PRI Set for Race Industry Week
While the industry typically gathers at the Indiana Convention Center during the week of the PRI Trade Show, this year’s Race Industry Week will take place entirely online. The program will consist of live presentations from the Race Track Business Conference and the ICMS Annual Congress, followed by three days of new educational seminars from
Timken Named One of Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies
The Timken Company, a leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, has earned a spot on the America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 list compiled by Newsweek and Statista. “We are honored to have contributed many advancements to our communities and seek to expand the impact we make around the world as a responsible global corporate citizen,”
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