Formula 1 postpones Bahrain and Saudi races

March 16th 2026

Formula 1 has officially postponed the two races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The fourth and fifth rounds of the 2026 championship were due to take place on April 12 and 19 respectively, but since military action was launched …

FIA WEC confirms new date for Qatar race

March 16th 2026

A new date for the FIA WEC's Qatar 1812Km race has been confirmed following the decision to move the season opener to the back end of the 2026 season due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The event at the Lusail International Circuit, which was planned to take place later this month along …

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March 16th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsFeaturing Mike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Joe …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 11

March 13th 2026

Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsMike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to att …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING SAFETY SUMMIT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

March 13th 2026

Motor State Distributing, the industry leader in the distribution of motorsports safety products, hosted its second annual Safety Summit on Saturday, March 7th. With record attendance and manufacturer participation, this standout event brought together racers, builders, manufacturers, and industry e …

Houston Warehouse Offering 28 Pallets of AVGAS for Sale via Bailment Process

March 13th 2026

A warehouse facility in North Houston near the airport is offering 28 pallets of aviation gasoline (AVGAS) for sale through a bailment process due to unpaid storage fees by the product owner.Each pallet contains four drums, with each drum filled with 200 liters of AVGAS. The fuel was produced by Del …

Hot Shot’s Secret® expand sponsorship as Official Fuel Sponsor for the National Tractor Pullers Asso

March 13th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret®, longtime supporter of the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA), announces a three-year sponsorship deal with NTPA to be the association’s Official Fuel and Fuel Additive Sponsor, in addition to Test Hook and Full Pull Sponsor for 2026 – 2028. Returning as a Circuit Sponsor …

Schedule change announced for NHRA Arizona Nationals

March 13th 2026

NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park officials announced time changes for the upcoming FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, which takes place March 20-22.Taking an abundance of caution for the expected heat in the weekend forecast, racing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Serie …

Quarter-Max Racing Components named title sponsor of 2026 IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Class

March 13th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is thrilled to announce that Quarter-Max has officially signed on as the title sponsor for the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series - Outlaw Pro Mod Class. This powerhouse partnership unites one of drag racing’s most storied sanctioning bodies with a brand built …

Progressive Insurance returns as title sponsor of American Flat Track in multi-year agreement

March 13th 2026

AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce that Progressive Insurance will continue to serve as the title sponsor of American Flat Track in a new multi-year agreement, extending a relationship that has helped drive the series’ growth and national reach.Progressive was first named Title Sponsor and Offici …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Famers Honored

March 12th 2026

Four inductees enshrined into California Racing Hall of Fame  BAKERSFIELD, California (March 11, 2026) – Four members of the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame have been named to another prestigious group – the American Car Culture Association California Racing Hall of Fame.&nbs …

Hankook unveils new soft tire ahead of WRC Safari Rally Kenya

March 12th 2026

The new Dynapro R213 soft compound has been developed over the past year following feedback from drivers and manufacturers during Hankook’s first season as the championship’s exclusive tyre supplier. While the tyre retains the same tread pattern used on gravel rallies last season, key changes have b …

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca partners with Petersen Museum

March 12th 2026

The Petersen Automotive Museum and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca have announced a new partnership that will bring together the two iconic institutions to amplify their impact in the automotive and motorsports industries.The Petersen Automotive Museum, recognized as one of the world’s top automotiv …

Safety Innovation Takes Center Stage in Open-Wheel Racing

March 11th 2026

EPARTRADE Webinar Highlights Engineering-Driven Solutions from MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceEPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series recently featured a deep technical discussion on evolving safety standards in sprint car and open-wheel racing. The session, “Meeting Safety Trends in Open Whe …

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

March 11th 2026

Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsFeaturing Mike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No cha …

InPwr joins Andretti Global as primary sponsor for Marcus Ericsson

March 11th 2026

Andretti Global has announced InPwr Inc as the new primary sponsor for Marcus Ericsson’s No. 28 Honda. The electrical design firm will make its debut for the season during this weekend’s Java House Grand Prix of Arlington and return for the Milwaukee doubleheader and Laguna Seca.“It’s really excitin …

Alpine and Phinia continue Formula 1 and Alpenglow partnership

March 11th 2026

Phinia and Alpine are continuing to collaborate to drive innovation in high-performance motorsport and advanced propulsion technologies. Under its aftermarket brand Delphi, Phinia will build on its multi-year collaboration with the BWT Alpine Formula One Team as the sport enters a technically and co …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

March 11th 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 …

IMSA selects Diverse Driver Development Scholarship finalists

March 11th 2026

IMSA has selected its 15 finalist for the 2027–28 Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship.The 3D Scholarship promotes and empowers drivers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to participate in select IMSA-sanctioned series. Of the 15 finalists, 11 have reached this stage for the first …

Rally.TV to broaden its reach with launch of FAST+ channel

March 10th 2026

Rally.TV has launched its FAST+ channel on Pluto TV today (Monday, 9 March) bringing free rally content to viewers in the UK, Spain and Italy.The channel will deliver a curated stream of content from the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), including live …

High-fidelity simulation takes center stage at Rodin Motorsport’s new training facility

March 10th 2026

Dynisma’s DMG-1 driving simulator is now fully operational at Rodin Motorsport’s recently unveiled Driver Performance Centre near the team’s headquarters in Farnham, Surrey.The purpose-built facility represents a significant investment in driver development infrastructure. Situated close to Rodin Mo …

ARP Expands Long Standing Partnership with IHRA Pro Pulling Series for 2026

March 10th 2026

Automotive Racing Products (ARP), "The World Leader in High-Performance Automotive Fasteners," marks its fifteenth season with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series with an expanded partnership in 2026."ARP's enduring commitment to the IHRA Pro Pulling Series and our pullers over the last two decades is a tes …

T.50s Niki Lauda supercar cleared for production after GT3 benchmark-beating Bahrain test

March 10th 2026

The T.50s Niki Lauda track supercar has been approved for production after surpassing the Gordon Murray Automotive GT3 race car benchmark at the Bahrain International Circuit in its final production approval test. Four four-time IndyCar World Champion and triple Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti reco …

Zenvo appoints Mark Harrison as chief commercial officer

March 10th 2026

Zenvo Automotive has appointed industry veteran Mark Harrison as chief commercial officer, as the Danish hypercar maker nears the final development phase of the V12 Aurora. Harrison brings extensive experience in the premium and performance car sector, with previous senior roles at BMW/Mini, McLaren …

IndyCar reveals track layout for Washington, D.C. Freedom 250

March 10th 2026

The layout for August’s Freedom 250 street race around the nation’s capital in Washington D.C. has been revealed, with seven turns and 1.66 miles of to cover per lap.The course, with its longest straight measuring 0.4 miles, runs around the National Mall and will welcome fans for the one-time celebr …