FIA F1 Race Director Charlie Whiting Passed Away
Whiting began his F1 career in 1977 working at the Hesketh team, then in the 1980s at Brabham. He has been an integral part of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship since joining in 1988 and has been the Race Director since 1997.
Utah Lawmakers Approve $5M Bonneville Restoration
In the past few weeks, state legislators received upwards of 1,000 emails from the motorsports community, which helped focus much needed attention on the critical funding request.
Holley Releases Single-Plane Split-Design Race Intake Manifold
Holley has announced the release of its Single-Plane Split-Design EFI Race Intake Manifolds for GM Gen 3 LS engines. For race and high-performance LS engines, these manifolds are designed specifically for cathedral-port cylinder heads and 4150-style square-bore throttle bodies.
NHRA Announces Patterson Elite as Top Qualifier Sponsor
The NHRA’s West Central Division welcomes back Patterson Elite Performance as the title sponsor to the NHRA West Central Top Qualifier Bonus Award for 2019. This season will mark the third consecutive year for this partnership.
E3 Announces NHRA Contingency Program for 2019
E3 spark plugs has announced a new NHRA contingency program for the 2019 race season targeting the sportsman racer. Winners running select E3 products will receive $300 and the runners-up will receive $100.
Icahn Automotive Expands ‘Race to 2026’ Program at Philadelphia Lincoln Tech
Icahn Automotive has unveiled renovated classrooms and hallways at Lincoln Technical Institute’s (Lincoln Tech) Philadelphia campus. The classrooms are part of a larger, national “Race to 2026” program designed to invest in and support promising future automotive technicians.
Trend Performance Expands into Valvetrain with X2
Race Winning Brands, Inc. acquired the assets of X2 Valvetrain from Xceldyne, expanding its catalog of high performance valvetrain components. X2 will become a part of its Trend Performance division.
SEMA Show Preps Exhibitors for Success
Recognizing that auto part manufacturers invest in, and rely heavily on, the SEMA Show for their marketing promotions, SEMA Show organizers are hosting the 10th annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit on June 17-19, 2019, in Las Vegas. During the two-and-a-half day training, exhibitors learn how to get the most out of the automotive industry’s premier
Dana Names New Aftermarket Sales, Strategy Leaders
Dana Incorporated has announced the appointment of Dan Griffin to the position of senior director of strategy, product planning, and program management for commercial vehicle and the aftermarket. The company also appointed Bill Nunnery to the position of senior director of aftermarket sales, customer service, and marketing.
2019 SEMA Board of Directors Candidates Announced
The following slate of candidates are vying for a seat on the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors.
Edelbrock AVS2 800 CFM Carburetor
Edelbrock’s new AVS2 800 CFM Carburetor with Annular Flow Booster technology brings superior fuel atomization with near EFI-like drivability to all high-horsepower small- and big-block engines.
Holley EFI Releases Terminator X & X Max Systems
Holley has announced the release of its all-new Terminator X and Terminator X Max electronic fuel-injections systems. Developed specifically for LS engines and available in 12 different variations.
