RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 25

March 20th 2026

Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #614 - "Delayed Engine Oil Pressure and Oil Servicing Solutions" by Baxter PerformanceFeaturing Kevin Baxter, President, Baxter Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers incl …

Making History: Professional Racer Dystany Spurlock Set for ARCA Menards Series East Debut

March 20th 2026

A historic moment in American motorsports will unfold March 28 at Hickory Motor Speedway when professional racer Dystany Spurlock becomes the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR-affiliated series. Spurlock, originally from Richmond, Va., will make her debut in the ARCA Menards Series East, …

DS Automobiles to leave Formula E at season's end

March 20th 2026

French carmaker DS has announced it is leaving Formula E at the end of the current season and pivoting its marketing focus to golf and SailGP.Overall, the brand has been part of 18 race victories, 55 podiums, and 26 pole positions in its 11 year stint in Formula E.“After 11 years of pioneering commi …

IMSA names six drivers, four cars to 2026 Hall of Fame class

March 20th 2026

IMSA has unveiled a 10-member class for its 2026 Hall of Fame, headlined by six drivers and four race cars spanning five decades of North American sports car competition.The driver inductees are Bill Auberlen, Butch Leitzinger, Brian Redman, Roger Mandeville, Lyn St. James and Hans-Joachim Stuck. Th …

IMSA reveals 2027 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar

March 20th 2026

In what has become an annual tradition for IMSA, the series revealed the 2027 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar at Sebring International Raceway today.The 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar retains the same 11 races and venues as this year, in the same order and featurin …

Get an Inside Look at Motorsports Before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach at the Lions Automobilia

March 20th 2026

Join SAE SoCal, WIMNA–SoCal, and SWE–LA on April 15th for an exciting evening celebrating the world of motorsports just days before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.This special fireside chat will feature industry leaders from Bridgestone/Firestone and Honda Racing Corporation USA, sharing their e …

Proven Motorsports Cooling Technology Platform Available for Partnership, Licensing, or Acquisition

March 19th 2026

Confidential Motorsports Technology Platform A proven motorsports cooling technology platform, developed and validated over multiple years in professional racing environments, is now available for strategic partnership, licensing, or potential acquisition. The platform is well-positioned for integra …

FIA WEC launches new streaming platform 'FIAWEC+'

March 19th 2026

The FIA World Endurance Championship's brand new streaming platform for 2026, FIAWEC+, has been launched today ahead of the start of the new season.FIAWEC+ offers a significant overhaul of the previous FIA WEC TV offering, with new features including improved live timing functionality and access to …

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

March 19th 2026

Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #614 - "Delayed Engine Oil Pressure and Oil Servicing Solutions" by Baxter PerformanceFeaturing Kevin Baxter, President, Baxter Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, April 1 …

IMSA mourns loss of Hall of Famer Bob Tullius at age 95

March 19th 2026

IMSA Hall of Famer Robert Charles “Bob” Tullius, a success on the race track and an innovator away from it, died Monday at age 95 in Port Orange, Fla. – only a few miles from Daytona International Speedway which fueled so many of his dreams and achievements over decades of dedication to auto racing. …

Melanie Johnson joins Shift Up Now as first drag racing grant recipient

March 19th 2026

Melanie Johnson has been selected as a 2026 grant recipient by the Shift Up Now Foundation. The announcement, made in celebration of Women’s History Month, marks a significant milestone as Johnson becomes the first drag racer in the organization’s history to receive a grant.The Shift Up Now Foundati …

MPD Racing Announces New Brake Line Quick Disconnect

March 18th 2026

MPD Racing, a recognized leader in high-performance components for Sprint and Midget cars,  has released a new quick disconnect for hydraulic brake lines (MPD28600). Designed to allow easy, leak-free servicing of brake components, this hard-anodized aluminum disconnect features -3AN male ends a …

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Spotlights the Rise of Super Crosskarts

March 18th 2026

The evolution of grassroots and performance-driven motorsports took center stage in Episode #613 of Race Industry Now, EPARTRADE’s weekly webinar and podcast series, featuring Mike Duran, Founder of RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Don Taylor, Director of the Stand 21 Safety Foundation and Motor …

Bridgestone outlines 2026 motorsport activities

March 18th 2026

Bridgestone Corporation has confirmed its motorsports plans for 2026, with continued involvement across a wide range of global and domestic racing categories, from top-tier championships to grassroots events.The manufacturer uses motorsport as a “mobile laboratory”, using track-developed technologie …

USAC Night With The Indy Fuel this Friday March 20

March 18th 2026

Ice hockey meets USAC racing as the Indy Fuel presents USAC Night at the Fishers Event Center on Friday night, March 20.Prior to the ECHL’s Indy Fuel taking the ice for their game against the Utah Grizzlies that night, USAC drivers will be on hand to meet and greet fans during the autograph session. …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Heads to MATS 2026 with Live Steve Sommers Overnight Drive Broadcasts

March 18th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™, the fastest-growing high-performance lubricant brand in the USA, announces plans for a high-energy presence at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 26–28, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Attendees are invited to stop by booth #12036 to hear live broad …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

March 18th 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 …

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

March 18th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsFeaturing Mike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Don …

Indiana National Champion Football Coach Curt Cignetti To Drive Indy 500 Pace Car

March 18th 2026

Two-Time National Coach of the Year To Lead Field to Green FlagCurt Cignetti, in celebration of Indiana University Football’s epic undefeated National Championship season, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.Cignetti will drive the all-new C …

Walkinshaw TWG Racing announces new ownership, Director

March 17th 2026

Walkinshaw TWG Racing has announced new ownership, welcoming Scott O'Donnell and OFDI Ltd to the team.Confirmed Tuesday, New Zealand businessman O'Donnell joins as Director, with ODFI Ltd purchasing shares in the now Toyota homologation team.The team’s name and entity remains unchanged.O'Donnell and …

10-race Valvoline Weekend Allstars schedule & points fund announced

March 17th 2026

Officials with the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series fueled by VP have released the 'Valvoline Weekend Allstars' mini-tour within the series.The ten-race schedule will have its own separate points & fund in which drivers can compete to be a 'Weekend Warrior' and earn some extra money …

Remembering Billy Hurt

March 17th 2026

Of those who dedicate their lives to safety efforts at dirt tracks across the country, there were few as committed as Billy Hurt.Hurt was involved in the safety and rescue of Sprint Car drivers for over 23 years, helping to lead safety efforts with the American Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws NO …

WRC set for UK return with Rally Scotland in 2027

March 17th 2026

Developed in partnership with Motorsport UK, the new gravel-based event will be based in north-east Scotland, with rally headquarters and service park facilities located at the state-of-the-art P&J Live complex in Aberdeen. Stages will run across the surrounding regions of Aberdeenshire and Mora …

Formula 1 postpones Bahrain and Saudi races

March 16th 2026

Formula 1 has officially postponed the two races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The fourth and fifth rounds of the 2026 championship were due to take place on April 12 and 19 respectively, but since military action was launched …

FIA WEC confirms new date for Qatar race

March 16th 2026

A new date for the FIA WEC's Qatar 1812Km race has been confirmed following the decision to move the season opener to the back end of the 2026 season due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The event at the Lusail International Circuit, which was planned to take place later this month along …