Race Industry Now!

Race Industry Week Day One closed with a powerhouse guest: Danny Sullivan — 1985 Indianapolis 500 winner, 1988 CART Champion, former Formula 1 driver steward, broadcaster, and one of motorsport’s greatest storytellers. In this candid, wide-ranging conversation hosted by Brad Gillie, Sullivan shares a lifetime of experience from behind the wheel, inside F1 race control, across IndyCar and CART lege...

Two-time Le Mans winner and former Porsche factory driver Patrick Long joins Race Industry Week to uncover the story behind Luftgekühlt — the globally celebrated, art-driven gathering of air-cooled Porsches that has redefined what a car event can be. Fresh off the success of Luftgekühlt 11 in Durham, North Carolina, Long explains how Luft became a worldwide cultural movement by blending design, ph...

New Trans Am President Andy Lally joins EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Week to deliver one of the most candid and forward-looking discussions ever shared about the future of the Trans Am Series — just as it heads into its landmark 60th anniversary season in 2026.A five-time Rolex 24 winner and long-time Trans Am competitor, Lally pulls no punches as he explains his mission to protect Trans Am’s raw, an...

During Race Industry Week, IMSA President John Doonan delivers a powerful, in-depth breakdown of why the International Motor Sports Association is entering “another golden era” as the countdown begins toward the 2026 season and the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Fresh off an electrifying 2025, Doonan explains how IMSA’s unprecedented momentum across manufacturers, teams, fans, and partners is reshaping the...

Tickets are officially on sale for the 104th Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and in this exclusive Race Industry Week interview, Melissa Eickhoff, CEO of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, takes viewers deep inside one of the most legendary and demanding motorsports events on the planet — the iconic Race to the Clouds. Held at 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is un...

In this exclusive EPARTRADE Race Industry Week interview, World Racing League (WRL) President RJ Till breaks down the rapid growth, innovative compliance systems, and the strict “no-contact” racing culture that have made WRL one of the premier endurance racing platforms in North America. Now entering its 11th season, WRL has evolved into a powerful bridge between grassroots club racing and profess...

Fresh off one of the most commanding playoff runs in recent NHRA Top Fuel history, two-time champion Doug Kalitta (2023 & 2025) and legendary crew chief Alan Johnson (14 Top Fuel titles) sit down during EPARTRADE Race Industry Week to break down the chemistry, pressure, and precision that powered their championship season. From a stunning 340-mph run in Seattle to the unforgettable backup-car...

Live from the Formula 1 paddock at Yas Marina Circuit, respected F1 journalist and broadcaster Chris Medland joins Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE during the final Grand Prix weekend of the season — delivering exclusive Red Bull news, deep analysis of the 2025 title showdown, and a clear-eyed breakdown of the massive 2026 Formula 1 regulation changes. Broadcast directly from Abu Dhabi, Medland sha...

During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, HondaPro Jason—one of the most influential independent voices in the global Honda community—joins an in-depth conversation about Honda’s past, present and future, the rise of creator-led automotive education, and why affordable, efficient mobility may be the next major opportunity for the industry. With more than 1.2 million followers worldwide, HondaPro Jas...

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel winner Josh Hart is officially stepping into one of the most legendary seats in motorsports. Beginning in 2026, Hart will drive for John Force Racing (JFR) as the NHRA celebrates its historic 75th anniversary season. In this exclusive Race Industry Week interview, Hart shares the full story behind his life-changing move to JFR, his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey with...

Fresh off capturing his second NASCAR Cup Series Championship (2025), Kyle Larson joins Race Industry Week for an exclusive, wide-ranging conversation on championship resilience, racing without limits, and reshaping the future of dirt track racing. From the relentless pace of his so-called “non-racing season” to the emotional highs and lows of a season that tested his confidence, Larson opens up a...

In this exclusive Race Industry Week interview, Peter Thul — WRC Promoter and two-time German National Co-Driver Champion — breaks down one of the most transformative moments in World Rally Championship history. Fresh off the dramatic Saudi Arabia season finale, Thul reflects on a championship decided on the very last stage, Sébastien Ogier’s historic ninth world title, and the bold roadmap toward...

In this exclusive in-depth interview, NASCAR Executive Vice President & Chief Racing Development Officer John Probst breaks down the future of NASCAR—from playoff evolution and Next Gen (Gen-7) car development to the 750 horsepower increase coming in 2026, major technology investments, and the return of RAM as a new OEM.Probst explains how NASCAR is balancing competition, cost control, innovat...

