Dawn Burlew Named First Female President of Watkins Glen International
Dawn Burlew, former director of Corning Incorporated, has been named president of Watkins Glen International. She is the first woman to hold the position. A lifelong New York resident, Burlew is taking on the new position after 40 years at Corning Inc., most recently serving as director of government affairs and director of business development.
Motovicity Distribution Welcomes Greg Atkins as New Chief Information Officer
Motovicity Distribution has announced that Greg Atkins will join the company to fill the newly created role of Chief Information Officer.
NAPA Ironclad Engines By ATK Receives ‘Supplier Of The Year’ Award From NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
NAPA Ironclad Engines by ATK has received the “Supplier of the Year 2012” award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group in recognition of its outstanding support and service. The award was presented to Jerry Register, director of sales for NAPA Ironclad by ATK, and Stephen Ponticelli, account executive, by Tracey Ahart, general manager
ATK Vege Acquires Orient Engines
ATK Vege, the largest private label engine remanufacturer in North America, announced the acquisition of the assets of Orient Engine, Inc. Located in Kentucky, Orient Engine is a remanufacturer of import engines, specializing in Japanese brands. “ATK Vege continues to add capability, expertise and broad product offerings for the Automotive Aftermarket,” said Peter Butterfield, CEO
ATK VEGE Acquires California Cylinder Heads
ATKVEGE, a North American private label remanufacturer of engines, hasacquired California Cylinder Heads (CCH) of Orange, CA, from ownerPeter Winkler. Winkler started CCH nearly two decades ago in GardenGrove, CA. “The purchase of California Cylinder Headsprovides the opportunity to better serve our customers by allowing usto expand our cylinder head product line,” said Peter Butterfield,
King Bearings Adds Two to its US Sales Team
King Bearings welcomes Steven Washington as director of aftermarket sales and Shane Turner as regional sales manager.
A New Take on the Rotary Engine
What if we could design a new rotary engine that addresses certain limitations without violating the laws of physics? This is what LiquidPiston has been working at for over a decade.
The Winners of 25th Annual TX2K
After a week of racing, the 25th TX2K is in the books, and champions have been crowned in the 13 drag racing classes, as well as four roll racing classes. The event, which started in 2000, has become an annual proving ground to see where the mark stands in a multitude of classes, as well
Ford Performance’s IMSA-Sanctioned Mustang Challenge Launches June 2024
Ford Performance has shared further details for its upcoming inaugural season of Mustang Challenge, set to begin in June 2024. The series will be the home of the Mustang Dark Horse R, the latest turnkey race car from Ford Performance that begins a potential ladder of opportunity up to Mustang GT4 and on to the
Ryan Milliken Makes Diesel Motorsports History at No Mercy 14
Driving his Cummins diesel-powered Nova, Milliken bested the nation’s top gasoline-powered competitors to claim the X275 class victory.
2024 Trans Am National Schedule Boasts Addition of Two Tracks
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced the 2024 schedules for its national championship, which will visit 12 venues. Officials also announced details for its Western championship, which will stop at six tracks with its eleven-race schedule. The national championship schedule offers the return to many of the same classic venues as seasons
King Bearings Introduces Stacey Stone as Technical Sales Specialist
King Engine Bearings is delighted to announce the addition of Stacey Stone to its team. As a technical sales specialist, Stacey will handle sales support, customer training, and business development. Stacey Stone brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the powertrain industry, specifically focused on engine parts. With over two decades of involvement in
Gold Eagle Co. Brands to Sponsor GRIDLIFE Festival Tour
Gold Eagle Company, manufacturer of STA-BIL and 303 products, has announced a continuation of its long-time partnership with the GRIDLIFE Festival Tour and official sponsorship of TrackBattle, the event’s time attack class. STA-BIL is designated for 2023 as GRIDLIFE’s Official Performance Chemicals and 303 is the event’s Official Appearance Products line. Now in its 10th year of operations, GRIDLIFE is
Tick Performance is Under New Ownership
Tick Performance, a performance parts manufacturer, has new ownership. New owners Joey Anderson and Matt Goins plan to continue manufacturing premium, American-made components at Tick’s North Carolina headquarters, picking up right where founder and former owner, Johnny Atkins, left off. In 2004, Johnny Atkins founded Tick Performance with his son and most recent owner, Jonathan
NASCAR to Announce New Short Track, Road Course Rules
Officials with NASCAR have announced plans to debut new aerodynamic rules designed to enhance NASCAR Cup Series racing at short ovals and road courses. The new rules will help reduce downforce by up to 30%, according to NASCAR’s Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, who said the downforce levels are reminiscent of those in the mid-1990s. The main
King to Host PRI Tech Seminar and Launches Can-Am Bearings
King Engine Bearings will be hosting an engine builder roundtable at the 2022 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in Indianapolis. “Master the Engine” seminar will be hosted by King’s Technical Manager, Ron Sledge, with six engine builders in a Q&A format, uncovering the latest engine building trends, best practices, and insider tips and tricks.
King’s Can-Am X3 Race Bearings
King Engine Bearings has introduced the first Can-Am race bearings designed especially for Can-Am race needs.
USAC, NASCAR Announce New Partnership in Youth Racing
In an effort to continue to grow the motorsports community and offer unique opportunities to kids and families, USAC and NASCAR have teamed up to form the NASCAR Youth Series, which will debut as the quarter midget series brand starting in 2023. This new series will be recognized as a NASCAR Regional Series and will
Harvick Wins Back-to-Back and Earns 60th Career Win
Stewart-Haas Racing’s Kevin Harvick secured his second consecutive victory this season by winning the NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, becoming the first driver to win back-to-back races so far this season. This victory marked Harvick’s 60th career win in the NASCAR Cup Series, fourth at Richmond, and Stewart-Haas