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With four months to go until the Rebelle Rally, a 10-day women’s off-road navigation rally traversing the California and Nevada deserts, Rebelle Rally Team #146 “Team Ponderosa,” has announced the honorary sponsorship of Athena Racing to raise awareness of their STEM education nonprofit. Athena Racing just wrapped their inaugural e-learning...
After more than 15 years of outfitting race teams with high-performance parts, Don Schumacher Motorsports Precision Manufacturing (DSM) has announced it is expanding into the automotive, defense, equipment/manufacturing, and aerospace industries. DSM was founded in 2005 as a specialty parts manufacturer and R&D center for Don Schumacher Racing’s (DSR) fleet...
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on August 23 without fans in attendance. All on-track activity during the month of August, including practice and qualifications, will also be closed to the general public. Track officials issued the following statement:...
Specialty Products Company (SPC) of Longmont, CO, has announced the acquisition of Peterson Fluid Systems’ assets and team based in Henderson, CO. As the designer and manufacturer of performance oiling and fluid system components, the Peterson brand offers oil pumps, tanks, filters, and associated plumbing along with fittings and accessories...
AAPEX 2020, scheduled for Nov. 3-5, 2020 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, will not be held as an in-person tradeshow event this year due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental prohibitions and restrictions on gatherings, businesses, and travel....
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced that due to COVID-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place in 2020. While both event organizers and industry members have been working tirelessly to deliver an outstanding SEMA Show in November,...
Thank you for your continued interest and support of the PRI Trade Show. I have been attending the PRI Show for over 20 years, but there has never been a year like this. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all aspects of American life, including the racing industry....
Barrett-Jackson announced a special fall auction will take place at WestWorld of Scottsdale, October 22-24, 2020. The Barrett-Jackson executive team made the decision to hold the three-day event in Arizona in lieu of its previously scheduled 2020 Las Vegas and Palm Beach events. The fall auction, which will be broadcast...
As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and historically high rates of unemployment, skilled technicians are needed and doing jobs essential to Americans’ well-being and economic recovery. This indispensable workforce includes graduates of Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), who service the vehicles,...
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has launched a new program to help track promoters navigate evolving and often confusing local, state and federal rules that will allow them to keep their tracks running. Through the Ambassador Program, PRI is actively reaching out to track operators throughout the country to help them...
Log on to the new Total Seal website. You’ll experience the latest ring technology in an easy-to-navigate, easy-to-use and easy-to-find site, packed with parts, links and videos to help you unlock horsepower. TotalSeal.com
Based on policies and procedures put into effect by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), officials announced that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23, will be approximately 25% of capacity. Face coverings will be required for all attendees. Ticket sales will not be permitted...
Jay Leno owns one of the most impressive car collections in the world, with over 180 cars and 160 motorcycles with a total estimated value of over $52 million. All Car Leasing has looked at Google search data to discover which celebrity vehicles we are interested in the most. Jay...
Audi has announced that its SQ7 and SQ8 models will now utilize the company’s 4.0L TFSI V8 engine rather than a diesel engine. The engine is twin-turbocharged and runs a hot-vee configuration, with both turbochargers located in the center of the engine. Through the use of stop-start and cylinder deactivation,...
In 2016, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) launched its Ingenium range of engines, a modular platform utilizing Schaeffler Group’s Multiair/UniAir hydraulically actuated variable valve timing system. The engine range is centered around a 500cc cylinder capacity and all of the units to date feature either single or twin-turbochargers. Recently, JLR announced...
SEMA show goers will be required to wear a face masks or a face shield during the 2020 event, as part of a proactive plan to prevent the spreading of germs and provide exhibitors and attendees with a safe environment where they will be able to conduct business. With 1,800...
Briggs & Stratton, the small-engine and lawn-equipment manufacturer, announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded in Milwaukee in 1908, the company focused on auto parts, though it became best known for building millions of small gasoline engines. At one time, Briggs & Stratton was the world’s largest builder...
Tenneco Inc. has announced that its board of directors has appointed Kevin Baird as the COO, effective August 3, 2020. In this role, Baird joins the executive leadership team and will lead and support critical strategic and operations initiatives that deliver margin expansion and cash generation improvements. Baird joins Tenneco from...
Responding to further analysis of information and forecasts for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Mexican authorities, race teams and sponsors, SCORE International has announced new dates and a different venue for the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The iconic race will be held in...
Following the announcement in June confirming the opening eight races of the Formula 1 calendar, officials have announced Mugello, Italy, and Sochi, Russia, will join the revised 2020 calendar. The pinnacle of motorsports will visit Mugello on September 11-13 for the Formula 1 Gran Premio Della Toscana Ferrari 1000, and...
