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MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING TO OFFER FREE SHIPPING ON BLUEPRINT ENGINES

June 30th 2025

Motor State Distributing is offering free shipping on BluePrint Engines. They are excited to announce a promotion for their dealers, offering substantial savings on freight costs during a limited-time free shipping promotion. From July 1st through September 30th, 2025, ALL BluePrint crate engin …

WEDG High Performance Karts partners with World of Outlaws, ASCS

June 30th 2025

WEDG High Performance Karts is expanding its support of Sprint Car racing by partnering with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and American Sprint Car Series.The company, which produces fully custom, hand-built Wedg-frame karts, will be the new Hot Laps sponsor for every World …

BC39 format revealed for July 1-2 USAC Midget event at IMS

June 30th 2025

A new two-night format at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome competitors to the seventh running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors featuring the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship on July 1-2, 2025.The competition to make the field for the eve …

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

June 30th 2025

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #547 - "Engineered for Power: A Tech Dive into Mast Motorsports Cylinder Heads Across All Performance Levels” by Mast MotorsportsFeaturing Jason Youd, CEO, Mast Motorsports. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shif …

Ford Performance launches NHRA Contingency Program to support racers

June 27th 2025

Ford Performance has announced the return of its NHRA Contingency Program for 2025, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots and professional drag racers campaigning Ford-powered vehicles in NHRA drag racing categories across the country.The program will once again support Ford racers in Mission Foo …

IMCA approves new Five Star Sport Compact aftermarket nose piece for competition

June 27th 2025

 IMCA officials have announced that a newly developed Sport Compact aftermarket nose piece, part number 51001-41051-x, manufactured by Five Star Race Car Bodies of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, will be permitted for use in competition beginning June 27, 2025.Unveiled at the PRI Tradeshow in December 2 …

FIA makes F1 driving standards and penalty guidelines public

June 27th 2025

The FIA has made the Formula 1 driving standards and penalty guidelines available to the public in a move intended to improve transparency in decision making.The stewards have worked to the advisory documents for multiple years but they had not been publicly released, leading to limited understandin …

Post-Crash Protocols in Racing: Experts Weigh In on Recovery, Cleanup, and Safety – Including EV & Hybrid Vehicles

June 25th 2025

In a compelling new episode of EPARTRADE's "Race Industry Now" technical webinar series, motorsports safety and logistics experts gathered to discuss a critical and often overlooked aspect of racing: what happens after a crash. Titled “Get Back to Racing! After the Crash: Cleanup, Recovery, Restorat …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE

June 25th 2025

Wednesday, July 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #547 - "Engineered for Power: A Tech Dive into Mast Motorsports Cylinder Heads Across All Performance Levels” by Mast MotorsportsFeaturing Jason Youd, CEO, Mast Motorsports. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HE …

Jota partners with Monolith AI to enhance design and engineering with AI-driven data insights

June 25th 2025

Jota has partnered with Monolith AI to accelerate its design and engineering processes. Monolith’s AI-powered technology will be used to support Jota’s dynamic data modeling to optimize and validate track test-and-simulation data, empowering engineering teams to make better design decisions.The tech …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JULY 2

June 25th 2025

Wednesday, July 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #547 - "Engineered for Power: A Tech Dive into Mast Motorsports Cylinder Heads Across All Performance Levels” by Mast MotorsportsFeaturing Jason Youd, CEO, Mast Motorsports. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HE …

Alcon to provide bespoke braking system for Zenvo Aurora hypercar

June 25th 2025

Zenvo Automotive has selected Alcon Components to provide a bespoke braking system for its Aurora hypercar program.Aurora says it will use the latest in bespoke braking system technologies from its new technical partner to “bring the power of the highly efficient bespoke V12 drivetrain under control …

Huset’s High Bank Nationals to return in 2026 With $150K To Win Hustle, $300K To Win Finale

June 25th 2025

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Huset’s Speedway for the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals, June 17-20, 2026The biggest paying Sprint Car race just got bigger for its 2026 return with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Huset’s Speedw …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JUNE 25

