Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July. SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide...
The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, provides three different free online resources to help train automotive technicians. Timken Tech Series training, TechTip info sheets and Tricks of the Trade videos all provide online professional-level training at no charge as an on-going commitment to strengthening the knowledge of new...
The manufacturer of aerospace-grade fuel systems has created an in-house shop to streamline the process of specifying custom fuel pumps and components for a wide range of vehicles.
Kim Pendergast, owner and CEO of Magnuson Products, has been selected to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors, as Dr. Jamie Meyer, who was recently named President of Performance Racing Industry (PRI), steps down from the SEMA Board. Pendergast is an active SEMA member and industry volunteer, including serving...
Holley’s LS Fest West event, most recently scheduled for June 12-14th, 2020 in Las Vegas, has been canceled. The state of Nevada is taking a phased approach to reopening, and at this time, there is still no indication as to when large crowds will be permitted to gather. Pre-registered participants...
In a message from Race Engine Challenge organizer Greg Finnican, the dyno event announced it has made the tough decision to cancel the competition for 2020. “Due to overwhelming concerns about Coronavirus and the potentially harmful impact on our contestants and conference participants, we feel that it is in everyone’s...
High-performance automotive parts and accessories distributor Turn 14 Distribution has reached an agreement to acquire Motovicity Distribution, a distributor of high-performance automotive parts and accessories based in Madison Heights, MI. Turn 14 Distribution will extend employment offers to a majority of Motovicity’s employees, the company said. Motovicity was founded in 2002 as a...
NOTE: If you already registered for this webinar scheduled for May 20th, you should have received a new email confirmation with a “JOIN” link for the change to May 27th. Delete your original link and use the new one sent today! The new webinar date is Wedesday, May 27, 2020...
Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week. Meyer, who has a long and storied history in motorsports and racing, will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced...
Racers are revving to go racing with pent-up adrenaline caused by stay-at-home and safer-at-home COVID-19 pandemic orders nationwide. In response, MAHLE Motorsport is ready to help racers make the most of their downtime to build their best possible engine with the MAHLE Motorsport Return to Racing rebate. Effective May 15,...
Doug Bawel, Jasper chairman and CEO, announced a new all-time record year in revenue, income and EBITDA. Hethanked all 3,000+ associate owners for making thepast year such a great success. A total of $17+ million in new shares were distributed toover 2,500 eligible associate-owners. Over the last 10years, a total...
Ryan Hamilton joined SBI in 2007, where his various roles have provided him an extensive knowledge of the aftermarket industry. Over the years he has held titles such as Sales & Inventory Coordinator, Quality Control Inspector, Research and Development/Technical Services, Product Manager, and most recently Vice President of Product. During...
Pat Musi Racing Engines has named ACL’s Race Series performance engine bearing it’s Official Engine Bearing. ACL has been involved in drag racing for a number of years, but this deal marks the company’s first major American drag racing sponsorship. Pat Musi worked with ACL to help design and engineer...
Dura-Bond Bearing recently announced it has named Joe Kerick as its new product development manager. Kerick is a veteran of the transmission and aftermarket replacement parts industries, who most recently was director of product management for Restoration Parts Unlimited. Prior to that, he was a senior category manager at Transtar...
PERA President Matt McGraw addressed association members in a letter recently where he said: The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of ourfamilies, our businesses, our communities, and our way oflife. During this time, I wanted to reach out and update youon the PERA conference for 2020 in Greenville, SC.First...
This Live Stream Engine Oil Q&A will feature Ken Tyger of PennGrade 1® and Engine Builder Editor Greg Jones on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11am EST. Join us for a Zoom Webinar where you can ask Ken all your engine oil questions – proper engine break-in, engine applications and oil specifications, oil...
Advance Auto Parts has announced NGK Spark Plugs as the winner of the 2020 Advance Auto Parts Receivers Choice Award, presented May 6 at the Auto Care Association’s Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN) Knowledge Exchange virtual conference. “I really wish we all could have personally been together to present this...
For more than a century, Dana has produced the drivetrain components trusted by OEMs for everything from street cars to heavy-duty off-road trucks. Through their legendary Spicer brand, Dana offers those same top-quality parts to the aftermarket. Rely on Dana for rugged axle and axle components, driveshafts, and more to...
Lucas Oil Products, the California-based distributor and manufacturer of motor oils and additives, has announced that Morgan Lucas, senior vice president of Lucas Oil Products and son of Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, will take over as the newly appointed President of Lucas Oil. As Lucas Oil continues to grow and...
DEI is celebrating 25 years of sales, service and support as an innovator of heat and sound control products. Founded in 1995 by performance industry veteran Dale Markley and his wife Nancy, DEI quickly earned a reputation in the Cleveland, OH area and beyond for its dynamic, pioneering solutions to...
