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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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

March 4th 2026

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

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 …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

March 4th 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 …

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 …

Netflix set to show Canadian GP as Apple TV carries Drive to Survive

March 1st 2026

Netflix will broadcast this year’s Canadian Grand Prix as a result of a partnership that will also include Apple TV carrying the latest season of the Formula 1 docuseries "Drive to Survive."The partnership was announced by Apple’s senior vice president of services Eddy Cue on Thursday, with Netflix …

Rimac Technology announces leadership transition

February 27th 2026

Rimac Technology has announced two leadership changes as the company enters its next phase of growth, with Nurdin Pitarević, previously chief operating officer (COO), appointed chief executive officer (CEO) and Marko Brkljačić, formerly deputy COO, assuming the role of COO.Mate Rimac, founder of Rim …

Conflux 3D-printed transmission oil cooler completes endurance race in Multimatic car

February 27th 2026

A 3D-printed, configurable transmission oil cooler developed by Conflux Technology has completed a full-distance endurance race in a car engineered by Multimatic Motorsports. Using Conflux’s configurable core platform, the transmission cooler was adapted to the programme’s specific boundary conditio …

IndyCar IOB chairman Nair lays out plans to revamp series' rulebook and tech procedures

February 26th 2026

IndyCar Officiating Board chairman Raj Nair has elaborated on the IOB’s intention to complete a sweeping revision to IndyCar’s rulebook to eliminate oversights and confusion, which he cited as a factor in some of the rule violations that took place in recent seasons.“We've also been looking at the r …

NASCAR, Dover Motor Speedway announce revamped 2026 All-Star Race format

February 26th 2026

NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports has announced details for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race, set for Sunday, May 17, marking the first time the annual event will be held at Dover Motor Speedway.This season’s revamped format features a three-segment, 350-lap event that places every driver on track to sta …

Pirelli head of motorsport Isola to leave tire manufacturer in July

February 26th 2026

Pirelli’s head of motorsport Mario Isola will leave the tire manufacturer in July, handing over duties to Dario Marrafuschi on March 1.Isola (pictured above) has been in charge of Pirelli’s motorsport activities for the past 10 years after taking over from Paul Hembery, often fulfilling the role of …

McLaren Racing extends technology partnership with Dell Technologies

February 25th 2026

McLaren Racing has announced an extension of its partnership with Dell Technologies, continuing a long-standing collaboration that supports the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team on and off the track.The partnership, which began in 2018, has become a critical part of ho …

ZC Rubber extends partnership with Red Bull Driftbrothers

February 25th 2026

ZC Rubber has announced it is extending its partnership with the Red Bull Driftbrothers. Since last year, the Chinese tire manufacturer has been the official tire and equipment partner of the German motorsport team featuring Elias and Johannes Hountondji under its Westlake Performance Tires brand. T …

New-look 2026 EKO Acropolis Rally Route revealed

February 25th 2026

Revealed this morning (25 February), the 2026 edition will span the Attica, Peloponnese and Central Greece regions and take in a mix of old, returning and new stages totaling more than 320km.Beginning with a super special stage on Thursday night in Athens, crews and vehicles will be shipped from the …

Stacy Compton named General Manager of Pulaski County Motorsports Park

February 25th 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) proudly announces that Stacy Compton has been appointed General Manager of Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the historic Virginia racing facility formerly known as Motor Mile Speedway.A native of Hurt, Virginia, Compton built his racing career on short tr …

Buddy Hull to debut FS Mustang Funny Car at Gatornationals

February 25th 2026

Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their Funny Car. The design will mirror the 2025 high-p …

Firestone to introduce ENLITEN™ Technology in IndyCar tires

February 25th 2026

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced Feb. 24 that Firestone Racing will usher in the 2026 INDYCAR season with Firehawk race tires that integrate Bridgestone global ENLITEN™ Technology.Beginning at this weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT …

WRC Promoter awarded FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation

February 24th 2026

WRC Promoter has been awarded FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation, the top tier within the FIA’s environmental framework and a recognition of best practice in structured environmental management and continual improvement.The certification follows a renewal audit conducted on 5 December 2025, …

IHRA surpasses 110 sanctioned tracks

February 24th 2026

We have officially reached 111 sanctioned drag racing facilities worldwide, marking the largest sanctioned track base in IHRA history and establishing IHRA as the global leader in drag racing facility sanctioning.This milestone represents a 70 percent increase over last season and the most significa …

Formula Drift announces major 2026 competition format changes in partnership with Race Data Labs

February 24th 2026

As the world’s leading drift series, Formula DRIFT is constantly reviewing its competition format and has historically shown itself willing to make sweeping changes to improve the experience of teams and fans alike. Following the second year of its All-Tandem Qualifying format, the series organizers …

IndyCar unveils regulatory, technical updates ahead of 2026 season

February 24th 2026

As IndyCar teams continue to wait for the 2026 rulebook to be issued, the series has released a few updates to its technical and procedural regulations.The first is a conformation of the shift RACER recently revealed where teams will be required to use Firestone’s alternate tire compounds twice duri …

K1 Speed Opens Indoor Go-Kart Facility in New Jersey

February 23rd 2026

Indoor go-kart operator, K1 Speed, announced the opening of its new Totowa facility, bringing accessible racing to Northeast New Jersey. This location is the first K1 Speed center on the East Coast to feature dual elevated go-kart tracks, company officials stated in a press release.The all-weather f …

Indianapolis 500 veteran Hucul dies at 79

February 23rd 2026

Canadian driver Cliff Hucul, a veteran of three Indianapolis 500 starts in the late 1970s, died Feb. 17 on his farm in his native Prince George, British Columbia. He was 79.Hucul made three consecutive Indy 500 starts from 1977-79. His best finish came as a rookie in 1977, 22nd in the No. 29 Team Ca …

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America announces details for 30th Anniversary Ride

February 23rd 2026

Former NASCAR driver and current racing analyst Kyle Petty today officially announced the complete route and overnight stops for the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). For the milestone edition, the 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will truly cross the United States, starting i …

Vote set for proposed change to F1 compression ratio tests

February 20th 2026

The FIA has proposed a new approach to the way it tests for compression ratio limits, with Formula 1's power unit manufacturers to vote on whether to approve a mid-season change that could hamper Mercedes.The Mercedes power unit has been the center of discussion through the off-season over reports i …