supercross legend Eli Tomac to retire following 2026 season

September 1st 2026

American motocross and supercross legend Eli Tomac has announced that he will retire from professional competition following the 2026 SMX World Championship post-season, bringing a close to one of the most decorated careers in the history of the sport.At 33 years of age, Tomac has enjoyed a memorabl …

Honda clinches 12th IndyCar manufacturers’ crown

September 1st 2026

Before Alex Palou wrapped up the drivers’ title, Honda captured its 12th IndyCar Series manufacturers’ championship on Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile, with two races left to run.The accomplishment came after rival Chevrolet finished first through fourth in Race 2, but with a sizable championship lead …

McLaren Trophy America reveals 2027 schedule

September 1st 2026

McLaren Trophy America has confirmed its 2027 calendar with a five-event, 10-race calendar that will see the IMSA-sanctioned championship staged alongside Formula 1, IndyCar, IMSA and FIA World Endurance Championship weekends, reinforcing the series’ position as a premier class one-make racing champ …

2027 Adelaide MotoGP circuit unveiled

August 31st 2026

The official Adelaide circuit set to host the Australian Grand Prix from 2027 has been unveiled today by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, marking a major milestone on the road to bringing the world's first city-centre MotoGP race to life.The proposed $96m circuit is a result of months of …

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

August 31st 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #635 - "Advanced Sensing for Motorsport: Capacitive & FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) Technologies” by Texys AmericaFeaturing Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport; and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager. Hosted by Jim Oberhof …

Thunderstorms, heavy rain postpone remainder of Nodak event to Monday

August 31st 2026

With thunderstorms bringing heavy rainfall to Nodak Speedway Sunday evening leaving the track unsuitable for racing, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have agreed to postpone the remainder of the Gerdau Metals Recycling Magic City Showdown to Monday, Aug. 31.Pit …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 2

August 28th 2026

Wednesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #635 - "Advanced Sensing for Motorsport: Capacitive & FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) Technologies” by Texys AmericaFeaturing Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport; and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager. Hosted by Jim Oberhofer, Noted NHRA Crew Chief. …

TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES A CHANCE TO WIN THE TRAIL READY JEEP GLADIATOR RUBICON BUILD

August 28th 2026

Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in vehicle aftermarket parts wholesale distribution, announced that purchases on select brands will earn customers points for a chance to win the Turn 14 Distribution x Bilstein Jeep Gladiator Rubicon build. From August 1 through October 30, 2026, customers …

Maple Grove Raceway closes

August 28th 2026

Maple Grove Raceway has announced it will be suspending operations for “strategic refocusing, restructuring, and regrouping,” according to a post on the company’s social media.The raceway will be paused indefinitely, and all pre-scheduled races will be postponed.In the post, the raceway says they ap …

Snap-on signs Milwaukee IndyCar sponsorship extension

August 28th 2026

The Milwaukee Mile will remain on the IndyCar Series’ annual schedule with primary sponsorship from in-state tool maker Snap-on, which has signed a new multi-year agreement with the Wisconsin oval.“Bringing IndyCar racing back to the legendary Milwaukee Mile in 2024 was a win for Wisconsin and a win …

NHRA confirms 20-race 2027 schedule

August 28th 2026

After revealing plans to return to a traditional schedule to start the year, NHRA has announced its full 20-race schedule for the 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.The 2027 campaign – which is NHRA’s 76th season – will also feature the season-long “50 Years of Force” celebration hono …

Radical Motorsport and Hankook introduce new Ventus R54 tire

August 27th 2026

Radical Motorsport will introduce the new Hankook Ventus R54 across its global racing network from January 2027, bringing competitors a lighter, higher-performing tire developed exclusively for Radical competition – a focus reflected in the R54 name, with the ‘R’ standing for Radical.Developed for t …

Valvoline announces new global headquarters in Cincinnati

August 27th 2026

Valvoline™ Global Operations, The Original Motor Oil1 and worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, today announced it will create a new global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its current location in Lexington, Ky., will remain a key part of its global footprint and become the centr …

NASCAR announces complete 2027 schedules

August 27th 2026

The 2027 schedule for NASCAR’s three national series came into full view Wednesday, with the remaining dates on a variety-packed list now set for next year’s racing calendar.A steady, track-by-track flow of announcements this month helped connect the dots for a host of returning favorites, strategic …

Daido Metal and The Motor Oil Geek Take a System-Level Approach to Advanced Engine Failure Analysis

August 26th 2026

Engine bearing failures are rarely as simple as choosing the wrong oil, running too little oil pressure or setting the wrong bearing clearance. In a high-performance engine, lubrication, bearing geometry, crankshaft motion, contamination, temperature, load and component deformation operate as an int …

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

August 26th 2026

Wednesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #635 - "Advanced Sensing for Motorsport: Capacitive & FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) Technologies” by Texys AmericaFeaturing Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport; and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager. Hosted by Jim Oberhofer, Noted NHRA Crew Chief. …

Freedom 250 delivers huge ratings bump for IndyCar on FOX

August 26th 2026

Dedicating 90 minutes of network time to the Freedom 250 Washington D.C. Grand Prix pre-race show and another three hours to the race broadcast itself was a ratings hit for FOX, which averaged 3,282,000 viewers on Sunday.The response made the Freedom 250 IndyCar’s biggest audience to view one of its …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

August 26th 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 …

Rayce Rudeen Foundation event is back on the High Limit Racing schedule

August 26th 2026

The $26,000-to-win finale night of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Event is back on the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing schedule.The two-day event originally slated for Big Sky Speedway on June 26 – 27 at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, Montana, the finale was canceled due to heavy rainfall that ma …

NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado during 2027 season

August 26th 2026

NASCAR will return to San Diego to race at historic Naval Base Coronado next season, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday, shedding light on a long-term plan for future events at military installations on a rotation basis in 2028 and beyond.The West Coast trip — slated for Aug. 1 on TNT Sports and …

World of Outlaws and Huset’s Speedway finalize Huset's Shootout Format

August 26th 2026

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Huset’s Speedway have collaborated to finalize the format for the 2026 L.G. Everist Huset’s Shootout set to take place on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6.A pair of $15,000-to-win prelims utilizing the standard World of Outlaws format and awarding …

World of Outlaws adds Belle-Clair to Sprint Car schedule

August 25th 2026

The greatest Sprint Car drivers in the world are headed to Belle Clair Fairgrounds.Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway is proud to announce the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make its highly anticipated debut at the Belleville, IL facility on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for …

GMSV and Managing Composites partner to advance the development of high-performance vehicles

August 25th 2026

Managing Composites has partnered with Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) to support the development of high-performance vehicles, combining composites expertise with GMSV’s focus on engineering and performance. This collaboration spans three of the brand’s defining supercars: the S1, S1 LM and L …

Mustang Challenge to visit six North American staples in 2027

August 25th 2026

Three years ago, Ford Racing announced a brand-new single make series. When Mustang Challenge debuted, it was an opportunity for Mustang enthusiasts to get behind the wheel of a track-ready Dark Horse R, a car that bridges the gap between a production Dark Horse and a Mustang GT4 race car.Three year …

Century Batteries set to continue as the Official Battery of Supercars

August 25th 2026

"Century Batteries is one of Australia's most recognisable and trusted automotive brands and, just like Supercars, dedicated to investing in Australia and promoting local jobs,” Dontas said."In addition to these shared values and our valued partnership, Century Batteries has continued to innovate in …