IndyCar’s New Charter System Delivers $1M Annual Payouts to Teams in 2025
IndyCar’s new charter system distributes guaranteed entries and $1M annual payouts to teams beginning in 2025, creating financial stability, entry predictability, and asset-backed value as the series positions for long-term growth.
Iron Dames Withdraws from WEC in 2026 as Financial Issues Hit Parent Company
Iron Dames will exit the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026 after five seasons, citing financial troubles at parent company DC Racing Solutions. The withdrawal ends one of motorsport’s most visible all-female programs and impacts WEC’s LMGT3 class depth.
Le Mans’ Dunlop Bridge Rebrands to Goodyear in 2026 After $701M Deal
The iconic Dunlop Bridge at Le Mans will adopt Goodyear branding in 2026, ending a 103-year legacy after the $701M sale of Dunlop. The shift marks a major visual and commercial transition for one of motorsport’s most recognizable landmarks.
NASCAR Settles Antitrust Lawsuit After $1.06B Underpayment Reveal
NASCAR has settled its antitrust lawsuit after testimony revealed $1.06B in underpayments to chartered teams from 2021–2024. The agreement introduces permanent evergreen charters, expanded revenue sharing, and new IP rights to strengthen long-term team stability.
IMSA Support Series Surge: Michelin Pilot Challenge Averages 39.5 Entries, VP Challenge Peaks at 33 Cars in 2025
IMSA’s Michelin Pilot Challenge averaged 39.5 entries per race in 2025, while the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge hit a season-high 33-car grid. These trends show rising class stability, expanding participation, and new GT3 momentum across IMSA support series.
Supercars’ New 2025 Finals Format Sparks 17% Viewership Surge—and Major Championship Controversy
Supercars’ new 2025 finals format delivered a 17% viewership increase but triggered fierce debate after a controversial title decider in Adelaide. Early analytics show how playoff-style structures reshape fan engagement, sporting integrity, and business outcomes.
IndyCar Delays New Chassis to 2028: $25–30M Overhaul Costs Drive Postponement Amid Rising Budgets
IndyCar has delayed its next-gen chassis and engine package to 2028 due to incomplete regulations and rising $25–30M development costs. The postponement allows added testing time while easing economic pressures on teams and manufacturers.
NASCAR Teams Lost $2.2M Per Car in 2024: Lawsuit Data Exposes Deep Financial Strain
Court filings from the 2025 NASCAR antitrust lawsuit reveal teams lost an average of $2.2M per car in 2024, exposing structural cost issues and profit disparities amid escalating Next Gen era expenses.