June 25th 2025

Wednesday, June 25 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #546 - "Get Back to Racing! After the Crash: Cleanup, Recovery, Restoration & Impounds — Including EV & Hybrid Race Cars" by ESI EquipmentFeaturing John K. Evans, President, ESI Equipment; Roy Spielmann, President of Y3 Motorsports Safety Management …

Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:

June 25th 2025

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 …

Cyan Racing delivers Volvo P1800 Cyan with new GT specification

June 24th 2025

Cyan Racing has delivered a Volvo P1800 Cyan in GT specification to a customer in Sweden, debuting a number of new features including newly designed wheels, exhaust and interior details.“Our latest Volvo P1800 Cyan is a further celebration of the iconic GT cars from the 1960s of which the original V …

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber and Eleven Dynamics enter technology partnership

June 24th 2025

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber has entered a strategic technology partnership with robotics and automation specialist Eleven Dynamics. The collaboration focuses on leveraging cutting-edge measurement technology to enhance vehicle component precision and significantly speed up production processes.Central …

NASCAR in-season tournament bracket set

June 24th 2025

The first round of the NASCAR in-season tournament begins Saturday night at EchoPark Speedway (aka Atlanta Motor Speedway) as teams now have their path to the $1 million bonus.Atlanta kicks off the new event before it makes stops in Chicago, Sonoma, Dover, and finishes at Indianapolis. The tournamen …

New PRI Study Finds Motorsports Industry Has $69.2 Billion Economic Impact

June 23rd 2025

PRI today released a landmark study that underscores the motorsports industry's pivotal role as a key contributor to the U.S. economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs, generating billions in economic activity and delivering substantial tax revenue. PRI, the leading voice for the motorsports …

Forecasted Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding Postpone Monday Madness at Independence

June 23rd 2025

Due to the severe thunderstorms, high winds and flash flooding expected to impact the Independence, IA area on Monday, officials from the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Independence Motor Speedway have agreed to postpone Monday Madness.The decision …

Ex-Penske team manager Moyer joins Arrow McLaren

June 23rd 2025

The most coveted free agent in the IndyCar Series wasn’t a driver, but rather, it was ex-Team Penske team manager Kyle Moyer, who has joined Arrow McLaren where he’ll be reunited with former driver Tony Kanaan who serves as team principal.The IndyCar veteran spent the majority of his career at Andre …

IndyCar prepares to introduce innovative new car for 2028

June 23rd 2025

INDYCAR is providing a status update on the new race car the series will introduce and implement for the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, which was also shared with team owners today at Road America. Extensive planning and collaborative design work continues for the new chassis, with thorough on-trac …

Rimac Technology powers Bugatti Tourbillon with battery and powertrain tech

June 20th 2025

Rimac Technology has engineered, designed and integrated the battery system, e-axles and electronic control units for the Bugatti Tourbillon hyper sports cars. Working in collaboration with Bugatti Rimac’s engineering teams, Rimac has designed an 800V hybrid system that integrates with the Tourbillo …

Williams extends Vowles as team principal

June 20th 2025

Williams has announced James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract to remain in his role as team principal.Vowles joined Williams at the start of the 2023 season from Mercedes and has helped develop the team under the ownership of Dorilton Capital to become a consistent midfield runner. Current …

Joe Gibbs Racing announces multi-year sponsorship deal with Bob’s Discount Furniture

June 19th 2025

Joe Gibbs Racing announced a multiyear agreement Wednesday with Bob’s Discount Furniture, under which the company will serve as Denny Hamlin's primary sponsor for select events.Bob’s Discount Furniture will be on the No. 11 Toyota for the first time at Iowa Speedway (Aug. 3). The full slate of races …

Canadian Grand Prix sets new viewing audience record on ABC

June 19th 2025

ABC’s live telecast of the Canadian Grand Prix last Sunday averaged 1.9 million viewers for the race-only portion of the telecast (2-3:45pm ET), the largest audience ever for the event on U.S. television.The audience was up from last year’s viewership of 1.8 million, which at the time was the larges …

