Halo By Orthene Launches GT Racing Brake Fluid

June 26th 2026

Halo By Orthene has launched Halo GT, a DOT 4 racing brake fluid derived from its flagship P1 chemistry, with a 336°C dry boiling point and ultra-low 1,350 cSt viscosity.Halo By Orthene has launched Halo GT, a DOT 4 racing brake fluid with a 336°C (637°F) dry boiling point and an ultra-low 1,350 cSt …

Bernstein Partners to join Team RTR Pro Stock effort as VP of Operations

June 25th 2026

Bernstein Partners, led by founder Brandon Bernstein, will join the Team RTR organization as Vice President of Operations for its NHRA Pro Stock program, effective July 1. Team RTR is fronted by Australian driver Shane Tucker.In this role, Bernstein will oversee race-day logistics, team and personne …

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announce collaboration

June 25th 2026

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announced a collaboration on Wednesday, leading into race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. It will celebrate both the sport and the upcoming release of The Rolling Stones' new studio album, Foreign Tongues, on July 10. There will be officially licensed merchandise, two …

FIA ratifies low-cost tech package for 2027 World Rally Championship

June 25th 2026

The FIA has ratified a low-cost tech package for the 2027 World Rally Championship conceived to increase the number of entries chasing overall wins by putting current-spec Rally2 machinery on a competitive level with the series’ all-new WRC27 rules set.WRC27 (above left) will replace the existing Ra …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ renews title sponsorship of NTPA Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge

June 25th 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leading manufacturer of high-performance diesel additives, fuels and lubricants, is proud to announce the title sponsorship of the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge, committing this year to $30,000 in bonus money for the top three point ear …

NASCAR no longer permitting use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure at sh

June 25th 2026

An update to the NASCAR Rule Book issued on Wednesday will be a welcome sight for Cup Series drivers, as the front bumper has been weakened for upcoming short-track races.NASCAR is no longer permitting the use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure of the race cars. The move …

Race Industry Now Webinar Explores the New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship, ROI Measurement and AI

June 24th 2026

Mike DeFord of VSC Race Works Shares Modern Sponsorship Strategies for Racers and TeamsThe world of motorsports sponsorship has changed dramatically over the last decade, and simply placing a logo on a race car is no longer enough.That was the central message delivered by Mike DeFord, Business Devel …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE

June 24th 2026

Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #627 - "The New and Improved PRW Power: Engineering, Quality & Performance for Today's Racing Industry" by PRW PowerFeaturing Cary Redman, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, PRW Power. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No ch …

Bill Gibson, Zytek and Gibson Technology co-founder, dies at 78

June 24th 2026

Bill Gibson, the co-founder and driving force behind Zytek Engineering and later Gibson Technology, has passed away after a long illness aged 78.Gibson’s impact on the motorsport industry is often understated, but was revolutionary and profound in a number of technical areas across sports car racing …

Formula E And FIA Unveil Record-Breaking 21-Race 2026-27 Calendar For GEN4 Era

June 24th 2026

Formula E and the FIA today announced the first provisional calendar for the 2026-27 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following validation from the FIA World Motor Sport Council.Featuring its most expansive season yet with 21 races across 13 global cities, highlights include new ra …

Universal Technical Institute Announces John Balderree as Campus President of New Salt Lake City

June 24th 2026

PHOENIX and SALT LAKE CITY, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the automotive/diesel, skilled trades, electrical and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced that John Balderree has been named Campus President of its new Salt L …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 8

June 24th 2026

Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #627 - "The New and Improved PRW Power: Engineering, Quality & Performance for Today's Racing Industry" by PRW PowerFeaturing Cary Redman, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, PRW Power. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No ch …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

June 24th 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 …

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June 24th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #626 - "The New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship: AI, ROI, Expectations & Avoiding Scams" by VSC Race WorksFeaturing Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race Works. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late …

BC39 Entry List Tops 50 for June 30-July 1 USAC Midget Races at IMS

June 24th 2026

Two-time and defending BC39 winner Cannon McIntosh has filed his entry as the driver list has reached 50 for the eighth running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors on June 30 and July 1, 2026, at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The continuously growing USAC NOS Energy D …

Genesis Magma GT3 Concept unveiled

June 23rd 2026

Genesis has showcased the Magma GT3 Concept, which it describes as a “first glimpse at one potential future project” for Genesis Magma Racing.The concept was unveiled by Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul and Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke at the Le Mans 24 Hours ea …

Maserati unveils updated Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio

June 23rd 2026

The debut of the new Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio is the result of a strategic update aimed at strengthening the Maerati’s position in the luxury segment, where design, elegance, performance, craftsmanship and a human-centric approach to technology all contribute to the same idea, the auto ma …

Candidate event completed ahead of possible U.S. return to the WRC

June 22nd 2026

The Rally US candidate event to assess the United States' potential return to the World Rally Championship has been successfully completed. The seven day event – organized with the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS) – took place from June 11-17 and had delegates from …

