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Crandon promoter Marty Fiolka to step down
September 23rd 2026
Marty Fiolka will conclude his role as promoter of Crandon International Raceway at the end of the year.Fiolka will pass the promotional torch to the next generation of the Flannery family as they take on an expanded role in guiding the future of the track known affectionately as “The Big House.”Fio …
McLaren unveils unified brand identity across Racing and Automotive
September 23rd 2026
McLaren has introduced a new brand identity spanning McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing, bringing the marque’s past, present and future together under a unified visual identity.The new brand identity draws on founder Bruce McLaren’s vision and ambition while reflecting McLaren’s wider activities …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 30
September 23rd 2026
Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #639 - "Shock Absorber Testing: From Crank Dynos to Electromagnetic Technology" by LABA7Featuring Andrius Liškus, CEO & Head of R&D, LABA7; and Andrius Petkauskas, Co-founder & Head of Software, LABA7. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
September 23rd 2026
Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #639 - "Shock Absorber Testing: From Crank Dynos to Electromagnetic Technology" by LABA7Featuring Andrius Liškus, CEO & Head of R&D, LABA7; and Andrius Petkauskas, Co-founder & Head of Software, LABA7. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch …
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September 23rd 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #638 - "HYPERFUELS Introduces Fuel 1: Innovative Fuel Delivery for the Racing Industry"Featuring Jess Hewitt, President, Hyperfuels; Connor Chakales, Sr. Director of Business Development, Hyperfuels; and Bill Marr, Director, Fue …
Two-time Pro Motocross Champion Dylan Ferrandis to step away following the SMX World Championship Fi
September 23rd 2026
In a shocking and unexpected post on social media, 32-year-old Frenchman Dylan Ferrandis announced his retirement from racing following the conclusion of the SMX World Championship Final in Missouri.The veteran racer is a two-time Pro Motocross Champion, having captured the 250cc title in 2020, whic …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 23
September 23rd 2026
Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #638 - "HYPERFUELS Introduces Fuel 1: Innovative Fuel Delivery for the Racing Industry"Featuring Jess Hewitt, President, Hyperfuels; Connor Chakales, Sr. Director of Business Development, Hyperfuels; and Bill Marr, Director, Fuel 1 Solutions. Hosted by …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
September 23rd 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 …
Fortescue Zero to compete in Formula E with Jaguar Gen4 powertrain
September 23rd 2026
Fortescue Zero is set to become the first Australian-owned team to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship when it joins the grid at the start of the 2026/27 season, subject to approval from Formula E Operations (FEO) and the FIA.The company has acquired the Penske Formula E operation to …
The Late Greg Biffle Named 51Fifty’s Sixth Philanthropist Of The Year
September 22nd 2026
The late Greg Biffle has been named the 2026 Knockin’ Doorz Down Philanthropist of the Year by 51FIFTY and Allied Packaging. Biffle, a 2022 West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, is being lauded for his humanitarian aid efforts in summer 2025 in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Th …
Moto2 tire development continues with Pirelli’s E1089 at Austrian GP
September 22nd 2026
Pirelli will again make its E1089 soft-compound development front tire available to Moto2 riders at the Austrian Grand Prix, following its debut at the Aragón Grand Prix. The development specification uses a different compound from the SC1 soft tire while retaining the same structure. Pirelli says t …
Former WRC star Terry Harryman passes away at age 87
September 22nd 2026
One of the defining voices of rallying’s Group B era, Harryman recorded six WRC victories and nine podium finishes from 52 championship starts during a remarkable career spanning more than five decades.All six victories came alongside Ari Vatanen, with their contrasting personalities helping to form …
F1 Commission cuts grand prix race distances for 2027
September 22nd 2026
The length of a grand prix distance will be shortened in 2027 as a result of fuel flow changes to the power unit regulations, the F1 Commission has decided.Formula 1 stakeholders – including the teams and the FIA – have agreed to changes to the power units next season, which has created a knock-on i …
Persistent weather postpones Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals racing until Monday
September 21st 2026
Due to persistent rain and falling temperatures on Sunday at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, eliminations for the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR have been postponed to Monday. The first round of eliminations are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET, starting with Top Fuel …
Utah Motorsports Campus re-opens as West Desert
September 21st 2026
Twenty years after the track first opened, Utah Motorsports Campus is reopening to the public as West Desert.Under the new ownership of Utah-based PV3 Enterprises, the 511-acre campus is once again locally owned and undergoing a transformation to establish the site as a national center for motorspor …
NASCAR shifts postseason awards ceremony to Miami
September 21st 2026
The year-ending NASCAR Awards ceremony is shifting with the season’s final race to Miami this fall.NASCAR announced Friday that its annual postseason awards show is moving to The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, just t …
Meyer Shank Racing pauses IMSA program for 2027
September 21st 2026
As Acura pauses its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP program in 2027, Meyer Shank Racing will also pause its activities in IMSA next year.“We’re definitely paused,” said team owner and founder Michael Shank “And we’re going to be paused until the right opportunity comes to us.”It’s the se …
World Rally Championship agrees to three-year deal with BBC with live coverage from 2027-through 202
September 18th 2026
