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EPARTRADE: More Than Just Hard Parts

September 8th 2025

EPARTRADE isn’t just for manufacturers of hard parts—it’s a full-scale platform for the entire performance and racing industry.From insurance and banking to marketing, tech solutions, or specialized apps, service providers have a home on EPARTRADE. We connect you with thousands of racing professiona …

U.S. Nationals on FOX makes strong audience gains

September 8th 2025

NHRA reports strong audience gains for Monday’s live broadcast of the final rounds of the biggest race of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The live telecast on FOX drew 1.036 million view …

Bill Davis, Daytona 500-winning team owner, dies at 74

September 8th 2025

Bill Davis, a longtime team owner who won in all three NASCAR national series including triumphs in the Daytona 500 and Southern 500, has died. He was 74.Bill Davis Racing fielded cars for multiple NASCAR Hall of Famers, including Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte and Jeff Gordon. All five of his Cup Serie …

American Off-Road Racing Championship announces 2026 schedule

September 8th 2025

Best in the Desert (BITD) and Unlimited Off-Road Racing (UNLTD) are proud to announce the official 2026 season schedule for the newly unified American Off-Road Racing Championship. This collaboration between the two premier desert racing organizations represents a historic milestone in American moto …

Ford developing Mustang GT3 EVO update for 2026

September 8th 2025

Ford Racing (formerly Ford Performance) revealed it is developing an EVO kit for its Mustang GT3 platform, slated for debut in 2026.“Whether we are producing cars for the track or for the road, Ford Racing is always striving to exceed our customers’ expectations,” said Alex Allmandinger, Ford Racing …

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

September 8th 2025

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #556 - "Motorsport’s Legacy in the Age of AI & Autonomy"Featuring Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer (CRO) at AIPEX Racing and Consultant in Vehicle and Motorsport Technology. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - SEP 10

September 5th 2025

Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #556 - "Motorsport’s Legacy in the Age of AI & Autonomy" Featuring Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer (CRO) at AIPEX Racing and Consultant in Vehicle and Motorsport Technology. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to …

Haas Factory Team to align with Chevrolet beginning in 2026

September 5th 2025

Haas Factory Team will align with Chevrolet beginning in 2026, a move that encompasses its full-time NASCAR Cup Series program and two full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series entries that will compete in the soon-to-be-renamed NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.As part of the manufacturer switch from Ford to …

Ford Performance rebranding to Ford Racing

September 5th 2025

Ford Motor Company’s motorsports division has changed its name from Ford Performance to Ford Racing, the company announced today in a letter written by Ford Racing General Manager Will Ford.The name change and new logo, effective today, "is so much more than a simple rebranding exercise,” according …

Extreme E to make one-off return in Saudi Arabia ahead of Extreme H debut

September 5th 2025

Extreme E will return for a one-off event dubbed the ‘Final Lap’ ahead of the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup competition in Saudi Arabia next month.Taking place on October 4-5, the event will follow the format of a typical Extreme E round, with eight teams taking part in a series of four-car race …

GMS Race Cars acquires SRX assets

September 5th 2025

GMS Race Cars will announce today the acquisition of assets from Ray Evernham Enterprises, which will include those used for the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX).The vehicle fleet will include 16 fully assembled SXR race cars, a comprehensive suite of pit equipment, race day infrastructure, and oth …

Labor Day Weekend Louie Vermeil Classic at Calistoga Speedway a smash-hit

September 4th 2025

The return of the Louie Vermeil Classic at historic Calistoga Speedway over the Labor Day Weekend was a smash hit – great sprint car competition, sold out grandstands and an overflowing pit area. The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame was proud to sponsor the weekend’s kick-off event …

FOX Sports Ends First IndyCar Season with big viewership growth

September 4th 2025

FOX Sports’ coverage of the 17-race 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season scored in a big way, averaging 1,362,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research, a 27 percent year-to-year increase from 2024 and the most-watched season in 17 years.In 2025, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES has recorded the most audienc …

Bryan Herta Autosport announces move to LMP2 for 2026

September 4th 2025

Bryan Herta Autosport has announced it will step up to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a full-time LMP2 program in 2026.The team’s move up to LMP2 follows a five-year run of TCR class dominance in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series. Bryan Herta Autosport won five consecutive c …

Toronto IndyCar race moves to new Markham venue

September 4th 2025

Toronto’s Exhibition Place played home to the CART IndyCar Series, Champ Car, and today’s IndyCar Series since the inaugural race in 1986, and with the need to relocate when the World Cup descends on the region in 2026, Green Savoree Race Promotions, IndyCar and the city of Markham have joined force …

Race Car Plumbing Made Practical: Brown & Miller Racing Solutions Shares Expert Insights on EPARTRAD

September 3rd 2025

In the latest episode of Race Industry Now, EPARTRADE welcomed Brown & Miller Racing Solutions (BMRS), the globally respected supplier of high-performance plumbing systems, for a deep technical discussion on the challenges and solutions of modern race car plumbing. The webinar, titled “Race Car …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

September 3rd 2025

Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #556 - "Motorsport’s Legacy in the Age of AI & Autonomy" Featuring Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer (CRO) at AIPEX Racing and Consultant in Vehicle and Motorsport Technology. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ADDS DAVIES, CRAIG

September 3rd 2025

Davies, Craig has long been an innovation leader in the development of aftermarket engine cooling system components, including the electric radiator fan and the electric water pump. Offering a wide range of direct-fit automotive cooling solutions as well as custom applications, Davies, Craig has est …

Alliance launched to enable manufacturers and teams to scale up engineering capacity based on demand

September 3rd 2025

RacingSyn, an engineering alliance, has launched to connect experienced engineering professionals and offer a one-stop shop for projects large and small across a range of motorsport disciplines.By bringing a new perspective to the recruitment process, RacingSyn reportedly enables manufacturers and t …

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

September 3rd 2025

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 …

Latest Aston Martin Vantage S assumes FIA Safety Car duties in Formula 1

September 3rd 2025

Aston Martin’s latest Vantage S has become an official FIA safety car in Formula 1. This performance-focused addition to Aston Martin’s S models made its F1 debut at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.With its hand-built 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 680ps and 800Nm of torque, the specially equip …

Toyota GR Supra Supercar unveiled at Bathurst launch

September 2nd 2025

The first Toyota Gen3 GR Supra Supercar has been unveiled, with the new car revealed at Monday’s historic Repco Bathurst 1000 launch.The Japanese powerhouse will enter the Repco Supercars Championship in 2026, with six cars from Walkinshaw Andretti United and Brad Jones Racing.A full-size clay model …

FIA WEC and Central Texas Food Bank join forces in drive to end hunger

September 2nd 2025

FIA World Endurance Championship drivers and teams will participate in a brace of activities next week in support of the global fight against hunger, in a charity-driven partnership with Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB).CTFB is the leading non-profit hunger-relief organization in Central Texas, workin …

BMW M Hybrid V8 receives aerodynamic updates for 2026 season

September 2nd 2025

A new front, smaller kidney grille, improved aerodynamics … BMW has updated the M Hybrid V8, which will feature a new exterior design and technical optimizations when it competes in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series.BMW M Motor …

2025 National Midget Auto Racing Hall Of Fame Class Revealed

September 2nd 2025

Gene Angelillo, Leroy Byers, Dave Darland, Dave Steele, Ralph Potter and Hank & Scot Hersh are the newest inductees into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame, class of 2025.The announcement was made during last Sunday night’s Firemen’s Nationals event at Sun Prairie, Wisconsin’s Angell P …

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