K1 Speed Opens Indoor Go-Kart Facility in New Jersey

February 23rd 2026

Indoor go-kart operator, K1 Speed, announced the opening of its new Totowa facility, bringing accessible racing to Northeast New Jersey. This location is the first K1 Speed center on the East Coast to feature dual elevated go-kart tracks, company officials stated in a press release.The all-weather f …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW – The Weekly Webinar & Podcast From EPARTRADE

February 23rd 2026

The next season of Race Industry Now, the weekly webinar & podcast from EPARTRADE, will premiere in March 2026.To watch past episodes, please scroll down and click on the "Watch Recording" links. To search through the entire library, please CLICK HERE To look at the list of industry sp …

Indianapolis 500 veteran Hucul dies at 79

February 23rd 2026

Canadian driver Cliff Hucul, a veteran of three Indianapolis 500 starts in the late 1970s, died Feb. 17 on his farm in his native Prince George, British Columbia. He was 79.Hucul made three consecutive Indy 500 starts from 1977-79. His best finish came as a rookie in 1977, 22nd in the No. 29 Team Ca …

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America announces details for 30th Anniversary Ride

February 23rd 2026

Former NASCAR driver and current racing analyst Kyle Petty today officially announced the complete route and overnight stops for the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). For the milestone edition, the 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will truly cross the United States, starting i …

Vote set for proposed change to F1 compression ratio tests

February 20th 2026

The FIA has proposed a new approach to the way it tests for compression ratio limits, with Formula 1's power unit manufacturers to vote on whether to approve a mid-season change that could hamper Mercedes.The Mercedes power unit has been the center of discussion through the off-season over reports i …

Open Wheel Showdown adds $10,000 to win Non-Wing Sprint Car division for 2026

February 20th 2026

The fourth annual Open Wheel Showdown is excited to announce the addition of Non-Wing Sprint Cars for its 2026 running at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, November 5–7.The new division will headline Friday Night’s Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying Night, serving as the featured event of the eve …

IndyCar Expands Global Broadcast Presence for 2026

February 20th 2026

International Expansion Continues to Drive Global Visibility of North America’s Premier Open-Wheel SeriesINDYCAR is intensifying its efforts in 2026 to reach global audiences during the 18-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. A strong network of international partners, including new media and broadcast r …

Long-time Škoda Motorsport team manager Pavel Hortek passes away at age 76

February 19th 2026

A respected and familiar presence in the service park for more than two decades, Hortek played a key role in Škoda’s rise to prominence in the modern era of rallying and was instrumental in guiding the Czech manufacturer through one of the most successful chapters in its history.Hortek’s rally caree …

NHRA Factory Stock Showdown sets nine-race schedule for 2026

February 19th 2026

Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, will continue as the title sponsor of the exciting NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class, which will make nine appearances at NHRA national events during the upcoming 2026 season. Two-time world champion Mark Pawuk will be looking to make it three championsh …

NASCAR announces the launch of NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts

February 19th 2026

NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts, a strategic reframing of its longstanding grassroots racing platform designed to more clearly reflect the vital role local short tracks play in communities across the United States and Canada.Formerly …

Supercars ratifies center of gravity adjustments

February 19th 2026

Supercars has ratified a centre of gravity (CoG) adjustment to match the three Gen3 models after specific CoG testing took place post the on track Bathurst 12 Hour test.The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship will commence at this weekend’s DUNLOP Sydney 500, with pre-season testing also taking place …

Mission Foods extends sponsorship with Racing America

February 19th 2026

Racing America has announced that Mission Foods is extending its partnership, continuing its designation as the Official Tortillas, Wraps, Flatbreads and Tortilla Chips of Racing America. In addition to its familiar logo appearing on all cars competing in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Fo …

John Kilroy - 2025 PRI Hall of Fame Inductee

February 18th 2026

My Dad, the Hall of FamerWhen I finally attended the Performance Racing Industry Show in December, it felt like I’d made a pilgrimage. I arrived with my mother, sister, and brother—all of whom felt similar. We’d heard about the show in rich and regular detail since 1990 from our late patriarch, John …

