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PURFUELS ® E-FREE PREMIUM GAS NOW AVAILABLE IN WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA

October 8th 2026

October 9, 2026, West Palm Beach, Florida: Hyperfuels is pleased to announce that the OMNI Transload Terminal now has supplies of PurFuels® 93 Octane Premium gasoline available for bulk loading.  The gasoline is EPA compliant for all areas and is street legal. The gasoline uses Isobutanol …

WRC confirms return to U.S. for 2027

October 8th 2026

A landmark 15-round calendar for the 2027 FIA World Rally Championship was confirmed Thursday, following its approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, which includes a return to the United States for the first time since 1988.The inclusion of Rally US, scheduled for Aug. 26-29, follows a succes …

Drag Racing Association of Women opens applications for new board members

October 8th 2026

The Drag Racing Association of Women Board of Trustees is currently accepting applications for new DRAW board members, especially those with skills in legal, finance, management, administration, marketing, and public relations.Every year, the DRAW Board of Trustees accepts nominations for six of its …

Rocketman Coatings Details QLC Surface Technology for Lower Friction, Greater Durability and More

October 7th 2026

Rocky and Billy Jordache explain how proprietary ceramic chemistry and “kinetic wave” application technology target friction and wear in racing engines.Rocketman Coatings presented its approach to reducing mechanical friction and protecting performance engine components during EPARTRADE’s Race Indus …

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

October 7th 2026

Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #641 - "The Machines That Make The Machines" by ComecFeaturing Enrico Carniel,CEO, Comec Italy; and Ben Boor, US Sales Manager. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, October 21 at 9:00 …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - OCTOBER 14

October 7th 2026

Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #641 - "The Machines That Make The Machines" by ComecFeaturing Enrico Carniel,CEO, Comec Italy; and Ben Boor, US Sales Manager. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Zak Bro …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

October 7th 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 …

Public memorial service to honor Kyle Busch set for Charlotte fall weekend

October 7th 2026

Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch on Friday, Oct. 9.The ceremony will take place at the start/finish line of the 1.5-mile track in Concord, North Carolina, following the conclusion of the Craftsman Truck Series Chase race presented by Mobil 1 and will be televis …

Arrow McLaren announces multiyear extension with Chevrolet

October 7th 2026

Arrow McLaren announced Oct. 6 a multiyear extension with Chevrolet as its engine manufacturer, reaffirming the organizations’ longstanding technical partnership as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES prepares for its next era of innovation.The extension comes at a pivotal moment for both Arrow McLaren and Chevr …

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame celebrates quarter century in Las Vegas

October 6th 2026

Nearly 500 toast induction of 23rd class, awarding of sixth Philanthropist of the Year BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (October 6, 2026) – Nearly 500 inductees, VIPs and guests packed a lavishly decorated Equestrian Center ballroom at the South Point Hotel and Casino on October 1 to welcome the West Coast …

Road America announces 2027 schedule

October 6th 2026

Road America has announced its 2027 season schedule, featuring nine major event weekends at America’s National Park of Speed. The schedule offers something for nearly every motorsport fan, from professional motorcycle and sports car racing to INDYCAR, grassroots competition, and historic racing mach …

Lucas Oil promotes Naomi Furgiuele to Chief Operating Officer

October 6th 2026

Lucas Oil, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, today announced the promotion of Naomi Furgiuele to chief operating officer (COO). In her new role, Furgiuele will oversee key company operations, including manufacturing, customer service, informati …

Montreal, Istanbul, Mexico City join F2 calendar for 2027

October 6th 2026

The FIA Formula 2 Championship has announced its 2027 calendar, featuring 14 rounds across Asia, Oceania, Europe and the American continent, with two new venues joining the schedule and the return of Montreal, after its successful addition to the 2026 season. The 2027 season will welcome Istanb …

Heintz Performance Acquires NASCAR Steering Supplier Woodward Machine

October 5th 2026

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions recently represented the owner of Woodward Machine Corporation in its sale to Heintz Performance Inc., a motorsports and performance retailer headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, according to a press release from Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.Woodward Machi …

