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NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless announce official partnership
July 26th 2024
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 25, 2024) — NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless today announced an official multi-year partnership that makes Straight Talk Wireless an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR. With this, Straight Talk Wireless also becomes an Official Partner of Homestead-Miami Speedway, includi …
MOTORSPORT INDUSTRY SADEV IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SEBASTIEN LOEB AS AN AMBASSADOR
July 26th 2024
On the 31st May, SADEV, world leader of Motorsport transmission, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Sébastien et Bertrand Vincendeau, Presidents and Laurent Dubuche, CEO, as well as cofounders Odile and Benoit Vincendeau gathered with over 250 guests. A day of celebration where the guests discovered S …
Shopmonkey: The High-Performing Shop Playbook
July 25th 2024
In a rapidly evolving industry, Shopmonkey has emerged as a groundbreaking force, transforming how automotive businesses operate. In a recent webinar, key industry leaders and satisfied customers discussed the significant impact of Shopmonkey's innovative software solutions.Unprecedented Growth and …
Sprint Car team owner Richard Booe passes away at age 71
July 25th 2024
Richard Booe, a six-time winner as a car owner in USAC National Sprint Car competition between 1998-2000, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was 71 years old.Booe, of Clay City, Ind., fielded cars for numerous drivers in USAC competition across six seasons, spanning 1996-2001: Eric Burns, Kevin …
Toyota planning for hydrogen Hypercar transition
July 25th 2024
With the introduction of technical regulations for hydrogen-powered prototypes for the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours delayed to 2028, Toyota has revealed plans to race both its current GR010 HYBRID Hypercar and a first-generation hydrogen-powered prototype during the first se …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE
July 25th 2024
Wednesday, July 31 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #459 - "High Price of Improper Oil Control" by Peterson Fluid SystemsJustin Slager and Wade Moon, Sales/Customer Service. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, August 7 at 9:00 AM PST:Epi …
Simon Crafar to become Chairman of FIM MotoGP™ Stewards Panel in 2025
July 24th 2024
Simon Crafar can now be confirmed as the next Chairman of the FIM MotoGP™ Stewards Panel. Crafar, a 500cc Grand Prix winner and long-time pit reporter for the MotoGP™ International Programme Feed, will take on the new role from 2025.The New Zealander will take over from the outgoing Freddie Spencer, …
Skip Barber honored with PMH Trailblazer Award
July 24th 2024
Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) honored Skip Barber with the PMH Trailblazer Award on Friday night. The presentation took place at Lime Rock Park during a dinner celebrating the SpeedTour All-Star Race weekend. The award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact in mot …
John Force released from hospital and into outpatient care
July 24th 2024
NHRA Funny Car legend John Force was discharged Tuesday from Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona, where he had been undergoing rehab for a traumatic brain injury following his racing accident June 23 at the NHRA national event in Virginia.Force had been transferred to the Barrow facility July 9 …
F1 Commission drops plan to expand F1 points system
July 24th 2024
A plan to expand the points system in Formula 1 beyond the top 10 finishers in a grand prix has been dropped following a meeting of the F1 Commission.The proposal was lodged earlier this year to pay out points to at least the top 12 drivers, with the intention of offering a greater incentive to midf …
FIA introduces entry-level touring car classes, based on Rally4 and Rally5 machinery
July 24th 2024
The FIA has announced a new set of technical regulations for an accessible, entry-level touring car class based on existing rally regulations. The new category, TC Lite, will comprise of two subclasses, TCL4 and TCL5, utilizing existing Rally4 and Rally5 regulations and providing competitors with on …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
July 24th 2024
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #458 - "The High-Performing Shop Playbook" by ShopmonkeyBrett Kinsfather, Sr. Industry Marketing Manager, Shopmonkey and Tad Timbrook, Business Manager, KSR Performance & Fabrication. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch …
