RACE INDUSTRY WEEK 2025 was Spectacular - Watch The Recordings

December 16th 2025

Speakers included Kyle Larson, 2025 and 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion; Tony Stewart, 3-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Owner of Tony Stewart Racing and Top Fuel NHRA Winner; Leah Pruett, NHRA Star and 12-time Top Fuel Event Winner; Steve O'Donnell, President of NASCAR; Doug Boles, President of IN …

USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series 2026 schedule released

December 16th 2025

The schedule for the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series has been released. Featuring twenty-six (26) events at seven (7) racetracks, the 2026 campaign will open on February 14th at Perris Auto Speedway and the champion will be crowned at the Perris finale on November 7th.Located o …

IHRA Announces Acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway

December 16th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced its acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway, marking a significant milestone for the sport of drag racing.Established in the early 1960s, Maple Grove Raceway has earned national recognition as one of the fastest and most respected drag racing v …

Riedel Communications and Racing Electronics announce motorsport communications partnership for US m

December 16th 2025

Riedel Communications has formed a strategic partnership with Racing Electronics, a provider of motorsport communication equipment in the USA, to deliver communication solutions that will “enhance safety, efficiency and performance for race operations, controls, teams, drivers and fans alike”.The co …

NHRA to launch 2026 Countdown playoff series at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park

December 16th 2025

NHRA announced today that U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.The event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the facility in Martin, Mich., serving as …

Sunoco returns as primary sponsor for Simpson’s Ganassi IndyCar entry

December 15th 2025

Kyffin Simpson’s No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda will wear the iconic colors of Sunoco throughout his 2026 NTT IndyCar Series campaign. The Caymanian enters his third full season with the defending series champions, and joins a roster of legends and stars who’ve been adorned in Sunoco’s yellow and b …

IHRA Announces Acquisition of F1 Powerboat Racing

December 15th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced today that it has officially acquired the F1 Powerboat Racing, one of the world’s premier tunnel-boat racing series. This strategic acquisition strengthens IHRA’s rapidly growing footprint in water-based motorsports and continues the organizatio …

Ben Sulayem re-elected as FIA president

December 15th 2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has officially been re-elected as the president of the FIA for a second term during the FIA General Assembly in Uzbekistan.The presidential election at the year-ending assembly in Tashkent was a formality with Ben Sulayem running unopposed, following the withdrawal of candidates …

World of Outlaws, ASCS, Sprint Car Industry Officials Form National Sprint Car Council

December 15th 2025

To elevate Sprint Car racing across the country, officials from all levels of the industry have come together to form the National Sprint Car Council (NSCC).As a leader in the industry, World Racing Group (WRG) will be represented on the council’s board by WRG Fleet and Safety Manager, Tom Devitt, a …

New ownership group for Canadian Tire Motorsports Park

December 12th 2025

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) has announced that a new ownership group has purchased the Bowmanville, Ontario circuit.The new ownership group is led by Woodbridge Group co-chairman and former racing driver Peter Thomson, with Chris Pfaff of Pfaff Automotive Partners, and Alek Krstic as his pa …

FloSports Takes Ownership Of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

December 12th 2025

FloSports is deepening its ties to dirt racing and investment in the sport with the acquisition of the storied Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) from Lucas Oil Products.  The acquisition represents a strategic step for FloSports as it continues to invest in and operate key motorsports p …

Cosworth launches SaaS version of Pi Toolbox

December 12th 2025

Cosworth has transitioned to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model with the introduction of Pi Toolbox, providing continuous updates, reduced upfront costs and quicker access to new features.Already used in series such as IndyCar, WEC, Formula 1, WRC, Super Formula and BTCC, Pi Toolbox is widely adop …

55 Dates for USAC National Sprints in 2026

December 12th 2025

Fifty-five races line the calendar for the 2026 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season.NEW ADDITIONSAmong the new additions to the USAC National Sprint Car slate is NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week presented by K & N’s return to Paragon Speedway for the first time since 1998, 28 …

USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship set for 29 events in 2026

