MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING SAFETY SUMMIT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

March 12th 2026

Motor State Distributing, the industry leader in the distribution of motorsports safety products, hosted its second annual Safety Summit on Saturday, March 7th. With record attendance and manufacturer participation, this standout event brought together racers, builders, manufacturers, and industry e …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Famers Honored

March 12th 2026

Four inductees enshrined into California Racing Hall of Fame  BAKERSFIELD, California (March 11, 2026) – Four members of the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame have been named to another prestigious group – the American Car Culture Association California Racing Hall of Fame.&nbs …

Hankook unveils new soft tire ahead of WRC Safari Rally Kenya

March 12th 2026

The new Dynapro R213 soft compound has been developed over the past year following feedback from drivers and manufacturers during Hankook’s first season as the championship’s exclusive tyre supplier. While the tyre retains the same tread pattern used on gravel rallies last season, key changes have b …

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca partners with Petersen Museum

March 12th 2026

The Petersen Automotive Museum and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca have announced a new partnership that will bring together the two iconic institutions to amplify their impact in the automotive and motorsports industries.The Petersen Automotive Museum, recognized as one of the world’s top automotiv …

Safety Innovation Takes Center Stage in Open-Wheel Racing

March 11th 2026

EPARTRADE Webinar Highlights Engineering-Driven Solutions from MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceEPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series recently featured a deep technical discussion on evolving safety standards in sprint car and open-wheel racing. The session, “Meeting Safety Trends in Open Whe …

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

March 11th 2026

Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsFeaturing Mike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No cha …

You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!

March 11th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #612 - "Meeting Safety Trends in Open Wheel Racing" by MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceFeaturing Eddie Smith, Category Manager for Open Wheel Racing Products at Motor State Distributing, Brand Manager for MPD Racing and Ti22 Pe …

InPwr joins Andretti Global as primary sponsor for Marcus Ericsson

March 11th 2026

Andretti Global has announced InPwr Inc as the new primary sponsor for Marcus Ericsson’s No. 28 Honda. The electrical design firm will make its debut for the season during this weekend’s Java House Grand Prix of Arlington and return for the Milwaukee doubleheader and Laguna Seca.“It’s really excitin …

Alpine and Phinia continue Formula 1 and Alpenglow partnership

March 11th 2026

Phinia and Alpine are continuing to collaborate to drive innovation in high-performance motorsport and advanced propulsion technologies. Under its aftermarket brand Delphi, Phinia will build on its multi-year collaboration with the BWT Alpine Formula One Team as the sport enters a technically and co …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 11

March 11th 2026

Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #613 - "Super Crosskarts & Lightweight Race Platforms - Engineering the Next Generation of Motorcycle-Powered Race Vehicles" by RiskTaker Racing ProductsMike Duran, Founder, RiskTaker Racing Products. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to att …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

March 11th 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 …

IMSA selects Diverse Driver Development Scholarship finalists

March 11th 2026

IMSA has selected its 15 finalist for the 2027–28 Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship.The 3D Scholarship promotes and empowers drivers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to participate in select IMSA-sanctioned series. Of the 15 finalists, 11 have reached this stage for the first …

Houston Warehouse Offering 28 Pallets of AVGAS for Sale via Bailment Process

March 10th 2026

A warehouse facility in North Houston near the airport is offering 28 pallets of aviation gasoline (AVGAS) for sale through a bailment process due to unpaid storage fees by the product owner.Each pallet contains four drums, with each drum filled with 200 liters of AVGAS. The fuel was produced by Del …

Rally.TV to broaden its reach with launch of FAST+ channel

March 10th 2026

Rally.TV has launched its FAST+ channel on Pluto TV today (Monday, 9 March) bringing free rally content to viewers in the UK, Spain and Italy.The channel will deliver a curated stream of content from the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), including live …

High-fidelity simulation takes center stage at Rodin Motorsport’s new training facility

