Race Winning Brands Names VP of Transmission Business
Race Winning Brands (RWB), a manufacturer of high-performance components based in Mentor, OH, has appointed Craig Stark as vice president of the transmission business unit. Stark joins the RWB team effective immediately and has experience in spearheading growth in the automotive manufacturing, distribution, and service sectors, including time as vice president of aftermarket sales at
ARP Named HRIA Business of the Year
The Hot Rod Industry Alliance council of SEMA named Automotive Racing Products, Inc. (ARP) as its 2023 Business of the Year at the HRIA reception held in conjunction with the SEMA Show. ARP was recognized not only for manufacturing the premium grade fasteners employed by many leading engine builders, car builders and race teams, but for
Rottler Report: 100 Years in Business
It’s a tall order for any company to be able to say they’ve been in business for 100 years, and Rottler Manufacturing can finally wear that badge. A century of innovation and craftsmanship has allowed them to make a name for themselves in the machining, manufacturing and automotive industries, while gaining many customers and friends
The 12th Annual Race Track Business Conference Set for 2023 PRI Show
Officials with the National Speedway Directory have announced that the 2023 Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) will take place on Wednesday, December 6, at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual RTBC event provides a platform for industry leaders to collaborate, analyze and conceptualize around the business of motorsports. Shared insights from all forms
Radford Racing School Announces Major Business Expansion
Radford Racing School, the Chandler, Arizona-based driving and racing school, has announced a collaboration with the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Chandler. With this news, Radford Racing School is now considered one of the world’s largest driving and racing schools, spanning more than 447 acres. The collaboration means Wild Horse’s
QualCast Appoints Kimberley Douglas as Business Development Manager
QualCast, LLC welcomes the appointment of Kimberley Douglas as Business Development Manager. Kimberley will help lead business growth and marketing strategies promoting QualCast’s commitment to being the best global distributor of aftermarket engine components. Kimberley will be based in Nashville, TN, as she is a native to Nashville and a Cumberland University alumnae. She brings
Automotive Specialty-Equipment Businesses Remain Optimistic Despite Supply Chain Issues
The record-high sales growth over the past two years for the automotive specialty-equipment industry is beginning to level off or subside, according to the newest SEMA market research report. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, supply-chain issues, and rising costs, companies remain optimistic as sales remain solid and above pre-pandemic levels. “Businesses experienced record-high growth the past
How Your Business Could Get up to $26k per Employee Through the Employee Retention Credit
Was your business impacted during the pandemic? If your answer is yes, your business could be eligible to receive up to $26,000 per qualifying employee through the Employee Retention Credit. Passed as a part of the CARES Act in 2020, this tax credit is available to help businesses recover from the economic fallout that occurred.
LSI Promotes Julie Blankenship to Chemical Business Development Manager
Lubrication Specialties Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Blankenship to LSI Chemical Business Development Manager.
Ford Announces it Will Split EV and IC Development Into Different Business Units
Ford is continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of breakthrough electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its iconic nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities. “This isn’t the first time Ford has reimagined the future and taken our own path,” said Ford Executive
10th Annual Race Track Business Conference Set for PRI 2021
National Speedway Directory has announced that the 2021 Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, as part of the PRI Trade Show’s Race Industry Week leading up to the PRI Show on December 9–11, 2021. The RTBC focuses on cutting-edge presentations about the current status of motorsports. It allows attendees to
Protect Yourself as a Small Business
This month’s column is for all those folks in automotive performance with a small business, as well as those looking to get into this segment of the industry. Automotive performance is this gray area that comes with risks and rewards as well as customers who don’t know what they don’t know. If you’re not careful,
LSI Chemical Adds Business Development & Marketing Manager
LSI Chemical, a manufacturer of high performance oil and fuel additives for downstream oil, gas and diesel fuel production, has announced Thomas Robinson as the company’s new business development and marketing manager. The new position was created in March in response to the company’s rapid growth of new international distributors authorized to sell LSI Chemical
Champion Oil Adds Scott Baubie as Director of Sales/Business Development Manager
Champion Brands, a blender and packager of automotive lubricants, chemicals, additives, and motor oils, has recently announced the appointment of Scott Baubie to its sales, business development and marketing team. As director of sales/business development manager, Baubie will contribute to sales strategies and business development initiatives, as well as design and implement new market penetrations within
Kelford Cams Appoints New VP of Business Development
Kelford Cams has appointed Angel Robles as vp of business development in the U.S. The appointment will help the company support its expanding client base in the U.S., according to Kelford Managing Director Tony Gault. “Angel’s experience in both sport compact and modern U.S. domestic markets sits well with our growth strategy, and we welcome the level
VP Racing Fuels Names James McVey to Business Development Role
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a provider of performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has announced James McVey has been appointed to the business development role to focus on OEM business. “James has a significant background, including 13 years of executive-level leadership experience,” says VP Racing Fuels President and CEO Alan Cerwick. “He has over 20 years
Permatex Names Director of Marketing for its Engine Repair Business
Permatex, an innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has appointed Dan Clarke to the position of director of marketing for the Engine Repair Division. In his role, Clarke will be responsible for driving the development and execution of all marketing activities for the Engine Repair business, to meet strategic objectives and deliver
Premium Guard Inc. Acquires Aftermarket Filters Business from Tenneco
Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a leader in automotive aftermarket filters, has purchased Tenneco’s global aftermarket filters business in Mexico. The announcement was made by Anan Bishara, CEO and President of PGI, who noted that the acquisition, which was finalized on October 31, 2020, includes Tenneco’s manufacturing facility in Tultitlan, Mexico, operations, the Interfil and Engine
Nixon Gear Celebrates 100 Years in Business
Nixon Gear, a division of Gear Motions Inc. located in Syracuse, NY, is celebrating 100 years in business this year. The company was founded by George Nixon in 1920 as Nixon Broach and Tool Company with the intention of selling general machining and special tooling. The company drifted into gear manufacturing and by 1924 it
Specialty Aftermarket Industry Largely Open for Business
The majority of businesses in the specialty automotive industry continues to operate during the Coronavirus pandemic. Even with “shelter in place” rules in effect in many states, more than two-thirds of industry businesses have not closed any of their facilities during this time. The findings are from a survey of SEMA member companies conducted April