FIA approves Kyalami improvements to reach F1 status

June 19th 2025

South Africa's Kyalami circuit has had improvement works approved by the FIA that would grant the venue Grade 1 status, allowing it to host Formula 1 races in future.The circuit is currently FIA Grade 2, meaning it doesn’t hold the required license for an F1 track, but it submitted plans for upgrade …

Halo P1 Presents the Science of Braking: KPIs and Data-Driven Insights That Win Races

June 18th 2025

EPARTRADE Webinar Series, Episode #545 — The science behind elite-level braking performance was front and center in the latest episode of EPARTRADE’s “Race Industry Now” webinar series. Titled “The Science of Braking: KPIs and Data That Win Races,” the presentation featured an expert panel from Halo …

Thai cabinet approves a $1.2 billion bid to host F1 race from 2028 onwards

June 18th 2025

A grand prix in Thailand has moved a step closer after the Thai cabinet approved a $1.2 billion bid to host a race from 2028 onwards.The proposal is for an initial five-year deal that would run until 2032, for a race on a street circuit in Bangkok. The race has been subject to a feasibility study an …

IndyCar almost double TV viewership from last year's WWTR event

June 18th 2025

IndyCar’s primetime Sunday night debut on FOX with the Bommarito Automotive group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway delivered an average of 1,012,000 viewers.The race won by Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood earned a 95.7 percent audience increase over the 517,191 who watched the 2024 WWTR race, wh …

Canadian GP signs new agreement through 2035

June 18th 2025

The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for the next decade after signing a new agreement taking it through 2035.The existing agreement was due to expire in 2031, but following a move of the date of the race from 2026 onwards, which shifts the Canadian GP to late May to allow f …

FloSports, NASCAR add $50,000 to purse for Late Model Virginia Triple Crown

June 18th 2025

One of the most iconic titles in Late Model Stock Car racing just got a major upgrade. FloSports and NASCAR today announced that they will contribute $50,000 to the purse for the Virginia Triple Crown raising the overall champion purse to $20,000 – making it the richest prize in the event’s storied …

Toyota Gazoo racing unveils liquid hydrogen-fueled GR LH2 Racing Concept

June 17th 2025

Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled the GR LH2 Racing Concept, a liquid hydrogen-fueled test car to be used to advance the development of hydrogen technology in motorsports.Toyota is using motorsports, including participation in Japan’s Super Taikyu series, to develop and refine its technologies under …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame supports Calistoga Speedway reopening

June 17th 2025

Calistoga Speedway, one of the west’s most storied dirt tracks, returns to competition with the Louie Vermeil Classic on Aug. 30-31 and the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame is proud to be a part of the festivities. The half-mile speedway, located at the Calistoga Fairgrounds, will …

Horse Powertrain to supply engine for USA-built ARC2 rally car

June 17th 2025

Horse Powertrain, via its Aurobay Technologies division, has signed an agreement to supply engines for the ARC2, a new rally car developed by USA-based JRD Motorsport for the American Rally Association’s RC2 class.The ARC2 will use a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine manufactured in Sweden by Aurobay Te …

MoTeC unveils FIA-integrated carbon-fiber racing wheel

June 17th 2025

MoTeC has launched an ergonomically designed, lightweight racing wheel, engineered with a full carbon-fiber body and an integrated C125 display. Each component has been selected with input from professional FIA series drivers.Alireza Tashakori, manager of e-mobility business development and applicat …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH K1 RACEGEAR

June 16th 2025

Watervliet, MI, June 16, 2025Motor State Distributing, an industry leader in the sale and distribution of automotive racing safety equipment, has expanded its partnership with safety apparel and equipment manufacturer K1 RaceGear. Motor State Distributing continues to strengthen its commitment to mo …

ACO awards Oreca and Ligier tenders to supply next generation of LMP2 chassis

June 16th 2025

The ACO has revealed that Oreca and Ligier have been awarded the tender to supply the next generation of LMP2 chassis, due to be introduced in 2028. Gibson will supply a new, turbocharged engine.Details are currently sparse on the technical specifications of the new cars, though it is suggested that …