Crower Cams joins Race Industry Now and Race Industry Week as Presenting Sponsor
July 24th 2024
Crower Cams & Equipment Co., Inc. has teamed up with EPARTRADE as a presenting sponsor of both Race Industry Now, the weekly Technical and Business series, along with Race Industry Week that connects the racing industry in one impressive week hearing and learning from industry titans, sanctionin …
Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:
July 24th 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 …
The 5th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK will be held, Dec 2 - Dec 5, 2024
July 24th 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 …
McLaren Applied to provide VCU to H24Evo prototype
July 23rd 2024
The ACO has announced a partnership with McLaren Applied for the provision of vehicle control units and other sensor hardware to its H24Evo hydrogen fuel cell prototype.The H24Evo will run McLaren Applied’s latest-generation vehicle controller, the VCU-500, designed specifically for electric racing …
Binotto replaces Seidl as head of Audi F1 project
July 23rd 2024
Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is back in Formula 1 as the head of the Audi F1 project, replacing Andreas Seidl.Binotto left Ferrari at the end of the 2022 season, when the team had initially fought Red Bull for both championships but faded as the year went on. The Italian had been at …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JULY 31
July 23rd 2024
Wednesday, July 31 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #459 - "High Price of Improper Oil Control" by Peterson Fluid SystemsJustin Slager and Wade Moon, Sales/Customer Service. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Michael Andretti …
High Limit Racing to host first international event at Australia's Perth Motorplex
July 22nd 2024
High Limit Racing is expanding beyond the USA borders for the first time through a partnership with Perth Motorplex in Perth, Western Australia. The three-day “High Limit International: Perth” will pay an Australian sprint car record $100,000 to the finale’s winner. High LimitInternational: Perth wi …
SCORE releases 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship schedule
July 22nd 2024
SCORE International will celebrate its 52nd year as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization in Mexico, with the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship announcement today of the four official dates, all to be held in Baja California for the 10th consecutive year. Once again m …
Mitsui Chemicals supplies materials for high-performance concept car
July 22nd 2024
Mitsui Chemicals and its subsidiary Arrk Corporation are using their jointly developed materials in a new high-performance concept car based on the Toyota Fortuner. The materials include direct pellet-fed 3D-printed components and Tafnex CF/PP, a unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene …
Aston Martin Valkyrie undergoes shakedown
July 22nd 2024
Aston Martin’s IMSA GTP and FIA WEC Hypercar-bound Valkyrie AMR-LMH has completed its first shakedown tests in the UK ahead of a full development program over the summer.The new Hypercar, which is being developed by Aston Martin Performance Technologies and U.S.-flagged works team The Heart of Racin …
Pro Stock champion Erica Enders nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
July 22nd 2024
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot.Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight-years-old. With 50 national event wins, 49 in the Pro Stock category, she i …
"Measuring Temperature, Pressure, and Vibrations in Motorsports" by Texys
July 22nd 2024
Texys Enhances Precision in Motorsport with Cutting-Edge Sensor TechnologyTexys, a pioneer in advanced sensor technology, continues to transform the motorsport industry with innovative solutions for measuring temperature, pressure, and vibrations. The Race Industry Now webinar, "Measuring Temperatur …
Superformance and Safir to unveil special GT40 during 60th Anniversary Reunion at Pittsburgh Grand Prix July 26-28
July 22nd 2024
Florida-based Superformance and Safir Engineering will host the public unveiling of a special one-off car, Chassis GT40P-1150, during the GT40 Reunion at the Pittsburgh Grand Prix in Wampum, PA, July 26 through 28, 2024. Built in the likeness of one of the first GT40s (GT-104), which was a prototype …
Don DeSalle, USAC Indiana Sprint Week champion car owner, passes away at 76
July 19th 2024
