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Charles Leclerc to Auction Monaco Grand Prix Race-Worn Apparel for Italy Flood Victims

RM Sotheby’s has announced a charity auction of Charles Leclerc’s race-worn helmet, race suit, gloves, and boots, all worn during the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix weekend. The ‘Charles Leclerc for Emilia-Romagna!’ sale, which represents an important personal initiative by Leclerc, offers a rare opportunity to acquire highly coveted race apparel directly from the Scuderia Ferrari

Pennzoil and API on Developing Motor Oil Standards

For more than 90 years, Pennzoil has worked alongside the American Petroleum Institute (API) to ensure Pennzoil products meet – and often exceed – the stringent requirements of motor oil specifications implemented to best help protect the performance of your engine. With the industry ever-evolving, Pennzoil sat down with API Senior Manager, Jeff Harmening, to take a

Ryan Blaney Takes Home First Coca-Cola 600 Victory

Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney claimed his first victory of the season and 8th of his NASCAR Cup Series career after winning the 64th running of the Coca-Cola 600. This Monday’s win marked the first time that team owner, Roger Penske, has ever won the Coca-Cola 600 and Indy 500 in the same year. “Congratulations to

Erson Diesel Performance Valves

New valves from Erson Cams are designed for high performance diesel applications. Intake valves are made from 21-4N stainless alloy and exhaust valves are Inconel alloy with a stellite facing for maximum durability under the extreme heat and stress produced by turbocharged and supercharged diesel engines. All valves feature full machined heads with swirl polished

PPIHC Partners with USAC

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is pleased to welcome our racing colleagues at the United States Auto Club (USAC) back to Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain as we move into our second century of auto racing. While the PPIHC remains a self-sanctioned motorsports event, USAC will provide

SEMA Announces Board Election Results

SEMA members have elected Melanie White, President of Hellwig Products, and Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, to lead the association over the next several years as key members of the 2023-2024 SEMA Board of Directors. White was voted incoming chair and fills the position held for the past two years by Kyle Fickler (ProCharger),

MAHLE Aftermarket Renews Sponsorship with Drag Racer Melanie Salemi

MAHLE Aftermarket has renewed its sponsorship with renowned drag racer, Melanie Salemi, of Melanie Salemi Motorsports, for the 2023 season. The agreement includes serving as a sponsor with the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Pro Modified racecar series. In addition, Salemi plays a key role as contributor of the Team MAHLE engine parts test team.

Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki to Co-Develop Hydrogen Small Mobility Engines

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has granted approval to Yamaha Motor Co., Honda Motor Co, Kawasaki Motors and Suzuki Motor Corporation to form the technological research association HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility and Engine technology), which will develop hydrogen-powered engines for small mobility – suitable for fitment to motorcycles, small marine vessels, construction

MAHLE: Choice of Champions Promotion Starts

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. announces the launch of its 2023 “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” promotion. Now through September 23, technicians can enter the sweepstakes for the chance to win one of two custom-built vehicles engineered by some of the industry’s finest racing and automotive enthusiast legends. The vehicles up for grabs are a Petty’s Garage

DEI Announces Partnership with Summit Motorsports Park

America’s Racetrack and one of the nation’s premier producers of automotive heat control products are teaming up in 2023. Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is pleased to announce a marketing partnership with Summit Motorsports Park, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Opened in 1963, Summit Motorsports Park specializes in presenting family entertainment and hosts a

Motion Announces Two Executive Promotions

Motion Industries (Mi)–the distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts and industrial technology solutions headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama–has announced the promotions of Joe Limbaugh to executive vice president – chief operations officer (COO) and James Howe to executive vice president – chief commercial officer/chief technology officer, effective June 1. Both will continue to report

Wilwood Engineering Hires Brian Cox as Media Relations Manager

Wilwood Engineering–the Camarillo, California-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance disc brakes and components–has appointed Brian Cox as its new Media Relations Manager.  Cox joins the Marketing/Advertising team and will focus on new and long-standing relationships in automotive, truck, off-road and racing media. He will also help optimize and organize media ad buys, ad campaign creation