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Crower Lifters

November 3rd 2025

A defining feature of Crower lifters is their attention to oiling and internal geometry. Crower’s roller lifters, for example, incorporate high-strength needle bearings and proprietary oil channels that ensure consistent lubrication at elevated RPM and extreme temperatures. This design minimizes wea …

Tyler Gibbs To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

November 3rd 2025

Tyler Gibbs, President, Toyota Racing Development, U.S.A., has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK …

2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection makes world debut

November 3rd 2025

Drag racing has always rewarded the bold. And today, Dodge just staked a massive claim on the future of Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown with an announcement that bridges 60 years of Hemi history with the edge of modern muscle. Meet the 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Conn …

Bridgestone launches track-inspired Battlax Racing Street RS12 tire

November 3rd 2025

Bridgestone has announced it will launch the Battlax Racing Street RS12 premium sports motorcycle tire in January 2026 in Europe and North America, and in February 2026 in Japan.Developed under the concept ‘From Circuit to Street’, the RS12 incorporates race tire technology to offer the highest dry …

NASCAR officials lower age requirement for O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, expand Cup Series participati

November 3rd 2025

NASCAR competition officials issued changes Saturday to the eligibility rules for its three national series in 2026, lowering the minimum age requirement for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and expanding the amount of races that Cup Series drivers are able to enter in both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Ser …

Advanced Powertrain Technology Forum at PMW Expo

November 3rd 2025

With PMW Expo 2025 rapidly approaching, this year’s content program has been finalized. Taking place in Cologne, Germany, on November 12 and 13, the expo will see dozens of sessions held across both days, offering insights from industry leaders focused on driving performance and innovation.A selecti …

6th Annual Race Industry Week – More Speakers Announcements

October 31st 2025

MARTY FIOLKA, Promoter for Crandon International Raceway; MELISSA EICKHOFF, CEO of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb; JOSE GRIJALVA, President & Race Director of SCORE International; BRAD GERBER, Vice President Sales & CDO of National Hot Rod Association (NHRA); JASON DIENHART, Preside …

Race Winning Brands Appoints Arnie Jensen as Automotive Business Unit President

October 31st 2025

Mentor, Ohio – October 31, 2025 – Race Winning Brands (RWB), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance components for the automotive and powersports markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Arnie Jensen as President of RWB’s Automotive Business Unit. This strategic appointmen …

WIMNA So Cal Chapter / NHRA Women in Motorsports Field Trip

October 31st 2025

WIMNA SoCal Chapter and NHRA Celebrate Women in Motorsports with Exclusive Field Trip at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum—November 14, 2025, 10 a.m.  Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) are joining forces to host a special Women in Motor …

SunCoast Performance to Showcase Next-Generation 10-Speed Transmission Platforms at SEMA & PRI 2025

October 31st 2025

SunCoast Performance is set to make a major impact at SEMA and PRI 2025, unveiling its latest advancements for Ford and GM’s 10-speed transmission platforms. These newly engineered systems — including the SunCoast 10R140 Pro Loc Valve Body and Pump Assembly and the SunCoast 10L1000 High-Capacity “E” …

Melling Awarded ERI’s 2024 Largest Sales Growth Supplier Award!

October 31st 2025

Melling Engine Parts was honored to attend ERI’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta Canada. ERI presented Melling with the Largest Sales Growth Supplier Award for 2024. Doug Smith, Eastern Regional Sales Manager, accepted the award. Mark Melling, President and CEO …

Al Speyer passes away at 73

October 31st 2025

The man who brought Firestone back to open-wheel racing has died.Al Speyer, a native of Long Island, N.Y., passed on Monday at the age of 73. During a 39-year career with Firestone that continued into its acquisition by Bridgestone Americas, Speyer put his Baccalaureate of Science in mechanical engi …

Jim Campbell To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 30th 2025

Jim Campbell, Vice President of GM Performance & Motorsports, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUST …

Next-gen Tatuus T-326 Formula Regional European Championship car debuts at Monza

October 30th 2025

The Tatuus T-326 has been unveiled at Monza. The second-generation FIA Formula Regional European Championship car, which will be adopted in the 2026 FREC season, was presented by representatives from the FIA, the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) and Tatuus ahead of this season’s final round on October …

Miami to host first US race for celebrity-backed E1 raceboat Championship

October 30th 2025

Will Smith, LeBron James and Tom Brady are among team owners in E1, the world's first all-electric powerboat racing Championship, which makes its US debut as the 2025 season finale hits Miami this November 7–8.The E1 Miami GP brings the Championship to American waters for the first time, where fans …

ACT and PASS Lease Lee USA Speedway

October 30th 2025

 For the American-Canadian Tour’s Cris Michaud and the Pro All Stars Series’ Tom Mayberry, Lee USA Speedway has always held a special place. For Michaud, he fought 59 other cars for a starting spot in 2005’s Seacoast Late Model Challenge, later taking the lead from seven-time ACT champion Jean- …

Two new venues, South Boston finale highlight 2026 CARS Tour schedule

October 30th 2025

An ambitious, diverse 2026 schedule for the zMAX CARS Tour will see the series tackle 15 events at 15 different venues.Headlining the calendar is two new tracks for the two CARS Tour divisions, both of which are in the state of Tennessee. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway returns to the CARS Tour after …

Supercars announces expanded 2026 calendar

October 30th 2025

A 14-round Repco Supercars Championship calendar has been revealed for 2026, a year in which Toyota officially joins the grid to challenge the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, and racing debuts on New Zealand’s South Island.In a landmark move, the opening day of the 2026 Championship at Sydney Mot …

Coolant Testing & Treatment: Keeping Engines Performing Under Pressure

October 29th 2025

In the closing episode of the 2025 season of Race Industry Now, EPARTRADE welcomed Joe Long, Senior Field Technical Trainer at Old World Industries, makers of PEAK coolants, alongside Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Service at the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA). The topic — …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

October 29th 2025

The next season of Race Industry Now, the weekly webinar series from EPARTRADE, will premiere in March 2026.In the meantime, join us for the 6th Annual Race Industry Week, happening December 1–4, 2025 — where the biggest names in racing come together, all in one place.For more information, please CL …

Jeff Dodds To Be A Featured Speaker at the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

October 29th 2025

Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer, Formula E, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1–4, 2025. No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is brought …

Korus Group unites top Italian racing brands

October 29th 2025

A new Italian motorsport conglomerate, the Korus Group, has been formed, bringing together eight leading companies under a single banner. The group features Tatuus Racing, Autotecnica Motori (ATM) and Breda Racing, which had been working together since 2017 and 2018, alongside YCOM, which joined the …

Sporting and technical regulations approved for 2025 FIA WEC

October 29th 2025

The sporting and technical regulations for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign have been approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Paris, France.The update enhances the fan experience by replacing leader lights with multi-color LED panels on each side of the cars. These wide-an …

Bernal Appointed Elgin Industries Director of Global Aftermarket Sales

October 29th 2025

Juan Bernal, a highly accomplished sales executive with more than 16 years of experience in the global motor vehicle aftermarket, has been appointed Director of Global Aftermarket Sales for Elgin Industries. Elgin is a leading supplier of engine and chassis parts for original equipment, aftermarket …

Genesis Magma Racing's Trajectory Program set to continue in 2026

October 29th 2025

Genesis Magma Racing's Trajectory Program is set to continue for a second year in 2026, after a highly successful campaign in the European Le Mans Series' LMP2 class for the initiative, assisted by the Korean brand's LMP2 racing partner IDEC Sport.The Trajectory Program was put together to allow Gen …

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