December 11th 2025

The USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship will face 29 events throughout the 2026 season from April through November at dirt tracks in Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and California.NEW TO THE SCHEDULETwo Illinois venues are brand new to the USAC NOS Energy Drink Mi …

F1 sets new U.S. viewing record in 2025 with 135% overall growth in final year with ESPN

December 11th 2025

The 2025 Formula 1 season attracted record viewing figures for the United States as ESPN concluded its eight-year run as the sport’s American broadcaster.The season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – a three-way title decider between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri – averaged 1.5 million v …

ASCS Adding Midwest Region, Gunsmoke Region in 2026

December 11th 2025

The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) is expanding its footprint with the addition of two more regional 360 Sprint Car series in 2026.The ASCS Gunsmoke Region, featuring races around Western and Central Kansas, and ASCS Midwest Region, covering multiple states in the Midwest and the American Heartla …

Parella Motorsports acquires Racing America, creating North America’s largest integrated grassroots

December 11th 2025

Parella Motorsports Holdings and SpeedTour have announced the acquisition of Racing America, a premier digital-first motorsports media platform delivering live streaming, original content, and year-round coverage of amateur and stock car-adjacent racing.The acquisition unites one of the largest live …

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING ADDS MOLNAR TECHNOLOGIES

December 10th 2025

Motor State Distributing has added Molnar Technologies, a producer of premium connecting rods and crankshafts for high-performance and racing engines, to its line card. Molnar produces crankshafts for a wide range of small block and big block V8’s, as well as Subaru and Mitsubishi applications. Moln …

2026 ARCA Menards Series East schedule announced

December 10th 2025

The 2026 ARCA Menards Series East schedule has been announced with an eight-race slate that features a new event at Hickory Motor Speedway and a return to Toledo Speedway for the first time since 2020.The East Series schedule will once again feature four standalone races and four combination races w …

Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series Announces Schedule for 2026

December 10th 2025

The Red Line Synthetic Oil Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced today its seven-race 2026 schedule, coming off another successful campaign through the 2025 calendar year. The series will return to four familiar racetracks from last season along with a return to Darlington Dragway in …

Horse Powertrain and SRB to co-develop engine for new Brazilian pickup motorsport category

December 10th 2025

Horse Powertrain and Sports & Racing Brazil (SRB) have announced a partnership to co-develop and supply competition engines for a new pickup truck category in Brazilian motorsport.Set to debut in the 2027 season, races in this new multi-brand category will take place on both asphalt and dirt tra …

Crower Cams Enters a New Era of Family Leadership

December 9th 2025

Founder’s grandson, Louis Floquet, takes the helm — continuing Crower’s proud American-made legacySan Diego, CA — December 2025Crower Cams & Equipment Co., an iconic name in high-performance racing and American manufacturing, proudly announces a new chapter in its story. The company remains in f …

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars to feature 86-night calendar in 2026

December 9th 2025

The 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule is here.The Greatest Show on Dirt is all set for an 86-night national campaign that travels to at least 40 tracks in nearly half the nation’s states and one Canadian province.The tour’s 49th season of showcasing the country’s top …

BWT Alpine F1 Team partners with Avature to strengthen talent management ahead of 2026 season

December 9th 2025

BWT Alpine Formula One Team has announced a partnership with Avature, which will be the team’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform partner for human capital management (HCM). The partnership began at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Avature branding set to appear on the Alpine A526 for the firs …

Lexus unveils LFA Concept BEV sports car

December 9th 2025

Lexus has premiered the Lexus LFA Concept, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports car concept model, developed alongside Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR GT and GR GT3. Following the legacy of the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus LFA, it embodies the spirit of Shikinen Sengu – the passing on, and evolution, of tech …

Rick Ware Racing switches to Chevrolet for 2026, forms alliance with RCR

December 9th 2025

Rick Ware Racing will field Chevrolets starting in 2026 as part of a multiyear partnership with the manufacturer and a newly formed technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing, the team announced Monday.Cody Ware will return as driver of RWR’s No. 51 car in 2026 as the team transitions to a new …