IMSA/ACO alliance extended through 2032

June 16th 2025

The ACO and IMSA have announced a continuation of their decade-long global strategic alliance through 2032.This strategic alliance has allowed, among other things, for three IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams to earn automatic invitations to the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as for the Motul …

McLaren reveals new Hypercar

June 16th 2025

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and United Autosports co-owner Richard Dean were on hand in the Le Mans fan village on Saturday morning to show off the Woking brand's forthcoming Hypercar to the public for the first time.The new prototype from McLaren is a Dallara-based LMDh, powered by a V6 twin-turbo …

FIA WEC obtains ISO 20121 certification

June 16th 2025

The leading international standard for sustainable event management, ISO 20121 guides event organisers in the implementation of sustainable management systems, aiming to reduce negative environmental, social and economic impacts while enhancing positive legacies.  Applicable to all types of eve …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JUNE 18

June 16th 2025

Wednesday, June 18 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #545 - "The Science of Braking: KPIs and Data That Win Races" by Halo P1 Brake FluidFeaturing Lloyd Ker, CEO; Dan Stafford, Chief Development Chemist; Lucca Ferrari, Engineer; Gabriele Tanzi, Engineer; and Sergio Bonfanti, Motorsport Industry Expert. Hosted …

Engine Pro Vendor of the Year

June 16th 2025

Melling Engine Parts is proud to accept the 2025 Vendor of the Year Award from our valued partners at Engine Pro. Laura Short, VP of Aftermarket Sales and Karen Bewley, Western Regional Sales Manager attended the Engine Pro Annual Meeting held May 14th and 15th in Schaumburg, Illinois.Laura sai …

“Reduced Wrenching” Bolts Available From ARP

June 13th 2025

Given the space constraints that many builders face, industry-leading fastener manufacturer ARP has incorporated some “Reduced Wrenching” bolts into their lineup of fasteners offered in handy 5-packs by size. For example, 3/8-16 and 3/8-24 bolts are offered with either 3/8” or 7/16” heads. Likewise, …

Travel issues force on-track schedule changes for Mexico City

June 13th 2025

Travel issues for teams leaving the Charlotte area have forced competition officials to alter the on-track schedule for this weekend’s NASCAR events at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.According to NASCAR officials, two aircraft issues grounded multiple race teams back in North Carolina on Thursday, del …

Hypercar ruleset extension confirmed

June 13th 2025

The hugely successful Hypercar regulation set has been extended through to the end of the 2032 FIA World Endurance Championship season, in a bid to prolong the "platinum era" for sports car racing around the world.Simultaneously, it has been announced that the Hypercar category will be introduced to …

IndyCar shifts new car to 2028

June 13th 2025

The IndyCar Series is formally shifting its new chassis and engine introduction from 2027 to 2028.In a call with RACER on Thursday, a Penske Entertainment spokesperson confirmed IndyCar President Doug Boles has started notifying team owners of the new timeline that began to take shape towards the en …

NHRA Technical Department issues statement explaining beadlock liner wheels penalty

June 12th 2025

Following the fourth round of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Erica Enders' Pro Stock car was found to be equipped with beadlock liner wheels, including an inner liner tire. These wheels and (inner/liner) tires were originally developed to provide increased sid …

Detroit Grand Prix establishes new highs since returning downtown in attendance, viewership

June 12th 2025

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear produced its best results since the event returned to downtown Detroit in 2023, establishing new highs in attendance, viewership and social media engagement.In its third consecutive year hosted on the city street circuit, the Grand Prix attracted ap …

Supercars targeting expanded 2026 schedule

June 12th 2025

Supercars is targeting its biggest championship season in nearly a decade, complementing the debut of Toyota and the introduction of a second round in New Zealand.Seasons jumped from 10 to 13 rounds when Bathurst was added to the championship in 1999. Between 2007 and 2019, at least 14 rounds were h …

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