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 professional motorsport, delivering a true pro-level racing experience on an amateur budget. With 8-hour endurance races, nationally recognized circuits, and increasingly tight competition, WRL continues to attract everyone from HPDE racers to NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and SRO professionals.RJ Till explains how WRL ensures fair, clean, and cost-controlled racing using:• Power-to-weight classing with DynoJet• Flagtronics in-car data & digital flag systems• A new professional data-scrutineering team• Real-time telemetry and sector-based speed analysisHe also details WRL’s philosophy of cost control without killing creativity, allowing teams to build everything from simple budget cars to advanced aero, engine-swapped, and multi-adjustable shock platforms—while maintaining competitive parity.🔑 Topics Covered in This Interview:• WRL’s strongest growth season to date• How 8-hour endurance racing develops real race craft• The strict no-contact rule and pro-level stewarding• Advanced dyno-based compliance & telemetry policing• WRL’s role as the bridge between club and pro racing• National expansion and growing spectator attendance• New venues including Utah Motorsports Campus & Thunderhill Raceway• How drivers from HPDE, Lemons & ChampCar enter WRL• OEM & supplier partnerships including Continental Tire, DynoJet & Ford PerformanceWith record fields, expanding spectator interest, and a growing national footprint, WRL is shaping the future of accessible endurance racing in North America—where clean competition, data-driven fairness, and real race craft come first.This episode is essential viewing for endurance racers, HPDE drivers, team owners, engineers, and motorsport professionals looking to understand where grassroots endurance racing is headed next.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#WorldRacingLeague #WRL #EnduranceRacing #RJTill #SportsCarRacing#GrassrootsRacing #ClubRacing #8HourEndurance#RoadRacing #HPDE #IMSA #Motorsports#PowerToWeight #DynoJet #Flagtronics#NoContactRacing #RaceIndustryWeek #EPARTRADE#RacingTechnology #AffordableRacing #TrackRacing

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 victory at Reading, Kalitta and Johnson reveal what it truly takes to win when the stakes are highest. Johnson explains the gut-level tuning decisions made in the final seconds before each run, while Kalitta shares what it feels like to trust the car and crew at 11,000+ horsepower.🔑 Topics Covered in This Interview:• Doug Kalitta’s 2025 NHRA Top Fuel Championship run• Alan Johnson’s 14th career Top Fuel title• The 340-mph Seattle pass and how it happened• The Reading backup-car miracle under playoff pressure• Championship execution vs. preparation• Developing the next generation of NHRA crew chiefs• The role of Connie Kalitta and Kalitta Motorsports leadership• Drag racing as a multi-generation family sport• Looking ahead to NHRA’s 75th anniversary seasonThey also discuss grooming young technical talent, the grind of Top Fuel racing, and how instinct and experience still matter more than computers in the most critical moments of a championship run.This episode is must-watch content for NHRA fans, drag racers, crew chiefs, engineers, team owners, and motorsports historians as the sport enters one of the most significant seasons in its history.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#DougKalitta #AlanJohnson #NHRA #TopFuel #NHRAChampionship #KalittaMotorsports#DragRacing #TopFuelDragster #340MPH #NHRA75#Motorsports #RaceIndustryWeek #CrewChiefLife#DragRacingFamily #JohnForceRacing #Nitro#MotorsportBusiness #RacingChampions #EPARTRADE

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 shares fresh insight from inside the paddock, including Red Bull’s confirmed driver lineup shift, and explains why “reserve” status at Red Bull rarely means the end of the story.🔑 Key Topics Covered in This Interview:• Exclusive Red Bull Racing driver update from the paddock• The psychology of the Norris vs Verstappen vs Piastri title fight• Why McLaren still has the fastest car — and how strategy missteps changed everything• What really happened in Las Vegas and Qatar• How Red Bull continues to win through execution under pressure• Team orders, internal fairness, and championship psychology• A plain-English breakdown of the 2026 F1 regulations• Smaller cars, new aero philosophy & 50/50 hybrid power units• Why Red Bull Powertrains + Ford is the biggest wildcard of 2026• What to realistically expect from Cadillac / GM’s entry into Formula 1• How the cost cap could prevent a repeat of the 2014 domination eraMedland explains why the 2026 reset is unlike anything Formula 1 has attempted before — with new chassis rules and new power units arriving simultaneously — and how teams could either strike gold or fall dramatically behind.Whether you’re an F1 fan, engineer, strategist, or industry professional, this conversation delivers rare context straight from the paddock at one of the most important moments in modern Formula 1.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#Formula1 #F1 #ChrisMedland #RedBullRacing #AbuDhabiGP#F12026 #F1Rules #F1News #MaxVerstappen#LandoNorris #McLarenF1 #F1Paddock#CadillacF1 #FordPerformance #RedBullPowertrains#RaceIndustryWeek #EPARTRADE#MotorsportAnalysis #F1Insider #F1Business