NASCAR and iRacing Studios unveil Kyle Larson as the cover driver for NASCAR 26

June 22nd 2026

NASCAR and iRacing Studios unveiled NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson as the cover driver for NASCAR 26 during a live event Thursday evening aboard the historic USS Midway in downtown San Diego.The event served as both the official cover reveal for NASCAR 26 and a media kickoff ahead of NASCAR Sa …

Expanded four-week 2027 WOO Late Models Florida Schedule to include Southern Raceway

June 22nd 2026

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to open the 2027 season with more racing in the “Sunshine State” than ever before.Next season’s Florida calendar is set to open and close at Volusia Speedway Park during World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals and Federated Auto Parts …

Peak Nano supplies NanoPlex LDF film for Advanced Conversion DC-link capacitors

June 19th 2026

Advanced Conversion has selected Peak Nano’s NanoPlex LDF film for its new HP Drive Test Kit DC-link capacitors, designed for 800V+ silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics. The film has been designed to reduce thermal limitations and derating, helping improve the performance of SiC inverter systems. …

Melling Engine Parts Named Engine Pro Branded Supplier Partner of the Year

June 18th 2026

Melling Engine Parts is proud to announce it was named Engine Pro’s Branded Supplier Partner of the Year during the Engine Pro Group (EPG) Annual Meeting held in Kingsport, Tennessee, May 20 & 21. Representing Melling, Laura Short, Doug Smith and Karen Bewley were on hand to receive the awa …

Mikihiko Kawase appointed Honda HRC Castrol Team Manager for 2027

June 18th 2026

Honda HRC Castrol have announced their 2027 Team Manager, confirming that current Technical Manager Mikihiko Kawase will take on the role. He will be supported and assisted by current Team Manager and future Honda HRC Advisor Alberto Puig.Appointed as MotoGP Technical Manager in 2024, Mikihiko Kawas …

NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion to be televised for free on NHRA.tv

June 18th 2026

NHRA fans can watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion from Beech Bend Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Beech Bend are Good Vibrations, CP Pistons, Quarter-Max, and Comp Products.Fans are invited to create a guest account with NHRA.t …

2026 USAC BC39 Driver registration now open

June 18th 2026

Driver registration is now open for the eighth running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on June 30-July 1, 2026.Teams can file their entry for the event at https://usacracing.ticketspice.com/2026-bc39, where they may also purchase g …

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Explores Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Technology

June 17th 2026

Bill Armstrong Demonstrates How Electronics Are Bringing Greater Consistency and Simplicity to Stick Shift Drag RacingThe continued growth of stick shift drag racing and drag-and-drive competition has created demand for technologies that improve consistency without sacrificing the character of manua …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 24

June 17th 2026

Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #626 - "The New Era of Motorsports Sponsorship: AI, ROI, Expectations & Avoiding Scams" by VSC Race WorksFeaturing Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race Works. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CL …

IndyCar to reduce hybrid power output for remainder of season

June 17th 2026

The IndyCar Series has informed its teams of a new plan to reduce the power output of its hybrid systems for the remainder of the season.The decrease starts this weekend at Road America with the XPEL Grand Prix and will see IndyCar’s technical team make race-by-race adjustments to lower hybrid horse …

Supercars set to race under lights in Darwin for first time in 2027

June 17th 2026

Supercars will charge into the night at the Top End, with the championship set to race under lights at the 2027 betr Darwin Triple Crown.As revealed on MotorRacing360, the 2027 Darwin Triple Crown will feature two races under the lights.In a major development regarding the future of the popular Hidd …

WEC tickets on sale for 2027 Imola, Silverstone and Spa

June 17th 2026

Since joining the FIA WEC calendar in 2024, the 6 Hours of Imola has swiftly established itself as a popular stop, welcoming more than 230,000 enthusiastic fans through the gates of the iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari over the course the three editions held thus far, with local f …

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival rebuilds after storms to welcome more than 30,000 fans to its biggest even

June 16th 2026

Thirteen years after a few hundred enthusiasts gathered at GingerMan Raceway to blend track days with the atmosphere of a backyard concert, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival has grown into a cultural phenomenon that defies traditional motorsport labels.For the fifth consecutive year, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festiv …

Force Technology to supply Cosworth with valve springs for next-generation hypercars

June 16th 2026

Force Technology is manufacturing valve springs for global engine designer and manufacturer Cosworth to use in the next generation of hypercars.The company employs 50 specialist staff and sells its precision valve springs to customers worldwide. Managing director Steve Williams explained, “Every val …

BMW showcases the latest M Concept Neue Klasse

June 16th 2026

peaking at the world premiere of the new M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last week, Oliver Heilmer, head of design for BMW Compact Class, Neue Klasse and BMW M said, “The new BMW M design language forms the expressive spearhead of the Neue Klasse – determined and purposeful. At BMW …

Goodyear to remain exclusive LMGT3 tire supplier through 2029

June 16th 2026

Following a joint tender process conducted by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), Goodyear has been selected to remain the exclusive tire supplier to the FIA World Endurance Championship‘s LMGT3 class for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.The t …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 17

