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Crandon International Raceway has become one of the most iconic and fastest-growing motorsports destinations in America — and its momentum is only accelerating. In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Marty Fiolka, Promoter of Crandon International Raceway, explains how the legendary Wisconsin venue has evolved into a five-day off-road festival, drawing record crowds, global manufacture...

NHRA is entering one of the most ambitious growth phases in its 75-year history. In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Brad Gerber, NHRA Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, breaks down how drag racing is evolving across media, digital platforms, gaming, sponsorship, and fan engagement—setting the stage for a historic NHRA 75th Anniversary Season in 2026.🔥 Key Topics Covered:• I...

Formula DRIFT (  @formuladrift  ) is entering one of the most transformative chapters in its history. In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Ryan Sage—founder and President of Formula DRIFT—takes viewers inside the most ambitious season the championship has ever undertaken, including the emotional departure from Irwindale Speedway, the massive build of a brand-new Downtown Long Beach s...

What does the future hold for time attack racing in North America? In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Jason Dienhart, President & CEO of Global Time Attack (GTA) and Super Lap Battle (SLB), delivers a candid, in-depth look at where the sport stands today—and where it’s headed in 2026.From record-chasing at Buttonwillow to tough economic decisions and a renewed West Coast focus,...

What does it take to run the most demanding dirt racing championship in the world—nearly year-round, across dozens of states, while balancing tradition, innovation, and sustainability? In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Brian Carter, President & CEO of World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws, delivers a candid, wide-ranging look at the growth, challenges, and long-term visi...

What does the future of motorsports media really look like in a world of cable TV, streaming apps, FAST channels, YouTube, and creators? In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, CJ Olivares, President of RACER Network, breaks down the bold transformation of the former MAVTV operation into a fully re-energized, multi-platform motorsports destination built for fans around the world. Now op...

How do you turn speed, strategy, and data into stories that create lifelong motorsports fans? In this in-depth Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Pam Miller, veteran motorsports producer and one of the most influential figures in sports television, pulls back the curtain on how FOX Sports is reshaping INDYCAR coverage, evolving motorsports storytelling, and using technology to connect w...

The future of INDYCAR is taking shape — and it’s built on long-term vision, fan growth, technology, and strategic partnerships. In this in-depth Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Doug Boles, President of INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, outlines the series’ ambitious “Path Forward” — a roadmap that stretches across the next 2, 5, and 10 years. From a reimagined IMS Museum t...

Hydrogen racing has arrived — and Extreme H is leading the charge. In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE session, Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme H, delivers a deep dive into the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport championship, explaining how the series is building on the legacy of Extreme E while positioning hydrogen as the next frontier in sustainable racing and mobility.🏁 Wh...

The FIA World Endurance Championship is entering what many now call a “golden era.”In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Frederic Lequien, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), delivers an in-depth look at why endurance racing is thriving—on track, commercially, and globally.🏁 In this episode, Lequien breaks down:• Why the Hypercar era is attracting record OEM interest•...

As the motorsports world converges on Indianapolis, Michael Good, President of Performance Racing Industry (PRI), joins Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE to preview what will be the largest and most impactful PRI Show ever. Celebrating its 37th year and 20th year in Indianapolis, PRI 2025 will once again fill more than 1.1 million square feet across the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadiu...

In this exclusive Race Industry Week interview, Michael Printup, Chief Operating Officer of Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), reveals the strategic vision shaping the future of SpeedTour and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) — from schedule refinement and competitor-focused planning to the evolution of what “vintage racing” means in a modern motorsport landscape. Under the SpeedTou...

MotoGP is experiencing one of the strongest growth periods in its 77-year history—and the future may be even bigger. In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Alfonso Cartujo, Sporting Director of Dorna Sports, delivers a deep dive into the current state of MotoGP, its record-setting 2025 season, and the bold strategic, technical, and commercial moves shaping the championship’s next era.🏍...

A major manufacturer shake-up is coming to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series — and Kaulig Racing is at the center of it. In this exclusive Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing, reveals how the organization is leading Ram’s official return to NASCAR with an ambitious five-truck factory-supported program in 2026 — marking one of the most significant OEM moves i...

Motorsports icon Linda Vaughn, the legendary First Lady of Motorsports, joins Race Industry Week for one of the most heartfelt, candid, and inspiring conversations in the history of the event. Fresh off NHRA’s major announcements— including the new TSR Elite Top Fuel alliance with Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett and Richard Freeman — Vaughn reacts to drag racing’s new era and shares priceless stories fr...

A groundbreaking shift in NHRA Top Fuel drag racing is underway. In this exclusive Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett, and Elite Motorsports founder Richard Freeman officially unveil the TSR Elite alliance—a bold new partnership that combines elite on-track performance with a next-generation, B2B-driven business model designed to redefine how professional drag...

In this exclusive Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Tyler Gibbs, Group Vice President and President of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) USA, breaks down one of the most successful and transformative periods in Toyota’s NASCAR history. Just over a year into his presidency, Gibbs reflects on Toyota’s dominant 2025 NASCAR playoff run, the strength of its driver development pipeline, and how T...

Two years after the transition from Honda Performance Development (HPD) to Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), Honda’s North American racing operation has entered a powerful new era of global alignment, advanced technology, and talent development. During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Kelvin Fu, Vice President of HRC US, explains how the move to a unified global HRC structure has unlocked new...

During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Racing, delivers a comprehensive update on Ford’s most ambitious motorsports expansion in decades—spanning Formula 1, Le Mans Hypercar, Dakar Rally, Mustang racing, and advanced electric performance demonstrators. Rushbrook outlines how Ford has unified all global motorsports operations under the Ford Racing banner, in...

During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Jim Campbell, Vice President of Performance and Motorsports Commercial Operations at General Motors, delivers a comprehensive look at GM’s expanding global motorsports strategy—from Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1 to a new 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Camaro, and the advanced simulation, CFD, AI and powertrain technology driving performance across every series. Br...

During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Jonathan Applegate, Senior Manager of Mazda Motorsports, breaks down the continued growth, competitiveness, and future direction of the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Whelan—one of the most respected driver development championships in global motorsport. Fresh off the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout, Applegate explains how Mazda evaluates and invests in y...

During EPARTRADE’s 5th Annual Race Industry Week, Chris Stewart, Founder of Gridlife, shares how the series has grown into one of the most influential grassroots motorsports platforms in North America—blending wheel-to-wheel racing, track days, time attack, car culture, and live music into a single, immersive experience. After a 30% increase in entries during the 2024 season, Gridlife continues to...

During EPARTRADE’s 6th Annual Race Industry Week, Kevin Miller, President & CEO of USAC (United States Auto Club), delivers a deep dive into how one of America’s most historic sanctioning bodies has evolved into a modern, multi-discipline motorsports organization touching nearly every corner of racing. Once known primarily for sprint cars, midgets, and Silver Crown, USAC now oversees competiti...

During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Michael Cobb, President & CEO of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), delivers a comprehensive update on the health, growth, and future of grassroots motorsports in the United States. With more than 1,800 events across 115 regions and over 100,000 annual participations, SCCA is closing out 2025 at record levels—reinforcing its position as the primary e...

During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Rodi Basso, Founder & CEO of the E1 Series, shares the inside story behind the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing championship and explains how E1 is shaping the future of sustainable water mobility. Born during the COVID pandemic and developed in collaboration with Alejandro Agag (Formula E, Extreme E), E1 was conceived not just as a racing ser...