Learn how proper coolant testing and treatment can make or break engine performance — in racing and heavy-duty applications. In this episode of RACE INDUSTRY NOW, Joe Long, Senior Field Technical Trainer at Old World Industries (makers of PEAK coolants), joins Chuck Lynch, VP of Technical Service at AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association), to reveal best practices for keeping your engine c...

In this episode of Race Industry Now, discover how Oerlikon Balzers is transforming high-performance racing with its revolutionary S3p (Scalable Pulsed Power Plasma) coating technology. Join Martin Hahn, Dr. Martin Bohley, and Dr.-Ing. Emanuel Tack as they break down how advanced thin-film coatings and DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) solutions are driving the next generation of motorsport performance en...

Discover how Grant Products, a name trusted in motorsport for over a century, continues to lead in racing steering wheel innovation, safety, and performance. In this Race Industry Now webinar, Todd Froelich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Grant Products, joins Brad Gillie of SiriusXM (Ch. 90, Late Shift) to discuss:🏁 Engineering Safety: Grant’s proprietary “bend but not break” full-hoop...

Learn the science behind off-season battery maintenance with Jed Emert, Performance Sales Manager at XS Power Batteries, in this Race Industry Now technical webinar hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift. Discover the differences between AGM and lithium chemistries, ideal storage voltages and temperatures, proper charging cycles, and load-testing procedures to maximize reliability...

Discover how K1 RaceGear is rewriting the playbook for sponsorships and partnerships in motorsports. In this powerful episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar , JR Twedt , General Manager & Director of Operations at K1 RaceGear and Free Minds , delivers a candid, data-driven look at how sponsorship models are evolving — and what race teams, drivers, and brands must do to succeed. Hoste...

Go behind the scenes of SADEV Engineering, the global leader in sequential gearbox technology trusted by the world’s top race teams. In this exclusive episode of Race Industry Now, Jeff “Fuzzy” Horton, Operations Manager at SADEV, reveals how advanced design, simulation, and precision engineering power victories across rally, endurance, off-road, hill climb, Formula E, and moreDiscover:How finite...

Engines are getting smaller, more powerful, and hotter than ever — creating extreme torsional vibration challenges across motorsport, automotive, marine, and defense. In this Race Industry Now webinar, produced by EPARTRADE in partnership with RACER and hosted by Brad Gillie (SiriusXM, Late Shift), Brian LeBarron of Fluidampr / Vibratech TVD shares cutting-edge solutions that keep modern powertrai...

Motorsport is entering a new era — where artificial intelligence and autonomy are transforming racing from the inside out. In Episode #556 of Race Industry Now, Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer at AIPEX Racing and renowned consultant in vehicle and motorsport technology, joins host Brad Gillie from SiriusXM (Ch. 90, Late Shift) for a fascinating deep dive into the next frontier of innovation....

Plumbing isn’t just about hoses and fittings — it’s a performance-critical system in every race car. In this episode of Race Industry Now, we dive deep into "Race Car Plumbing Made Practical" with the experts from Brown & Miller Racing Solutions (BMRS) — John Harper (VP) and Scott Hunter (Regional Sales Director) — hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. From Formula...

Discover how top engine builder Jay Dickens and veteran driver Rick Eckert unleash next-level performance in Super Late Model Dirt Racing! This exclusive EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar dives into engine strategy, track adaptability, and the critical builder-driver relationship that leads to wins, podiums, and consistency.🔧 Jay Dickens, founder of Jay Dickens Racing Engines, shares over 30 ye...

Unlock the secrets behind championship-winning engine reliability with this exclusive Race Industry Now webinar from EPARTRADE! Learn how Daido Metal’s advanced main bearings power elite builds at Robert Yates Racing Engines—delivering unmatched durability, reduced friction, and maximum performance under extreme race conditions.🔧 Featuring:Dustin Kull – Account Manager, Racing and Aftermarket, Da...

Discover the future of turbocharging in this powerhouse tech webinar from EPARTRADE, featuring Johnny Gilbert, Owner of Stainless Diesel, and hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM, Ch. 90.🔥 In this episode of Race Industry Now, Johnny Gilbert reveals how precision data is revolutionizing turbo tuning—moving from "seat-of-the-pants" guessing to science-backed, real-time performance optimizat...