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Advanced Clutch Technology Webinar Highlights: Maximizing Performance and Durability in Racing
October 9th 2024
In a recent webinar titled "Advanced Clutch Technology for Racers: Maximizing Performance & Durability," Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) showcased their industry-leading clutch systems tailored for the high-demand world of motorsports. The presentation was led by Rich Barsamian, Vice President …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE
October 9th 2024
Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #469 - "The Evolution of Automotive Specialists Racing Engines – From Winning NASCAR Races to Breaking Records in the Wide-Open World of Land Speed Racing"Keith Dorton, Owner and Jeff Dorton. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No char …
Sydney to host first ever Race Of Champions in Australia
October 9th 2024
Race Of Champions (ROC) will head Down Under to Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park March 7th and 8th 2025The first time the iconic event has been hosted in the Southern HemisphereSome of motorsport’s all-time greats will head to Sydney to race head-to-head in identical cars on ROC’s iconic paralle …
Jerry Edwards, Retired NTPA Tech Official, Has Passed
October 9th 2024
The WPI/NTPA office has received word of the passing of Gerald Edwards, 87, of Lowville, New York. Mr. Edwards was a tech official for decades for NTPA national events in Region I, New York, and New England.After competing in the early years of the NTPA, Mr. Edwards became a tech official. He held a …
Supercars refines scheduling, initiates new 'Finals' playoff format
October 9th 2024
From 2025, Supercars drivers will take an historic new path in the fight for championship glory.So, how does it work? Supercars.com breaks down the new Finals system, which will debut in the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship.A three-part seasonSprint Cup: Rounds 1-8, 25 racesEnduro Cup: Rounds 9-10, …
IndyCar unveils circuit for new Arlington Grand Prix
October 9th 2024
A new 2.73-mile temporary racing circuit adjacent to the stadiums of the Dallas Cowboys and the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers was unveiled Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers on hand predicted the action will be fast and flowing.Initially projections call f …
Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:
October 9th 2024
Michael Andretti, CEO & Chairman of Andretti Global; Ross Brawn, winner of 20 F1 World Championships (Ferrari, Williams, Benetton and BrawnGP); Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing; Chip Ganassi, Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing; Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports, Adrian Newe …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - OCTOBER 16
October 9th 2024
Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #469 - "The Evolution of Automotive Specialists Racing Engines – From Winning NASCAR Races to Breaking Records in the Wide-Open World of Land Speed Racing"Keith Dorton, Owner and Jeff Dorton. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No char …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
October 9th 2024
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #468 - "Advanced Clutch Technology for Racers: Maximizing Performance & Durability" by Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT)Rich Barsamian, Vice President, Sales & Marketing and Matt Field, Pro Formula Drift Driver, Drift Cav …
Al Kamel Systems Launches Al Kamel North America, USAC first customer
October 8th 2024
USAC is excited to be the first customer of Al Kamel North America, following Al Kamel Systems’ recent expansion into the U.S. market.As a leader in motorsport timing and innovative technologies, Al Kamel North America is establishing a brand new presence with its new headquarters in Speedway, India …
UniClutch Partners with Motor State Distributing as its U.S. Stocking Warehouse Distributor for Their Track and 4Terrain Lines
October 8th 2024
Motor State is pleased to announce the addition of UniClutch’s Professional Twin Disc System to the growing line-up of performance parts brands available to its customers, and will serve as the stocking distributor for the US launch of the Track and 4Terrain clutch lines from UniClutch. Austra …
McLaren unveils P1 successor – the 1,258hp W1
October 8th 2024
McLaren Automotive has unveiled the W1 – a 1258hp/1340Nm hybrid hypercar that weighs just 1,399kg and is limited to 399 units. A spiritual successor to the F1 and P1, the W1 is McLaren’s most powerful, fastest-accelerating and fastest-lapping road-legal car.The powertrain is a new MHP-8 flat-plane 4 …
IndyCar hybrid Speedway testing to begin
October 8th 2024