Cosworth Electronics: From product launches at PMW Expo to new business awards

October 5th 2026

Cosworth Electronics explains how PMW Expo supports technology launches, customer conversations and the long-term relationships behind future commercial opportunitiesCosworth Electronics develops advanced data and control systems for motorsport and high-performance vehicle applications. With more th …

Formula E selects Bridgestone as sole tire supplier

October 5th 2026

Bridgestone has been selected as the sole tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and will provide its Potenza tires developed to maximize the performance of the Gen4 racing car.The tire maker uses motorsport as a “mobile laboratory,” and pours the valuable experience and cutting …

Honda Racing Corporation and Red Bull reunite for MotoGP

October 5th 2026

Red Bull has announced it is again collaborating with Honda Racing Corporation‘s (HRC) factory MotoGP team, HRC Castrol MotoGP, as one of the major partners beginning with the 2027 season.The multi-year agreement marks a significant reunion of the companies’ long-standing relationship across a varie …

2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship schedule revealed

October 2nd 2026

Today, the SMX League® revealed the complete 2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season schedule, comprised of the 17-race Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the 11-race Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Additionally, registration for the ticket pre …

Ford to return to World Rally Championship as full factory team in 2028

October 2nd 2026

Ford Racing will return to the FIA World Rally Championship as a full factory-backed team from 2028, with an all-new WRC car set to make its competitive debut one year later.The Blue Oval announced its renewed commitment to rallying at the WRC’s season-closing Rally Italy Sardinia on Thursday, confi …

NASCAR adjusts superspeedway package for Talladega

October 2nd 2026

NASCAR has tweaked its superspeedway rules package for the Oct. 25 Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.The package utilized for August's race at Daytona International Speedway will be retained for Talladega, but with the spoiler blade size reduced by an additional half-inch, to 3.5 inches. At …

IAAPS integrates DiL simulator with 1,800kW powertrain test facility

October 1st 2026

An advanced driver-in-the-loop (DiL) simulator will combine virtual vehicle dynamics with physical propulsion hardware at Bristol and Bath Science Park in the southwest of the UK to support faster development across motorsport, automotive and wider transportation applications.IAAPS will integrate an …

NHRA announces new media rights agreements with FOX Sports, The CW Network, and FloSports

October 1st 2026

NHRA has reached new, landmark multiyear media rights agreements for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series with three standout distributors — FOX Sports, The CW Network and FloSports — positioning NHRA to enjoy the largest household reach in its 75-year history.Starting during the 2027 season, NHRA w …

IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board for 2027

October 1st 2026

Penske Entertainment’s Independent Officiating Board (IOB) comprised of Ray Evernham, Raj Nair and Ronan Morgan will be retained through the 2027 IndyCar Series and Indy NXT seasons. The IOB also extended its deal with managing director of officiating (MDO) Scot Elkins for 2027.“It was gratifying to …

LABA7 Explores the Next Gen of Shock Absorber Testing, From Crank Dynos to Electromagnetic Tech

September 30th 2026

On EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, LABA7 demonstrated how programmable motion, high-resolution data acquisition and integrated software can help engineers investigate damper behavior beyond conventional force curves.Shock absorber testing provides essential information for suspension tuning, quality …

RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - OCTOBER 7

September 30th 2026

Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #640 - "The Next Generation of Low-Friction Surface Technology- For Low Friction, Durability, and More Power" by Rocketman CoatingsFeaturing Rocky Jordache, Owner; and Billy Jordache, Vice President, Rocketman Coatings. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, …

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

September 30th 2026

The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: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 …

Racing America announces Hankook Tire as official tire partner for Trans Am, International GT and Ra

September 30th 2026

Racing America has announced a landmark five-year partnership with Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire), naming the global tire manufacturer the Official Tire of several Racing America series. Hankook Tire will extend their partnership with series on Racing America’s Formula ladder, and star …

10-year extension for FIA WEC agreed between FIA and ACO until 2037

September 30th 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the founder and organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, have today announced a major deal for the FIA World …

Cadillac F1 strengthens technical team with three senior appointments

September 30th 2026

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team has announced three appointments to strengthen leadership across vehicle development and the broader aerodynamics function.Craig Skinner joins the team as chief development engineer. He previously spent 20 years at Red Bull Racing, where he served as chief designer and pl …

