DeFord of VSC Race Works Shares Modern Sponsorship Strategies for Racers and TeamsThe world of motorsports sponsorship has changed dramatically over the last decade, and simply placing a logo on a race car is no longer enough.That was the central message delivered by Mike DeFord, Business Devel …

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

June 24th 2026

Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #627 - "The New and Improved PRW Power: Engineering, Quality & Performance for Today's Racing Industry" by PRW PowerFeaturing Cary Redman, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, PRW Power. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No ch …

Bill Gibson, Zytek and Gibson Technology co-founder, dies at 78

June 24th 2026

Bill Gibson, the co-founder and driving force behind Zytek Engineering and later Gibson Technology, has passed away after a long illness aged 78.Gibson’s impact on the motorsport industry is often understated, but was revolutionary and profound in a number of technical areas across sports car racing …

Formula E And FIA Unveil Record-Breaking 21-Race 2026-27 Calendar For GEN4 Era

June 24th 2026

Formula E and the FIA today announced the first provisional calendar for the 2026-27 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following validation from the FIA World Motor Sport Council.Featuring its most expansive season yet with 21 races across 13 global cities, highlights include new ra …

Universal Technical Institute Announces John Balderree as Campus President of New Salt Lake City

June 24th 2026

PHOENIX and SALT LAKE CITY, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the automotive/diesel, skilled trades, electrical and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced that John Balderree has been named Campus President of its new Salt L …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 8

June 24th 2026

Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #627 - "The New and Improved PRW Power: Engineering, Quality & Performance for Today's Racing Industry" by PRW PowerFeaturing Cary Redman, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, PRW Power. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No ch …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

June 24th 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!

June 24th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #626 - "The New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship: AI, ROI, Expectations & Avoiding Scams" by VSC Race WorksFeaturing Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race Works. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late …

BC39 Entry List Tops 50 for June 30-July 1 USAC Midget Races at IMS

June 24th 2026

Two-time and defending BC39 winner Cannon McIntosh has filed his entry as the driver list has reached 50 for the eighth running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors on June 30 and July 1, 2026, at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The continuously growing USAC NOS Energy D …

Genesis Magma GT3 Concept unveiled

June 23rd 2026

Genesis has showcased the Magma GT3 Concept, which it describes as a “first glimpse at one potential future project” for Genesis Magma Racing.The concept was unveiled by Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul and Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke at the Le Mans 24 Hours ea …

Maserati unveils updated Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio

June 23rd 2026

The debut of the new Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio is the result of a strategic update aimed at strengthening the Maerati’s position in the luxury segment, where design, elegance, performance, craftsmanship and a human-centric approach to technology all contribute to the same idea, the auto ma …

Candidate event completed ahead of possible U.S. return to the WRC

June 22nd 2026

The Rally US candidate event to assess the United States' potential return to the World Rally Championship has been successfully completed. The seven day event – organized with the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS) – took place from June 11-17 and had delegates from …

NASCAR and iRacing Studios unveil Kyle Larson as the cover driver for NASCAR 26

June 22nd 2026

NASCAR and iRacing Studios unveiled NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson as the cover driver for NASCAR 26 during a live event Thursday evening aboard the historic USS Midway in downtown San Diego.The event served as both the official cover reveal for NASCAR 26 and a media kickoff ahead of NASCAR Sa …

Expanded four-week 2027 WOO Late Models Florida Schedule to include Southern Raceway

June 22nd 2026

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to open the 2027 season with more racing in the “Sunshine State” than ever before.Next season’s Florida calendar is set to open and close at Volusia Speedway Park during World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals and Federated Auto Parts …

Peak Nano supplies NanoPlex LDF film for Advanced Conversion DC-link capacitors

June 19th 2026

Advanced Conversion has selected Peak Nano’s NanoPlex LDF film for its new HP Drive Test Kit DC-link capacitors, designed for 800V+ silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics. The film has been designed to reduce thermal limitations and derating, helping improve the performance of SiC inverter systems. …

Melling Engine Parts Named Engine Pro Branded Supplier Partner of the Year

June 18th 2026

Melling Engine Parts is proud to announce it was named Engine Pro’s Branded Supplier Partner of the Year during the Engine Pro Group (EPG) Annual Meeting held in Kingsport, Tennessee, May 20 & 21. Representing Melling, Laura Short, Doug Smith and Karen Bewley were on hand to receive the awa …

Mikihiko Kawase appointed Honda HRC Castrol Team Manager for 2027

June 18th 2026

Honda HRC Castrol have announced their 2027 Team Manager, confirming that current Technical Manager Mikihiko Kawase will take on the role. He will be supported and assisted by current Team Manager and future Honda HRC Advisor Alberto Puig.Appointed as MotoGP Technical Manager in 2024, Mikihiko Kawas …

NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion to be televised for free on NHRA.tv

June 18th 2026

NHRA fans can watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion from Beech Bend Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Beech Bend are Good Vibrations, CP Pistons, Quarter-Max, and Comp Products.Fans are invited to create a guest account with NHRA.t …

2026 USAC BC39 Driver registration now open

June 18th 2026

Driver registration is now open for the eighth running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on June 30-July 1, 2026.Teams can file their entry for the event at https://usacracing.ticketspice.com/2026-bc39, where they may also purchase g …

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Explores Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Technology

June 17th 2026

Bill Armstrong Demonstrates How Electronics Are Bringing Greater Consistency and Simplicity to Stick Shift Drag RacingThe continued growth of stick shift drag racing and drag-and-drive competition has created demand for technologies that improve consistency without sacrificing the character of manua …