ARP Continues Support of Grassroots Drag Racing

February 18th 2026

While ARP has long been an NHRA Major Sponsor, posting for use of its head studs (or bolts) for all Sportsman categories at all National events, the company also supports grassroots racers in other venues.At the upcoming Good Vibrations March Meet, to be held on March 5-8 at Famoso Dragstrip near Ba …

Pulaski County Motorsports Park names Stacy Compton as GM, announces 2026 schedule

February 18th 2026

Pulaski County Motorsports Park has announced its 2026 racing schedule.The track will host the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series event on March 21st, before beginning its Weekly Racing series on April 25th. The IHRA Stock Car Series will return on July 25th for the fifth race in the eight-race series, …

Barcelona to remain on F1 calendar in rotation with Spa-Francorchamps

February 18th 2026

Barcelona will remain on the Formula 1 calendar on a rotational basis beyond this year, alternating with Spa-Francorchamps until 2032.F1 had already announced a move towards calendar rotation for certain venues, with Belgium signing a deal that will have Spa host a grand prix in 2026, 2027, 2029 and …

Helix and McMurtry redefine electric hypercars with Spéirling Pure Electric Fan Hypercar

February 18th 2026

Helix has partnered with electric hypercar brand McMurtry Automotive to develop a bespoke drive motor system for the McMurtry Spéirling Pure Electric Fan Hypercar. The new system is compatible with McMurtry’s gearbox.Featuring two Helix SPX242-94 motors at the rear, Spéirling can deliver up to 1,000 …

International Hot Rod Association Acquires Atlanta Dragway

February 18th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially acquired Atlanta Dragway in Banks County, just outside Commerce, Georgia, marking an important step in bringing one of the Southeast’s most historic drag racing facilities back to life.Originally opened in 1976, Atlanta Dragway became a cor …

Kalitta Motorsports, Mac Tools Celebrate 25th Anniversary Season

February 17th 2026

One of the longest-running partnerships in sports marketing history is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 as Mac Tools continues its decades-long Kalitta Motorsports partnership. The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season begins March 6-8 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesvill …

PITLab selects VI-grade compact simulator to advance mobility research at Imola Circuit

February 17th 2026

VI-grade has announced that the newly established PITLab – Performance of Innovative Mobility Test Laboratory, located at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari – has selected its Compact simulator to support research in sustainable and safe mobility.PITLab is a joint research initiative betwe …

Bf1systems launches pocket-size instant TPMS diagnostic tool

February 17th 2026

Bf1systems has launched 1System QuickScan, a pocket-size diagnostic tool designed to give engineers and technicians immediate access to critical tire pressure monitoring system sensor data. The solution has been developed to support the high-pressure reality of motorsport operations.Instant insight1 …

Foyt and Penske to continue technical alliance

February 17th 2026

The technical alliance between AJ Foyt Racing and Team Penske is set to continue through 2026 and 2027. Leaders from both teams confirmed the extension in calls on Monday with RACER.The partnership between IndyCar’s oldest team and IndyCar’s most successful team began towards the end of the 2023 cha …

IndyCar to mandate two stints on alternate tires for street races

February 17th 2026

The IndyCar Series is turning something it trialed in 2025 into a formal change this season where drivers will be required to use Firestone’s faster alternate tire compound two times in each of the six street races.RACER has learned teams were recently made aware of the series’ intent to require dou …

Suspension Brand Hellwig Products Celebrates 80th Anniversary In 2026

February 16th 2026

Hellwig Products, a manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026. The milestone achievement also comes alongside fourth-generation CEO Melanie Hellwig-White’s first year as SEMA chairperson.Hellwig will mark its 80th anniversary wit …

NHRA, FOX Sports announce 2026 NHRA TV schedule

February 16th 2026

Coming off a standout season that included the most-watched race in NHRA history, NHRA officials and FOX Sports released the television schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, a year that also celebrates NHRA’s 75th Anniversary.All 20 races, along with the Right …

NASCAR names POET Official Bioethanol Partner, becomes first major motorsports series to utilize zer