Don DeSalle, a three-time winning USAC National Sprint Car owner whose team captured the 2001 Indiana Sprint Week title, passed away on July 16, 2024. He was 76 years old.DeSalle, of Anderson, Indiana, owned the distinctive Tonka and Arctic Cat sponsored cars driven on the USAC National Sprint …
Pirelli adapts tire strategy for demanding Autodrom Mos circuit in WorldSBK Championship
July 19th 2024
Pirelli has chosen harder tire combinations for the upcoming round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic.The circuit’s challenging layout, characterized by high speeds and numerous corners, places heavy demands on tires, necessitating solutions tha …
ERS activation issues plague IndyCar teams at Iowa
July 19th 2024
The NTT IndyCar Series faced its share of troubles last weekend at Iowa Speedway in its attempts to remotely activate and deactivate the new energy recovery systems (ERS) carried in its field of Dallara DW12s.With rules in place that disallow drivers from using the ERS units on pit lane to harvest o …
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame announces 2024 class
July 18th 2024
The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) received fifty-four nomination packets for individuals to be considered for the Class of 2024. A committee of off-road industry professionals was convened to evaluate and review the submissions. At the end of a day-long discussion and review, a vote was …
Isotta Fraschini makes senior management changes
July 18th 2024
Isotta Fraschini, the Italian hypercar manufacturer, has made changes in its senior management. Claudio Berro, the motorsport manager who has been a key figure in the company’s racing initiatives, has departed. This change comes as recently appointed CEO Miguel Valldecabres assumes Berro’s responsib …
Avenue Sports Fund acquires a minority stake in Trackhouse Entertainment Group
July 18th 2024
Avenue Sports Fund has acquired a minority stake in Trackhouse Entertainment Group, both sides announced Wednesday.Trackhouse Entertainment Group is the parent company of Trackhouse Racing, which fields entries in NASCAR and MotoGP. The investment from Avenue Sports Fund, which launched in 2023 and …
Turn 14 Distribution Announces Promotions in its Leadership Team
July 17th 2024
Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in performance parts distribution, is recognizing its leaders for their contributions to the organization’s growth and improvement. Mike Hall has been named the Vice President of Operations. Hall has contributed 14 years of service to Turn 14 Distribution. H …
DIRTVision launches 'Driven to Dirt' docu-series
July 17th 2024
DIRTVision will immerse fans deeper into the world of dirt racing with the new “Driven to Dirt” docu-series, going behind the scenes with the stars of the World of Outlaws and the year’s biggest events.The first round of the new series will feature drivers from the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink …
Cup Series teams to have option tire at Richmond
July 17th 2024
NASCAR Cup Series teams will have the option tire to use during next month’s race at Richmond Raceway, the series announced Tuesday.It will be the same premise as the NASCAR All-Star Race from North Wilkesboro Speedway, where teams will have both the Goodyear primary and option tires. The option tir …
Utica-Rome Speedway ownership transition – Deyo/Broedel partnership purchase complete
July 17th 2024
On Friday, June 28, a new era began for Utica-Rome Speedway. Effective 9 a.m., Jason Broedel and I officially took ownership of the property from the Cole family. This transition of ownership began in 2021 with the “Home of Heroes” season opener. After more than three years of behind-the-scene …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - JULY 24
July 17th 2024
Wednesday, July 24 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #458 - "The High-Performing Shop Playbook" by ShopmonkeyBrett Kinsfather, Sr. Industry Marketing Manager, Shopmonkey and Tad Timbrook, Business Manager, KSR Performance & Fabrication. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to …
bp to develop FIA-specified Advanced Sustainable fuel for Audi’s F1 entry in 2026
July 16th 2024
Audi and bp are joining forces in an extensive new strategic partnership in Formula 1. Under the new partnership, bp and its specialist lubricants business Castrol will help deliver Audi’s ambition to combine technology and innovation to achieve success in Formula 1. (Earlier post.) The parties have …
Haas extends Ferrari PU deal through 2028
July 16th 2024
Haas has announced an extension of its technical partnership with Ferrari, including the use of power units, through to at least the end of the 2028 season.Ferrari has supplied Haas with multiple components – including power unit, gearbox and suspension – as part of its deal since the American team …
