VP Racing Fuels Names James McVey to Business Development Role
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a provider of performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has announced James McVey has been appointed to the business development role to focus on OEM business. “James has a significant background, including 13 years of executive-level leadership experience,” says VP Racing Fuels President and CEO Alan Cerwick. “He has over 20 years
Cloyes Hires Troy Angst as CFO
Cloyes Gear & Products Inc., backed by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has hired Troy Angst as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Based in Fort Smith, AR, and founded in 1921, Cloyes designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes timing drive systems and components for replacement applications in the automotive aftermarket and high-performance racing segment. Angst brings 30
MSHFA 2021 Induction Class Includes Three Women
Nine racing legends, including an unprecedented three female honorees, were named to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) as the 33rd class. The class of 2021 includes one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers, Davey Allison (Stock Cars), three-time land speed record holder John Cobb (Historic), three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon Jr.
Edelbrock to Leave California HQ for Mississippi
Aftermarket parts supplier Edelbrock is closing its Torrance, California, headquarters and manufacturing plant and shifting its operations to separate facilities in-state and across the country. Edelbrock’s administrative offices will be moved to a 300,000-square-foot facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi, while most manufacturing processes will be transferred to its San Jacinto, California plant, located about 95
Grammy Artist Pitbull to Serve as 63rd Daytona 500 Grand Marshal
Grammy-winning international superstar, Pitbull, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 63rd Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 14, and will give the command for drivers to start their engines (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway. “It’s an honor to be named Grand Marshal
GM Says it Plans to Eliminate Gas & Diesel Cars/SUVs by 2035
According to a report by The Washington Post, General Motors announced it will end the sale of all gasoline and diesel passenger cars and SUVs by 2035. The announcement marks a major turning point for GM with a future focused on new electric vehicles. GM chief executive Mary Barra said the company will eliminate all
George Lane, Motor State Distributing and Lane Automotive Founder, Has Died
Motor State Distributing and Lane Automotive Founder, George Lee Lane, has passed away, according to an announcement made by the two companies. George was born (1937) and raised in Southwest Michigan, where he met his lifelong wife and partner, Janet, and raised their two sons, Doug and David. From humble beginnings to building an automotive
Engine Parts Group Adds NPW as Newest Member
Engine Parts Group, also known as Engine Pro, has announced the addition of NPW Companies as its newest member. NPW is a Florida-based automotive parts distributor with 30 warehouse locations and more than 50 store locations across the US. NPW had recently purchased Engine and Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI), a founding member of the Engine
Chip Ganassi Racing and GMC to Enter Extreme E
GMC has announced a new multi-year sponsorship with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the team’s first electric racing venture in the inaugural Extreme E season in 2021. CGR will compete in a 550-horsepower electric SUV inspired by the GMC HUMMER EV. “It’s truly an honor to represent GMC, especially during such an exciting time in auto
I-75 Raceway Under New Ownership
Shannon and Denise Littleton, along with Ken Brewster, have taken ownership of I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, TN. The group has purchased the 1/3-mile dirt track from longtime owners and operators Tim and Angie Kyle. “We cannot wait to watch them take I-75 to a new level. You’ll still see the same smiling faces as you
Utica-Rome Speedway Listed For Sale
Utica-Rome Speedway, the historic, 1/2-mile clay oval in Central New York, has been listed for sale. Located in Vernon, New York, the multi-use facility sits on over 100 acres of land and regularly features DIRTcar Racing, Super DIRTcar Series, Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints, Ollie’s Bargain All Star Circuit of Champions, and more series. Current
Cometic Gasket Acquires Klotz Synthetic Lubricants
Cometic Gasket, a supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the automotive, powersports, original equipment and remanufactured engine industries, announced it has acquired Klotz Synthetic Lubricants. Based in Fort Wayne, IN, and founded by John C. Klotz Jr., in 1959, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants specializes in providing superior lubricants to racers, performance enthusiasts, and traditional end-users. For