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 Jason (Jason Richmond) has built a career as a Honda-only content creator, educator and brand advocate, training Honda and Acura sales teams in 15 countries while bringing rare global Honda insight directly to enthusiasts.🚗 In this episode, you’ll learn:• How HondaPro Jason turned lifelong Honda passion into a full-time global career• Why kei cars and compact mobility could be a game-changer for the U.S. market• What affordable, simple cars under $20,000 could mean for future buyers• The real story behind Honda Beat, S660 and kei vans• Honda’s massive engineering range—from HondaJet to Motocompacto• First-hand insight on the new Honda Prelude hybrid and its performance potential• Why Honda still excels at balance, drivability and real-world usability• How creators now play a core role in OEM communication and education• Jason’s unique hands-on training method used by Honda dealerships worldwideJason also shares why not every car needs massive screens and luxury pricing, how smaller, efficient vehicles can thrive in urban environments, and why Honda’s philosophy of accessible performance still resonates globally.From Japan and Europe to the U.S., this conversation highlights how independent creators are reshaping the automotive ecosystem—bridging the gap between manufacturers and real customers.Whether you’re a Honda enthusiast, car buyer, dealer professional, content creator, or industry insider, this episode offers rare insight into where mobility is heading—and who’s helping shape that future.👉 Follow EPARTRADE and Race Industry Week for more exclusive conversations with global automotive and motorsport leaders.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#Honda#HondaProJason#AffordableCars#KeiCars#CarCulture#AutomotiveCreators#RaceIndustryWeek#EPARTRADE

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 Burnyzz Speed Shop, and what it truly means to prepare for 340+ mph Top Fuel competition.Starting in 2010 with just $300 and a mobile car-detailing business, Hart and his wife Brittany built Burnyzz Speed Shop into a 100,000+ sq-ft global automotive super-facility that buys, sells, builds, services, and ships collector cars worldwide. Now, as Burnyzz prepares for national expansion, Hart embarks on the biggest racing chapter of his life.🔑 Topics Covered in This Interview:• Josh Hart named new John Force Racing Top Fuel driver for 2026• The negotiations that brought the JFR deal together• Shutting down Josh Hart Racing to focus fully on driving• What it’s like to inherit the fastest production race car on Earth• Preparing for 340–343+ MPH Top Fuel runs• Life inside John Force Racing headquarters• The growth of Burnyzz Speed Shop from $300 to a nationwide brand• NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, new markets & reality-TV expansion• Building the next generation of car culture and fansNow stepping into a spotlight previously held by John Force and Brittany Force, Hart approaches the opportunity with humility, intensity, and a relentless drive to win. As NHRA celebrates 75 years of drag racing history, a powerful new chapter begins at full throttle.This is must-watch content for NHRA fans, drag racers, team owners, engine builders, and motorsports entrepreneurs worldwide.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#JoshHart #JohnForceRacing #NHRA #TopFuel #NHRA2026 #BurnyzzSpeedShop#DragRacing #NHRA75 #TopFuelDragster #JohnForce#Motorsports #RaceIndustryWeek #DragRacingLife#RacingEntrepreneur #AutomotiveIndustry #V8#Horsepower #MotorsportBusiness #EPARTRADE

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 about the mental grind of elite competition, his playoff comeback, and the leadership of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team that helped deliver another title.Larson also discusses:• His 2025 championship rebound after mid-season struggles• Competing across NASCAR, sprint cars, USAC, dirt late models & international racing• How setbacks at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 shaped his mindset• Balancing life as a racing dad while staying at the top of the sport• The growth and mission of High Limit Racing with Brad Sweet• The launch of the High Roller Club and its $18M team revenue model• Why financial sustainability is the future of dirt racing• NASCAR’s Driver Appearance Program and fan access• What it truly takes to win at the highest level — mentally and physicallyWith a rapidly expanding 66-race schedule for 2026, High Limit Racing is redefining the business of sprint car racing by increasing purses, improving safety, and giving teams long-term financial security — all while preserving the freedom that defines grassroots racing.Whether he’s winning at 200 mph in NASCAR or pushing innovation in dirt racing, Kyle Larson continues to set the standard for modern motorsports leadership, versatility, and resilience.This episode is essential viewing for NASCAR fans, dirt racing enthusiasts, team owners, promoters, and motorsports professionals worldwide.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#KyleLarson #NASCAR #NASCARCupSeries #HendrickMotorsports #HighLimitRacing#SprintCarRacing #DirtTrackRacing #Motorsports #RaceIndustryWeek#NASCARChampion #2XChampion #RacingWithoutLimits #USAC#ChiliBowl #Indy500 #MotorsportBusiness #RacingLife #RacingDad#EPARTRADE #ModernMotorsports

