Morse Measurements Demonstrates How K&C Testing Reveals What a Race Car Is Really Doing Under Load

August 19th 2026

In race car development, suspension geometry on paper is only part of the equation. What ultimately matters is what happens to the complete vehicle when real-world cornering, braking, traction and aerodynamic loads are applied.During a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, “Dialing In Dynamics …

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

August 19th 2026

Wednesday, August 26 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #634 - "Advanced Engine Failure Analysis: Diagnosing Root Causes & Wear Mechanisms with Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek"Featuring Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket, Daido Metal; and Lake Speed, Jr., Tribologist. Hosted by Brad Gi …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 26

August 19th 2026

Wednesday, August 26 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #634 - "Advanced Engine Failure Analysis: Diagnosing Root Causes & Wear Mechanisms with Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek"Featuring Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket, Daido Metal; and Lake Speed, Jr., Tribologist. Hosted by Brad Gi …

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August 19th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #633 - "Dialing In Dynamics: K&C Testing Insights" by Morse MeasurementsFeaturing Bob Simons, President; and Sonja Atkins, K&C Lab Manager, Morse Measurements. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.We w …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

August 19th 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 …

McLaren reveals McL 6GT at 2026 Monterey Car Week

August 19th 2026

The first McLaren of its kind, the McL 6GT draws inspiration from the McLaren M6GT, Bruce McLaren’s original but ultimately unrealized supercar project. A production version is planned for 2028, bringing that vision to reality.According to the auto maker, the McL 6GT blends its purity of character w …

Ferrari's bespoke supersport vision, the CZ26

August 19th 2026

The Ferrari CZ26, designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni and developed for a US client under the Special Projects program, draws on the dynamic features and performance of the SF90 Stradale.The stylistic theme of the Ferrari CZ26 is defined by a distinctly horizo …

Aston Martin’s Valen, a front-engined V12 supercar

August 19th 2026

The Valen is clad in a full carbon-fiber body and powered by the brand’s 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine with 850ps and 1000Nm of torque from just 2,500rpm. Combined with targeted hardware and extensive software calibration to steering, suspension and braking systems, Valen delivers a driver- …

Former WRC title runner-up and Group N world champion Alex Fiorio passes away at 61

August 18th 2026

One of the leading Italian rally drivers of his generation, Fiorio established himself among the WRC's elite during Lancia's dominant period in the late 1980s, finishing third in the drivers' championship in 1988 before going one better as runner-up to Miki Biasion the following season.Born on 10 Ma …

IndyCar Series to make history this Weekend in D.C.

August 18th 2026

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES stands on its most prestigious stage ever this weekend when it races in the nation’s capital in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.No race cars have ever roared down Pennsylvania Avenue, screamed past the U.S. Capitol, blew by the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum an …

Cadillac reveals V-ONE concept based on its IMSA/WEC V-Series.R prototype

August 17th 2026

Cadillac has unveiled a single-seater concept study derived from the Cadillac V-Series.R prototype which has competed in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Co-developed by Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing and chassis supplier Dallara, the "V-O …

Ford's LMDh breaks cover

August 17th 2026

Ford Racing's 2027 LMDh prototype, which is set to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2027 onwards, has finally broken cover. The American marque has released shots from a track test at Paul Ricard, after several days of shakedown testing which got underway on August 5th.The V8-pow …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - AUGUST 19

August 16th 2026

Wednesday, August 19 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #633 - "Dialing In Dynamics: K&C Testing Insights" by Morse MeasurementsFeaturing Bob Simons, President; and Sonja Atkins, K&C Lab Manager, Morse Measurements. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …

Friday August 14 USAC Midget National Championship event at Coles County Speedway rained out

August 14th 2026

The Friday, August 14, USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at Coles County Speedway in Mattoon, Illinois has been rained out.The Saturday, August 15 program at Coles County remains on as scheduled featuring USAC National Midgets, plus non-wing Junior Sprints and Restricted Sprin …

WRC's global TV audience continues to grow

August 14th 2026

The WRC attracted a cumulative global television audience of 504 million between January and mid-June 2026, whilst the championship also recorded growth in live audiences and on official championship digital platforms compared with the same period in 2025.The cumulative audience for live broadcasts …

Eight doubleheader rounds for 2027 DTM

August 14th 2026

DTM has announced its race calendar for 2027, with an eight-weekend, 16-race season across six months starting at the Red Bull Ring presented by VKB-Bank. As well as the Formula 1 circuit in Austria, Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands is the second venue outside of Germany to host the touring car …

Phase One of 2027 IndyCar schedule unveiled

August 13th 2026

Action-Packed Season Starts with Three Straight RacesBarber Motorsports Park Returns to April DateAll NTT INDYCAR SERIES Races Again To Air on FOXINDYCAR has announced the return of a supercharged set of races to kick off the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season as part of “Phase One” of next year’s overa …

NASCAR redefines rookie status

August 13th 2026

The designation of a NASCAR rookie has changed again.Mike Forde, NASCAR’s vice president of racing communications, revealed as much during the latest episode of the Hauler Talk podcast. The conversation centered around whether Corey Heim will be eligible in 2027 as he goes full-time with 23XI Racing …

Dover returning to Cup Series regular season, All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro

August 13th 2026

over Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway will reverse course in 2027 as the NASCAR All-Star Race returns to the North Carolina short track. Speedway Motorsports confirmed Wednesday that Dover will return to a points-paying race in mid-May."Whether it's a points race, an All-Star Race or a C …

Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal

August 13th 2026

Cadillac F1 has appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal.Budkowski replaces Graeme Lowdon in what the team describes as “a planned leadership transition as the organization evolves from its initial build phase into the next stage of racing performance.”The 49-year-old Pole/Frenchman brin …

ProMotor Engines: Engineering Reliable Horsepower from Road Racing to Top Fuel

August 12th 2026

Dennis Borem shares lessons from decades of NASCAR engine development, Trans Am competition and 12,000-horsepower nitro racing on EPARTRADE’s Race Industry NowBuilding a race engine capable of producing impressive peak horsepower is one challenge. Building one that delivers the right power curve, su …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ADDS SPEEDHUT GAUGES

August 12th 2026

Motor State Distributing has added Speedhut, a leading manufacturer of top-quality custom automotive gauges, to its line card. Speedhut produces a wide selection of universal and direct-fit gauges for vehicles ranging from classics to modern performance, including many popular European and Japanese …

Rio de Janeiro selected to host MotoGP 2027 season launch

August 12th 2026

Rio de Janeiro has successfully secured the right to host the official MotoGP 2027 Season Launch on 21 February 2027, bringing one of the championship's premier global events to Brazil and placing the city at the centre of the sporting world ahead of the new MotoGP season.The main Season Launch even …

SCCA Runoffs Paddock Registration opens, event entry deadlines approach

August 12th 2026

If you’re racing at the Sept. 28-Oct. 5, 2026, Mission Foods SCCA® National Championship Runoffs®, you’re going to need somewhere to park your competition vehicle while at Road America. Arguably, a good paddock spot is the most important part of the whole Runoffs experience.Truth is, your paddock sp …

JCB's Hydromax sets hydrogen land speed record

August 12th 2026

JCB has set a new world record for hydrogen-powered vehicles with its Hydromax streamliner in Bonneville, Utah.Following on from last week’s Southern California Timing Association's Blown Gas Streamliner class record of 368.347 mph the car, powered by two production-based turbocharged digger engines …