Street Performance Redefined: How Carbon Fiber Innovation Is Transforming Modern Vehicles

April 1st 2026

EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Webinar Featuring Sean Miller of Top Street PerformanceIn a recent episode of Race Industry Now, the weekly webinar and podcast series from EPARTRADE, Sean Miller, Head of Engineering & Development at Top Street Performance, delivered a deep technical dive into the ev …

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

April 1st 2026

Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #616 - "Is Your Torque Wrench Telling the Whole Story? The Facts About Torque Input, Clamp Load, and Friction" by P1 ManufacturingFeaturing Shannon Strother, Director of Future Technology, P1 Manufacturing; and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Servic …

IHRA Acquires Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School

April 1st 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, one of the most respected and influential driver development institutions in the history of motorsports.For more than four decades, Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School has delivered world …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 8

April 1st 2026

Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #616 - "Is Your Torque Wrench Telling the Whole Story? The Facts About Torque Input, Clamp Load, and Friction" by P1 ManufacturingFeaturing Shannon Strother, Director of Future Technology, P1 Manufacturing; and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Servic …

F2 exploring Miami round following postponement of Middle Eastern races

April 1st 2026

Colton Herta could receive an unexpected home race weekend in Formula 2 as the series explores a potential addition of a U.S. round in Miami in May.As with Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 both had to postpone their rounds in the Middle East following the decision not to hold the Bahrain and Saudi …

Lola unveils reborn T70S, a classic design infused with modern materials

April 1st 2026

Lola is manufacturing cars once again, with the news that the legendary T70 will be reborn as a limited run model, the T70S.Limited to just 16 examples, the car will be available as a track or road variant, and is produced with the help of original archive drawings and high-resolution scans of survi …

Ferrari hypercar partnership renewed ahead of 2026 WEC season

April 1st 2026

The Azimut Automobile Heritage Enhancement fund has renewed its partnership with Ferrari Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship opener in Imola on April 19. The collaboration in the Hypercar class began in June 2023, shortly before Ferrari’s win at the Centenary 24 Hours of Le M …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW – Past Episodes

April 1st 2026

To watch past episodes, please scroll down and click on the "Watch Recording" links. To search through the entire library, please CLICK HERE To look at the list of industry speakers, please CLICK HEREAll webinars are also available on podcasts: LISTEN HEREEpisode #531 - Featured Speaker:&n …

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April 1st 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #615 - "Street Performance Redefined: Innovative Carbon Fiber Solutions" by Top Street PerformanceFeaturing Sean Miller, Head of Engineering & Development, Top Street Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - APRIL 1

April 1st 2026

Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #615 - "Street Performance Redefined: Innovative Carbon Fiber Solutions" by Top Street PerformanceFeaturing Sean Miller, Head of Engineering & Development, Top Street Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to atten …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

April 1st 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 …

Formula DRIFT signs exclusive broadcast deal with RACER Network

April 1st 2026

Formula DRIFT and RACER, North America’s largest motorsports media platform, have announced the expansion of their relationship with a groundbreaking approach to media distribution that includes new live programming on RACER Network, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, channelization of FD coverage …

Must See Racing changes hands

March 31st 2026

Must See Racing CEO and President Jim Hanks today announced that he has sold his sprint car series and will step away from the day-to-day operations of the series effectively immediately. The timing of the sale comes less than six weeks before the opening weekend is set to kick off the sixteenth sea …

Jerry Wannarka – 1939-2026

March 31st 2026

Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Wannarka, a devoted member of the Sports Car Club of America™ for more than five decades, passed away on March 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary service, leadership, and passion for motorsports.After joining the SCCA® in November 1966, Wannarka earned his competit …

Adaptive karting seat gains FIA approval

March 31st 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has approved the first karting seat with roll-hoop attachment to facilitate the participation of disabled drivers in karting events.Following approval from the World Motor Sport Council today, the fiberglass high seat features an innovative laminat …

Tickets for 2026 events on The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway now available

March 31st 2026

Tickets for the two 2026 events on The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are available online at www.IMS.com and at the IMS Ticket Office.One of the most prestigious events in dirt racing - the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors – returns for its eighth running on June 30-July 1. L …

Dystany Spurlock Makes History in Hickory with Impressive 7th-Place Finish in ARCA Menards Series

March 31st 2026

Dystany Spurlock delivered a standout performance at Hickory Motor Speedway Saturday night, finishing seventh and making history as the first Black woman to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East.  Driving the No. 66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66, Spurlock started …

NASCAR Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2027, Landmark Award nominees

March 31st 2026

The NASCAR Hall of Fame revealed its ballot of 15 nominees for the Class of 2027 on Sunday, adding Kevin Harvick, Ray Elder and Ernie Elliott to the list of Modern Era candidates for induction.Ray Fox and Herb Nab, two prominent figures from the world of mechanics and crew chiefs, have been added to …

Race-Fan has joined Race Industry Now as a Presenting Sponsor!

