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EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Explores Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Technology
June 17th 2026
Bill Armstrong Demonstrates How Electronics Are Bringing Greater Consistency and Simplicity to Stick Shift Drag RacingThe continued growth of stick shift drag racing and drag-and-drive competition has created demand for technologies that improve consistency without sacrificing the character of manua …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
June 17th 2026
Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #626 - "The New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship: AI, ROI, Expectations & Avoiding Scams" by VSC Race WorksFeaturing Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race Works. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CL …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
June 17th 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.We want to get your …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 24
June 17th 2026
Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #626 - "The New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship: AI, ROI, Expectations & Avoiding Scams" by VSC Race WorksFeaturing Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race Works. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CL …
IndyCar to reduce hybrid power output for remainder of season
June 17th 2026
The IndyCar Series has informed its teams of a new plan to reduce the power output of its hybrid systems for the remainder of the season.The decrease starts this weekend at Road America with the XPEL Grand Prix and will see IndyCar’s technical team make race-by-race adjustments to lower hybrid horse …
Supercars set to race under lights in Darwin for first time in 2027
June 17th 2026
Supercars will charge into the night at the Top End, with the championship set to race under lights at the 2027 betr Darwin Triple Crown.As revealed on MotorRacing360, the 2027 Darwin Triple Crown will feature two races under the lights.In a major development regarding the future of the popular Hidd …
WEC tickets on sale for 2027 Imola, Silverstone and Spa
June 17th 2026
Since joining the FIA WEC calendar in 2024, the 6 Hours of Imola has swiftly established itself as a popular stop, welcoming more than 230,000 enthusiastic fans through the gates of the iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari over the course the three editions held thus far, with local f …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
June 17th 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 …
GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival rebuilds after storms to welcome more than 30,000 fans to its biggest even
June 16th 2026
Thirteen years after a few hundred enthusiasts gathered at GingerMan Raceway to blend track days with the atmosphere of a backyard concert, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival has grown into a cultural phenomenon that defies traditional motorsport labels.For the fifth consecutive year, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festiv …
Force Technology to supply Cosworth with valve springs for next-generation hypercars
June 16th 2026
Force Technology is manufacturing valve springs for global engine designer and manufacturer Cosworth to use in the next generation of hypercars.The company employs 50 specialist staff and sells its precision valve springs to customers worldwide. Managing director Steve Williams explained, “Every val …
BMW showcases the latest M Concept Neue Klasse
June 16th 2026
peaking at the world premiere of the new M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last week, Oliver Heilmer, head of design for BMW Compact Class, Neue Klasse and BMW M said, “The new BMW M design language forms the expressive spearhead of the Neue Klasse – determined and purposeful. At BMW …
Goodyear to remain exclusive LMGT3 tire supplier through 2029
June 16th 2026
Following a joint tender process conducted by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), Goodyear has been selected to remain the exclusive tire supplier to the FIA World Endurance Championship‘s LMGT3 class for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.The t …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 17
June 15th 2026
Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …
ACO, FIA and IMSA reveal ruleset for 2030 top-class prototypes
June 15th 2026
The FIA, ACO and IMSA have revealed the shape of the long-awaited shift to a single technical platform in the for the top class of prototype sports cars from 2030 onwards. The move, announced during the ACO's annual Le Mans press conference, will mark the end of the current "convergence" era which a …
IndyCar owner Dennis Reinbold passes away at 65
June 15th 2026
IndyCar Series team owner Dennis Reinbold has died at the age of 65. The Indiana-based car dealer and team owner fought a prolonged battle against cancer that improved before taking a sudden turn in recent days.“We’ve lost our friend and our leader,” said Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Jack Har …
EPARTRADE Launches Licensing Program to Power B2B Industries Worldwide
June 15th 2026
April 21, 2026After eight years of building and scaling the leading digital ecosystem in the performance and racing industry, EPARTRADE today announced the official launch of its Industry Platform Licensing Program, enabling organizations across multiple sectors to deploy and operate their own B2B p …
