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USAC Sprint Car schedule rearranged due to Gas City I-69 closure
April 26th 2024
The 37th annual edition of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week’s schedule has been rearranged for late summer of 2024 due to the closure of Gas City I-69 Speedway.The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship ISW date on July 26 will not be held at Gas City as originally scheduled. Th …
Amprius and Stafl collaborate on high-performance battery solutions
April 26th 2024
Amprius Technologies, a developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, has partnered with Stafl Systems, a producer of electrical systems for electric vehicles, to manufacture battery solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and urban air mobility (UAM) and high-performance mobility applica …
Formula E reveals new-and-improved GEN3 Evo
April 26th 2024
Formula E has revealed its new GEN3 Evo race car, set to make its competition debut next season — a car that’s faster than the one it will replace, and tougher, too.As the name suggests, the new car represents a progression from the GEN3, which is only in its second season of competition. Power (600 …
Bimota to return to WSBK in 2025
April 25th 2024
The iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota is set to return to the world racing stage in 2025 competing in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.Whilst the 2024 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship may have only just started, there’s big news surrounding the 2025 season as Bimota will …
NASCAR announces 2025 Hall of Fame nominees
April 25th 2024
Greg Biffle is one of five new nominees on the Modern Era ballot for the NASCAR Hall of Fame while the inventor of the SAFER barrier has been added to the Landmark Award ballot.NASCAR released the full nomination list Wednesday. The voting panel will meet on Tuesday, May 21 to determine the NASCAR H …
Yokohama to supply racing tires to Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
April 25th 2024
Yokohama Rubber is supplying its Advan racing tires to the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) for its inaugural autonomous motorsport event, taking place on April 27, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The event will see Yokohama’s Advan racing tires fitted to SF23 formula racing cars, d …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW, The Weekly Webinar Series From EPARTRADE
April 24th 2024
Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #448 - "Performance and Racing Engines in a Carbon Neutral World – is Hydrogen the Answer?” by Arrington-HydrogenMike Copeland, CEO. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPWednesday, May 8 at 9:00 AM P …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - MAY 1
April 24th 2024
Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #448 - "Performance and Racing Engines in a Carbon Neutral World – is Hydrogen the Answer?” by Arrington-HydrogenMike Copeland, CEO. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UPPast Speakers include:Michael …
Summit Racing Equipment renews as title sponsor of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League
April 24th 2024
Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, which features a host of special events during the 2024 season.Summit Racing Equipment has been a longtime supporter of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Dra …
NASCAR All-Star Race adds tire-strategy choices, new-look qualifying for 2024
April 24th 2024
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports officials announced Tuesday the format for this year’s NASCAR All-Star Race, introducing a new strategy element with multiple tire choices and adding a new-look qualifying procedure to the May 19 exhibition event at North Wilkesboro Speedway.The All-Star Race returns …
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League breaks new ground
April 24th 2024
On April 27, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, or A2RL, will attempt what has never been done before: put four autonomously driven racecars on track to compete together for the first time. Cue the cries of the robots taking over.Well, maybe not.“The gladiatorial element of humans competing on …
Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:
April 24th 2024
Michael Andretti, CEO & Chairman of Andretti Global; Ross Brawn, winner of 20 F1 World Championships (Ferrari, Williams, Benetton and BrawnGP); Zak Brown,Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing; Chip Ganassi, Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing; Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports, Adrian Newe …
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April 24th 2024