March 10th 2026

Dynisma’s DMG-1 driving simulator is now fully operational at Rodin Motorsport’s recently unveiled Driver Performance Centre near the team’s headquarters in Farnham, Surrey.The purpose-built facility represents a significant investment in driver development infrastructure. Situated close to Rodin Mo …

ARP Expands Long Standing Partnership with IHRA Pro Pulling Series for 2026

March 10th 2026

Automotive Racing Products (ARP), "The World Leader in High-Performance Automotive Fasteners," marks its fifteenth season with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series with an expanded partnership in 2026."ARP's enduring commitment to the IHRA Pro Pulling Series and our pullers over the last two decades is a tes …

T.50s Niki Lauda supercar cleared for production after GT3 benchmark-beating Bahrain test

March 10th 2026

The T.50s Niki Lauda track supercar has been approved for production after surpassing the Gordon Murray Automotive GT3 race car benchmark at the Bahrain International Circuit in its final production approval test. Four four-time IndyCar World Champion and triple Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti reco …

Zenvo appoints Mark Harrison as chief commercial officer

March 10th 2026

Zenvo Automotive has appointed industry veteran Mark Harrison as chief commercial officer, as the Danish hypercar maker nears the final development phase of the V12 Aurora. Harrison brings extensive experience in the premium and performance car sector, with previous senior roles at BMW/Mini, McLaren …

IndyCar reveals track layout for Washington, D.C. Freedom 250

March 10th 2026

The layout for August’s Freedom 250 street race around the nation’s capital in Washington D.C. has been revealed, with seven turns and 1.66 miles of to cover per lap.The course, with its longest straight measuring 0.4 miles, runs around the National Mall and will welcome fans for the one-time celebr …

WEC shifts pre-season Prologue test to Imola

March 9th 2026

The FIA World Endurance Championship teams will take part in a pre-season Prologue test at Imola ahead of the first round of the season at the same venue, according to a bulletin sent to the competitors on Friday.The rescheduled Prologue will take place on the 14th of April, with the circuit open fo …

Driven2SaveLives to serve as title sponsor of all four Indiana 2026 High Limit Racing events

March 9th 2026

An Indiana Donor Network program, Driven2SaveLives will fittingly serve as the title sponsor of all four Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing events held in “The Hoosier State” this season. This marks the third consecutive year that D2SL and HLR have teamed up to continue promoting and educating r …

H1 Unlimited to debut new race format In Madison

March 9th 2026

H1 Unlimited introduces a New Race Format debuting in MadisonH1 Unlimited will introduce a new race format at the Madison Regatta, marking an important evolution in how race weekends are structured and decided. The objective behind this change is simple: make every session count, reward consistency, …

Mike Chastain, former Pro Pulling League Series Director, passes away

March 9th 2026

With sadness, the IHRA Pro Pulling Series recognizes the passing of Mike Chastain, former Series Director for the Pro Pulling League, who passed away Friday, March 6th, 2026 after a lengthy illness.Chastain’s career in motorsports extends well beyond the leadership role with the PPL where he played …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 11

March 6th 2026

Wednesday, March 11 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #612 - "Meeting Safety Trends in Open Wheel Racing" by MPD Racing & Ti22 PerformanceFeaturing Eddie Smith, Category Manager for Open Wheel Racing Products at Motor State Distributing, Brand Manager for MPD Racing and Ti22 Performance. Hosted by Brad Gil …

Bahrain and Saudi F1 races unlikely to be replaced if canceled

March 6th 2026

Formula 1 is unlikely to replace the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if the pair are canceled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, RACER understands.Military action launched by the United States and Israel last week has sparked retaliatory strikes from Iran, with countries including …

PIT BOOST Returns For The 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix

March 6th 2026

Formula E and the FIA will introduce PIT BOOST to the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, adding an exciting new strategic element powered by the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship official PIT BOOST provider, Fortescue Zero.Drivers will make a mandatory 30-second stop to gain an additional 10% energy …

