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'500' Purse Soars to New Record, Increases by More Than 50 Percent as Rosenqvist receives largest pa
May 27th 2026
The Indianapolis 500 purse record was broken for the fifth consecutive year for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with first-time winner Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian earning a record-high $4.34 million from a total purse of $30,906,400.This is the largest …
IHRA Stock Car Series at Newport Rescheduled for June 13
May 27th 2026
Some of the toughest racers around are coming to Newport Speedway for the IHRA Stock Car Series. Due to the weekend weather forecast, the race has been moved to Saturday, June 13.Kyle Dudley, who won the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series race at Pulaski County Motorsports Park, will see if he can conq …
Gucci to becomes Alpine title partner in 2027
May 27th 2026
Alpine will become known as Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team in 2027 after securing a new title partnership.Gucci replaces current title partner BWT, with the deal seeing Alpine compete in the luxury fashion house’s colors from next season. The partnership results in the launch of the Gucci Raci …
Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists Announces 2026 Russo-Marvel Founders Award Recipient
May 26th 2026
The Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists is proud to announce Paul Pfanner as the 2026 recipient of the Russo-Marvel Founders Award — presented annually to individuals who embody the passion, dedication, and commitment to auto racing that defined founders Bob Russo and Bill Marvel.The ann …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JUNE 3
May 26th 2026
Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #623 - "Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: Improving Quality, Reliability & Performance" by SHAVIVFeaturing Nick Prohl, Marketing & Sales, SHAVIV. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers includ …
High Limit rained out at Port Royal; $100,000 to win Bob Weikert Memorial rescheduled for July 25-26
May 26th 2026
Port Royal Speedway officials, in conjunction with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing and the Weikert family, have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming three-day Bob Weikert Memorial weekend scheduled for May 22-24 at Port Royal Speedway.After continued monitoring of weather foreca …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
May 26th 2026
Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #623 - "Precision Deburring Technical Deep Dive: Improving Quality, Reliability & Performance" by SHAVIVFeaturing Nick Prohl, Marketing & Sales, SHAVIV. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, June 10 a …
Kyle Busch's family reveals cause of death
May 26th 2026
Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, his family revealed on Saturday.In a statement, the family said, “The medical evaluation provided to the Busch family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complication …
Dixon, Dallara inducted into IMS Hall of Fame
May 26th 2026
On Thursday evening in a ceremony held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, Scott Dixon and Giampaolo Dallara were inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Hall of Fame.In an evening hosted by president of the Museum, Michael Good, and emceed by the Speedway’s track announcer, Allen Bestwick, Dallar …
Hot Shot’s Secret™ Named To USA Today’s 2026 Most Trusted Brands List
May 22nd 2026
Mt Gilead, OH, (May 21, 2026) – Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leading manufacturer of high‑performance fuels, oils, and additives, is pleased to announce the honor of being named the 2026 Most Trusted Brands List by USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group. The USA Today Most Trusted Brands List highlights comp …
NASCAR star Kyle Busch passes away at 41
May 22nd 2026
Once viewed as a wild child of NASCAR but with talent that could not be denied, Kyle Busch turned that ability into one of the most successful careers the sport has ever seen.Busch died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 41.A joint statement from the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, and N …
Continental SportContact 7 Force UUHP summer tire debuts on Brabus BODO
May 22nd 2026
Continental has expanded its SportContact family with the SportContact 7 Force, an ultra‑ultra‑high‑performance summer tire engineered for selected high‑performance sports cars and which has will equip the new Brabus BODO, the global tuning company’s latest high-performance supercar.The SportContact …
Goodyear expands tire portfolio for historic race cars
May 22nd 2026
Goodyear has expanded its Blue Streak range, which spans everything from vintage American machinery to modern classic Le Mans prototypes and touring car icons.The company has unified its historic racing products under a single Goodyear-branded portfolio, expanding the range with 57 additional sizes …
BWT Alpine enhances development facilities with Dynisma simulator technology
May 22nd 2026
Dynisma has announced that it has installed a driving simulator at BWT Alpine Formula One Team’s Enstone HQ. The installation was completed in 2025 and supported the team’s preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations.Dynisma’s motion generator technology provides a highly realistic driv …
RML unveils 40th anniversary GT Hypercar
May 22nd 2026
RML Group unveiled its latest GT Hypercar commission at the Supercar Fest event in the UK, presenting a unique version of its road-focused high-performance hypercar.Held at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire on May 16–17, Supercar Fest is a major automotive event where visitors can see high-perfor …
Daytona announces plans for new lighting system
May 22nd 2026
Daytona International Speedway has revealed a venue-wide LED lighting project that will introduce the next generation of lighting technology to the “World Center of Racing.”In collaboration with Musco, Daytona International Speedway will install LED lighting across all existing oval track high mast …
JCB chases new land speed record with H2 ICE
May 21st 2026