March 30th 2026

Race-Fan has teamed up with EPARTRADE as a presenting sponsor of Race Industry Now, the weekly Technical Webinar and Podcast Business series. Race-Fan is joining the impressive lineup of current sponsors:   ARP, Old World Industry (PEAK), Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Compone …

IHRA Pro Pulling Series events to be Live Streamed free; MAC Trailer Winter Nationals showcased on m

March 30th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is proud to announce that all events in the Fendt High Stakes Series, Champions Tour, Hart’s Diesel Silver Series, Sancrest Western Series presented by Champion Seed, and select member-state events of the IHRA Pro Pulling Series will be livestreamed free …

WRC Community mourns passing of former president Morrie Chandler

March 30th 2026

New Zealander Morrie Chandler, who was in 1997 appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in acknowledgement of his service to New Zealand and global motorsport has passed away aged 85.Beginning his career contesting hillclimbs with the Northern Sports Car Club, Chandler quickly rose …

Get an Inside Look at Motorsports Before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach at the Lions Automobilia

March 27th 2026

Join SAE SoCal, WIMNA–SoCal, and SWE–LA on April 15th for an exciting evening celebrating the world of motorsports just days before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.This special fireside chat will feature industry leaders from Bridgestone/Firestone and Honda Racing Corporation USA, sharing their e …

Gran Canaria Stadium to host Rally Islas Canarias opener

March 27th 2026

After taking rallying indoors at Gran Canaria Arena in 2025, organisers have raised the bar again by shifting the spectacle to the neighbouring stadium, a venue more commonly associated with top-flight football than flat-out WRC action.With capacity for more than 30,000 spectators, the new setting i …

Mercedes-AMG leverages Track Sport Concept for next-gen GT3 and Black Series

March 27th 2026

In 2025, Mercedes-AMG teased the Concept AMG GT Track Sport. AMG has now revealed that the concept car is the technology platform for two new performance models: the new Mercedes-AMG GT3 and the future Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series.“We are developing the most extreme Black Series ever,” said Michael …

'Top Gun' cam bolsters FOX's IndyCar broadcast toolkit

March 27th 2026

The IndyCar on FOX team is having fun with the creative license they’ve been given to try new cameras, graphics, and vantage points from inside the field of 25 cars.FOX Sports and technical support partner BSI continue to work together on innovations for IndyCar, which started last year with the Dri …

Technical updates: 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix

March 27th 2026

Red Bull has introduced an upgrade package as it looks to address its early handling difficulties at the Japanese Grand Prix.The focal point of Red Bull’s development is the sidepod inlet, where the team has revised the design and had to make associated changes as a result. The team says “to ingest …

Cowtown Classic finale at Kennedale canceled; Planning 2027 return

March 27th 2026

With no viable reschedule date available, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Kennedale Speedway Park officials have canceled the remainder of the Cowtown Classic finale.But plans are already in the works for The Greatest Show on Dirt to return to the Texas facility in 2027. The …

Counting Crows to headline Miller Lite Carb Day concert at IMS

March 26th 2026

Special Guest Switchfoot To Open; Fans Can Expect Full Day of EntertainmentGrammy and Academy Award-nominated Counting Crows will headline the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Counting Crows will be joined by special guest Switchfoot, which will op …

Holley Performance Brands acquires HRX

March 26th 2026

Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced it has acquired HRX, an Italian motorsports racewear brand serving drivers and teams across karting and competitive racing categories. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.HRX …

Grammy Award winner Darius Rucker joins Legacy Motor Club investment group

March 26th 2026

Legacy Motor Club confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Darius Rucker has joined its organization as part of the investment group.Rucker, a three-time Grammy-award-winner (two with '90s band Hooties and the Blowfish, and one as a solo country artist), made waves earlier in the day by dropping the news …

Delayed Engine Oil Pressure: Baxter Performance Presents Practical Solutions to Engine Wear

March 25th 2026

Race Industry Now Webinar – Featuring Kevin Baxter, President, Baxter Performance | Hosted by Brad Gillie (SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift)In a recent episode of Race Industry Now, EPARTRADE’s weekly technical webinar series, Kevin Baxter, President of Baxter Performance, delivered a deep technical exp …

Nissan and Alpine Tech extend Formula E partnership for Season 12

March 25th 2026

Nissan Formula E Team has renewed its sponsorship agreement with long-standing partner Alpine Tech for the remainder of Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The agreement includes branding on the Japanese outfit’s race cars and drivers’ overalls.Nissan Formula E Team says its partn …

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Atomic Speedway postponed to Sunday March 29

March 25th 2026

Officials with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing and Atomic Speedway have announced that Friday’s Buckeye Spring 50 has been postponed to Sunday, March 29 due to unfavorable weather conditions.All previously purchased tickets for Atomic Speedway will be honored for the resc …

GRIDLIFE coming to national TV for the first time ever

March 24th 2026

RACER, the largest North American motorsports media platform, and GRIDLIFE, the motorsports festival brand redefining how fans experience grassroots racing in the U.S., today announced that RACER will broadcast 120 hours of complete, live coverage of GRIDLIFE’s 2026 on-track programming.For the firs …

