Engine News
2021 Daytona 500 to Have Limited Fans

The 63rd Annual Daytona 500 will play host to a limited number of fans, but The Great American Race will – as it has since 1959 – continue the tradition of the biggest event in all of motorsports. The reduced venue capacity for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series opener, set for Sunday Feb. 14, as well

AIMExpo CONNECT to Provide Virtual Tradeshow Presented by Dairyland

The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) is bringing the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) online for 2021. Presented by Dairyland, AIMExpo CONNECT will be held January 21-22, 2021, bringing the powersports industry together for the first time since the onset of COVID-19. The show will feature an opening keynote address by Erik Pritchard, president and CEO

PERA Webinar on Over/Under Balancing

Join PERA for this webinar on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 10:00AM CST with Randy Neal of CWT Industries. Randy of CWT Industries will not only address the issue of over/under balance he will also cover torsional loading, harmonic balancers and counterweight shaping, among many other issues. Don’t miss this important webinar on balancing. Register now!

F1’s Halo Saves Romain Grosjean’s Life

If you tuned into Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix, you witnessed one of the most horrific crashes F1 has ever seen. Haas driver, Romain Grosjean hit the steel barrier at 137 mph on the opening lap, and a reported 53G impact tore the car in half, which then instantly became engulfed in flames due to a

New Musi Racing Facility Underway

Musi Racing has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art facility near Mooresville Dragway in North Carolina. In September, the race team broke ground on its new 9,000-square foot building, which is scheduled to open in early 2021. The new building will serve as the race shop for the Musi Racing cars, including the Frank Brandao-owned

Jenna Jefferies Joins PerTronix Performance Brands

PerTronix Performance Brands has announced industry veteran Jenna Jefferies has joined the company as its new national account manager. Jefferies previously spent 18 years at K&N as the national account manager and two years at Pilot Automotive as the vice president of sales.  Jefferies will be responsible for growing national account revenue and providing new

MAHLE Celebrates 100 Years

Since 1920, MAHLE has developed from a small workshop to one of the largest automotive suppliers with over 160 locations in more than 30 countries. December 1, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding. It was on that day that the foundation stone for today’s MAHLE Group was laid in Stuttgart. The course for

Resto-Mod Demand Drives Expansion at Classic Recreations

Classic Recreations is in the midst of a major expansion including new car models, the hiring of additional personnel and an additional 24,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and showroom facility in North Texas. This expansion will increase production of their reimagined classic muscle cars to meet growing demand worldwide, as well as accepting high performance restoration projects.

MAHLE Opens Test Bench for Electric Drives

MAHLE has commissioned a test bench for electric drives in Stuttgart, Germany. This equipment will be used to develop and test e-axles and e-drive units for a wide range of electric and hybrid vehicles. The first test on a unit was successfully performed just a few days ago. MAHLE has invested around EUR 3 million

Hyundai and INEOS to Explore Hydrogen Opportunities

Hyundai Motor Company and INEOS have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to explore new opportunities to accelerate the global hydrogen economy. Hyundai and INEOS will jointly investigate opportunities for the production and supply of hydrogen as well as the worldwide deployment of hydrogen applications and technologies. Both companies will initially seek to

Cummins Details Hydrogen Power Development Plans

In a recent online presentation dubbed “Hydrogen Day,” Cummins detailed its plans for hydrogen power development, confirming that the engine company sees hydrogen as one of the energy sources of the future. The company has a several plants across the world producing hydrogen now, comprising 500 electrolyzer installations and 2,000 fuel cell installations worldwide. “Cummins

VP Racing Fuels Expands Partnership with Road to Indy

VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the Road to Indy. Through 2025, VP’s role as the Official Fuel has grown to include designation as the Official Lubricant and Official Coolant for Indy Lights, the Indy Pro 2000 Championship, and the USF2000 Championship.   “We are excited to expand our