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has secured a new three-year agreement to broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) across the United Kingdom, bringing live coverage from every round of the global motorsport series to audiences from 2027 through to 2029.The FIA World Rally Champion …
NASCAR and FedEx Freight announce long-term Truck Series title sponsorship starting in 2027
September 18th 2026
NASCAR® today announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight® that will make the newly independent freight transportation leader the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027.The NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series brings together two brands deeply connected to th …
Former Mercedes technical director Elliott joins Alpine as CTO
September 18th 2026
Alpine has announced the signing of former Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott as the team’s new chief technical officer (CTO).Elliott previously worked at Renault from 2008 to 2012 as a principal aerodynamicist, but went on to rise through the ranks at Mercedes during one of its most dominant …
WRC cancels Rally Saudi Arabia, will end 2026 season in Italy
September 18th 2026
The 2026 FIA World Rally Championship will end with next month’s Rally Italy Sardinia after motorsport’s global governing body, the FIA, and WRC Promoter confirmed that Rally Saudi Arabia has been cancelled.Rally Saudi Arabia, was due to run Nov. 12-15 and would have hosted the WRC finale for a seco …
NASCAR alters wet-weather tire protocol
September 17th 2026
NASCAR announced a rule change Wednesday in how it will officiate teams’ use of wet-weather tires moving forward, beginning with this weekend’s slate of races at Bristol Motor Speedway.At designated ovals approved for wet-weather racing, NASCAR officials will now allow teams to use their own discret …
Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals canceled due to heavy rainfall
September 17th 2026
The 22nd running of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, scheduled for September 17-19 at Knoxville Raceway, has been canceled due to heavy rainfall throughout the week and the forecast for additional rain through the weekend.After closely monitoring conditions and consulting with weather p …
Buffalo Turbine Explains How Turbine Blower Technology Improves Track Cleanup, Safety and Efficiency
September 16th 2026
For race tracks, cleanup is more than a maintenance issue. Every minute spent removing debris, rubber, aggregate, oil-cleanup material or moisture from the racing surface represents lost track time—and potentially a safety concern for competitors.During a recent EPARTRADE Race Industry Now technical …
EuroNASCAR signs technical partnership with ORECA
September 16th 2026
NASCAR Euro Series enters a technical partnership with ORECA to enhance the series’ engine dyno validation, technical inspections, and future powertrain developments.The NASCAR Euro Series officially announced a technical partnership with renowned race team and constructor ORECA to elevate EuroNASCA …
Toyota Gazoo Racing launches entry-level GR Kart
September 16th 2026
Racing karts offer a direct, hands-on way to experience motorsport, but the cost of a kart, along with transportation, storage and maintenance requirements, can present barriers to entry.Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) has launched the GR Kart, an entry-level racing kart developed to broaden hands-on acces …
Victory Junction refreshes Iconic “Timken Tunnel” and Enhances Campus Lighting
September 16th 2026
For more than 20 years, The Timken Tunnel at Victory Junction has served as a gateway to the heart of Camp, and thanks to the generous support of The Timken Foundation and Musco Lighting, the iconic landmark and surrounding campus have received significant enhancements designed to improve the camper …
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September 16th 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #637 - "Turbine Blowers in Motorsports: Track Cleanup, Safety and Efficiency" by Buffalo TurbineFeaturing Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager. Buffalo Turbine. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.We want to get your questions! Click on t …
McLaren Automotive expands UK operations with £500m investment
September 16th 2026
McLaren Automotive has announced a £500m (US$673m) investment program to expand its UK manufacturing, engineering and operations, enabling it to accelerate the development of its next generation of models.Nick Collins, chief executive officer of McLaren Group and McLaren Automotive, said, “This inve …
Ferrari 499P undergoes 2027 development testing at Circuit of the Americas
September 15th 2026
The Circuit of the Americas hosted testing for Ferrari’s 499P on September 8 and 9. A 499P wearing a camouflage livery ahead of the 2027 season took to the Texas circuit following the fifth FIA WEC race, where Ferrari claimed its first victory of the season with the number 50 crew.James Calado, Anto …
Mercedes-AMG develops 646hp CLE Spezialanfertigung for road and track
September 15th 2026
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung and said that development of the vehicle focused on driving dynamics, combining a 646hp (475kW) V8 biturbo engine with rear-wheel drive, reduced weight and a chassis tuned for precision. A wide-body design with wider tracks, carbon-fiber compo …
Miller steps down as head of Arlington GP
September 15th 2026
Over the last two years, Bill Miller was tasked by Penske Entertainment with creating and steering the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington. With the launch complete, the event’s first president will hand the reins to new president Troy Yarborough.“After two years leading the Java House Gran …
FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth
September 15th 2026
FOX Sports announced Sept. 11 its blistering momentum with the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, averaging 1,681,000 viewers per race, an increase of 23 percent over last year’s full-season average (1,362,000 for 17 races), according to Nielsen Media Research.The ratings also increased by 57% vs. 2024 …
Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata
September 15th 2026
Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata, a track-only two-seater derived from the 296 GT3 Evo and designed exclusively for non-competitive events in the manufacturer’s Club Competizioni GT program. Ferrari presented the new model digitally during the Ferrari Racing Days event in Budapest.The 296 …
Honda appoints new head of F1 engine program
September 14th 2026
Honda has announced a new head of its Formula 1 power unit project as it looks to accelerate its development with Aston Martin.The Japanese manufacturer has struggled under new regulations in 2026, having redistributed a number of personnel from its previous engine program when it originally announc …
Fresh F1 tech approaches tuned for Madrid’s street circuit
September 11th 2026
The top four teams have opted to bring developments to the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid.The new venue, coupled with it being a street circuit, is one aspect that has led a number of teams to opt against adding new components into the mix when trying to gain an understand …
A2RL holds Europe’s first multi-car autonomous race at Imola
September 10th 2026
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) completed the first multi-car autonomous race in Europe at the Imola Circuit in Italy on September 5, 2026, as part of ACI Racing Weekend. Kinetiz (UAE) won the league’s inaugural international race, across 12 laps of one of the most technically demandin …
Dave Smith Motors to serve as title sponsor for World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track
September 10th 2026
Anticipation and support for World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte are growing, with Dave Smith Motors joining as the title sponsor this year.Matching the worldwide reach of World Finals, Dave Smith Motors has grown since its founding in 1965 into the largest Jeep and RAM deal …
Rossi gives 2028 IndyCar its first oval run at IMS
September 10th 2026
Alexander Rossi turned the first laps in IndyCar’s 2028 Dallara IR-28 chassis on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval on Wednesday, and was encouraged by the car’s capabilities.“It does everything that an IndyCar should do around here,” the 2016 Indy 500 winner said. “We got through some …
BigStuff EFI Takes a Deep Dive Into Advanced EFI, Data Acquisition and Engine Control
September 9th 2026
Modern high-horsepower engine management is no longer simply about commanding a fuel injector and controlling ignition timing. As power levels have climbed into the thousands of horsepower, the ECU has increasingly become the central control and data-acquisition system responsible for helping tuners …
Fu named new HRC US President
September 9th 2026
Honda Racing Corporation US vice president Kelvin Fu will succeed David Salters as its next president.“I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the marvelous men and women at Honda Racing Corporation USA, our racing teams and talented drivers. It has been an honor to work together to add to Hond …
Hankook named exclusive tire supplier for Belgian Rally Championship
September 9th 2026
Hankook has been appointed the official tire supplier for the RC2, RC3 and RC4 classes in the Kroon-Oil Belgian Rally Championship for the next three seasons. The tire maker is already the exclusive supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship, as well as several national and international champions …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 16
September 9th 2026
Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #637 - "Turbine Blowers in Motorsports: Track Cleanup, Safety and Efficiency" by Buffalo TurbineFeaturing Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager. Buffalo Turbine. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Za …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - SEPTEMBER 9
September 9th 2026
Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #636 - "Total Power Management: Advanced EFI & Engine Control with BigStuff EFI"Featuring Ben Davidow, owner, BigStuff EFI. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Zak Br …
FIA Formula 2 unveils new car for 2027-2029 seasons
September 9th 2026
FIA Formula 2 has unveiled its new car for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons at an event held in the Formula 1 paddock at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy. Building on the current generation, the F2 2027 car represents an evolution of the existing design and is intended to further support the ch …
2026 National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Class Revealed
September 9th 2026
Darren Hagen, Brad Kuhn, Lee Kunzman, Henry Pens and Glenn "Bud" Trainor are the newest inductees into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame, class of 2026.The announcement was made during last Sunday night’s Firemen’s Nationals USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at Sun …
Jim Foster named 2027 Squier-Hall Award recipient
September 8th 2026
Longtime motorsports journalist and key figure in the creation of the Motor Racing Network, Jim Foster, has been named recipient of the 2027 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, becoming the 15th winner of the prestigious award.Foster spent 15 years as a sports journalist, with a newspaper …
World of Outlaws cancels Belleville High Banks event
September 8th 2026
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is altering its upcoming schedule, canceling Friday’s event at the Belleville High Banks and turning its focus to the Saturday, Sept. 12, Gunslinger Stampede at Dodge City Raceway Park in Kansas and the Monday, Sept. 14, Rocky Mountain Rumble at El Paso County …
A2RL holds Europe’s first multi-car autonomous race at Imola
September 8th 2026
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) completed the first multi-car autonomous race in Europe at the Imola Circuit in Italy on September 5, 2026, as part of ACI Racing Weekend. Kinetiz (UAE) won the league’s inaugural international race, across 12 laps of one of the most technically demandin …
Pirelli develops track-focused P Zero Trofeo RS tire for Bentley Supersports
September 8th 2026
Pirelli has developed two dedicated tire fitments for the new Bentley Supersports: the P Zero Trofeo RS, aimed primarily at track use, and the P Zero for everyday driving. The tires have been developed to “harness the capabilities” of a car that that differs significantly from previous Continental G …