Lamborghini appoints Andrea Reggiani as head of motorsport

March 24th 2026

Andrea Reggiani has been appointed as head of motorsport at Lamborghini, overseeing all areas of the racing division of the Sant’Agata Bolognese firm at an international level. The Italian-Swiss engineer will report directly to Rouven Mohr, chief technical officer of Automobili Lamborghini.Reggiani …

TUFF Wireless and IHRA Pro Pulling Series Extend Successful Collaboration

March 24th 2026

TUFF Wireless, renowned for its top-tier trailer control products, is extending its collaboration with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series into 2026, once again sponsoring the highly popular Pro Farm Tractor class on the Sancrest Western Series presented by Champion Seed."Fans love the close competition in …

Secto Rally Finland wins inaugural UN Tourism–FIA sustainability award

March 24th 2026

Organised by UN Tourism in collaboration with the FIA, the programme recognises projects and events that successfully combine sport and tourism with sustainable development, with judging based on areas including environmental, social and economic impact, innovation, governance, scalability and long- …

Seven teams to run Bridgestone tires in 2026 EWC

March 24th 2026

Bridgestone will supply Battlax motorcycle tires to seven teams in the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC), up from five teams in 2025, as it continues a partnership with the series that began in 2017.The announcement follows a successful 2025 season in which the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Off …

New management structure for Audi F1 team

March 23rd 2026

Audi has made an adjustment to the management structure of its Formula 1 project. In addition to his existing duties as head of Audi F1 Project, Mattia Binotto will now assume the responsibilities of team principal, with Jonathan Wheatley leaving the Audi Revolut F1 Team with immediate effect for pe …

Proven Motorsports Cooling Technology Platform Available for Partnership, Licensing, or Acquisition

March 23rd 2026

Confidential Motorsports Technology PlatformContact:   motorsports.platform.group@gmail.com A proven motorsports cooling technology platform, developed and validated over multiple years in professional racing environments, is now available for strategic partnership, licensing, or potential …

Wheatley leaves his position as Audi team principal

March 23rd 2026

Jonathan Wheatley has left his position as Audi team principal with immediate effect “due to personal reasons,” having been linked with the same role at Aston Martin.Adrian Newey’s surprise move to become team principal late last year left the door open for a longer-term replacement for former boss …

Reggiani appointed as Lamborghini head of motorsport

March 23rd 2026

Lamborghini Squadra Corse has appointed Andrea Reggiani as its new head of motorsport, placing the experienced Italian-Swiss engineer in charge at a pivotal moment for the brand’s racing operations.The Italian-Swiss engineer replaces Rouven Mohr in the role, after Mohr held the position on an interi …

Long Beach GP President and CEO Jim Michaelian dies at 83

March 23rd 2026

Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian, one of the founding staff members of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, died Saturday, March 21. He was 83 years old.Over the past 51 years, Michaelian served as the Grand Prix Association’s Controller, Chief Operating …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MARCH 25

March 23rd 2026

Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #614 - "Delayed Engine Oil Pressure and Oil Servicing Solutions" by Baxter PerformanceFeaturing Kevin Baxter, President, Baxter Performance. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers incl …

Making History: Professional Racer Dystany Spurlock Set for ARCA Menards Series East Debut

March 20th 2026

A historic moment in American motorsports will unfold March 28 at Hickory Motor Speedway when professional racer Dystany Spurlock becomes the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR-affiliated series. Spurlock, originally from Richmond, Va., will make her debut in the ARCA Menards Series East, …

DS Automobiles to leave Formula E at season's end

March 20th 2026

French carmaker DS has announced it is leaving Formula E at the end of the current season and pivoting its marketing focus to golf and SailGP.Overall, the brand has been part of 18 race victories, 55 podiums, and 26 pole positions in its 11 year stint in Formula E.“After 11 years of pioneering commi …

IMSA names six drivers, four cars to 2026 Hall of Fame class

March 20th 2026

IMSA has unveiled a 10-member class for its 2026 Hall of Fame, headlined by six drivers and four race cars spanning five decades of North American sports car competition.The driver inductees are Bill Auberlen, Butch Leitzinger, Brian Redman, Roger Mandeville, Lyn St. James and Hans-Joachim Stuck. Th …

IMSA reveals 2027 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar

March 20th 2026

In what has become an annual tradition for IMSA, the series revealed the 2027 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar at Sebring International Raceway today.The 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar retains the same 11 races and venues as this year, in the same order and featurin …

Get an Inside Look at Motorsports Before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach at the Lions Automobilia

March 20th 2026

Join SAE SoCal, WIMNA–SoCal, and SWE–LA on April 15th for an exciting evening celebrating the world of motorsports just days before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.This special fireside chat will feature industry leaders from Bridgestone/Firestone and Honda Racing Corporation USA, sharing their e …

FIA WEC launches new streaming platform 'FIAWEC+'

March 19th 2026

The FIA World Endurance Championship's brand new streaming platform for 2026, FIAWEC+, has been launched today ahead of the start of the new season.FIAWEC+ offers a significant overhaul of the previous FIA WEC TV offering, with new features including improved live timing functionality and access to …