HSR, Pirelli announce multi-year partnership

March 6th 2026

Pirelli – a leader among global tire giants for more than 150 years – and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) have announced a new multi-year partnership that will see the leading Italian tire manufacturer become the official presenting partner of the new HSR Mission GT Challenge racing series.Announced …

Bowman to miss Phoenix after vertigo diagnosis

March 6th 2026

Alex Bowman will sit out this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway after being diagnosed with vertigo. Anthony Alfredo, the simulator driver for Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet, will drive the No. 48 Hendrick Chevrolet in Bowman’s place.Bowman received the diagnosis after being una …

Women in Motorsports NA Announces Board Leadership Transition and Distinguished Board Appointments

March 5th 2026

Building on a record-setting 2025 that featured continued growth and momentum, Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) today announced a significant leadership transition and the appointment of prominent industry leaders to its Board of Directors.    A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizat …

IHRA Promotes Doug Foley Jr. to Chief Operating Officer of Drag Racing

March 5th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has promoted Doug Foley Jr. to Chief Operating Officer of Drag Racing, expanding his leadership role within the organization as IHRA continues to grow its national racing programs and strengthen relationships with racers and tracks across the country.Doug …

Ford Racing announces key appointments for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar progra

March 5th 2026

Ford Racing has announced three key appointments for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar program with an ORECA-based, V8-powered LMDh.Le Mans-winning race engineer Leena Gade is perhaps the most high-profile signing of the trio. She previously worked with Multimatic on the Mazda DPi p …

ESI Equipment named Official Portable Fire Suppression System Supplier of World Racing Group

March 5th 2026

ESI Equipment, Inc., a leading provider of innovative fire suppression and emergency response solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with World Racing Group (WRG), the premier sanctioning body for dirt track racing in the United States. Through this partnership, ESI Equipment, Inc. a …

Winning Chassis Set-Ups for Any Type of Race Car: Engineering Precision with Creative Racing Product

March 4th 2026

The ability to extract maximum performance from a race car often comes down to one critical factor: setup precision. During a recent episode of the Race Industry Now webinar series hosted by EPARTRADE, engineers and race industry professionals gathered to explore the technologies and processes behin …

F=ma launches to unify car culture and motorsports into a scalable ecosystem

March 4th 2026

A new company named F=ma has launched to unify and align the media, marketing and experiences surrounding the car culture and motorsports space. F=ma combines three established companies under one roof, giving brands and consumers a clearer, more direct way to participate in and grow car culture and …

Castrol and Audi Revolut Formula 1 Team co-develop EV fluids and lubricants

March 4th 2026

With Formula 1’s 2026 regulation reset coming into effect, Castrol has collaborated with the Audi Revolut F1 Team to develop bespoke lubricants and EV fluids. BP has also been developing a high-performance fuel to power the Audi Revolut F1 Team’s hybrid engine and meet Formula 1 2026 regulations. Bo …

Amkus Rescue Systems to partner with High Limit Racing to advance competitors safety nationwide

March 4th 2026

AMKUS Rescue Systems, a leading manufacturer of rescue tools trusted by first responders and motorsports safety teams worldwide, today announced a new partnership with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing, one of the fastest-growing sprint car racing series in North America.Through this partnershi …

Famoso Dragstrip hosts NHRA Youth and Education Services program

March 4th 2026

Fabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports job futures and possibilities.The NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program was …

WEC season opener in Qatar postponed, Imola to host first round

March 4th 2026

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season is set to start later than planned, at Imola next month, following a decision from the championship organisers on Tuesday afternoon to postpone the Qatar 1812KM.Initially, the FIA WEC pre-season Prologue test and season opener at the Lusail Internatio …