February 16th 2026

NASCAR today announced a landmark partnership with POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, naming the company the Official Bioethanol Partner of NASCAR. As part of the agreement, NASCAR will become the first major motorsports series to utilize zero-carbon bioethanol in combination with its e …

Red Bull Ford Powertrains reveals how metrology partner Hexagon helped shape its first F1 powertrain

February 13th 2026

Red Bull Ford Powertrains has revealed how advanced measurement technologies from metrology partner Hexagon have been integral to the development of its first F1 powertrain.The super-high-performance powertrain has been built to meet the new demanding 2026 F1 regulations for smaller, lighter, more n …

Tokyo E-Prix doubleheader set for night race format

February 13th 2026

Formula E has announced that this year's Tokyo E-Prix will feature a pair of night races.The Tokyo E-Prix – which takes place on the streets around the Tokyo Big Sight convention center on the Tokyo Bay waterfront July 23-26 – was the first organized professional street racing event to take place in …

Alpine withdrawing from WEC Hypercar at season’s end

February 13th 2026

Alpine has confirmed it will withdraw from the FIA World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class after the 2026 season. The news comes amid a change in motorsport strategy from the French brand, which will see it focus solely on Formula 1 going forward.“We have had to take hard decisions to protect …

Chevrolet, Honda make multiyear commitment to IndyCar

February 13th 2026

INDYCAR today announced a multiyear commitment from Chevrolet and Honda to continue as official Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Each OEM agreement will commence in 2027 and run for multiple years, reflecting the upward trajectory of the sport and new in …

KEY PARTNERS CONTINUE SUPPORT OF ELITE MOTORSPORTS IN 2026

February 12th 2026

As Elite Motorsports continues to solidify its standing as the largest professional team in the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series, the organization has stayed dedicated to maintaining and building relationships with its longtime partners. Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage, the very best in cust …

Turn 14 Distribution Announces 2025 Supplier Award Winners

February 12th 2026

Turn 14 Distribution honors partners Vossen Wheels, QA1, and Competition Clutch with its Supplier Awards, recognizing exceptional collaboration through 2025. Turn 14 Distribution, a leading wholesale distributor of automotive and powersports aftermarket parts, announced the recipients of its 2025 Su …

Porsche Formula E Gen4 race car moves forward

February 12th 2026

Porsche Motorsport has provided an update on development of its next Formula E race car, which has been undergoing testing since November 2025.The new all-electric single-seater Gen4 Porsche complies with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s fourth-generation vehicle regulations and features u …

Thwaits joins Racing America as Chief Operating Officer

February 12th 2026

Racing America announced that Ken Thwaits has been named Chief Operating Officer, succeeding the late Michael Printup. In his new role, Thwaits will oversee all race series operations across Racing America’s portfolio, including the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Asso …

Interstate Batteries to become title sponsor of High Limit Racing

February 12th 2026

After dipping its toes into the sprint car waters the last two seasons by sponsoring drivers McKenna Haase, Christopher Bell and Daryn Pittman in a handful of High Limit Racing events, Interstate Batteries has gone all in on the national sprint car scene by becoming the title sponsor of the elite 41 …

USAC national racing to be available on MyRacePass for 2026 season

February 11th 2026

USAC national racing will be available on MyRacePass for the entirety of the 2026 season.That includes the full seasons for the USAC Silver Crown, AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship, which can be downloaded on the MyRaceApp.“All of us at MyRaceP …

Kumho Tires announces return to off-road racing

February 11th 2026

Kumho Tire US has returned to off-road racing, supporting three drivers in the annual extreme off-road race in Johnson Valley, California. Stephen ‘Woody’ Rose Jr. (#22), Eric Wikle (#406) and Mark Duval (#4810) tested the Kumho Road Venture MT71 mud-terrain tires on February 6 over challenging terr …

Wally Parks 75th Anniversary Appreciation Fund part of $27 million 2026 payout

February 11th 2026

NHRA has announced the introduction of the Wally Parks 75th Anniversary Appreciation Fund for 2026’s milestone season, a special initiative that will pay out $500,000 over the course of the celebratory year and recognize teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series who continue to carry forwar …