Kasey Coler appointed as the President/CEO of United States Auto Club

December 9th 2025

Kasey Coler has been appointed as the President/CEO of the United States Auto Club, effective January 1, 2026.Coler comes to USAC after serving the last nine years as the Vice President of track management and operation for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and as the general manager of Lucas …

Cory Kruseman to oversee all of USAC's West Coast racing operations in 2026

December 8th 2025

Cory Kruseman, Director of USAC West Coast operations, will place a renewed emphasis on coordination between USAC’s CRA Sprint Car and Western States Midget divisions along with the national series for the 2026 season.Kruseman will oversee all of the United States Auto Club's racing endeavors throug …

From Grassroots to F1: Race Industry Week 2025 Sets a New Benchmark & Brings the Industry Together

December 8th 2025

With so many types of racing across the world, it’s clear that the most important form of the sport for those involved is the one THEY work in and with that in mind, the 6th annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK went above and beyond in providing key content for all aspects of the racing industry.RACE INDUSTRY …

Former NASCAR racer Michael Annett dies at 39

December 8th 2025

Michael Annett, who made race starts in all three NASCAR national series, has died at the age of 39. The news was announced by one of Annett's former race teams, JR Motorsports.Annett last made a NASCAR start in 2021 when he ran in 26 races in the Xfinity Series. But throughout his career, Annett ma …

2026 ARCA Menards Series West schedule announced; 13 races set for 11 tracks

December 8th 2025

The 2026 ARCA Menards Series West schedule has been announced with 13 races set at 11 tracks spread across six states.The ARCA Menards Series West calendar will expand from 12 races in 2025 to 13 in 2026, the most since 2019.Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway will open the season and, for the first time s …

Kody Swanson named USAC Silver Crown Series Director

December 8th 2025

Kody Swanson is the most decorated driver in the history of USAC Silver Crown racing, but for the 2026 season, he will take on a new role within the series.Swanson has been named USAC Silver Crown Series Director heading into the 2026 racing season. His duties will consist of coordinating with race …

New Rockingham Dragway grandstands completed for 2026 NHRA national event

December 8th 2025

Things are shaping up nicely at Rockingham Dragway, which next September will host its first NHRA national event, the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, with the completion of new grandstands at the famed North Carolina racetrack.In a post on Facebook, track representatives said, “A huge thank-you to the S …

IHRA Announces Leah Martin as President, Marking a Historic Moment in Motorsports Leadership

December 8th 2025

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announces Leah Martin as President of the rapidly growing organization. Leah brings a broad and distinguished background in executive leadership, national advocacy initiatives, organizational development, and large-scale motorsports operations. In this ro …

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Set for Title Partnership with Haas F1 Team in 2026

December 8th 2025

In a move signifying a further strengthening of the relationship between the two brands, Haas F1 Team will officially be titled TGR Haas F1 Team for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship – with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) – the motorsport competition and research and development division of Toyota …

Increased Purses, 19 Different Tracks Highlight 2026 Great Lakes Super Sprints Schedule

December 5th 2025

Officials with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP (GLSS) have released the 2026 season schedule. The calendar features 33 confirmed shows from April through Labor Day weekend, with special events sanctioned by GLSS after the Championship weekend. In addition to the standard, …

George Kurtz appointed Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 technology advisor and team’s co-owner

December 5th 2025

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has announced that George Kurtz, CEO and founder of CrowdStrike, has become a co-owner of the team and been appointed as the technology advisor.Through his personal acquisition of a 15% minority interest in the ownership entity controlled by Toto Wolff, who holds on …

Melectric Systems develops new driveshaft torque sensor for real-world use

December 5th 2025

The new driveshaft torque sensor from Melectric Systems is said to bridge the requirements of laboratory-grade instrumentation and the realities of vehicle testing. Built to handle the growing complexity of today’s driveline architectures, the ME-DST does so by bringing together the accuracy of high …

PRI Prepares for Landmark 2025 PRI Show as Motorsports Community Converges in Indianapolis

December 4th 2025

As the motorsports industry prepares to gather in Indianapolis for the 37th annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, Michael Good, President of PRI, joined Race Industry Week to share an inside look at what promises to be the largest and most dynamic PRI Show in the organization’s history. Wit …