Ferrari Challenge North America releases 2025 schedule
July 16th 2024
Ferrari Challenge North America revealed its schedule for the 2025 season, featuring familiar venues from 2024, in addition to an exciting new addition and a popular stop from years’ past.The calendar reveal comes amidst an exciting first year of global competition for the Ferrari 296 Challenge race …
SPEED SPORT 1 launches on Pluto TV
July 15th 2024
SPEED SPORT 1, The Live Racing Network, has announced its debut on Pluto TV — the leading free-streaming television service. Pluto TV boasts hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of free on-demand titles. With SPEED SPORT 1, Pluto TV will gain an impressive lineup of live and pre-produced d …
Kazakhstan GP cancelled, Misano to host Emilia-Romagna GP
July 15th 2024
The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports announce the cancellation of the Grand Prix of Kazakhstan. Operational and logistical issues arising from the earlier flooding across the region have rendered the event impossible to hold in 2024.Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli will instead host the Emilia-Romagn …
Subaru Motorsports unveils Project Midnight
July 15th 2024
Subaru Motorsports USA introduced its latest one-off creation, Project Midnight, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last week. Building on its rallying and rallycross success, this car aims to be the fastest ever produced by Subaru’s motorsport partner, Vermont SportsCar.Project Midnight follows in t …
Newey-designed RB17 hypercar unveiled at Goodwood
July 15th 2024
The RB17 hypercar, which will stand as the final Red Bull car designed by Adrian Newey, was unveiled at Goodwood on Friday.Designed and manufactured at Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the RB17 track car features a two-seat carbon fiber monocoque chassis with a semi-stressed mid-mounted V10 engine an …
Hy-Vee and IndyCar announce extension of their event partnership at Iowa Speedway.
July 12th 2024
Building on the momentum of what has become one of the most popular and unique weekends in motorsports, Hy-Vee and INDYCAR announced July 11 an extension of their partnership for the annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at Iowa Speedway.Under the new, multiyear agreement, Hy-Vee – the Iowa-based and empl …
With its sights set on Dakar, Ford Performance unveils new Ford Raptor T1+
July 12th 2024
With its sights set on the grueling off-road Dakar Rally, Ford Performance and some of the best minds in off-road racing have designed and engineered the new Ford Raptor T1+ – the pinnace of Raptor design and capability.The truck applies learnings from this year’s Dakar Rally to deliver an advanced …
Jon Gunner appointed CTO at Zenvo Automotive
July 12th 2024
Danish supercar manufacturer Zenvo Automotive has appointed Jon Gunner as chief technical officer as part of its Aurora development program, which is nearing its next critical phase. This appointment has been made to enhance the company’s core technical team and ensure that the sportscar Aurora meet …
Firestone brings new tire compound to Iowa
July 12th 2024
NTT IndyCar Series teams have been informed of a change to the right-side Firestone tires they will use for this weekend’s Hy-Vee doubleheader at Iowa Speedway.The move comes in reaction to a heat management issue that arose at the recent test at the 0.875-mile oval where extremely high temperatures …
Nismo selects rFpro for DIL simulation
July 11th 2024
Nismo, the motorsport division of Nissan, has selected rFpro as its driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulation software provider for the development of the race cars across its racing programs, including Super GT.rFpro is an engineering-grade simulation environment designed for the automotive and motorspor …
Nitrocross reveals Richmond track layout
July 11th 2024
Nitrocross has unveiled the track layout for its 2024-25 season opener, which will take place at Richmond Raceway on Sept. 7-8.The venue is the first NASCAR track to be featured on the Nitrocross schedule, and first to be used for a U.S. rallycross race since Gateway Motorsports Park hosted the seco …
Friends of Laguna Seca receives $500,000 donation
July 11th 2024
Friends of Laguna Seca has received a $500,000 donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF) in partnership with the Monterey County Parks Foundation (MCPF). This significant donation comes with the full endorsement from both the LSRF and MCPF as Friends begins its appointed stewardship of …