Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X To Pace 110th Indianapolis 500

May 6th 2026

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X – a true American hypercar and America's quickest production car– will lead the field to the green flag for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The Corvette ZR1X Pace Car invites race fans to celebrate A …

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

May 6th 2026

Wednesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #621 - "Perfecting Cooling with Delta PAG”Featuring John Pairaktaridis, President, Delta PAG. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #622 - "The Stryker Story: …

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May 6th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #620 - "Building Race Engineers: Inside the Life of an Online Motorsport Engineering Student" by National Motorsport Academy (NMA)Featuring Bob D’Amato, Chief Technical Officer, Holman-Moody & NMA Alumni; and Wayne Gater, De …

FIA Affordable Cross Car project underway in Egypt

May 6th 2026

The Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt (ATCE) has begun work to bring the FIA Affordable Cross Car to Egypt, the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to adopt the project.The Egyptian FIA Affordable Cross Car will be manufactured using locally sourced materials and offer access …

VW to bring Golf R to N24 in 2027

May 6th 2026

Volkswagen has confirmed plans to enter the 24h Nurburgring in 2027 with a dedicated racing version of the current Golf R in partnership with long-standing collaborator Max Kruse Racing. A show car previewing the project will be unveiled to the public on the Ring Boulevard at the Nurburgring.The pro …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

May 6th 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 …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MAY 13

May 6th 2026

Wednesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #621 - "Perfecting Cooling with Delta PAG”Featuring John Pairaktaridis, President, Delta PAG. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Ra …

IndyCar Expands Push to Pass Opportunities

May 6th 2026

INDYCAR has announced an update for Push to Pass usage for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone.Beginning with this week’s events on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and for all subsequent road and street circuit races, Push to Pass – a driver controlled system that provides r …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MAY 6

May 5th 2026

Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #620 - "Building Race Engineers: Inside the Life of an Online Motorsport Engineering Student" by National Motorsport Academy (NMA)Featuring Bob D’Amato, Chief Technical Officer, Holman-Moody & NMA Alumni; and Wayne Gater, Deputy Director of the National Mo …

Bobby Rahal documentary to debut Friday on FS1

May 5th 2026

A documentary on the life of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time CART IndyCar Series champion Bobby Rahal will make its global debut Friday on FOX Sports 1.Made by Chassy Media, a one-hour version of “Bobby Rahal: True American Racer,” is set to air at 7:30pm ET and will re-air multiple time …

FOX reveals plans for 60 hours of Indy 500 coverage

May 5th 2026

FOX will broadcast 60 hours of combined coverage for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.Its presentations will span the main FOX network, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2, and include expanded offerings leading into the event and as the race approaches on May 24.2026 FOX INDIANAPOLIS 500 SCHEDULE ( …

Adria Hight, daughter of John Force and former JFR CFO, passes away at 56

May 5th 2026

Adria (Force) Hight, the oldest daughter of John Force, passed away April 28. She was 56.After graduating from Huntington Beach High School in Southern California, Adria joined the family drag racing business, becoming one of the first employees of John Force Racing. She was at his side for one of t …

IHRA announces Miami World Powerboat Grand Prix— landmark Powerboat Racing event

May 4th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the Miami World Powerboat Grand Prix, set for Miami October 20–26, 2026—a landmark event signaling a new era in powerboat racing.For the first time, the sport’s premier disciplines will come together on one stage—from the beaches of Miami …

IMSA and ASE announce multi-faceted partnership to strengthen technician pipeline and elevate consum

May 4th 2026

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) today announced a multi-faceted partnership that will aim to combat some of the challenges within the industry for each of IMSA’s 18 participating manufacturers — while raising the st …

Langdon goes 345mph in NHRA's fastest pass ever at South Georgia

May 4th 2026

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon made the fastest pass in NHRA history on Friday, making a 345mph run n NHRA’s debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the NHRA Southern Nationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) …

Alex Zanardi 1966 – 2026

May 4th 2026

As a Paralympian, Alex Zanardi became a household name and an inspiration to millions. But his indomitable spirit and speed in a racecar had already made him a hero.After Alex Zanardi and the CART Indy car Safety Team felled the Grim Reaper back in September 2001, we thought he was indestructible. H …

Merle Bettenhausen Passes Away at 82

May 1st 2026

Speedway, Indiana (April 29, 2026)………The inspirational Merle Bettenhausen, who overcame the odds to continue to race and win despite an accident that took his right arm, passed away on the morning of April 29, 2026. He was 82 years old.Born on June 9, 1943, the Tinley Park, Illinois racer grew up in …

NHRA announces earlier start for Friday qualifying at NHRA Southern Nationals

May 1st 2026

NHRA announced an earlier start for Friday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park.The first round of qualifying is now set for 11:15 a.m. ET, starting with Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock, leading into Funny Car and …

Joe Balash Named Vice President of Operations at Anderson Speedway

April 30th 2026

ANDERSON, Ind. — Anderson Speedway is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Balash as Vice President of Operations. A highly respected leader in the motorsports industry, Balash brings decades of experience at the highest levels of racing, including key leadership roles within NASCAR’s Busch Seri …

FloRacing, NASCAR Channel to stream ‘ARCA Night in America,’ East Series at Nashville and West Serie

April 30th 2026

TEMPERANCE, Mich. — A unique, same-day doubleheader for the ARCA Menards Series East and West will be shared with fans nationwide as FloRacing and the NASCAR Channel combine for ARCA Night in America presented by Menards.ARCA Night in America presented by Menards will start with ARCA Menards Series …

CIV continues with Dunlop as exclusive tire supplier and development partner

April 30th 2026

Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has renewed its role as title sponsor and exclusive tire supplier for the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV) for another season. This marks its third consecutive year providing tires across all classes in the championship.Under the agreement, Dunlop supplies the entire grid …

Compact motion simulator aims to redefine driver training and immersion

April 30th 2026

Driven DynamiX has launched the DDX Precision, a 6-DoF motion simulator designed to deliver a realistic and responsive driving experience. Building on the engineering and lessons from the DDX Prime, it uses the same core software and motion system to replicate vehicle behavior. The DDX Precision off …

Persistent Rainfall, Cold Temperatures Cancel Ohio Weekend

April 30th 2026

With heavy rainfall across Ohio bringing several inches of rain, and weather models showing more rain throughout the week, combined with unseasonably cold temperatures hindering track drying, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Attica Raceway Park, and Sharon Speedway officials have …

Race Industry Now Delivers Technical Deep Dive on Abradable Coatings for Oil Pump Efficiency

April 29th 2026

EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series continued to push the boundaries of technical education in motorsports engineering with a highly specialized session focused on abradable coating technologies and their role in oil pump performance optimization.Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM (Ch. 90, L …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Forms - The Secret Society

April 29th 2026

– Hot Shot’s Secret™, leading manufacturer of high‑performance lubricants and additives for diesel and gas-powered vehicles, is proud to announce a new influencer program – The Secret Society. This exclusive program brings together seven of the most authentic voices from the world of drag racing, cu …