The Presentation will Start Today at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: Episode #447 - "Benefits of Heat Treatment in Suspension" by Hellwig Suspension ProductsMelanie White, CEO, 4th Generation; Mark Hellwig, 3rd Generation and Neil Krentz, Engineering Manager. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90 …
Preliminary reports indicate Long Beach's largest crowd since IndyCar-Champ Car merger
April 23rd 2024
The Long Beach Grand Prix holds a special place on the calendar for IndyCar and IMSA as the Southern Californian street race brings the biggest crowds for both series outside of their crown jewels at Indianapolis and Sebring.The 49th installment of the event lived up to expectations as the venue was …
ESCAPE project presents research on SiC power electronics supply chain
April 23rd 2024
The ESCAPE project, a £20m (US$25m) consortium focused on developing an end-to-end supply chain for silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics, showcased its findings at a demonstration event last week at the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (CSA-C) in Newport, Wales.Hosted by leading partn …
Jonathan Johnson joins NHRA as South Central Division Director
April 23rd 2024
NHRA officials announced today that Jonathan Johnson has been named the Division Director of the South Central Division (Division 4), where he will oversee NHRA member tracks in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.Prior to being named NHRA Division Director, Johnson was …
WEC set to push ahead with two-car hypercar rule
April 23rd 2024
Ahead of the FIA WEC weekend in Imola, reports emerged that a new rule mandating two cars for each Hypercar manufacturer from the 2025 season onwards was under consideration.RACER believes a vote on this is looming, leaving the current and future single-car OEMs in the FIA WEC working hard on soluti …
Brown joins IndyCar marketing taskforce
April 22nd 2024
Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles has recruited McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown to be part of a small new taskforce designed to help the IndyCar Series improve its marketing efforts.More accurately, and humorously, Miles stated as such in an interview before the outreach to Brown had actually been ma …
Women in Motorsports North America announces second year of contingency fund program to 21+ women NASCAR drivers
April 22nd 2024
Coming off the record-setting payouts of the 2023 racing season, Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) is excited to once again offer $200,000 in contingency money supporting women pursuing racing careers in NASCAR-sanctioned racing series. The program utilizes a points system for women drivers …
Zero’s synthetic fuel to debut in French Rally Championship
April 22nd 2024
Synthetic fuel developer Zero has partnered with 2B Autosport in the French Rally Championship. The team becomes Zero’s first rally car partner, and its fuel will power a GT+ spec Porsche 991Driver Gwen Lagrue is a well-known figure within F1, having helped propel the careers of many past and curren …
Motorsports Hall of Fame America announces 2025 inductees
April 22nd 2024
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced its 2025 Induction Class today at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 37th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing, which will formally present the “Class of ’25” into the Hall of Fame of ALL m …
Summit pulls Speedmaster products after finding counterfeit parts
April 20th 2024
Following the discovery of counterfeit parts being sold through Summit Racing in Speedmaster-branded packaging, Summit has removed all Speedmaster products from its inventory and has cut ties with the brand.The discovery was made after Broader Performance founder Jay Robarge posted a video to YouTub …
IROC Returns July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park
April 19th 2024
IROC Holdings LLC has announced the first IROC event to be held in nearly 20 years is set to take place July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park as part of the SpeedTour All-Star Race weekend. Featuring both an on-track racing exhibition and static display, the event will reunite original IROC competitors with …
Race Winning Brands Transitioning to Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy
April 19th 2024
Race Winning Brands and its portfolio of brands (BoostLine Products, CORSA Performance, Dart Machinery, Diamond Racing, Haltech, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, MGP, PAC Racing Springs, ProX Racing Parts, Rekluse, RevMax Performance, Transmission Specialties, Trend Performance, Volant and Wiseco Per …
NHRA names Tim Erdmann as Vice President Of Finance
April 19th 2024
Erdmann, who is based out of NHRA’s San Dimas, Calif., office, had been the Senior Director of Finance since 2020. He was hired by NHRA in 2019, first serving as an NHRA business manager. As NHRA’s Vice President of Finance, Erdmann oversees the payroll, accounting, and finance departments. Erd …
