F1-Powered Mercedes-AMG One Debuts
The all-wheel-drive hypercar is road-legal and reaches 124 mph in 7 seconds.
Mercedes-AMG to Build 12-Cylinder Engines in Mannheim
Due to strong demand for its high-performance automobiles, Mercedes-AMG is to start the assembly of its 12-cylinder engines in a new location at Daimler’s site in Mannheim. The traditional AMG “one man, one engine” philosophy continues to hold true: each powerful AMG engine will be built completely by hand by just one engine fitter.
The History of AMG
For 47 years, AMG has been home to some of the fastest, mightiest and most exciting road and race cars ever created – the latest chapter of which was revealed on 9/9/14 as the Mercedes-AMG GT. So this seems to be an excellent time to reminisce.
Dillon Manufacturing Carbinite Coating for Milling Performance
Dillon’s Carbinite coating is ideal for hard or soft jaws, especially Vise Jaws and Step Jaws used for clamping applications.
Nasr Victorious at Rolex 24 for Penske, Porsche
Felipe Nasr delivered the first Rolex 24 At Daytona overall win for team owner Roger Penske in 55 years, and the first for Porsche in 14 years, in an exciting conclusion Sunday to the iconic endurance sports car race. Driving the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963 that he shared with co-drivers Dane Cameron,
PERA and Mahle Host Webinar on Low-Speed Pre-Ignition
Kimm Karrip of MAHLE Aftermarket will present what causes LSPI and will provide details of how MAHLE has studied the LSPI issue and developed piston and piston ring products to withstand the extremely high localized pressures without hardware failure. Details of test evaluation cycles, potential causes of the pre-ignition event and hardware content will be
Diamond’s Mercedes 6.2L M156 Piston Kits
Diamond’s Mercedes 6.2L M156 pistons are rated for 1,400 HP.
AAM Group Names Two Additions to Engine Pro Team
The AAM Group–the automotive aftermarket program distribution group and specialty marketing firm based in Piney Flats, Tennessee–has announced the hiring of Alan Stevenson and the promotion of Steven Perrotta to expand the program’s product management and marketing capabilities. As product manager for AAM Group’s Engine Pro, Stevenson will work to stabilize margins, work with existing and
2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Raises $1.15 Million for Charity at Barrett-Jackson Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, featured the sale of the world’s first electrified Corvette during their 2023 Palm Beach Auction earlier today. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ First Retail Production VIN 001 sold for $1.1 million, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting DonorsChoose, a national non-profit whose mission is for anyone to
AAM Group Hires Jeff Kesar as Engine Pro Marketing Specialist
After assuming operational oversight of Engine Pro, The AAM Group—the automotive aftermarket program distribution group and specialty marketing firm based in Piney Flats, Tennessee—has announced Jeff Kesar will help lead marketing and strategic planning for Engine Pro. In his role as AAM Group Marketing Specialist, Kesar will work to bring Engine Pro into the existing portfolio of
FIA Launches Applications for Prospective Formula 1 Teams
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has launched an application process to identify prospective teams seeking to participate at a competitive level in the FIA Formula One World Championship. “For the first time ever, as part of the selection conditions, we are requesting that candidates set out how they would meet the FIA’s sustainability benchmarks and how
Josh Steinmetz Named Hot Shot’s Secret Brand Manager
Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, has announced the promotion of Josh Steinmetz to Hot Shot’s Secret Brand Manager. Since Steinmetz’s employment in 2019, he has quickly risen in assigned responsibilities working first as digital marketing manager before being promoted to e-commerce and digital marketing manager. In his capacity as brand manager for the
Compound Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine
Dustin Damgaard’s interest in the performance world began years ago when he attended a National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for the first time – building powerful race machines has been a hobby ever since. He just finished a a 5.9L Cummins build that doesn’t disappoint. Check it out!
IMSA Announces New IMSA Esports Global Championship SIM Racing Series
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has announced the new IMSA Esports Global Championship. The virtual championship is the first IMSA-backed iRacing series dedicated to professional sim racers and sim racing teams. The IMSA Esports Global Championship kicks off in October and will feature some of the world’s top professional sim racers and sim racing
Women in Motorsports: Janine Shoffner
Whether it’s motorcycles, skydiving or road racing, Janine Shoffner has an addiction to adrenaline-filled activities. For the last decade, road racing has been her biggest passion as a co-founder of J2-Racing.
NASCAR Foursome To Become Road Warriors IMSA Style at Daytona
A quartet of NASCAR young guns will leave their stock cars at home to compete in next week’s IMSA sports car events at Daytona International Speedway to open the 2022 season. Austin Cindric, Harrison Burton, Chase Briscoe and Hailie Deegan – all part of the Ford Performance program in NASCAR – will pair up in
PRI Honors Top Products at 2021 Trade Show
The motorsports industry’s best and brightest products were honored at the 33rd annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis earlier this month. In all, nearly 30 exceptional parts and accessories were recognized by a panel of 12 judges representing traditional and new media, as well as sanctioning bodies and race tracks, from more
New Zengine Engine Diagnostic Kit
Zengine allows individuals to access the same world-class quality of oil testing previously only enjoyed by large businesses.
Shelby American to Offer Most Diverse Group of Ford Mustang-Based Cars Ever
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., has unleashed the ultimate “Bundle of Snakes” with the launch of its 2021 model year cars based on the Ford Mustang. To celebrate the 98th anniversary of founder Carroll Shelby’s birth, only 98 each of the Shelby GT, Shelby GT500SE and mighty Shelby Super Snake will be built this year,