Ti22 Performance Announces New Sprint Car Fuel Cell Mounting Accessories

March 3rd 2026

Ti22 Performance, a global leader in high-performance Sprint Car components, has released two exciting new solutions for securely mounting fuel cells in sprint cars: the Fuel Cell Bracket (TIP8000) and Clamp-On Fuel Cell Mounts (TIP8004). Made of lightweight hard-anodized aluminum, both products tak …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Unveils Blue Diamond S8 Severe Duty Gear Oil SAE 75W-80 for Superior Protection

March 3rd 2026

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Blue Diamond Severe Duty S8 Severe Duty Gear Oil (SAE 75W-80) offers the same great protection expected of higher viscosity gear oils with the benefit of improved fuel economy, heat management, and longer drain intervals. Developed from a 100% PAO formula, it is infused with Hot S …

Sandro Munari: 1940 - 2026

March 3rd 2026

Nicknamed “Il Drago” (The Dragon), Munari became synonymous with Lancia’s rise to prominence and played a central role in establishing the manufacturer as an early force in the World Rally Championship. His name remains inseparable from the Lancia Stratos HF, the car he helped develop and drove to m …

F1, C15 Studio renew multi-year deal to run the Formula 1 Channel in the U.S.

March 3rd 2026

Formula 1 has announced the renewal of its partnership with C15 Studio to operate the ‘Formula 1 Channel’ for fans in the U.S., which allows them to watch pre-scheduled programming of classic Grands Prix, popular documentaries and relive the action of the previous race weekend, with full replays, de …

Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series to debut at zMax Dragway

March 3rd 2026

The thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.The exciting new showcase for 2026 will feature 10 drivers, with three r …

Mark Pawuk to debut all-new Dodge Charger Drag Pak in Gainesville

March 3rd 2026

This weekend at the 56th annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Pawuk will strap into the all-new, Hemi-powered '26 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection as the latest chapter of his storied career launches on the Gainesville Raceway stage. The debut marks the first tim …

Turn 14 Distribution Announces A Chance To Win The 2024 Ford Mustang Gt Sema Build

March 2nd 2026

Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in vehicle aftermarket parts wholesale distribution, announced that purchases on select brands will earn customers points for a chance to win the Turn 14 Distribution x Aeromotive 2024 Ford Mustang GT SEMA build. From March 1 through June 30, 2026, customers …

Dario Marrafuschi appointed head of motorsport at Pirelli

March 2nd 2026

Dario Marrafuschi took over as head of Pirelli’s motorsport business unit on March 1, succeeding Mario Isola, who will support the transition until July 1 before leaving the company.Marrafuschi, who joined Pirelli in 2008, has extensive Formula 1 R&D experience and recently led the development o …

FIA to revise compression ratio tests from June

March 2nd 2026

The FIA has confirmed it will change the way it tests the compression ratios of new Formula 1 power units starting June 1, following claims Mercedes had found a way to exploit the previous inspections.This year the compression ratio limit of the fuel/air mixture in a power unit cylinder has been red …

BeyondMath raises $18.5m to scale foundational physics AI model

March 2nd 2026

Engineering and industrial companies face growing pressure to design more complex systems faster and more sustainably, often relying on legacy simulation tools that struggle to keep pace with modern hardware and AI-driven workflows. BeyondMath addresses this challenge with a foundational AI model tr …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 4

March 1st 2026

Wednesday, March 4 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #611- "Winning Chassis Set-Ups For Any Type of Race Car" by Creative Racing ProductsFeaturing Brett Barker, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, Creative Racing Products; Charles Lewandoski, Founder of ChaLew Performance Products; and Ryan Stone, Multi-time NASCA …

Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Shift Focus to Premier Events

March 1st 2026

After succeeding in its mission to help elevate Midget racing and the drivers in the division, the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets presented by Toyota will continue that initiative in a new fashion this year.Maintaining the goal of putting Midget racers in front of large crowds, Xtreme Outlaw will shift its f …