Six weeks after the Indianapolis 500 was held in May, the NTT IndyCar Series joined the world of hybrid racing. With the marriage of the series’ twin-turbo V6 motors and spec energy recovery systems becoming its new standard from July onwards, its teams have needed to get back to the Indianapolis Mo …
IndyCar GP of Arlington confirmed for 2026
October 8th 2024
The NTT IndyCar Series is headed to Arlington, Texas, in 2026 for a street race that will fire around the Dallas Cowboy’s National Football League stadium and the Texas Rangers’ Major League Baseball stadium.Set for March, the same month where IndyCar traditionally launches its season at St. Petersb …
Campe joins Legacy Motor Club as technical director
October 7th 2024
Brian Campe has been named technical director of Legacy Motor Club effective immediately.“I’m super excited to join Legacy Motor Club and am looking forward to the opportunity and challenge ahead,” Campe said. “I believe in the vision for Legacy M.C. and hope to help build on the talent that is alre …
ProMedia LLC, to cease production of motorsport events after 2024
October 7th 2024
ProMedia LLC, home of the NMRA Ford Nationals (since 1999) and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals (since 1988), has made the very difficult decision to cease production of motorsport events beyond 2024. Despite our best efforts, the company could not overcome significant challenges that included losing 4 of …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - OCTOBER 9
October 4th 2024
Wednesday, October 9 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #468 - "Advanced Clutch Technology for Racers: Maximizing Performance & Durability" by Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT)Rich Barsamian, Vice President, Sales & Marketing and Matt Field, Pro Formula Drift Driver, Drift Cave Motorsports. Hosted by Jef …
Lapierre appointed sporting director at Alpine Endurance
October 4th 2024
French sports car manufacturer Alpine has revealed that four-time Le Mans class winner Nicolas Lapierre will take up a new role as sporting director for the Alpine Endurance Team next year, following the news on Wednesday that the Frenchman has stepped back from professional driving.In this new role …
Supercars releases expanded 2025 schedule
October 4th 2024
13 Repco Supercars Championship rounds confirmed for 2025Ipswich event returns for the first time since 2019Great Race at Mount Panorama locked in for 12 OctoberSandown event shifts to November date to follow Gold Coast 500The 2025 Repco Supercars Championship calendar has been announced, and it has …
Formula 1 and LVMH announce historic 10-year Global Partnership
October 3rd 2024
As Formula 1® prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, it was announced today that LVMH will become a Global Partner from 2025 in a new 10-year agreement. As part of the deal, several of LVMH’s iconic Maisons will be involved in the partnership, including Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy and …
How Blockchain Technology is an Asset in Motorsport Trading
October 3rd 2024
Even though many technological advancements have been made in the financial sector, many see cryptocurrencies as a threat or not secure. Cryptocurrencies, as we know, are a new form of currency in digital form. Their value is determined by how much people say they are worth to them or the current ma …
Yamaha partners with Caterham on Project V
October 3rd 2024
The Caterham Project V was unveiled last year. Now the specialist UK brand has announced that it will further develop the all-electric lightweight sports coupe with Yamaha.Yamaha, which is renowned for its powertrain solutions, will supply its latest e-axle to the prototype model. The Project V was …
Schmidt opens paralysis support facility in Indianapolis
October 3rd 2024
Sam Schmidt’s dream of building a grand facility in the Midwest to support those seeking spinal cord injury rehabilitation has become a reality.Having suffered a crash in 2000 while testing that rendered the former IndyCar driver and co-owner of today’s Arrow McLaren a quadriplegic, Schmidt’s effort …
F1 rookie race pushed back to 2025
October 3rd 2024
A proposed Formula 1 race for rookie drivers at the end of the season has been pushed back to 2025 due to timing constraints, the FIA has announced.The idea to run a race for rookie drivers alongside the traditional young driver test in Abu Dhabi had received widespread support earlier this year, wi …
Oerlikon Balzers Unveils Revolutionary S3p Coating Technology in Motorsport Webinar
October 2nd 2024
Oerlikon Balzers, a leader in advanced surface solutions, hosted a highly informative webinar titled "The Future of Coatings: Oerlikon Balzers Sp3 Revolutionary Smoothness". Presented by Martin Hahn, Global Product Manager of the Piston Group & Motorsports at Oerlikon, the session offered deep i …
