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RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 3
June 5th 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 Brad Gillie from SiriusXM …
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 …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
June 3rd 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 Brad Gillie from SiriusXM …
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 …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
June 3rd 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 …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
June 3rd 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #623 - "Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: Improving Quality, Reliability & Performance" by SHAVIVFeaturing Nick Prohl, Marketing & Sales, SHAVIV. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.We want to get your questions! …
Goodyear brings new right-side tire for Cup Series at Michigan
June 3rd 2026
Goodyear Racing will use a new right-side tire setup for the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend as teams prepare for Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).With the smooth and high-speed surface of the 2-mile oval in the Irish Hills, Goodyear …
Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems acquires assets and intellectual properties of Stockbridge Racing
June 3rd 2026
In a move to enhance the distribution of its motorsport products, Hillcrest Technologies, the holding company of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems, has acquired the assets and intellectual properties of Stockbridge Racing and Willans Racing, a long established motorsport safety harness specialist.T …
Jarama To Host Formula E 2026/27 Pre-Season Testing
June 2nd 2026
Following the success of the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix held on 21 March, the Formula E drivers, teams and manufacturers will return to the iconic circuit as the venue to officially launch the 2026/27 Season, in which the revolutionary GEN4 race car will make its official competitive debut.WATCH …
Indianapolis 500 Veteran Rick Treadway Dies at 56
June 2nd 2026
Rick Treadway, who started the 2002 Indianapolis 500, died May 30 in a motorcycle accident. He was 56.Indiana native Treadway (photo, top, right), the son of 1997 Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Fred Treadway (photo, top, left), started 17th and placed 29th in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” …
Heavy rain postpones Nodak World of Outlaws Sprint Cars race to Sunday, Aug. 30
June 1st 2026
With heavy rainfall hitting Minot, ND throughout Saturday and more precipitation arriving Sunday morning, creating soft grounds at Nodak Speedway and conditions unsuitable for racing, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have agreed to postpone the Gerdau Metals Rec …
Martin sets new top speed record in MotoGP at 368.6km/h/229mph
June 1st 2026
It’s official: there’s a new top speed record in MotoGP! On Saturday morning at Mugello, Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) hit 368.6km/h – that’s 229mph – for the first time ever.The #89 set the new top speed in FP2 at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, beating the former 366km/h records set by Brad Binder …
Sim Racing Expo exposes a fertile middle ground between car culture and motorsport
June 1st 2026
It’s a distinct environment within the car world. In fact, I’m hardly sure it is completely of the car world. Nearly as a religious allegory, sim racing is unquestionably in the car world but certainly not of it. The haptic feedback devices, screens, acuators, hydrolics, CPUs, graphics cards, electr …
Pirelli and McLaren Trophy extend official tire supplier partnership
June 1st 2026
McLaren Trophy has extended its official tire partnership with Pirelli, with the tire maker supplying tires and on-track technical support across all McLaren Trophy series in both Europe and North America for the next three years.The renewed partnership focuses on delivering optimal performance, con …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 3
May 29th 2026
Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #623 - "Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: Improving Quality, Reliability & Performance" by SHAVIVFeaturing Nick Prohl, Marketing & Sales, SHAVIV. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers includ …
Melling Engine Parts Recognized for Product Content Excellence at Auto Care Connect in Atlanta
May 29th 2026
Melling Engine Parts was recognized for excellence in product content during the 2026 Auto Care Connect event, held May 11–14 in Atlanta, Georgia. The recognition highlights Melling’s continued commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality product data that supports customers, partners and the bro …
Ferrari unveils all-electric 1,035hp Luce
May 29th 2026
Ferrari has unveiled the all-electric Luce at the Vela di Calatrava – Città dello Sport in Rome in Italy.Expanding Ferrari’s in-house electric technology expertise has created new opportunities for performance and efficiency across its wider vehicle programs, the auto maker said. This includes techn …
Joseph "Joe" Hrudka, founder of Mr. Gasket, passes away at age 87
May 29th 2026
Born Nov. 29, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, Hrudka was a lifelong hot rodder whose passion for racing and innovation helped shape the modern performance aftermarket industry.Long before Mr. Gasket became one of the most recognized names in motorsports, Hrudka was a racer searching for solutions to probl …
Indy 500 nets an average of 6.6 million television viewers
May 29th 2026
FOX’s broadcast of the 110th Indianapolis 500 drew an average audience of 6,635,000 viewers on Sunday.Felix Rosenqvist’s thrilling victory over David Malukas fell shy of last year’s 7,087,000 average viewers, down 6.4 percent, and peaked at 8,349,000 viewers from 4-4:15pm ET as the Meyer Shank Racin …
United Autosports commits to ORECA for next-gen LMP2
May 28th 2026
United Autosports has chosen to extend its relationship in LMP2 competition with ORECA to 2032, becoming the first team to declare which chassis supplier it will partner with for the next generation ruleset starting in 2028.UA decided to commit to the forthcoming ORECA 09 platform during this year's …
'500' Purse Soars to New Record, Increases by More Than 50 Percent as Rosenqvist receives largest pa
May 27th 2026
The Indianapolis 500 purse record was broken for the fifth consecutive year for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with first-time winner Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian earning a record-high $4.34 million from a total purse of $30,906,400.This is the largest …
IHRA Stock Car Series at Newport Rescheduled for June 13
May 27th 2026
Some of the toughest racers around are coming to Newport Speedway for the IHRA Stock Car Series. Due to the weekend weather forecast, the race has been moved to Saturday, June 13.Kyle Dudley, who won the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series race at Pulaski County Motorsports Park, will see if he can conq …
Gucci to becomes Alpine title partner in 2027
May 27th 2026
Alpine will become known as Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team in 2027 after securing a new title partnership.Gucci replaces current title partner BWT, with the deal seeing Alpine compete in the luxury fashion house’s colors from next season. The partnership results in the launch of the Gucci Raci …
Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists Announces 2026 Russo-Marvel Founders Award Recipient
May 26th 2026
The Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists is proud to announce Paul Pfanner as the 2026 recipient of the Russo-Marvel Founders Award — presented annually to individuals who embody the passion, dedication, and commitment to auto racing that defined founders Bob Russo and Bill Marvel.The ann …
High Limit rained out at Port Royal; $100,000 to win Bob Weikert Memorial rescheduled for July 25-26
May 26th 2026
Port Royal Speedway officials, in conjunction with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing and the Weikert family, have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming three-day Bob Weikert Memorial weekend scheduled for May 22-24 at Port Royal Speedway.After continued monitoring of weather foreca …
Kyle Busch's family reveals cause of death
May 26th 2026
Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, his family revealed on Saturday.In a statement, the family said, “The medical evaluation provided to the Busch family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complication …
Dixon, Dallara inducted into IMS Hall of Fame
May 26th 2026
On Thursday evening in a ceremony held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, Scott Dixon and Giampaolo Dallara were inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Hall of Fame.In an evening hosted by president of the Museum, Michael Good, and emceed by the Speedway’s track announcer, Allen Bestwick, Dallar …
Hot Shot’s Secret™ Named To USA Today’s 2026 Most Trusted Brands List
May 22nd 2026
Mt Gilead, OH, (May 21, 2026) – Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leading manufacturer of high‑performance fuels, oils, and additives, is pleased to announce the honor of being named the 2026 Most Trusted Brands List by USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group. The USA Today Most Trusted Brands List highlights comp …
NASCAR star Kyle Busch passes away at 41
May 22nd 2026
Once viewed as a wild child of NASCAR but with talent that could not be denied, Kyle Busch turned that ability into one of the most successful careers the sport has ever seen.Busch died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 41.A joint statement from the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, and N …
Continental SportContact 7 Force UUHP summer tire debuts on Brabus BODO
May 22nd 2026
Continental has expanded its SportContact family with the SportContact 7 Force, an ultra‑ultra‑high‑performance summer tire engineered for selected high‑performance sports cars and which has will equip the new Brabus BODO, the global tuning company’s latest high-performance supercar.The SportContact …
Goodyear expands tire portfolio for historic race cars
May 22nd 2026
Goodyear has expanded its Blue Streak range, which spans everything from vintage American machinery to modern classic Le Mans prototypes and touring car icons.The company has unified its historic racing products under a single Goodyear-branded portfolio, expanding the range with 57 additional sizes …
BWT Alpine enhances development facilities with Dynisma simulator technology
May 22nd 2026
Dynisma has announced that it has installed a driving simulator at BWT Alpine Formula One Team’s Enstone HQ. The installation was completed in 2025 and supported the team’s preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations.Dynisma’s motion generator technology provides a highly realistic driv …
RML unveils 40th anniversary GT Hypercar
May 22nd 2026
RML Group unveiled its latest GT Hypercar commission at the Supercar Fest event in the UK, presenting a unique version of its road-focused high-performance hypercar.Held at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire on May 16–17, Supercar Fest is a major automotive event where visitors can see high-perfor …
Daytona announces plans for new lighting system
May 22nd 2026
Daytona International Speedway has revealed a venue-wide LED lighting project that will introduce the next generation of lighting technology to the “World Center of Racing.”In collaboration with Musco, Daytona International Speedway will install LED lighting across all existing oval track high mast …
JCB chases new land speed record with H2 ICE
May 21st 2026
JCB, the UK-based manufacturer of excavators and other off-highway equipment, is to return to the Bonneville Salt Flats 20-years after securing the world land speed record for a diesel car with its Dieselmax streamliner. Back in 2006 its LSR adventures were to prove out its in-house diesel engine te …
Pikes Peak International announces it will close at end of 2026 season
May 21st 2026
After years of horsepower, passion, memories, and community, we have an important announcement to share. Pikes Peak International Raceway’s 2026 season will be the final season of public motorsports events. PPIR has been more than just a racetrack—it has been a home for racers, riders, tea …
IHRA names Dustin Farthing as President
May 21st 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dustin Farthing as the new President of the organization, marking a major step forward in the company’s continued expansion across multiple motorsports disciplines.Farthing brings decades of experience as both a wor …
Stryker Race Cars Reveals the Engineering Vision Behind Its Multi-Surface Performance Platform
May 20th 2026
Stryker Race Cars took center stage on EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series with an in-depth technical discussion titled “The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine.” Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift, the webinar featured Stryker Race …
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces 2027 Speedweeks schedule
May 20th 2026
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is excited to announce the official dates and purses for the 2027 Speedweeks schedule, featuring 15 nights of action across three premier facilities in Florida and Georgia.The 2027 Speedweeks campaign will begin at All-Tech Raceway in Lake …
Harvick, Burton, Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027
May 20th 2026
The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three newest members Tuesday, with Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips elected to the Class of 2027.The three honorees were selected by the Hall of Fame Voting Panel, which met Tuesday afternoon at the Charlotte Convention Center. The voting results we …
Hoosier Hundred Rained Out, Postponed to June 25
May 20th 2026
In coordination with USAC, USF Championships presented by Continental, and the All-Star National Pavement Midget Series, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has announced a scheduling change for this Friday night’s May 22nd Carb Night Classic.Due to the expected inclement weather that does not provi …
Holley Performance Brands announces appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President
May 19th 2026
Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), home to a portfolio of iconic automotive brands serving enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket, today announced the appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.Apple joins H …