JCB, the UK-based manufacturer of excavators and other off-highway equipment, is to return to the Bonneville Salt Flats 20-years after securing the world land speed record for a diesel car with its Dieselmax streamliner. Back in 2006 its LSR adventures were to prove out its in-house diesel engine te …
Pikes Peak International announces it will close at end of 2026 season
May 21st 2026
After years of horsepower, passion, memories, and community, we have an important announcement to share. Pikes Peak International Raceway’s 2026 season will be the final season of public motorsports events. PPIR has been more than just a racetrack—it has been a home for racers, riders, tea …
IHRA names Dustin Farthing as President
May 21st 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dustin Farthing as the new President of the organization, marking a major step forward in the company’s continued expansion across multiple motorsports disciplines.Farthing brings decades of experience as both a wor …
Stryker Race Cars Reveals the Engineering Vision Behind Its Multi-Surface Performance Platform
May 20th 2026
Stryker Race Cars took center stage on EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series with an in-depth technical discussion titled “The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine.” Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift, the webinar featured Stryker Race …
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces 2027 Speedweeks schedule
May 20th 2026
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is excited to announce the official dates and purses for the 2027 Speedweeks schedule, featuring 15 nights of action across three premier facilities in Florida and Georgia.The 2027 Speedweeks campaign will begin at All-Tech Raceway in Lake …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
May 20th 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 …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
May 20th 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #622 - "The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine" by Stryker Race CarsFeaturing John Annunziata, Co-Founder; and Cole Powelson, Co-Founder. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late S …
Harvick, Burton, Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027
May 20th 2026
The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three newest members Tuesday, with Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips elected to the Class of 2027.The three honorees were selected by the Hall of Fame Voting Panel, which met Tuesday afternoon at the Charlotte Convention Center. The voting results we …
Hoosier Hundred Rained Out, Postponed to June 25
May 20th 2026
In coordination with USAC, USF Championships presented by Continental, and the All-Star National Pavement Midget Series, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has announced a scheduling change for this Friday night’s May 22nd Carb Night Classic.Due to the expected inclement weather that does not provi …
Holley Performance Brands announces appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President
May 19th 2026
Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), home to a portfolio of iconic automotive brands serving enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket, today announced the appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.Apple joins H …
Motor State Distributing Debuts New Intercomp Classic Weigh Scales
May 19th 2026
Motor State Distributing is pleased to announce the launch of Intercomp’s new SW2K™ Wireless Classic Weigh™ XBT™ automotive scales, available exclusively through Motor State Distributing for a limited time. Offered in three models, Classic Weigh™ scales deliver Intercomp’s industry-leading quality a …
2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 campsites sell out in less than 90 minutes
May 18th 2026
Campsites for the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 have sold out in record time, less than 90 minutes after going on sale to the public Monday morning.The sellout means over 7,000 campsites across Mount Panorama – which will host over 25,000 race fans – are spoken for nearly five months out from this year’s …
William Louw, respected figure in African rallying and motorsport safety., passes away
May 18th 2026
Louw, from South Africa, dedicated much of his life to rallying, having first become involved in the sport through his father before going on to hold a number of senior organisational and safety roles. His career included positions as Logistics Coordinator for the South African Rally Championship, S …
World of Outlaws Late Model Series postponed at Marion Center Raceway until May 27
May 18th 2026
Due to the persistent rain across the Marion Center, PA area on Saturday afternoon and into the evening, officials from the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Marion Center Raceway have agreed to postpone the final night of the Connor Bobik Memorial to Wednesday, May 27.T …
Dallara's Coffey and Bongiovanni named recipients of 2026 Louis Schwitzer Award
May 18th 2026
Dominic Coffey and Andrea Bongiovanni of Dallara were named May 15 the recipient of the 2026 Louis Schwitzer Award for their design and development of the superspeedway rear tire ramp flaps used on NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars at the Indianapolis Moor Speedway.Dallara designer Coffey and senior aerodynam …
Camaro changes confirmed following Supercars analysis
May 15th 2026
Aerodynamic revisions have been made to the Chevrolet Camaro following further analysis by Supercars.Following analysis between the two New Zealand rounds last month, minor aero tweaks were made to the Camaro for the ITM Christchurch Super 440.Additional track testing took place in recent weeks, wit …
Format for 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway
May 15th 2026
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports officials announced Feb. 25 the format for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, including a 350-lap main event broken into in-race segments and an enhanced qualifying session featuring the Pit Crew Challenge.The NASCAR Cup Series exhibition — with a …
NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar will bring national event racing back to Michigan
May 15th 2026
The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season. The event is the first of six playoff races during the 20-event 2026 cam …
