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Andretti switches to Nissan for Formula E
July 24th 2026
Andretti Global has confirmed its long-expected move to Nissan powertrains for the 2026-27 Formula E season.Announced on the eve of Nissan’s home race, the Tokyo E-Prix, the multi-year agreement will coincide with the start of the new GEN4 regulations.“Formula E remains an important part of our glob …
IndyCar looking at making a return to international competition
July 24th 2026
Australia. Brazil. Colombia. Japan. Spain – IndyCar is looking at making a return to international competition in the coming years as its owners at Penske Entertainment and Fox Corporation seek to expand the series’ footprint.RACER understands an ambitious plan driven by Penske and FOX Sports would …
COTA expands USGP weekend with ‘Grand PrixView Thursday’
July 24th 2026
Circuit of The Americas is expanding its Formula 1 United States Grand Prix experience with the debut of Grand PrixView Thursday, a new Thursday event that gives fans an affordable way to explore the COTA campus before race weekend officially gets underway.Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 22, Grand Pr …
IndyCar expects to release its 2027 schedule in multiple steps
July 24th 2026
With a few agreements awaiting signatures for completion, IndyCar expects to release its 2027 schedule in multiple steps.“I think you'll see a phased approach to it,” Penske Corporation President Bud Denker told RACER. “We already know when Arlington is happening. We already know Detroit. We already …
Goodyear to debut new right-side tire for Cup Series at Indianapolis
July 23rd 2026
Goodyear will supply NASCAR Cup Series teams with a new right-side tire for Sunday’s Brickyard 400 (2 p.m. ET, TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), creating a new setup for the circuit’s annual visit to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.Cup Series teams …
NASCAR to expand practice time at Cup events
July 23rd 2026
NASCAR Cup Series teams will get 50 minutes of practice at each event, beginning next month at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The new format will feature a single 50-minute session for all teams (no groups) without a mandatory break. Accompanying the change, teams will be given an additional set of t …
Dreyer & Reinbold to return to IndyCar full-time in 2027 with purchase of charter from RLL
July 23rd 2026
The IndyCar Series will welcome Dreyer & Reinbold Racing back as a full-time entrant in 2027. The move comes after recent negotiations with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing concluded last weekend with the purchase of RLL’s third charter.“I want to thank Bobby Rahal, Mike Lanigan, David Letterman a …
Donkervoort introduces right-hand-drive P24 RS
July 23rd 2026
Donkervoort has begun taking orders for a right-hand-drive (RHD) version of the P24 RS. This is the first time the Dutch company has engineered a right-hand-drive car, which opens up new markets in the UK, Asia, Oceania and Africa, after its expansion into the Middle East and USA.The RHD engineering …
Molicel unveils high-power PX battery cell for next-generation hybrids
July 23rd 2026
Molicel has launched the INR-21700-P70X cell, part of its PX series, to “bridge the gap” between lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, the company said. The cell has a stated capacity of 7,000mAh, energy density of 340Wh/kg and continuous discharge rate of up to 30C.Molicel’s cells have previou …
New Advances in Driver Safety: Head Restraints, Belts, Collars & Head Surrounds
July 22nd 2026
Driver safety continues to evolve at an incredible pace, and one of the industry's leading innovators recently shared the latest developments during an EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar.Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift, the presentation featured Trevor Ashline, President & …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Season 7 – Weekly Webinar & Podcast by EPARTRADE
July 22nd 2026
Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …
Tech Tips: What 2,000 Horsepower Race Cars Taught Us About Stock Diesel Truck Transmissions
July 22nd 2026
Most people assume the transmission inside a 2,000-horsepower drag car has very little in common with the one behind a stock Duramax pickup towing a fifth-wheel camper.Our experience has proven otherwise.In 2018, SunCoast Performance recognized that 10-speed transmissions would define the next gener …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 29
July 22nd 2026
Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #630 - "Why Swift Springs Are Different: Engineering, Materials & Performance" by Swift SpringsFeaturing Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director, Swift Springs; and Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars. Hosted by Brad Gillie from S …
SCORE reveals 2027 Desert Championship calendar
July 22nd 2026
SCORE International has confirmed the details of its 2027 SCORE World Desert Championship, highlighted by the announcement that the BFGoodrich Tires 60th SCORE Baja 1000 will feature a peninsula course starting in Ensenada, Baja California. The 2027 schedule will also mark the return of Mexicali, Ba …
You are in! Welcome to this session of RACE INDUSTRY NOW!