NASCAR to implement aerodynamic changes ahead of Talladega playoff race
October 2nd 2024
NASCAR will institute aerodynamic changes to all Cup Series cars ahead of Sunday’s Round of 12 playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday.Among the mandated additions will be an extended-height roof rail, an extended rocker panel skirt and fabric beneath the righ …
Talladega Speedway to serve as dropoff point to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
October 2nd 2024
Late last week, Hurricane Helene traveled up the Eastern United States, making landfall across multiple communities in Florida’s Gulf Coast, Western North Carolina, Virginia and many more surrounding areas in NASCAR’s backyard. While the rebuild will be long and difficult in these communities, Talla …
23XI, Front Row file anti-trust lawsuit against NASCAR
October 2nd 2024
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have jointly filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and its CEO Jim France. It was filed Wednesday morning in the Western District of North Carolina. The suit alleges NASCAR and its leadership have used anti-competitive practices that have prevented fair comp …
NASCAR community rallies to aid, support Hurricane Helene victims
October 1st 2024
Members and teams from the NASCAR community are joining to help those suffering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.The storm devastated much of western North Carolina, flooding towns and destroying homes and roadways in its path.To aid, multiple entities from the racing faction are coming to …
FIA awards Hankook Tire three-star environmental accreditation
October 1st 2024
Hankook has earned three stars in the Environmental Accreditation Programme from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), its highest level of environmental and sustainability certification.The FIA accreditation is a certification program designed to promote environmental sustainability …
Xtrac earns two-star FIA environmental accreditation
October 1st 2024
The FIA has awarded transmission specialist Xtrac with the two-stars in its Environmental Accreditation Programme.“We’re delighted to receive this certification. It’s a big step forward for us and a significant achievement for a Tier 1 motorsport supplier,” said Xtrac’s chief executive, Adrian Moore …
Bridgestone develops bespoke Potenza Sport for Audi e-tron GT
October 1st 2024
Audi has selected Bridgestone to develop bespoke ultra-high-performance tires for the new e-tron GT family.The Bridgestone Potenza Sport A premium tire, an OE-homologated tire that has undergone Audi testing, is said to provide the performance required by Audi’s latest fully electric S to RS perform …
Renault confirms end of F1 power unit project in 2026
October 1st 2024
Renault has confirmed that its power unit operation will cease at the end of the current set of regulations, with the Alpine Formula 1 team to become a customer entry.The intention to turn Alpine into a customer team was made public earlier this year, and Renault said at the time that it was enterin …
Michael Andretti steps back from Andretti Global ownership role
September 30th 2024
Daniel Towriss, CEO of the Group 1001 insurance and financial services company based in Zionsville, Indiana, and primary investor of Andretti Global, has taken control of the business.Team co-founder Michael Andretti, the 1991 CART IndyCar Series champion, will remain attached to the organization in …
Motorsports Gateway Howell completes paving on South Circuit
September 30th 2024
Motorsports Gateway Howell’s South Circuit is now paved, marking a significant milestone in the 273-acre development in Livingston County, Mich.This achievement, managed in partnership with AJAX Paving Industries, is a major accomplishment in creating a premier private motorsports destination in Sou …
The 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK will be held Dec 2 - Dec 5, 2024
September 30th 2024
EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT are providing 4 Days of LIVE Webinars from Race Industry Leaders, Race Sanctioning Organizations, and Promoters from around the world.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO REGISTERPast Speakers include Michael Andretti, Ross Brawn, Zak Brown, John Force, Chip Gana …
MotoAmerica extends Daytona 200 through 2028
September 30th 2024
MotoAmerica and Daytona International Speedway have announced a three-year agreement under which MotoAmerica will continue to promote the prestigious Daytona 200 through to the 2028 edition.The 83rd running of the “Great America Motorcycle Race” will be held March 6-8, 2025, with Josh Herrin attempt …
SuperMotocross Unveils 2025 Supercross and Pro Motocross Schedules
September 30th 2024