Jim Wright named team principal of Fortescue Zero Racing

September 30th 2026

Experienced motorsport executive Jim Wright has joined the Fortescue Zero Racing Team as it prepares to compete in its first season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.Wright has decades of experience across Formula 1, Formula E and other international racing series. He has held senior posit …

Weeklong rain, thunderstorms cancel WOO Late Models' Bayou Classic at Boothill

September 30th 2026

Due to the widespread rain and thunderstorms stemming from Hurricane Polo, expected to impact the Greenwood, LA area from Wednesday until Sunday, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Boothill Speedway officials have agreed to cancel this weekend’s Bayou Classic.The decision …

Bridgestone becomes Official Tire of SCCA and Club Spec

September 29th 2026

Bridgestone and the Sports Car Club of America™ are partnering, naming Bridgestone as the Official Tire of SCCA, but the partnership runs far deeper than that. For one, Bridgestone will offer deals to SCCA members as part of the Club’s Member Benefits program. Furthermore, Bridgestone will work dire …

Two-time Indy 500 champ Gordon Johncock passes away at 90

September 29th 2026

Gordon Johncock, whose stirring drive late in the 1982 Indianapolis 500 earned him a second victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” died of natural causes Sept. 28 at home in South Branch, Michigan. He was 90.Born Aug. 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, the longtime resident of the state (photo, …

World of Outlaws Late Model Series to return to Pittsburgh for first time in two decades in 2027

September 29th 2026

The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will be back in western Pennsylvania for a full weekend of racing in May 2027.The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will begin its three-night swing through the “Keystone State” with the World of Outlaws Billy Winn Classic at Bedfo …

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

September 28th 2026

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 …

Historic season unleashes new era of growth for IndyCar

September 28th 2026

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season was historic, record-breaking and game-changing for North America’s premier open-wheel racing series. From massive audience gains to soaring attendance, booming digital engagement and world-class competition, the series leaped forward into a new position of promine …

Richard Childress Racing announces leadership appointments ahead of '27 NASCAR season

September 25th 2026

Richard Childress Racing announced today two key leadership appointments designed to strengthen the organization’s competition program, accelerate technological innovation and position RCR for long-term success as the company prepares for the 2027 NASCAR season and beyond.Richard Boswell, who has le …

Spire and Suarez to celebrate WIMNA at Kansas with special paint scheme

September 25th 2026

Spire Motorsports has partnered with Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) to highlight WIMNA Nation at Kansas Speedway this weekend.Daniel Suárez and his No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet will feature the WIMNA logo and the names of WIMNA Nation members. One of those members will receive a replica of …

Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America 2027 Schedule Released

September 25th 2026

Lamborghini Squadra Corse has unveiled the calendars for the 2027 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia, Europe and North America seasons, all three of which will debut the Temerario Super Trofeo in their respective regions.Super Trofeo North America similarly confirms its collaboration with the IMSA Weathe …

2027 MotoGP Calendar revealed

September 25th 2026

The 2027 MotoGP calendar has landed. For a new era of new bikes, 22 Grands Prix will see the most exciting sport on Earth race across the globe from March to November for another record-setting season, taking in five continents and welcoming two new venues to the calendar.The first is Buenos Aires a …

HYPERFUELS and Fuel 1 Rethink Racing Fuel From Formulation to the Pump

September 24th 2026

EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now examines the chemistry behind an isobutanol-based 93-octane gasoline and the portable dispensing stations designed to bring it to tracks, marinas and performance shops.A racer can select the right octane for an engine, but that decision is only useful if the fuel is con …

World of Outlaws Late Models to return to upstate NY in 2027 for the first time in more than a decad

September 24th 2026

The wait is over – The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will be back in upstate New York in 2027.Next year’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision schedule will include a full weekend of racing in the “Empire State.” The trip north begins at Mohawk International Raceway o …

MotoGP strengthens leadership team with executive hires

September 24th 2026

MotoGP today announces four executive appointments as it continues to build the team to drive the sport’s next phase of global growth.Ryan Norys will join MotoGP as Chief Commercial Officer from Tottenham Hotspur, where he currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer. Sameer Pabari will become Chief Me …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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