July 22nd 2026
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST:Episode #629 - "New Advances in Driver Safety: Head Restraints, Belts, Collars & Head Surrounds" by Engineered Safety Systems (ESS)Featuring Legacy Safety Innovator Trevor Ashline, President & Owner, ESS. Hosted by Brad Gillie f …
New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame to Induct 28th Class
July 22nd 2026
The New England Auto Racers (NEAR) President April May Preston-Elms is honored and pleased to announce the 2026 NEAR Hall of Fame Class. This year’s historic 28th class will consist of eight honorees for the region’s most highly regarded motorsports shrine who will be formally inducted into the NEAR …
Goodyear Racing’s FIA three-star environmental accreditation renewed
July 22nd 2026
Goodyear Racing has been awarded a renewed three-star rating in 2026, the highest level of recognition within the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s (FIA) Environmental Accreditation Programme (EAP), reflecting best-practice environmental management across its racing operations.The EAP prov …
University of Warwick named STEM Racing Centre of Excellence
July 22nd 2026
The University of Warwick has been named Motorsport Valley’s first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with STEM Racing, Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.Opening in the upcoming academic year, the Centre of Excellence will serve as an open-access engineering hub, pro …
All-Inclusive World Racing Group App now available
July 22nd 2026
World Racing Group is putting the ultimate racing companion in the palm of your hand with the launch of a new all-inclusive app.From everything World of Outlaws to DIRTcar, the new World Racing Group app – available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store – is a one-stop shop for live timing and sc …
Formula Drift carries out major course redesign at Indianapolis Raceway Park for Round 5
July 21st 2026
Prior to its arrival at Indianapolis Raceway Park for Round 5 of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship, the Series is working closely with track officials to supplement the existing course with additional paving to create a unique layout at the renowned Midwest venue.Indianapolis Raceway Park is one of …
Hexagon partners with FIM to digitalize WorldSBK motorcycle homologation
July 21st 2026
In a move to modernize how it validates and verifies racing motorcycle designs, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has joined forces with Hexagon. The multi-year agreement is helping the FIM improve and standardize technical homologation and compliance processes using measurement eq …
Cyril Blais, team principal of Citroen Racing, passes away at 43
July 20th 2026
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Cyril’s family, friends, loved ones, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him."We are all so saddened to lose Cyril. Many of the team have known and worked with him for several years. Our thoughts are with his family, frien …
Goodyear Racing Eagles to feature refreshed sidewall branding for NASCAR in 2027
July 20th 2026
Goodyear Racing Eagles will debut an updated look for the 2027 NASCAR season, featuring recently released Goodyear and Eagle logos on the tire sidewalls.The refreshed branding celebrates more than 45 years of Eagle heritage in motorsports, and Goodyear plans to introduce it throughout its global rac …
IndyCar race at Nashville shortened, postponed to Monday due to weather
July 20th 2026
IndyCar’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway has been postponed until Monday due to bad weather. It is now set for a 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. local) start.As a result of scorching temperatures in the region, the race distance has been reduced from 300 to 225 laps. Record tem …
Testing expected to begin soon for 2028 IndyCar
July 20th 2026
The IndyCar Series’ new-for-2028 chassis and engine combination is expected to turn its first laps of validation testing within the next two weeks.Multiple sources have told RACER to look for the Dallara IR28 powered by a 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine to complete its maiden laps in the gap between …
EPARTRADE Introduces New Built-In Messaging Feature for Buyers and Suppliers
July 17th 2026
The Racing Industry's Premier B2B Platform Adds a Centralized Communication Hub, Making Buyer and Supplier Communication Easier Than Ever. EPARTRADE continues to expand its industry-leading platform with the introduction of its new Messaging System, giving companies a faster, more organized way …
