Escaping the Houston Heat at H Squared Racing Engines
This past fall, we got to spend a few days in the Houston, TX area visiting engine shops. One of our first stops was to our old pal Halston Harrist and his shop H Squared Racing Engines. Over the past 13 years, H Squared has become a major player in the Houston area. Check out
Velocity Capital Management Acquires Parella Motorsports Holdings
Velocity Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm specializing in sports, media and entertainment, has acquired Parella Motorsports Holdings, the owner and operator of the SpeedTour event series. “I’ve been seeking the right partner to help me realize my vision for Parella Motorsports Holdings and I am thrilled to be collaborating with the Velocity
Pennzoil and API on Developing Motor Oil Standards
For more than 90 years, Pennzoil has worked alongside the American Petroleum Institute (API) to ensure Pennzoil products meet – and often exceed – the stringent requirements of motor oil specifications implemented to best help protect the performance of your engine. With the industry ever-evolving, Pennzoil sat down with API Senior Manager, Jeff Harmening, to take a
Capital City Motorsports Park Listed for Sale
Capital City Motorsports Park—the NHRA-sanctioned drag strip in Montgomery, Alabama—is listed for sale with an asking price of $4,250,000. Situated on 138 acres, the track can accommodate Top Fuel dragsters reaching up to 350 mph. The property includes a three-story tower with offices and media center; VIP and owners’ suites; a 4,000-square-foot workshop; concessions and
Carter Expands Rapid Fit Water Pump Coverage
Carter®, a leading manufacturer of water pumps and fuel system solutions, has expanded its popular line of Rapid Fit® Water Pumps and is now offering 33 part numbers covering 80.8 million vehicles in operation. Carter Rapid Fit Water Pumps are engineered with pre-mounted components to deliver time-saving installation for the professional technician. Designed to be installed directly
Elgin Industries Partners with Main Street Capital Corp. to Fund Long-Term Growth Strategy
Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, today announced that it has partnered with Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) to help fund the Company’s long-term growth strategy. Main Street, which has acquired an equity position in Elgin, is a leading principal investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs, business owners and
Race Winning Brands To Be Acquired by MiddleGround Capital
Race Winning Brands has been acquired by MiddleGround Capital, an operationally-focused private equity firm. Race Winning Brands consists of a 12-brand portfolio of high-performance aftermarket product categories, including JE Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, K1 Technologies, Diamond Pistons, Trend Performance, Rekluse Motor Sports, MGP Connecting Rods, ProX Racing Parts, Dart Machinery, CV4, Manley Performance, and Victory 1
Champion API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil
API CK-4 effectively replaces API CJ-4 and is backward compatible with most diesel applications where currently an API CJ-4 oil may have been recommended.
NHRA and Capital City Motorsports Park Sign Agreement
Capital City Motorsports Park has signed on as the newest NHRA member track in the NHRA Southeast Division. Located in Montgomery, AL, Capital City Motorsports Park is overseen by owner Ben Willis. “We are proud to put Montgomery back on the map and rebuild a solid relationship with NHRA Division 2,” said Willis. Capital City Motorsports Park
Williams Racing Names Jost Capito as New CEO
Williams Racing has announced the appointment of Jost Capito, a more than 40-year veteran of the automotive and motorsports industry, as its new CEO. He will officially join the Formula 1 team on February 1. Reporting to Williams Chairman Matthew Savage, Capito will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the company. “We are excited to
Champion Launches API “SP” and ILSAC “GF-A” Motor Oils
Champion SynClean and SynGold motor oils will launch on May 1.
New API Gas Engine Oil Standards Coming May 1
As modern engines have been designed with tighter tolerances, and many with gasoline direct injected (GDI) and turbocharged direct injected (TGDI) engines, low viscosity motor oils are required for their operation. Low viscosity oils such as 5W-20, 0W-20 and even 0W-16 can also provide a fuel economy benefit. With these advancements came a request from
API Invokes Provisional Licensing for ROBO Test for ILSAC GF-6 and API SP
API has learned that high demand for the ASTM D7528 (ROBO) test resulting from testing in advance of the May 1, 2020 first-licensing date for the new ILSAC GF-6A, ILSAC-GF-6B and API SP with Resource Conserving standards, has contributed to a backlog at independent test laboratories. With this in mind, API’s Engine Oil Licensing and
Jon Capizzi Sets New LS Stock Bottom End Record
Jonathan Capizzi of Holland, MI made the long haul down to Ohio Valley Dragway in Kentucky for the “Turkey Bash 2K19” event. In testing for the race, Capizzi shocked the world when he set a new stock bottom end (SBE) record for LS engines.
API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System Updated
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has issued an updated standard that governs how engine oil marketers certify that gasoline and diesel engine oils meet API’s stringent engine oil performance standards.
API Announces Improved Engine Oil Standards
The API announced the approval of improved performance standards for engine oils that will provide greater protection and fuel efficiency for today’s gasoline-engine-powered cars and trucks.
API Warns Consumers of False API Certifications on Oils
API is now posting oils displaying the API engine oil certification marks without authorization on its website.
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners Acquires Aftermakret Division of Cloyes
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, an operationally focused private equity firm specializing in control investments in lower middle market companies, has acquired the aftermarket division of Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc., a subsidiary of American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
Shell Prepares for Next Generation Oil Spec, API SN Plus
To support the next generation of fuel-efficient, low-emission engines while providing continued protection and performance for virtually all cars on the road today, the automotive and motor oil industries are working on the next generation of motor oil specifications.