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 the new WRC 27 regulations that will reshape the sport beginning in 2027.For the first time, Thul details how WRC will:• Slash top-category costs from ~€1M per rally to ~€345K per car• Transition from Rally1 to the new WRC 27 platform• Open the door to new manufacturers, tuners, and customer teams• Enable SUV body styles and wider brand identity• Create a real pathway from national rallying to the world stageHe also confirms:• 2026 as the final season of Rally1• Strategic calendar changes for Japan, Sardinia & potential new markets• Rally USA test event with 2027 WRC debut in view• Long-term integration with ARA and North American rallyingFrom sustainable fuels and future powertrain flexibility to the return of Lancia, the role of Toyota, Hyundai, Ford/M-Sport, and the potential of Chinese OEMs, this conversation delivers an unprecedented look at how the FIA and WRC are building a 10-year technical and commercial foundation for the sport.This episode is essential viewing for rally fans, manufacturers, engineers, team owners, tuners, and motorsport business leaders worldwide.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#WRC #WorldRallyChampionship #PeterThul #Ogier #SebastienOgier #WRC27#Rally1 #Rally2 #RallyRacing #Motorsports #FIA #RallySaudiArabia#RallyUSA #RallyMonteCarlo #MotorsportBusiness #RaceEngineering#SustainableFuels #OEM #HybridRacing #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryWeek

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, innovation, and fan demand while reshaping race officiating through a $50+ million remote race control and technology command center. He also shares insight into short-track improvements, road course development, new venue expansion, and why OEM entry into the Cup Series remains one of the most complex challenges in motorsports.🔑 Topics Covered in This Interview:• NASCAR playoff format evolution• Next Gen (Gen-7) car after four seasons• 750 HP increase for short tracks & road courses• RAM’s official return to NASCAR in 2026• Why new OEMs enter through the Truck Series• $50M NASCAR technology & remote race control• Short track & road course performance updates• NASCAR’s expansion into new & historic venues• The non-stop “non-racing season”This is essential viewing for NASCAR fans, race teams, OEMs, engineers, and motorsports professionals who want to understand where the sport is heading next.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#NASCAR #JohnProbst #NextGenCar #NASCAR2026 #NASCARPlayoffs #NASCARTech#Motorsports #RaceEngineering #StockCarRacing #NASCAROEM #RAMTrucks#NASCARCupSeries #NASCARTrucks #RacingTechnology #MotorsportBusiness#Horsepower #RaceIndustry #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow #MotorsportsInterview

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 cool, clean, and competitive.

From pH balance and electrolysis prevention to mixing compatibility, filtration, and glycol-free racing coolants, this discussion dives deep into the science behind coolant chemistry — and how to avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes racers and fleet operators make.

#RacingEngines #CoolantTesting #PEAKPerformance #AERA #RaceIndustryNow #EPARTRADE #EngineMaintenance #MotorsportTech #PerformanceEngineering #CoolantSystem #HeavyDutyEngines #RadiatorCare #EngineCooling #RaceTech #PerformanceTips

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 engineering — reducing friction, extending component life, and boosting efficiency across engines, gearboxes, and drivetrains.Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift, this in-depth session dives into:⚙️ How S3p merges the best of arc evaporation and sputtering🧠 The science behind smoother, droplet-free surfaces🏁 Why surface engineering is now critical in F1, endurance, and rally racing🌍 How Oerlikon is expanding its S3p tech across global motorsport markets💡 “Every micron matters.” — Dr. BohleyDon’t miss this look at the future of coatings in high-performance engineering — from the lab to the racetrack.📺 Watch more cutting-edge motorsport technology webinars at EPARTRADE.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech insights from Race Industry Now#OerlikonBalzers #S3pTechnology #MotorsportEngineering #RacingInnovation #PerformanceCoatings #DLC #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow #MotorsportTech #Engineering #F1Tech #RacingEngines #Tribology #SurfaceEngineering #BradGillie