The return of Willow Springs is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have my weekly roundup of racecraft tips, Lamborghini Super Trofeo 2026 schedules and much more!
Overview
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
Faster Lap Times Could Simply Require Proper Brake Release
Want to go faster? Have you considered how you let off the brakes? Grassroots Motorsports explains how faster lap times could simply require proper brake release.
How Important Is Reaction Time In Racing?
There’s a common perception that you need lightning-fast reactions to be quick in a race car. But the science and the experience of the fastest drivers don’t really support that. Samir Abid of Your Data Driven goes into the details of why.
Trail Braking Stories
Ross Bentley looks into scenarios when trail braking causes more problems than it’s worth, and when it’s not. Read his observations here.
Race Car & Series Developments
2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia, Europe and North America Calendars Unveiled
Lamborghini Squadra Corse has unveiled the provisional calendars for the 2026 Super Trofeo Europe, Asia and North America seasons. Reaffirming its long-standing partnerships with SRO Motorsports Group and IMSA, the European and North American championships remain largely unchanged while the Asian series returns to Thailand for the first time since 2018.
In total, the three regional championships reserved for the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 will contest 36 races over approximately 1,800 minutes, visiting three continents and 11 different countries. The 2026 season will also mark the final full season for the Huracán Super Trofeo before being replaced by the new Temerario Super Trofeo for the following year.
McLaren Trophy America Secures Prestigious Support to Miami Grand Prix in 2026
McLaren Trophy America competitors will race at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix event in 2026 as the championship secures a prestigious support slot in its second season of competition. The appearance alongside Formula 1 at the Miami International Autodrome headlines the 2026 calendar and reflects the growing popularity of the championship featuring the Artura Trophy EVO race car.
Long Beach to Return For Porsche Carrera Cup North America
Porsche Carrera Cup North America will return to the Long Beach street circuit next year, confirmed as part of an otherwise unchanged eight-round calendar for the single-make series released on Monday.
The championship will join the support bill for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 17-19, competing alongside both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as well as the NTT IndyCar Series.
2026 Monoposto Calendar
The Provisional Calendar for the 2026 Monoposto Championship is now available and can be found by clicking here. The Monoposto Championship will be held over 6 meetings, making up 15 rounds, with 12 to count.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
Dynisma DMG-1 Simulator Installed at McLaren
A Dynisma DMG-1 Simulator has been installed at the McLaren Technology Centre and in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will go behind the scenes to see how it works. I also have news on how rising F1 star Gabriel Bortoleto uses the sim to learn new F1 tracks and much more!
Track Days
Willow Springs Reimagined Event Shows Off Revitalized Facility
A new chapter for America’s oldest road course was launched at Willow Springs Reimagined recently.
Willow Springs International Raceway hosted its first large-scale event since being acquired by a new ownership group earlier this year, offering a full day of on-track demonstrations, curated displays from leading OEMs and designers, and a line-up of more than 200 of the world’s rarest and most iconic vehicles. The track sold all its 5000 tickets for the event.
“The incredible turnout today proves the enthusiast culture is alive and well, and we’re excited about the future here at Willow Springs,” said Sam Byrne, co-founder of CrossHarbor Capital Partners and representative of the Willow Springs ownership group. “Our goal is to reinvigorate the facility while leaning into its really cool past. It’s all about celebrating car culture and performance”
Introducing Lithuanian Motorsport Park
Driven International is currently working on Lithuanian Motorsport Park, a complex that is set to become the country’s premier racing complex, with an FIA / FIM race track, CIK kart track, specilist drift track and advanced driver training facilities, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and architecture.
Spanning nearly 70 Hecatres, LMP is easily accessible from Lithuania’s two largest cities of Vilnius (50 mins) and Kaunas (40 mins), and the venue is also designed to host large-scale events from thrilling motor races to electrifying concerts.
More details can be found here.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