June 15th 2026

Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #625 - "The Future of Stick Shift Drag Racing: Digital Clutch Control and Wireless Innovation" by The BangShift BillyFeaturing Bill Armstrong, Owner, The BangShift Billy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE …

ACO, FIA and IMSA reveal ruleset for 2030 top-class prototypes

June 15th 2026

The FIA, ACO and IMSA have revealed the shape of the long-awaited shift to a single technical platform in the for the top class of prototype sports cars from 2030 onwards. The move, announced during the ACO's annual Le Mans press conference, will mark the end of the current "convergence" era which a …

IndyCar owner Dennis Reinbold passes away at 65

June 15th 2026

IndyCar Series team owner Dennis Reinbold has died at the age of 65. The Indiana-based car dealer and team owner fought a prolonged battle against cancer that improved before taking a sudden turn in recent days.“We’ve lost our friend and our leader,” said Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Jack Har …

EPARTRADE Launches Licensing Program to Power B2B Industries Worldwide

June 15th 2026

April 21, 2026After eight years of building and scaling the leading digital ecosystem in the performance and racing industry, EPARTRADE today announced the official launch of its Industry Platform Licensing Program, enabling organizations across multiple sectors to deploy and operate their own B2B p …

NHRA announces leadership changes in Tech, Racing Administration departments

June 12th 2026

NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.As part of the changes, Ned Walliser will transition from his role as Vice President …

WEC releases nine-race schedule for 2027

June 12th 2026

As FIA WEC continues to go from strength-to-strength – with record-breaking trackside attendances, no fewer than 14 major automotive marques currently represented on the grid and both Ford and McLaren set to swell the burgeoning Hypercar ranks next year –  the championship has recommitted to al …

Genesis unveils new Magma GT3 concept car

June 12th 2026

Korean manufacturer Genesis showed off a brand-new Magma GT3 Concept car on the eve of its Le Mans 24 Hours debut.At a press conference held at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul and Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke introduced its new car, no …

Pirelli’s F1 supply deal extended by FIA through 2028

June 12th 2026

The FIA has taken up an option to extend Pirelli’s contract as tire supplier to Formula 1 and its associated championships until at least the end of the 2028 season.Pirelli has been the sole tire supplier to F1 since 2011, and its current agreement was for an initial three years that ran from 2025-2 …

ECUMaster USA Announces GDI Driver & EMU PRO Training Course

June 11th 2026

ECUMaster USA has announced a new three-day training program focused on supporting modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine platforms using the ECUMaster GDI Driver and EMU PRO engine management system.Scheduled for July 16–18, 2026, at ECUMaster USA headquarters in Garland, Texas, the course i …

Phased changes to F1 power units agreed for 2027 and ’28

June 11th 2026

The FIA, Formula One Management (FOM), teams and power unit manufacturers have agreed phased changes to the Formula 1 power units across the 2027 and '28 seasons.Last month it was announced that an agreement in principle was reached to increase the power output of the internal combustion engine (ICE …

Fendt High Stakes Series Makes Venue Switch for Milan, Benson Dates

June 11th 2026

Coming off the season-opening Darana Dragway 42 event for the Fendt High Stakes Series, a venue change for two dates is announced. The Milan, Michigan event held at Milan – Darana Dragway is now scheduled as the season finale on September 25-26.   The Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, Nor …

MotorLand Aragon to continue to host Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following new agreement with MogoGP

June 11th 2026

MotorLand Aragon will continue to host the Aragon Grand Prix in 2027 following a new agreement between the Government of Aragon and MotoGP. The renewed deal was officially announced today, the 10th of June, at an event held in Zaragoza.Although the renewal to host the Grand Prix is only for 2027, th …

Metalloid 1 Highlights Advanced Lubrication Technologies for Motorsports and Industrial Applications

June 10th 2026

Featuring James Rappaport and Anna Jurczyk of Metalloid | Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO RadioThe importance of lubrication, contamination control, and preventative maintenance was the focus of a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, "The Science Behind Metalloid 1: Performance Lubricants for D …

Emily Tisch Sussman’s ‘She Pivots’ Enters Motorsports with NASCAR Trailblazer Dystany Spurlock

June 10th 2026

Dystany Spurlock’s historic racing journey has attracted support from one of the most influential women in sports. She Pivots, the award-winning podcast and women-focused media brand founded by Emily Tisch Sussman—co-owner of the NFL’s New York Giants and Gotham FC of the National Women’s Socce …

IndyCar gets 288,000 requests for 100,000 available Freedom 250 tickets

June 10th 2026

Penske Entertainment received 288,000 ticket requests for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. IndyCar Series race that will run across the weekend of August 22-23 in the nation’s capital.After fielding submissions for the free event over a nine-day span to gauge interest in the u …

World of Outlaws reschedules Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for July 9

June 10th 2026

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and SLS Promotions have rescheduled Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown for Thursday, July 9, following last week’s postponement.All tickets purchased for the original Pure Michigan Showdown date of June 5 will be honored at the new date …