NHRA announces leadership changes in Tech, Racing Administration departments
June 12th 2026
NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.As part of the changes, Ned Walliser will transition from his role as Vice President …
WEC releases nine-race schedule for 2027
June 12th 2026
As FIA WEC continues to go from strength-to-strength – with record-breaking trackside attendances, no fewer than 14 major automotive marques currently represented on the grid and both Ford and McLaren set to swell the burgeoning Hypercar ranks next year – the championship has recommitted to al …
Genesis unveils new Magma GT3 concept car
June 12th 2026
Korean manufacturer Genesis showed off a brand-new Magma GT3 Concept car on the eve of its Le Mans 24 Hours debut.At a press conference held at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul and Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke introduced its new car, no …
Pirelli’s F1 supply deal extended by FIA through 2028
June 12th 2026
The FIA has taken up an option to extend Pirelli’s contract as tire supplier to Formula 1 and its associated championships until at least the end of the 2028 season.Pirelli has been the sole tire supplier to F1 since 2011, and its current agreement was for an initial three years that ran from 2025-2 …
ECUMaster USA Announces GDI Driver & EMU PRO Training Course
June 11th 2026
ECUMaster USA has announced a new three-day training program focused on supporting modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine platforms using the ECUMaster GDI Driver and EMU PRO engine management system.Scheduled for July 16–18, 2026, at ECUMaster USA headquarters in Garland, Texas, the course i …
Phased changes to F1 power units agreed for 2027 and ’28
June 11th 2026
The FIA, Formula One Management (FOM), teams and power unit manufacturers have agreed phased changes to the Formula 1 power units across the 2027 and '28 seasons.Last month it was announced that an agreement in principle was reached to increase the power output of the internal combustion engine (ICE …
Fendt High Stakes Series Makes Venue Switch for Milan, Benson Dates
June 11th 2026
Coming off the season-opening Darana Dragway 42 event for the Fendt High Stakes Series, a venue change for two dates is announced. The Milan, Michigan event held at Milan – Darana Dragway is now scheduled as the season finale on September 25-26. The Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, Nor …
MotorLand Aragon to continue to host Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following new agreement with MogoGP
June 11th 2026
MotorLand Aragon will continue to host the Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following a new agreement between the Government of Aragon and MotoGP. The renewed deal was officially announced today, the 10th of June, at an event held in Zaragoza.Although the renewal to host the Grand Prix is only for 2027, th …
Metalloid 1 Highlights Advanced Lubrication Technologies for Motorsports and Industrial Applications
June 10th 2026
Featuring James Rappaport and Anna Jurczyk of Metalloid | Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO RadioThe importance of lubrication, contamination control, and preventative maintenance was the focus of a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for D …
Emily Tisch Sussman’s ‘She Pivots’ Enters Motorsports with NASCAR Trailblazer Dystany Spurlock
June 10th 2026
Dystany Spurlock’s historic racing journey has attracted support from one of the most influential women in sports. She Pivots, the award-winning podcast and women-focused media brand founded by Emily Tisch Sussman—co-owner of the NFL’s New York Giants and Gotham FC of the National Women’s Socce …
IndyCar gets 288,000 requests for 100,000 available Freedom 250 tickets
June 10th 2026
Penske Entertainment received 288,000 ticket requests for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. IndyCar Series race that will run across the weekend of August 22-23 in the nation’s capital.After fielding submissions for the free event over a nine-day span to gauge interest in the u …
World of Outlaws reschedules Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for July 9
June 10th 2026
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have rescheduled Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for Thursday, July 9, following last week’s postponement.All tickets purchased for the original Pure Michigan Showdown date of June 5 will be honored at the new date …
Audi unveils 1,001ps Nuvolari hybrid supercar
June 10th 2026
With 1,001ps and a top speed of more than 217mph (349km/h), the Audi Nuvolari hybrid supercar is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the history of the four rings, according to the auto maker.Accelerating from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 2.6 seconds and reaching 124mph (200km/h) in 6.8 seco …
Goodyear to use new tire setup for Pocono
June 10th 2026
Goodyear Racing will use a new right-side tire setup for the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend as teams prepare for Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 presented by VisitPA (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).With the uniqueness of the “Tricky Triangle,” the tire compoun …
Ron Capps to be inducted into Legends of Thunder Valley in Bristol
June 10th 2026
Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.Capps, 60, will be officially inducted into the Legends of Thunder Valley during the pre-race ceremony fo …
Botswana Launches Grassroots Karting Academy to Boost Participation.
