Jeff Dodds To Be A Featured Speaker at the 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 21st 2024

Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer of Formula E, has joined the impressive lineup of featured speakers for the 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 2–5, 2024. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to you by …

Synthetic Fuel and new branding for the DTM in 2025

October 21st 2024

New benchmarks in sustainability and a modern brand image: the DTM will line up with a synthetic fuel in the 2025 season, as it consistently follows the ADAC’s initiative to achieve greater sustainability in motorsport. The DTM will also have a fresh new look and has presented its new branding, whic …

The 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK will be held Dec 2 - Dec 5, 2024

October 21st 2024

EPARTRADE, RACER, and SPEED SPORT are providing 4 Days of LIVE Webinars from Race Industry Leaders, Race Sanctioning Organizations, and Promoters from around the world.No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTERPast Speakers include Michael Andretti, Ross Brawn, Zak Brown, John Force, Chip Gan …

Toyota introduces new GR Corolla touring car

October 21st 2024

A new GR Corolla touring car has been revealed by Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA). Based on a production GR Corolla, the race car features a host of updates but retains the 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo engine.Built for track day enthusiasts and competitive racers, the race car starts as …

2025 FIA WEC sporting and technical regulations approved

October 18th 2024

The sporting and technical regulations for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign have today (17 October) been approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Paris.In order to enhance the fan experience, ‘leader’ lights will be replaced by multi-colour LED display panels fitted on each …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame names Kevin Harvick to Board of Directors

October 18th 2024

The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the appointment of 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion and FOX Sports analyst Kevin Harvick to its Board of Directors. Harvick is a 2023 inductee into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame. “Having Kevin Harvick co …

Ferrari unveils F80 hypercar

October 18th 2024

Right after McLaren showcased the W1, Ferrari has answered with its latest hypercar, the F80. Limited to 799 units, it features a 3.0-liter V6 engine mated to an 800V hybrid system and three electric motors to develop 1,200hp.The 9,200rpm 3.0-liter 120° V6 produces 900hp, making it the Ferrari engin …

Jeff Dickerson To Be A Featured Speaker at the 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 17th 2024

Jeff Dickerson, co-owner of Spire Motorsports, has joined the impressive lineup of featured speakers for the 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 2–5, 2024. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to you by EP …

Toyota Racing rebranding as Toyota Gazoo Racing North America from 2025

October 17th 2024

Toyota Racing will be rebranded to Toyota Gazoo Racing North America beginning in 2025.All of the Toyota motorsports efforts will compete under the global Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) banner. TRD will continue to provide technical and engineering support for its Toyota entries across all motorsports di …

Nitrocross pauses 2024-25 season

October 17th 2024

Nitrocross has announced that the remaining three events of its 2024-25 season will not go ahead after the series was put on an indefinite “pause.”RACER sources have indicated a recent management change at the parent company, Thrill One, has led to the series’ internal workings being re-evaluated in …

A2RL announces Season 2 dates and upgraded autonomous race car

October 17th 2024

The second season of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has been announced, with race day set for April 26, 2025, at Yas Marina Circuit. The next season of the autonomous racing series will host four new international teams as well as an upgraded Super Formula Emirates Autonomous Vehicle (EAV …

Automotive Specialists Racing Engines: Pushing Boundaries from NASCAR to Land Speed Racing

October 16th 2024

Automotive Specialists Racing Engines, a household name in stock car racing for decades, is now breaking records in land speed racing. The company, led by Keith Dorton and his son Jeff Dorton, has evolved from building NASCAR engines that have won the Daytona 500 to setting new land speed records at …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

October 16th 2024

Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #470 - "Optimizing Boost Control: The New Era of Wastegate Technology" by DSPS EngineeringPerry Cohn, Owner. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, October 30 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #4 …

GPC approves sporting and technical regulation updates for Moto2™ and Moto3™ in 2025

October 16th 2024

The Grand Prix Commission has approved some sporting and technical regulation updates for Moto2™ and Moto3™ in 2025. One is the session format.After the success of the new format in the MotoGP™ class providing a balance between entry to Q2 and track time for teams and riders to work on setup, the se …

New York's Fonda Speedway to get fresh clay

October 16th 2024

During a meeting of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Fonda Fair Board – led by President Mark Wilmot – and Fonda promoter Brett Deyo jointly agreed on the acquisition of fresh clay for the Track of Champions.After reviewing three samples, the board and speedway ma …

RML Group unveils P39 based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S

October 16th 2024

UK-based high-performance engineering specialist RML Group has revealed production details of its bespoke P39 40th Special Edition (40SE). It is based on a Porsche 992.1 Turbo S and stated to be faster than a 992 GT3RS around the Nürburgring.Michael Mallock, CEO of RML Group, said, “What better way …

ERT Formula E team becomes Kiro Race Co after American investment

October 16th 2024

U.S.-based investment firm The Forest Road Company has taken over the ERT Formula E team, rechristening it Kiro Race Co ahead of the upcoming season.The deal has been financed by David Kaplan and Bennett Rosenthal, co-founders of Ares Management, with the series’ recent acquisition by Liberty Global …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - OCTOBER 23

October 16th 2024

Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #470 - "Optimizing Boost Control: The New Era of Wastegate Technology" by DSPS EngineeringPerry Cohn, Owner. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Michael Andretti, CEO &am …

Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:

October 16th 2024

Michael Andretti, CEO & Chairman of Andretti Global; Ross Brawn, winner of 20 F1 World Championships (Ferrari, Williams, Benetton and BrawnGP); Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing; Chip Ganassi, Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing; Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports, Adrian Newe …

You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!

October 16th 2024

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #469 - "The Evolution of Automotive Specialists Racing Engines – From Winning NASCAR Races to Breaking Records in the Wide-Open World of Land Speed Racing"Keith Dorton, Owner and Jeff Dorton. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, …

John Doonan To Be A Featured Speaker at the 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 15th 2024

John Doonan, President of IMSA, has joined the impressive lineup of featured speakers for the 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 2–5, 2024. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought to you by EPARTRADE, RACER, …

Hot Shot's Secret Announces Distribution Agreement with Mighty Auto Parts

October 15th 2024

Lubrication Specialties, manufacturer ofHot Shot’s Secret®, the nation’s leading lubricant brand for diesel performance, announces a new distribution partnership with Mighty Auto Parts. The partnership gives all Mighty franchisees in 44 states a total of 15,000 automotive facilities and partnering s …

NASCAR expands Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University offering students experience with motorsports

October 15th 2024

NASCAR announced the expansion of its Campus Lab Program Oct. 8 on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, making WSSU the first university in North Carolina to offer the program.The announcement was made from the Bowman Gray Field House at a Memorandum of Understanding ceremony.The program is …

WMG introduces Waste2Race hydrogen race car powered by sewage

October 15th 2024

A hydrogen-powered race car fueled by sewage and built by students at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick is attempting to break a land speed record.The Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype (LMP3) race car will use hydrogen that is a byproduct of Wastewater Fuels treatment technol …

Alpine reveals Alpenglow HY6 with its first V6 hydrogen engine

October 15th 2024

Alpine has unveiled the Alpenglow Hy6, which features a bespoke 3.5-liter V6 hydrogen engine with 740hp and 770Nm. The concept has been designed as a genuine race car based on an LMP3 carbon chassis.The new Hy6 V6 was developed by the Alpine teams at Viry-Châtillon for use with hydrogen. It started …