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 …

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

September 24th 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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

September 23rd 2026

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

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 …

Participants in the EPARTRADE Webinar Series Include:

September 23rd 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 …

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 …

Moto2 tire development continues with Pirelli’s E1089 at Austrian GP

September 22nd 2026

Pirelli will again make its E1089 soft-compound development front tire available to Moto2 riders at the Austrian Grand Prix, following its debut at the Aragón Grand Prix. The development specification uses a different compound from the SC1 soft tire while retaining the same structure. Pirelli says t …

Former WRC star Terry Harryman passes away at age 87

September 22nd 2026

One of the defining voices of rallying’s Group B era, Harryman recorded six WRC victories and nine podium finishes from 52 championship starts during a remarkable career spanning more than five decades.All six victories came alongside Ari Vatanen, with their contrasting personalities helping to form …

F1 Commission cuts grand prix race distances for 2027

September 22nd 2026

The length of a grand prix distance will be shortened in 2027 as a result of fuel flow changes to the power unit regulations, the F1 Commission has decided.Formula 1 stakeholders – including the teams and the FIA – have agreed to changes to the power units next season, which has created a knock-on i …

Persistent weather postpones Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals racing until Monday

September 21st 2026

Due to persistent rain and falling temperatures on Sunday at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, eliminations for the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR have been postponed to Monday. The first round of eliminations are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET, starting with Top Fuel …

Utah Motorsports Campus re-opens as West Desert

September 21st 2026

Twenty years after the track first opened, Utah Motorsports Campus is reopening to the public as West Desert.Under the new ownership of Utah-based PV3 Enterprises, the 511-acre campus is once again locally owned and undergoing a transformation to establish the site as a national center for motorspor …

NASCAR shifts postseason awards ceremony to Miami

September 21st 2026

The year-ending NASCAR Awards ceremony is shifting with the season’s final race to Miami this fall.NASCAR announced Friday that its annual postseason awards show is moving to The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, just t …

Meyer Shank Racing pauses IMSA program for 2027

September 21st 2026

As Acura pauses its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP program in 2027, Meyer Shank Racing will also pause its activities in IMSA next year.“We’re definitely paused,” said team owner and founder Michael Shank “And we’re going to be paused until the right opportunity comes to us.”It’s the se …