DAZN to broadcast MotoGP in Spain until 2030, Portugal until 2031
July 17th 2026
DAZN will be the home of MotoGP in Spain until 2030 and in Portugal until 2031. New agreements see the global sports entertainment platform renew its rights to broadcast the most exciting sport on Earth in Spain and acquire rights for MotoGP in Portugal, offering exclusive coverage across the Iberia …
Ford WEC Hypercar chassis fires up its V8 for first time ahead of 2027 debut
July 17th 2026
Ford's Hypercar project reached another significant milestone ahead of its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship debut, with the ORECA-built LMDh prototype's 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine firing up for the first time installed in the chassis before its planned track debut next month.The fi …
Wash Parts the Right Way: Temco Parts Washers Demonstrates How Proper Cleaning Improves Performance
July 15th 2026
EPARTRADE Race Industry Now Webinar Highlights Advanced Spray Cabinet Technology Designed for Motorsports, Engine Builders, and Industrial ApplicationsWhen engine builders talk about horsepower, precision machining, or assembly techniques, one step is often overlooked despite influencing every stage …
Mark Beatty to Join PDRA Leadership Team
July 15th 2026
PDRA officials announced that industry veteran Mark Beatty has joined forces with the series’ leadership team. This move comes right beyond the halfway point of the 2026 season for the Red Line Synthetic Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series, where the next event on schedule is to be held at Bristol Dragway i …
zMAX CARS Tour welcomes Speedway Motorsports into ownership group
July 15th 2026
The zMAX CARS Tour today announced the newest member to its star-studded ownership group with the addition of Speedway Motorsports, led by Chief Executive Officer Marcus Smith. Today’s announcement marks another chapter in the continuous growth for the zMAX CARS Tour, as Speedway Motorsports joins N …
VP Racing Fuels Acquires PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED, Establishes European Operations Hub
July 15th 2026
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., The World Leader in Fuel Technology®, has acquired PRO ENERGY FUEL LIMITED, a supplier of aviation gasoline, racing fuels, oils, and related products. The acquisition establishes VP Racing’s European headquarters in Sligo, Ireland, with operations based in Wroclaw, Poland and …
RUF debuts 1,000hp boxer-eight engine at Goodwood Festival of Speed
July 15th 2026
German manufacturer RUF Automobile has debuted a new prototype eight-cylinder boxer engine at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.Housed in a mule car based on the company’s CTR3 mid-engine chassis, known internally as the Erprober (German for ‘tester’), the in-house-developed 4.8-liter twin-turboch …
Maserati showcases Project GT4 built for future GT4 competition
July 15th 2026
Maserati has unveiled its Project GT4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The vehicle is positioned as a companion to the GT2, which has competed in closed-wheel racing since 2023. It represents the car maker’s entry into the GT4 category, with a competition debut planned for 2028.Santo Ficili, Alfa …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Webinar & Podcast - JULY 22
July 15th 2026
Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #629 - "New Advances in Driver Safety: Head Restraints, Belts, Collars & Head Surrounds" by Engineered Safety Systems (ESS)Featuring Legacy Safety Innovator Trevor Ashline, President & Owner, ESS. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shi …
Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:
July 15th 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 …
Jessica Fickenscher named General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway
July 14th 2026
Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith announced the promotion of longtime executive Jessica Fickenscher to general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, elevating one of the company's most respected leaders to oversee daily operations at America's Home for Racing. Charlotte Motor Speedway President G …
First year of High LImit Winner Bonus Pool to reward $105,000 Extra to Top Performers
July 14th 2026
As part of the lucrative High Roller Club - which is currently paying $2,600,000 to 10 card holding teams in 2026 - a Winner Bonus Pool is also taking shape with the five winningest teams set to split $105,000 extra at season's end.The Winner Bonus Pool will reward any team, no matter their status a …