Peugeot's new-spec 9X8 Hypercar ready for Imola debut
April 19th 2024
After Alpine, Lamborghini and Isotta Fraschini debuted their brand new WEC Hypercars at the season-opener in Qatar last month, for this weekend’s race in Imola it’s Peugeot’s turn. With the 2024-spec 9X8 now homologated and ready to go following an extensive track test program that began last Decemb …
NASCAR launches Alumni Network to reconnect with former competitors
April 19th 2024
NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Alumni Network, a program that will help the sport — and its fans — stay connected with former competitors.The program is open to past NASCAR competitors with a focus on those who competed in more than 100 races in their careers. Members of the NASCAR …
Holley Performance Brands Names New Senior VP of Safety and Electronics
April 18th 2024
Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced Jordon Musser has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Safety and Electronics Product Categories. Musser joins the organization as part of Holley’s ongoing efforts to accele …
ASCS rules update for 2024
April 18th 2024
The 2024 rules and procedures for the American Sprint Car Series have been updated and posted.Rules, including the recently announced nighty format, can be downloaded at https://www.ascsracing.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=928221. The updated rules package includes a technical bulletin detailing the rule …
“Racing Goes Safer” Seminar in Long Beach, Saturday, April 20, 2024
April 18th 2024
A free safety seminar for all racers, crew, sanctioning bodies, and engineering students, will again be held during the Acura Grand Prix at Long Beach on Saturday morning, April 20th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Location: Room 203 in the Long Beach Convention Center. The speakers will include Dr. …
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion accepts 400-plus entries for 50th anniversary gathering
April 18th 2024
The coveted letters of acceptance have been delivered to the final selection of entrants into this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The cars are among the world’s best and all carry on the 50-year standard of being period-correct and with proven race provenance.The Golden Anniversary celeb …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - APRIL 24
April 17th 2024
Wednesday, April 24 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #447 - "Benefits of Heat Treatment in Suspension" by Hellwig Suspension ProductsWith Melanie White, CEO, 4th Generation; Mark Hellwig, 3rd Generation and Neil Krentz, Engineering Manager. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge to …
Alpine’s Alpenglow to run alongside MissionH24 at Spa
April 17th 2024
With hydrogen fuel firmly on the cards for the WEC in future, May’s running of the Spa Six Hours will see Alipne’s Alpenglow concept car take to the track for the first time in public to run demonstration laps alongside the MissionH24 prototype.Whereas the MissionH24 car runs a hydrogen fuel cell an …
Red Bull and AVL collaborate on lightweight, high-power fuel cell system
April 16th 2024
Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance arm of Red Bull Racing Group, is partnering with mobility technology company AVL to develop what the companies call the “next generation of ultra-high-power density fuel cell technology”. The target is to create a solution that is two-thirds light …
Updated Formula E car set for Monaco reveal next week
April 16th 2024
Formula E is set to unveil its latest race car next week ahead of the Monaco E-Prix.Dubbed the GEN3 Evo, the car will be revealed on Thursday, April 25, and will be raced in Seasons 11 (2024-25) and 12. Formula E says the new car will “deliver even more dramatic wheel to wheel racing,” and have “imp …
NHRA to celebrate 70th anniversary of U.S. Nationals in Indy
April 15th 2024
The NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race, will celebrate its 70th anniversary this year, as “The Big Go” will put all the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on the sport’s biggest stage from Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.The highly anticipated 7 …
Great cars from IndyCar's past prepare to take to the streets of Long Beach
April 15th 2024
The oldest is an Eagle from 1966. It was built 30 minutes down the road in Santa Ana, one of the first race cars made by Dan Gurney’s All American Racers, who also co-founded the Long Beach Grand Prix. It’s owned by Rob Dyson and will be driven by Formula 1 and IndyCar legend Stefan Johansson.The ne …
Williams establishes advanced engineering services company
April 15th 2024