The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) returns to North Carolina
May 14th 2026
Next week, (May 18-22), the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) will once again return to North Carolina for their Business Development Mission to Charlotte. The MIA and UK Government provide this joint activity to suppliers of motorsport and high performance engineering.With this event takin …
ChassisSim customer JDC Miller Motorsports just won at Laguna Seca
May 14th 2026
On the 3rd of May 2026 ChassisSim customer JDC Miller Motorsports just won the IMSA Race at Laguna Seca. The Porsche P963 took line honours literally at the end of the race.“You have no idea of the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into making this happen. The P963 is one of the most complicated …
Dakar 2027 route is unveiled
May 14th 2026
The exploration continues. Several tens of thousands of kilometres have been covered in Saudi Arabia since 2020. A mere trifle compared with what remains to be discovered in the largest country of the Middle East, whose territories hold endless surprises. Laid out on a map, the route of the 49th edi …
OPTIMA® Batteries continues role as presenting sponsor of IHRA Super Modified Two Wheel Drive Truck
May 14th 2026
OPTIMA Batteries, widely respected as the ULTIMATE POWER SOURCE in extreme performance applications, continues its enduring collaboration with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series in 2026.“OPTIMA Batteries is extending their role as the presenting sponsor for the Super Modified Two Wheel Drive Truck division …
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces new Restoration and Event Facility plans
May 14th 2026
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced its newRestoration and Event Facility plans. This is the next chapter in the Museum’s complete overhaul and expansion, which began in 2023. The new facility will be located in the Town of Speedway at 1111 Polco Street, just outside the Indianapoli …
Supercars mandates new driver cooling measures
May 14th 2026
Supercars has mandated revised driver health and welfare rules ahead of the betr Darwin Triple Crown.New regulations have been confirmed from the June 19-21 event in Darwin, which is traditionally one of the hottest events of the season.In revised regulations, released alongside the 2026 Darwin trac …
Hankook returns to super-sport tire segment with Ventus evo
May 14th 2026
After more than a decade away from the segment, Hankook Tire has returned to the super-sport tire market with the Ventus evo Z, a high-performance summer tire designed for both track and everyday road use. The company says the tire offers greater tread depth and durability than a semi-slick tire whi …
Motegi decommissions its speedway oval
May 14th 2026
Mobility Resort Motegi’s superspeedway oval, which gave the facility its original Twin Ring Motegi name, has been decommissioned – and will be repurposed as spectator seating and camping areas for future events.Portions of the 1.5-mile asymmetrical oval will be covered with grass and transformed int …
Perfecting Cooling: Delta PAG Breaks Down the Science Behind High-Performance Thermal Management
May 13th 2026
The science of cooling in motorsports goes far beyond simply mounting a radiator and hoping airflow solves the problem.That was one of the major takeaways from a recent episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar series, titled “Perfecting Cooling with Delta PAG,” featuring John Pairaktaridis, …
Chris Anderson Appointed President and COO of Elgin Industries; Bill Skok to Continue as CEO
May 13th 2026
Elgin Industries, a leading global supplier of engine and chassis components and other products for the automotive, heavy-duty, industrial, and performance markets, today announced the appointment of Chris Anderson as President and Chief Operating Officer. Bill Skok, grandson of Elgin founder Martin …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - MAY 20
May 13th 2026
Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #622 - "The Stryker Story: From Pikes Peak to the Ultimate Rally and Off-Road Machine" by Stryker Race CarsFeaturing John Annunziata, Co-Founder; and Cole Powelson, Co-Founder. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK …
Grandstands sold out for Indianapolis 500 Race Day
May 13th 2026
As the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take center stage for the upcoming 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, a massive and historic crowd will greet them with a thunderous roar as they take the green flag. All reserved seating for Race Day will be sold out for the second …
STOP-FYRE® Continues Alliance as Official Fire Extinguisher of IHRA Pro Pulling Series
May 13th 2026
STOP-FYRE®, The World's BEST Fire Extinguisher® continues its collaboration with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series as the Official Fire Extinguisher for 2026."STOP-FYRE® products from AKE Safety Equipment are a vital part of our safety response on the Fendt High Stakes Series, Hot Shot's Secret Champions …
Lotus highlights motorsport heritage with all-new hybrid-V8 supercar
May 13th 2026
Lotus Cars has announced Focus 2030, an updated business strategy to strengthen the company’s competitiveness and create a more flexible and sustainable business model to support resilience amid challenging market conditions.Built on four core pillars – brand reinforcement, a multipowertrain strateg …
Goodyear will bring concrete-tested tire combination for All-Star Race at Dover
May 13th 2026
Goodyear will bring a concrete-tested tire combination for the NASCAR Cup Series’ first All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.Cup Series teams will use a left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle that debuted at Bristol Motor Speedway in April, and the specially designed right-side rubber that ran in Dover’s …
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Support of IHRA Pro Pulling Series with a 2-Year Champions Tour Sponsor
May 12th 2026
Hot Shot’s SecretTM, the “Diesel Experts” and the leading manufacturer of high-performance additives and lubricants, announces a renewed commitment to the IHRA Pro Pulling Series. With one of the most entrenched commitments of any company to pulling, Hot Shot’s Secret is proud to announce a continue …