Racing In 26 States & 7 Countries, RWR Hires ‘Ambassador’
July 13th 2026
With involvement in seven different racing series that touch 26 states and seven countries, the sun never sets at Rick Ware Racing.Rick Ware’s eponymous team competes on a world tour, fielding entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, HOT ROD Drag Week, Progressive Ame …
IHRA announces cancellation of remaining 2026 IHRA Nitro Racing Series events
July 13th 2026
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) regrets to announce that the remaining events of the 2026 IHRA Nitro Drag Racing Series will not be contested as originally scheduled.This was an extremely difficult decision. Following last week’s schedule update, IHRA’s management team continued evaluat …
Goodwood Road Racing Club of America is launched
July 13th 2026
On the opening day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, The Duke of Richmond and Gordon announced a landmark development for automotive enthusiasts across the United States: the launch of the Goodwood Road Racing Club of America, marking Goodwood's first major expansion into th …
IndyCar game release date pushed back to 2027
July 13th 2026
The IndyCar Series and iRacing have provided new screenshots of IndyCar Racing The Game, which was previously announced for debut in the second half of 2026, and has been amended to “launch in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500,” according to the series.“IndyCar features the most competitive …
Barcelona and Monza lined up for end of WEC season
July 13th 2026
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season looks set to finish in Europe. Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM), the championship organizer, is poised to revise the end of the calendar for a second time in the coming weeks, replacing the planned trips to Qatar and Bahrain with races at Barcelona …
Pikes Peak Hill Climb sets date for 2027
July 10th 2026
The 105th Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, is set for Sunday, June 27, 2027. Race Week officially begins with Tech Inspection on Monday, June 21, followed by four days of practice and qualifying on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain from Tuesday, …
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces the Launch of Pure Diamond Bypass Filtration System
July 9th 2026
Hot Shot’s Secret™, a leader in high‑performance lubricants and additives, officially announces the launch of the Pure Diamond™ Bypass Filtration System, a bypass oil filtration solution engineered to deliver cleaner oil and extended engine life across a wide range of applications. The Pure Dia …
Dallara appoints Dynisma as technical partner in multi-simulator agreement
July 9th 2026
Dynisma has signed a technical partnership agreement with Dallara in a multi-million pound deal covering multiple DMG‑360XY driver-in-the-loop (DIL) motion simulator systems.The agreement reflects the growing role of high-fidelity simulation in motorsport engineering, as testing restrictions, cost p …
Neil Micklewright 1956-2026
July 9th 2026
Veteran open-wheel mechanic, team manager, and team leader Neil Mickelwright has died at the age of 69.The Briton spent 11 years working in Formula 1 for teams ranging from Lotus, Ensign and Hesketh before moving to the United States, where he’d spend the rest of his life. The shift to the U.S. with …
Lime Rock racing to be ready for NASCAR Truck weekend after storm knocks out power, downs trees
July 9th 2026
Having hosted its first event nearly 70 years ago, Lime Rock Park knows how to stage a race weekend.But after a significant storm front slammed the Northwest Connecticut facility in the early hours of July 5, the comprehensive pre-event planning checklists that have served the track so well in the p …
NHRA releases first four dates for 2027; Winternationals set for opener
July 9th 2026
A return to NHRA’s traditional schedule, the start of a season-long celebration honoring one of NHRA’s greatest legends, and four iconic events will make up the opening of the 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.NHRA officials have announced that the 2027 campaign — and NHRA’s 76th sea …
PRW Power Showcases Engineering-Driven Product Evolution on EPARTRADE Race Industry Now
July 8th 2026
From advanced valvetrain technology to modular SFI-certified driveline components, PRW Power details how engineering, manufacturing discipline, and strategic product development are reshaping one of the aftermarket's most recognized performance brands.The performance aftermarket has never been more …