Williams has announced the launch of a new company, Williams Grand Prix Technologies, that will turn its F1 expertise to tackling clients’ engineering challenges in other sectors. Sitting alongside the racing operation, and also owned by Dorilton Capital, the new company will be based at the team’s …
NXT Gen Cup dropped from Formula E schedule
April 12th 2024
In a blow for the fledgling all-electric motorsport market, the NXT Gen Cup, aimed at up and coming touring car drivers, will now not be appearing on the Formula E calendar this year.The series, which runs identical electric Mini race cars, built by Lestrup Racing Team in Sweden, was due to run as t …
The CW Network to exclusively broadcast final eight races of NASCAR Xfinity Series this fall
April 12th 2024
The CW Network today announced it will be the exclusive broadcast home for the final eight races of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series this fall. Live coverage begins on Friday, September 20 with the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The series continues through the fall with the fin …
2025 F1 season to start with Australia-China double
April 12th 2024
The 2025 Formula 1 calendar has been released, with next season set to start with back-to-back races in Australia and China due to the impact of Ramadan on events in the Middle East.The change from the recent schedule of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia opening the season has been necessitated by the timing …
Andretti officially opens F1 facility at Silverstone
April 11th 2024
Andretti Global has officially opened its Formula 1 facility at Silverstone, as it continues preparations for a potential entry in 2026.The 48,000 square foot facility is based at the Silverstone Park technology and business park at the home of the British Grand Prix, and has a current workforce of …
Super Grip named title sponsor of NHRA Bristol Thunder Valley Nationals
April 11th 2024
Bristol Dragway and NHRA officials announced today a multiyear partnership agreement with Super Grip, a Piney Flats, Tenn., corporation that is a world-wide leader in creating high-quality tires for the industrial tire market.In the agreement, Super Grip will become the entitlement sponsor for the p …
Bell Integration forms strategic technology partnership with Forsetti Motorsport
April 11th 2024
Systems integrator Bell Integration has announced a three-year strategic partnership with UK-based GT team Forsetti Motorsport.The collaboration aims to promote sustainability within Forsetti’s racing ecosystem by advancing eco-friendly practices through digital innovation, AV infrastructure and IT …
VP RACING LEADS THE FIELD IN PHOENIX WITH WINS BY GLENN and ANDERSON
April 11th 2024
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., regarded worldwide as the leader in performance fuels and automotive fluids, greased the skids on the way to two wins at the NHRA Arizona Nationals last weekend. Running on VP’s Pro Grade Racing Oil, Dallas Glenn, and Greg Anderson raced to the podium on Saturday and Sunday.“V …
Former F1 team owner Ted Toleman passes away at 86
April 11th 2024
The founder of the Formula 1 team that has evolved into the current Alpine entry — Ted Toleman — has died in Manila at the age of 86 after a long illness.Coleman promoted a successful family transportation business through powerboat and circuit racing. After winning the Formula 2 championship in 198 …
Jason Smith Appointed as President of USAC Racing
April 10th 2024
USAC Racing, the esteemed governing body overseeing various competition divisions within the United States Auto Club, proudly announces the appointment of Jason Smith as its new President.This significant leadership change reflects USAC’s remarkable growth over the past decade, marked by its expansi …
Portuguese tire brand Camac acquired by Nova Motorsport
April 10th 2024
Nova Motorsport, the emerging global motorsport brand specializing in premium competition and specialist tires, has finalized the acquisition of Camac, Portugal’s national tire manufacturer.This move follows Nova Motorsport’s recent acquisition of Avon Motorsport and Avon Racing assets. With the add …
PREMA confirms two-car IndyCar program for 2025
April 10th 2024
PREMA Racing has confirmed its intent to join the NTT IndyCar Series in 2025 with a pair of Chevrolet-powered cars.The powerhouse European junior open-wheel team, which also runs Lamborghini’s IMSA GTP program from the brand’s base in Michigan, will establish a dedicated IndyCar facility in Indiana …
RACE INDUSTRY NOW Tech Webinar - APRIL 17
April 10th 2024
Wednesday, April 17 at 9:00 AM PST:Episode #446 - "Working with Legends, Ron Shaver and “Dyno” Don MacAskill - Ford Performance, the TSR 410 Sprint Car Engine” by Shaver Specialties Racing EnginesRon Shaver and “Dyno” Don MacAskill. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.No charge …