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Gavin Ward joins RLL as head of engineering
October 22nd 2026
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has hired Gavin Ward as its new VP of Engineering.The Canadian will focus primarily on RLL’s IndyCar program, but will also have oversight of its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship effort with McLaren that’s run by Grant Weaver and John Hennik.Ward joined the team …
Pirelli to debut new Moto2 rear tire at final Phillip Island grand prix
October 22nd 2026
The 2026 Grand Prix of Australia will be the last to be held at Phillip Island before the event moves to Adelaide’s new street circuit in 2027. Historically one of the most demanding tracks for tires, Phillip Island has been chosen by Pirelli for the debut of the F0604, a new hard-compound developme …
Cross-country rally set for major technical evolution under FIA long-term roadmaps
October 22nd 2026
The FIA has outlined plans for the next generation of Ultimate and Challenger vehicles in its Cross-Country Rally Championships, including the World Rally-Raid Championship, alongside proposed changes to the World Championship’s sporting regulations.The roadmap establishes a phased introduction of n …
FIA confirms WRC27 framework and introduces new Rally6 category
October 22nd 2026
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved further provisions for the 2027 World Rally Championship, covering participation, category structures and points allocation. The FIA has also introduced homologation and technical regulations for Rally6 cars, establishing a new entry-level category in t …
Carburetors Are Here to Stay: GET’M Performance Explains the Tech for Better Tuning and Horsepower
October 21st 2026
Carburetors Are Here to Stay: GET’M Performance Explains the Technology Behind Better Tuning and More HorsepowerTrevor Wiggins explores how modern design tools, application-specific calibration and track data continue to advance racing carburetor performance.Carburetor performance starts with unders …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
October 21st 2026
Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #643 - "DEFinitive Insights – Diesel Exhaust Fluid’s (DEF) Purpose and How Purity Equals Peak Performance" by PEAKFeaturing Scott Bredenberg, Training Manager, Old World Industries (OWI). Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge t …
Jeff Dodds To Be A Featured Speaker at the 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK
October 21st 2026
Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer, Formula E, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, November 30 – December 3, 2026. No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEE …
MotoGP Academy introduced
October 21st 2026
The Road to MotoGP is expanding with the launch of an all-new concept: MotoGP Academy. The seal of MotoGP Academy will be granted to racing schools and institutions around the world that ensure the highest standards on and off track, creating a global network of elite racing schools to develop the s …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - OCTOBER 28
October 21st 2026
Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #643 - "DEFinitive Insights – Diesel Exhaust Fluid’s (DEF) Purpose and How Purity Equals Peak Performance" by PEAKFeaturing Scott Bredenberg, Training Manager, Old World Industries (OWI). Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge t …
Nominees selected for MX-5 Cup/SMX Shootout
October 21st 2026
Mazda Motorsports has determined the list of nominees eligible for the 2026 Mazda Shootout, an annual competition that awards multiple scholarships in two categories: Spec MX-5 (SMX) and MX-5 Cup. At the end, Mazda will give away more than $300,000 to help promising drivers achieve their racing drea …
Formula E and Lenovo explore AI and AR to enhance the fan experience
October 21st 2026
Challenging conventions about what motorsport can be, Formula E has partnered with Lenovo to explore how technology can meet the evolving expectations of sports fans.Formula E chose Lenovo, its official AR and digital content provider, for its ability to combine edge AI innovation with deep technica …
Porsche unveils Mission S mid-engined super sports car
October 21st 2026
Porsche has unveiled the Mission S mid-engined super sports car in New York City. The “vision model” , which reinterprets the Porsche design philosophy for a new era, had its world premiere on a pier in Queens where the first photographs of the mid-engined Porsche 550 Spyder were taken in 1953.“A Po …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
October 21st 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #642 - "Carburetors Are Here to Stay: Technology, Tuning & Horsepower" by GET'M Performance Featuring Trevor Wiggins, Owner, GET’M Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.We want to get your ques …
Doug Boles To Be A Featured Speaker at the 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK
October 20th 2026
Doug Boles, President of INDYCAR, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, November 30 – December 3, 2026. No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RA …
Steve O’Donnell To Be A Featured Speaker at the 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK
October 19th 2026
Steve O’Donnell, President of NASCAR, has joined the impressive and growing lineup of featured speakers for the 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, taking place Monday through Thursday, November 30 – December 3, 2026. No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER RACE INDUSTRY WEEK is broug …
ARP Adds Support To Annual California Hot Rod Reunion
October 19th 2026
The upcoming California Hot Reunion, presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports, will benefit from special bonus cash awards from ARP worth $12,500. These include $1, 000 for the winners of Top Fuel and Funny Car, $500 for AA/FA and additional $250 awards for Heritage Series Groups 1 & 2, Pro Mod, …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - OCTOBER 21
October 17th 2026
Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #642 - "Carburetors Are Here to Stay: Technology, Tuning & Horsepower" by GET'M PerformanceFeaturing Trevor Wiggins, Owner, GET’M Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speak …
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour reveals 15-race schedule for 2027 season
October 16th 2026
NASCAR today unveiled the 2027 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule, a 15-race slate that brings together the traditions that define Modified racing while creating new moments for competitors and fans alike.Building off the foundation set in 2026, the 2027 schedule is highlighted by Thompson Speedwa …
Michelin introduces new Hypercar/GTP rain tire
October 16th 2026
Michelin is debuting a brand-new rain tire for the FIA WEC Hypercar field at this weekend’s 6 Hours of Barcelona.The new compound, which has been available for teams to use in private testing since August, contains 57 percent renewable/recycled materials and completes the rollout of the French manuf …
Joint IMSA/SRO BoP Daytona test canceled
October 16th 2026
IMSA and the SRO have announced that they will not proceed with a joint Balance of Performance test that was due to take place Dec. 12-13, at the end of IMSA's regular sanctioned off-season test at Daytona International Speedway.The test was aimed at gathering data for GT3 cars ahead of the Rolex 24 …
Dallara begins IR-28 IndyCar production run
October 16th 2026
Dallara has started production on the Dallara IR-28 chassis that will supersede the current DW12 race car after the following IndyCar season.Satisfied with the performance and robustness of the major component that forms its new 2028 car, RACER has learned the Italian race car constructor’s producti …
Long Beach gets Historic F1 Challenge doubleheader
October 15th 2026
The unmistakable roar of Formula 1 engines will once again echo through the streets of Long Beach as the legendary machines of the 1970s and ’80s return to the iconic seaside circuit for the Historic Formula 1 Challenge at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 16-18, 2027.The historic F1 machine …
NASCAR to allow Cup teams to replace front brake pads, rotors after practice, qualifying
October 15th 2026
NASCAR announced Wednesday that officials will allow Cup Series teams to replace front brake pads and rotors after practice and qualifying beginning at Phoenix Raceway this weekend.The updated procedure comes a month after World Wide Technology Raceway — a flat, heavy-braking oval similar to Phoenix …
COMEC Takes Engine Builders Inside the Technology Behind Precision Boring and Surfacing
October 14th 2026
On EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, COMEC demonstrates automated bore location, programmable machining cycles and laser surface scanning while opening the doors to its Italian manufacturing operation.Precision engine machining depends on more than the cutting tool contacting the workpiece. Machine con …
Moonshiners & Racers Reunion Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway
October 14th 2026
The seventh annual Moonshiners & Racers Reunion returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing more than 100 racing pioneers, drivers, crew members, car owners and moonshine-running legends together as part of the speedway’s grassroots racing Saturday Tripleheader.Presented …