Holley Performance Brands Expands Sales, Appoints Chet Baker SVP of Sales
Baker is a proven leader who will help strengthen the company’s customer focus in key verticals.
Shop Boss Introduces PayPal and Venmo Payment Option
Shop Boss, a web-based shop management software, has become the first shop management software to launch fully integrated PayPal and Venmo payment capabilities. The new feature of Boss Pay, Shop Boss’ all-in-one payments platform, is exclusively for Text-to-Pay customers and enables shops to drive revenue, promote next-gen appeal, and seamlessly integrate with their existing checkout. With
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
Belmont Abbey College Announces MBA in Motorsports Management
During a press conference at the 2022 PRI Trade Show, Belmont Abbey College—the private Catholic baccalaureate and liberal arts institution in Belmont, North Carolina—announced the addition of a new Master’s degree concentration in Motorsports Management. Under the direction of the Business and Motorsport Management departments, the new degree concentration is designed for completion within 12
Steve Whipple Joins PRW as President and General Manager
Steve Whipple joins PRW Industries with 40 years of experience in this industry with companies such as JEGS, Edelbrock and Nitrous Oxide Systems.
RaceTec Pistons Joins the AFR, Scat and Procar by Scat Family of Companies
RaceTec Pistons was recently acquired by Taglich Private Equity, the firm that also owns AFR, Scat Crankshafts and Procar by Scat. RaceTec Pistons was founded in 2007 by Wayne Brooks, who was completing his second venture into the piston manufacturing industry and the automotive aftermarket as he was a former owner of JE Pistons. Wayne
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
Race Winning Brand Strengthens its Leadership Team
As a leading manufacturer of performance components for the powersports and automotive markets, Race Winning Brands (RWB) continues to evolve its dedicated team of performance professionals with the addition of Scott Neely as Director of Powersports Sales and the transition of existing RWB veteran, Scott Highland, to Director of Marketing. Bringing over twenty years of
VP Racing Fuels Names Kevin Temple Vice President, Branded Retail
VP Racing Fuels has announced Kevin Temple as its Vice President, Branded Retail. “The VP team prides itself in having star players leading every division,” said Alan Cerwick, VP’s President and CEO. “With over 35 years at Phillips 66, Kevin brings an incredible wealth of experience and knowledge in building, managing, operating, and merchandising for
Tyler Epp Named President of Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
Tyler Epp has been named president of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix event, as announced by Tom Garfinkel.
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.
Race Winning Brands Continues Growth into New Markets
Race Winning Brands is revving up their growth momentum with the acquisition of CORSA Performance, CORSA Performance Marine, and Volant Performance. This group of acquisitions brings decades of experience in intake and exhaust system performance to the RWB family and tallies up to sixteen add-ons for Race Winning Brands since its 2017 inception. Hailing from
Husky Corporation Acquires Kinetic Laboratories and the K100 Fuel Treatments Product Line
Husky Corporation, which manufactures innovative fuel dispensing products and serves customers across the transportation sector, has acquired New York based Kinetic Laboratories and the K100 product line of gasoline and diesel fuel treatment additives. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. K100 features a proprietary formula developed 57 years ago that addresses water management, fuel
Race Winning Brands Shifts into Transmission Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc. is excited to announce the next evolution of their performance product offerings with the acquisition of RevMax, TransGo, and Transmission Specialties, Inc. (TSI). This trio of acquisitions represent the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth add-ons for Race Winning Brands. Headquartered in the performance and racing focused community of Charlotte, NC, RevMax specializes
Cliff Flannery Purchases Crandon International Raceway
Crandon International Raceway management has announced that the historic facility in Crandon, Wisconsin, and all its assets have been purchased by Cliff Flannery, the longtime track president. Since opening in 1984, the 400-plus acre track located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has hosted some of the largest off-road races in the sport, including June’s Forest County
Scat Crankshafts and AFR to Join Forces
SCAT Enterprises, LLC (“SCAT”) has announced it has been acquired by Taglich Private Equity, LLC (“TPE”), who recently acquired Air Flow Research Heads, Inc., a manufacturer of cylinder heads and intake manifolds for the high-performance automotive aftermarket. For over 50 years, SCAT has been a manufacturer of high-performance crankshafts, connecting rods and rotating assemblies used
Race Winning Brands Hires Powersports Veteran Steve Reed
Race Winning Brands, a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for the automotive and powersports aftermarkets, has hired industry veteran Steve Reed as Wiseco Powersports Brand Manager. Reed comes to Race Winning Brands with over 22 years of experience in the powersports aftermarket. At a young age, Reed began his powersports career in distribution and quickly
Engine Education and Training in 2021
Today’s tech schools are preparing students to work in all areas of the industry, from racing teams to engine shops. But, how much do they know after graduation?
Engine Thermal Management
As automotive manufacturers look for every way to improve engine performance and reduce emissions, they are taking a closer look at how the cooling system can manage temperature while using less engine power.
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