Trans Am Series unveils 2026 TA Cup National Championship schedule

February 11th 2026

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will add a TA Cup National Championship title for Trans Am’s 60th anniversary season. The 2026 TA Cup National Championship schedule features a five-track, six-race lineup that will showcase the class at some of North America’s most iconic road courses. The s …

Dixon, Dallara to be inducted into Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Hall of Fame

February 11th 2026

TThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced Scott Dixon and Giampaolo Dallara as the two inductees for the Class of 2026. They will be formally celebrated at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Thursday, May 21 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis.  …

NASCAR, Mack Trucks reach multiyear extension

February 10th 2026

Mack Trucks and NASCAR® today announced a multiyear extension of their partnership, continuing the designation of Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR.” As part of the expanded agreement, NASCAR has added 11 all-new Mack Pioneer™ 76-inch High-Roof Sleeper models to its fleet, with the trucks makin …

Dunlop extends MXGP official tire partnership in multi-year deal

February 10th 2026

Dunlop Motorcycle Europe and Infront Moto Racing have extended their partnership, with Dunlop continuing as an official tire partner of the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) under a new multi-year agreement.Dunlop’s extension follows its most successful MXGP season, with Kawasaki Racing Team’s …

Motorsport Technology Expo to Launch in the UK This September

February 9th 2026

Motorsport Technology Expo will launch in the UK this September, introducing a new industry-led exhibition and conference dedicated to the technologies and engineering solutions shaping the future of motorsport and performance automotive markets. Taking place on 15–16 September 2026 at the Farn …

Schedules set for Dash 4 Cash, Triple Truck Challenge in 2026

February 9th 2026

NASCAR officials announced Thursday that two incentive programs would return, solidifying the dates and tracks for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Dash 4 Cash and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Triple Truck Challenge in 2026.Both initiatives offer qualified drivers the opportunity to receiv …

NASCAR Channel and FloSports to simulcast 16 races live

February 9th 2026

NASCAR and FloSports today announced an expanded slate of racing events that will bring FloRacing coverage livethroughout the 2026 season to the NASCAR Channel, further expanding the reach of short-track racing across North America.The 2026 simulcast schedule includes:Friday, February 6 – World Seri …

Swindon Powertrain appointed official engine partner for Walkinshaw TWG Racing

February 9th 2026

Swindon Powertrain has been appointed official engine partner to Walkinshaw TWG Racing, the homologation team for Toyota’s entry into the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship, signifying the next step in the partnership. The company is developing and supplying key components for the GEN3 Toyota GR Supr …

IMSA Rolex 24 sets attendance record, viewership soars

February 9th 2026

The sight of more fans on the ground for the 64th running of IMSA’s Rolex 24 At Daytona than any of its 63 previous runnings was matched by multiple records being set by the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship across its social channels during the Jan. 22-25 event.With the final numbers tallied by IM …

BAXTER PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “EVAC-U-FILTER” OIL FILTER EVACUATION ADAPTER

February 6th 2026

Baxter Performance, the leading manufacturer of Cartridge to Spin-On Oil Filter Adapters for the automotive and truck market, is proud to unveil its latest innovation: the Patent Pending “EVAC-U-FILTER” Oil Filter Evacuation Adapter. Designed for engines using spin-on oil filters, including cars, tr …

Intercomp Extends Partnership with ARCA Menards Series for 2026 and Beyond

February 6th 2026

Intercomp Racing, the leader in precision measurement solutions and wireless scale systems for all forms of motorsports, proudly announces the extension of its longstanding partnership with the ARCA Menards Series through the 2028 Season.  The agreement continues Intercomp’s role as the Officia …

Caterham and Motul unite to power road and race cars

February 6th 2026

Caterham and Motul have announced the renewal of their partnership, bringing together Caterham’s lightweight sportscar expertise and Motul’s long-standing know-how in high-performance lubrication, built on more than 170 years of experience.The long-term agreement means that every new Caterham Seven …