June 9th 2026
Botswana Motorsport, in collaboration with WORR Motorsport, has launched the Karting Africa Academy during an interactive session in Lobatse, Botswana last month. The milestone event attracted 40 participants, many of whom received their first taste of motor sport.The event also showcased the new Ka …
Multi-team Model for 2026 FIA F4 World Cup
June 9th 2026
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is pleased to announce a new entry model for the FIA F4 World Cup that will guarantee top junior single-seater teams from across the globe contest t …
West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame announces 2026 Pioneers of Speed
June 9th 2026
Indianapolis 500 champions, a legendary Funny Car drag racer, race engine innovators and builders and a pair of sprint car legends comprise the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2026 Pioneers of Speed. The 2026 Pioneers of Spe …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 10
June 8th 2026
Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #624 - "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for Demanding Applications" by MetalloidFeaturing James Rappaport, VP of North American Sales for Industrial Fluids; and Anna Jurczyk, Manager of Inside Sales. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio …
Weather delay pushes NHRA New England Nationals Nitro Finals to Bristol
June 8th 2026
Persistent rain at New England Dragway has delayed the completion of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.As a result, the Funny Car and Top Fuel final rounds will not be completed in Epping and will instead be contested during the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationa …
Gazoo Racing unveils GRMN Corolla
June 8th 2026
“If it’s going to bear the GRMN name, it needs to be a car that can duly handle the Nürburgring,” said Toyota Motor Corporation chairman and master driver Akio Toyoda of the inspiration that informed the new Toyota Gazoo Racing GRMN Corolla.The development of the higher-performance version of the GR …
Arrow McLaren names Ryan Hunter-Reay as Sporting Director
June 8th 2026
Arrow McLaren announced Ryan Hunter-Reay as its new sporting director on June 6.Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner and 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion, brings more than two decades of INDYCAR SERIES racing expertise and technical acumen to Arrow McLaren. He has been embedded with the team si …
IndyCar hybrid struggles spark supply scarcity
June 8th 2026
The steady spate of IndyCar hybrid failures this season has led to a shrinking supply of spare units for its teams.Some teams have expressed private concerns about the matter, noting that if the current frequency of problems persists with motor generator units (MGU) made by Empel and the energy stor …
NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett passes away at 93
June 8th 2026
Ned Jarrett, twice a NASCAR premier-series champion as well as a second-year inductee into the NASCAR Hall of Fame and one of the first competitors to make a successful transition from the race car to the television booth, has died. He was 93.The Jarrett family made the following statement: “With pr …
Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith to sit out Bristol and Norwalk after surgery
June 5th 2026
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who was forced to sit out the recent NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for pancreatitis and gallstones, yet nonetheless tuned wife Angie Smith to victory and second rider Jianna Evaristo to the second-fastest sp …
Severe Weather Threat Postpones World of Outlaws Pure Michigan Showdown
June 5th 2026
With weather models showing a high chance of rain and strong thunderstorms throughout Friday evening at Hartford Speedway bringing the potential for gusty winds and hail, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have agreed to postpone the Pure Michigan Showdown in the …
IndyCar Officiating initiates post-race reports
June 5th 2026
Starting with this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group race at World Wide Technology Raceway, IndyCar Officiating will begin posting after-action reports on the decisions made by race control and findings made by technical inspection."One of the takeaways from the initial months of IndyCar Officiat …
Las Vegas to remain on F1 schedule through 2037
June 5th 2026
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has officially extended its contract to remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least the 2037 season.The race on the 3.8-mile Las Vegas Strip Circuit first joined the calendar in 2023, initially with only the first three years confirmed but with an agreement in place for …
Hot Shot’s Secret™ Announces Strategic Partnerships with Select Diesel Performance Manufacturers
June 4th 2026
Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leader in high-performance lubricants and additives, has announced a new strategic partnership initiative with 19 of the diesel industry’s most respected manufacturers and performance experts. The announcement will be announced live tomorrow at the Ultimate Callout Challenge (U …
EPARTRADE Celebrates 8 Years of Serving the Racing Industry Year-Round
June 3rd 2026
This June, EPARTRADE proudly celebrates 8 years of connecting the global racing industry. What started in 2018 as a bold vision has grown into the industry’s leading platform for sourcing, networking, business opportunities, and technical education. Over the past 8 years, EPARTRADE has evolved …
Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: How SHAVIV Helps Improve Quality, Reliability & Performance
June 3rd 2026
Race Industry Now Webinar Highlights Critical Finishing Processes Often Overlooked in High-Performance ManufacturingIn motorsports and high-performance manufacturing, tremendous attention is given to machining accuracy, material selection, coatings, tolerances, and assembly procedures. Yet one criti …
Motion Applied returns as headline sponsor for PMW Expo 2026
June 3rd 2026
Motion Applied has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of PMW Expo 2026, continuing its partnership with PMW Expo for the second year running since its rebrand from McLaren Applied to Motion Applied.Taking place on November 11-12, 2026, in Hall 10.1 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, PMW Expo …
Cadillac Formula 1 Team selects Dynisma simulator for vehicle development and driver preparation
June 3rd 2026
UK-based motion simulator technology company Dynisma has been selected by the Cadillac Formula 1 Team to supply its DMG-360XY driving simulator, as part of the team’s continued investment in the infrastructure required to be competitive in motorsport.Nick Chester, chief technical officer, Cadillac F …
Hydrogen-powered Toyota and Ligier prototypes set to run demonstration laps at Le Mans
June 3rd 2026
Two cutting-edge hydrogen-powered race cars are set to complete demonstration laps at the Circuit de la Sarthe at the Le Mans 24 Hours next week.The first demo is from Toyota Racing, which will showcase its TR LH2 liquid hydrogen concept car (pictured above). The prototype, which is based on the sam …