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TOPDON USA Donates $25,000 for Auto Techs

TOPDON USA, a provider of cutting-edge technology and advanced tools for auto repair professionals and enthusiasts, has announced the donation of $10,000 cash and $15,000 in products to TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the education, training and career development of aspiring auto technicians. To date, TOPDON has donated over $66,000 to aid organizations

Race World Has Lost Don Schumacher at Age 79

Schumacher had spent the past several months privately battling lung cancer.

Athenian Moves to Huntsville, AL

BeAthenian.org, an organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation through immersive STREAM education, has announced its strategic move to Huntsville, Alabama. Positioned at the heart of the Tennessee Valley region, Athenian is poised to catapult its growth by tapping into the unparalleled opportunities available in proximity to key players in the automotive and aerospace industries.

Speedway Motors Unveils New State-of-the-Art Machine Shop in Lincoln, Nebraska

“Speedway Motors is growing in Lincoln. Our new manufacturing facility allows us to produce more quality products right here in Lincoln,” said Clay Smith, president and CEO of Speedway Motors. “We are proud to have a team of talented people designing, engineering and building affordable parts to serve our customers.” The new state-of-the-art machine shop

Tim Tebow Highlights SEMA Show Main Stage Experience

World-renowned athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tim Tebow will share his mission-possible life message with attendees at the 2023 SEMA Show as part of the trade-only event’s professional-development experience. Taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show will highlight Tebow as a keynote speaker on the SEMA Show Main Stage, a new program

Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring Created for ’23 PPIHC

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is pleased to announce the first ever Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring crafted by Jostens.  The Unser family has and continues to build a legacy at PPIHC. Since the mid-1920s, the Unser’s have set out to tame the beast that

McLaren Announces New Driver Development Program

McLaren Racing has announced the formation of the McLaren Driver Development program, which will be led by former McLaren test driver, Formula 1 driver, and Le Mans winner Emanuele Pirro.  In addition, organizers also announced its McLaren Driver Development drivers as Arrow McLaren IndyCar Driver Pato O’Ward; McLaren Formula 1 Reserve Driver Alex Palou; and

UTI Welcomes New Early Employment Partner RDO Equipment Co.

Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a leading workforce solutions provider of skilled trades education programs, is announcing another Early Employment Program partner, RDO Equipment Co. (RDO), a diesel equipment dealer with more than 75 stores across the U.S. RDO also offers parts, service, and full support, which is where UTI diesel students are needed. Students enrolled

Toyota, TRD Launch GR Supra Jr. Roadster for NHRA Racing

Toyota and Toyota Racing Development (TRD, U.S.A.) have unveiled the first-of-its-kind GR Supra Jr. Roadster set for National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) competition. NHRA will establish a new Jr. Roadster class for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, although a launch date has yet to be set.  “The motivation behind developing the GR

West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports HoF Names Five Members

NASCAR Cup Series champions Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick, winners of nearly 100 premier division races, including the Daytona 500 and other crown jewel events, head the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s five-member Class of 2023. In addition, the following members were also chosen via two rounds of voting: The inductees will be

Chip Ganassi Racing Announces Women in Motorsports Internship Class

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and PNC Bank have selected the class for the second year of their women-only internship program.  The Women In Motorsports Powered by PNC Bank with Chip Ganassi Racing was launched to help drive awareness and support gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce. The program aims to provide

NASCAR Announces New Campus Lab Program at Bethune-Cookman University

NASCAR has announced a new Campus Lab Program that will launch in the fall semester at Bethune-Cookman University based in Daytona Beach, Florida. This program targets students interested in pursuing careers in the fast-paced sports industry and will provide them with hands-on experience through a specialized curriculum. “The NASCAR Campus Lab Program will provide B-CU

NASCAR Technical Institute Awards $76,000 in Tuition Grants to High Schools

NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc (NYSE: UTI) and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation and skilled trades education programs, welcomed high school students from around the region to compete for a total of $76,000 in grants using in-demand automotive technology skills and knowledge in two separate competitions,

Lucas Oil Welcomes 15th Year Sponsoring the Chili Bowl Nationals

Lucas Oil Products rings in the new year by celebrating its 15th annual title sponsorship of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire, at the Tulsa Expo Raceway located inside the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The beloved quarter-mile clay track contest, now in its 37th year, attracts elite drivers from stock

2023 SEMA Scholarship Applications Now Open

The 2023 SEMA Scholarship application period for students preparing for careers in the automotive or performance parts industries is now open and will run through March 1, 2023. Interested applicants can review and complete the scholarship application at www.sema.org/scholarships.  The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to foster future leaders and

Introducing Screen to Speed Powered by Pennzoil

Screen to Speed powered by Pennzoil, for women by women brought to you by Init Esports, is set to start on Dec 19th, 2022. Screen to Speed Powered by Pennzoil aims to create a multiyear pipeline to discover female talent from esports and gaming and offer them a direct route to become part of the Motorsports

Changing the Narrative Surrounding the Automotive Industry

Every now and then, one of my local radio stations in the Cleveland area invites people to call in who recently got ghosted after a first date. For those who need the definition of ghosting, it’s when someone cuts off all communication without explanation. The radio station tricks the ghostee into telling their side of

Autolite Sponsors TechForce Mobile STEM Career Center at AAPEX 2022

Autolite has announced it will participate as the presenting sponsor for the TechForce Mobile STEM Career Center at the AAPEX 2022 trade show, November 1-3 in Las Vegas. “TechForce Foundation is honored to welcome Autolite as a new partner. As a national nonprofit that champions technical careers so communities thrive, this support is critical to

Autolite Announces Sponsorship of TechForce’s Scholarships and Grants to Help Student Technicians

Autolite® has announced its support for TechForce Foundation Grants and Scholarships that help empower students toward a fulfilling career in the automotive industry.  TechForce Foundation’s Life Happens Emergency Grants provide financial assistance for student technicians whose education may have otherwise been derailed because of an emergency.  Their scholarships provide a resource for historically underrepresented groups

Racing Industry Prepares to Showcase New Products, Technology at 2022 PRI Trade Show

More than 1,000 of the world’s premier motorsports companies—including iconic brands, race sanctioning bodies and emerging manufacturers—are planning to showcase their newest products and technology at the 34th annual PRI Trade Show on December 8-10, 2022. Taking place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, the motorsports industry’s annual trade