Feld Motor Sports, Inc., and MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. announced Thursday the 2025 schedules for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The indoor and outdoor seasons of the SuperMotocross World Championship Series consists of 17 …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - OCTOBER 2
September 27th 2024
Wednesday, October 2 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #467 - "The Future of Coatings: Oerlikon Balzers Sp3 Revolutionary Smoothness" by Oerlikon BalzersMartin Hahn, Global Product Manager Piston Group & Motorsports and Marc Herve, Sales Effectiveness Manager. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, L …
Schedule change for Friday NHRA qualifying at Midwest Nationals
September 27th 2024
Due to weather, NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway officials have announced a schedule change for Friday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.The opening round of qualifying will now begin at noon CT on Friday, sta …
NASCAR, Speedway Motorsports and Ticketmaster announce partnerships to further unify ticketing for fans in 2025
September 27th 2024
NASCAR named Ticketmaster its official ticketing partner in a move that complements Ticketmaster’s longtime partnership with Speedway Motorsports and further unifies ticketing for fans of the sport. Ticketmaster was chosen as the official ticketing partner following a thorough RFP process.The partne …
Arrow McLaren undergoes major reorganization for 2025
September 27th 2024
Arrow McLaren has been busy in the days following IndyCar’s Sept. 15 season finale at Nashville Superspeedway with staffing additions, promotions, title changes, and reorganizations to aid in its quest to win its first NTT IndyCar Series championship.Having won three races with Pato O’Ward with the …
Miami Grand Prix adds four new circuit configurations for year-round usage
September 27th 2024
The Miami International Autodrome has added four new circuit configurations that will allow the track to be used year-round without the need for road closures.The home of the Miami Grand Prix has been on the Formula 1 calendar for the past three years, but has only hosted the F1 race and associated …
2025 MotoGP schedule released
September 26th 2024
Here we go! The provisional 2025 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been published by the FIM, revealing the dates and races for the upcoming season of the most exciting sport on Earth.22 Grands Prix in 18 countries are set to take place in 2025, including the return of Brno in Czechia and …
Bosch, Wickens collaborate on new electronic hand-held brake system
September 26th 2024
A year on from a second-place finish in the TCR class of IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for Robbie Wickens and Harry Gottsacker, they achieved the feat again with a key difference: Instead of Wickens needing to use all the force both hands could provide to apply the brake, he could do it with one han …
COTA introduces football/USGP combo ticket
September 26th 2024
Since the inception of the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, the event’s October date has had to co-exist with the college football season — a promotional obstacle in gridiron-crazed Austin, Texas. This year, COTA is, er, tackling the challenge head on, offering a special ticket p …
Rolex 24 winner Rocky Moran passes away at 74
September 26th 2024
He drove for Dan Gurney. He drove for A.J. Foyt. He nearly won his first IndyCar race. He helped All American Racers and Toyota win their first Rolex 24 At Daytona. And he was loved throughout the sport.Rocky Moran died last weekend after an extended battle with cancer, and with his passing, a fount …
Fifth Third Bank Motorsports Hosts Webinar to Demystify SBA Small Business Loans for the Racing Industry.
September 25th 2024
Fifth Third Bank Motorsports recently hosted a highly informative webinar titled "Demystifying SBA Small Business Loans: Understanding the Benefits, Shortcomings, and Recommended Uses." The session featured top executives from Fifth Third Bank’s motorsports division, including David Morton (SVP, Man …
Historic Formula Exhibition to run at Grand Prix of Long Beach 50th anniversary in 2025
September 25th 2024
The 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, set to take place April 11-13, 2025, has announced an exciting addition to the event’s lineup: the Historic Formula Exhibition, a tribute to the heritage of open-wheel racing in Long Beach. For the first time, legendary cars from three iconic seri …
Longtime IMSA driver Ramin Abdolvahabi passes away
September 25th 2024
Ramin Abdolvahabi, a longtime competitor in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, died on September 23 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.Abdolvahabi was a co-driver with Rob Ecklin, Jr. in the No. 9 Stoner Car Care Aston Martin. He and Ecklin had just achieved their series goal – the Bronze class victo …