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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...

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...