GP Explorer Redefines Motorsports and Launches Vision For A Future Creator-Driven Racing League

December 4th 2025

What began as a post-pandemic idea inspired by Netflix’s Drive to Survive has rapidly evolved into one of the most disruptive and successful motorsports entertainment projects in Europe. During Race Industry Week, Alexandre Lennuyeux, Global Managing Director, and Antoine Titz, Event Director of GP …

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds Outlines Bold Vision for Gen4 Era and 2030 at Race Industry Week

December 4th 2025

Speaking during Race Industry Week, Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, shared an ambitious roadmap for the all-electric series as it prepares to enter Season 12 – the final year of the Gen3/Gen3 Evo homologation cycle – and accelerates toward an even fas …

The 7th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK will be held Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2026

December 4th 2025

Join EPARTRADE and RACER for four days of LIVE webinars with the world’s top race industry leaders, sanctioning bodies, and promoters—packed with insights, strategies, and trends you won’t want to miss!No charge to attend.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTERPast Speakers include Michael Andretti, Ross Braw …

HondaPro Jason Shares Global Honda Insight, Creator Journey and Future of Affordable Mobility

December 4th 2025

One of the most recognizable voices in the Honda world, HondaPro Jason – a content creator, educator and brand advocate with more than 1.2 million followers across social platforms – joined Race Industry Week for a wide-ranging conversation about Honda’s past, present and future, and the growing rol …

Knoxville Raceway Records Strong Growth in 2025 as Iconic Sprint Car Venue Continues to Expand

December 4th 2025

Knoxville Raceway, widely recognized as the Sprint Car Capital of the World, wrapped up another highly successful season in 2025, building on years of momentum with record attendance growth, expanded premium offerings, and a deepening connection to its local community. During a recent Race Industry …

American Rally Association Focuses on Growth, Training and OEM Expansion in New Era for U.S. Rally

December 4th 2025

The American Rally Association (ARA), sanctioned by USAC, is accelerating into a new phase of growth with a sharper promotional focus, expanded training initiatives, and increasing OEM involvement across its national and regional championships.Speaking during Race Industry Week, Preston Osborn, Comp …

RACE INDUSTRY WEEK 2025 was Spectacular - Watch The Recordings (coming soon)

December 4th 2025

Speakers included Kyle Larson, 2025 and 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion; Tony Stewart, 3-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Owner of Tony Stewart Racing and Top Fuel NHRA Winner; Leah Pruett, NHRA Star and 12-time Top Fuel Event Winner; Steve O'Donnell, President of NASCAR; Doug Boles, President of IN …

SCORE International Delivers Record Growth, Global Reach & Historic Expansion Plans for Baja Racing

December 4th 2025

During Race Industry Week, Jim Ryan, Vice President of Marketing & Sales for SCORE International, provided an in-depth look into the continued growth, technological evolution, and global impact of the world’s most iconic off-road racing organization. Following an electrifying 2025 season capped …

National Auto Sport Association Showcases Growth, Innovation and Community at Race Industry Week

December 4th 2025

During this year’s Race Industry Week, Marie Adams, Director of Operations for the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), shared how the organization is expanding opportunities for drivers at every level – from first-time HPDE participants to national champions – while continuing to grow its nation …

Freddie Spencer Highlights the Power of Mentorship, Character, and Women’s Racing

December 4th 2025

During Race Industry Week, EPARTRADE welcomed one of the most respected names in motorcycle racing, Freddie “Fast Freddie” Spencer, three-time FIM Grand Prix World Champion and MotoGP Hall of Fame legend, for an inspiring and deeply personal discussion on the power of education, character-building, …

MotoAmerica’s Momentum Surges: Record Crowds, Star Power and a Clear Path to the World Stage

December 4th 2025

MotoAmerica is closing out one of its strongest seasons yet and heading into 2026 with record momentum, expanded manufacturer support and a clear development ladder aimed straight at MotoGP. That was the message from MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland, speaking during Race Industry Week.Aksland, who has …