NGK Spark Plugs Announce Executive Change
NGK announced a new position for one member of the executive team. Kent Howard has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth and Partnerships. In this newly created role, Howard is tasked to develop new partnerships and pathways to strategically grow the NGK business into four key business fields – Environment & Energy, Mobility, Medical
Pep Boys to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary and Military
Pep Boys, one of the country’s leading automotive service networks, and an Icahn Enterprises L.P. company, will mark its centennial anniversary in 2021. To celebrate this Veterans Day and ahead of the new year, Pep Boys has released a commemorative calendar that takes a trip through the decades using the vehicles and milestones of the
Chase Elliott is the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion
After working his way from the back of the pack to the front following an issue in pre-race inspection, Chase Elliott dominated the season finale at Phoenix Raceway to take the checkered flag and become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. After making his way into Championship 4 of the NASCAR Playoffs following a walk-off win at
Experience SEMA360 in Photos
With SEMA360 wrapping up last week, enthusiasts and attendees are invited to visit the event’s photo site to see hundreds of vehicles and parts that appeared in Manufacturer Showcases throughout the week. There are currently four categories on the photo site: 2020 SEMA360 New Products, 2020 SEMA360 Feature Vehicles, 2020 SEMA360 Builder Vehicles, and 2020 SEMA360 General Photos. The photos of new products are available by category. The photos
Brady Ranweiler Wins 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders
The SEMA Battle of the Builders concluded Friday, Nov. 6, during SEMA360, where Brady Ranweiler was named the winner of the annual competition. As per competition rules, the Top-12 finalists performed the judging duties and rated their peers on the quality of their builds. The Top-4 finalists for 2020 were narrowed down just prior to the
Erica Enders Wins Fourth NHRA Pro Stock Championship
Erica Enders made history at the Dodge NHRA Finals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this month, clinching her fourth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship. The win puts Erica passed greats like Shirley Muldowney and Angelle Sampey, and has her in a league all her own. Not only did Enders clinch the championship, she
SEMA Announces Industry Awards
SEMA, the trade association representing the $46.2 billion automotive specialty equipment industry, presented its top honors during a special SEMA Awards Celebration held Thursday night, 11/5, during the week of SEMA360. Winners of the prestigious awards are: SEMA Person of the Year: Myles Kovacs, DUB Publishing Inc. SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year: Brendan McGrath, Dyme
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Named iRacing’s New Executive Director
iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations has announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will officially join iRacing as an executive director and part of its management committee. The NASCAR Hall of Famer, two-time Daytona 500 winner, and two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion will have a hand in numerous aspects of iRacing, from partner and community relations to user experience
Hendrick Motorsports Signs Kyle Larson
Hendrick Motorsports has signed driver Kyle Larson to a multi-year contract that will see him join the 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions beginning with the 2021 racing season. Larson was recently reinstated into NASCAR competition in late October, more than six months after his suspension for the use of a racial slur during an iRacing event. Larson
PerTronix Performance Acquires Aeromotive, Waterman Racing
PerTronix Performance Brands, a leader in aftermarket ignition and exhaust segments, announced it has acquired Aeromotive Inc. and Waterman Racing Components. Over the past 26 years, Aeromotive has designed and manufactured the highest quality fuel systems and components for the automotive aftermarket and OEM manufacturers. Aeromotive will continue to operate out of its Lenexa, Kansas
Matt Smith Captures 4th NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship
Matt Smith Racing blazed to victory this weekend at the Dodge NHRA Finals in Las Vegas, with Matt Smith crowned the 2020 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, the fourth time he has captured the prestigious trophy. After Matt Smith was awarded the title, Angie Smith closed out the Camping World NHRA season by winning the final round of the weekend race. “Our entire team has so much to celebrate,” said Matt Smith, who thanked the fans, his team, DENSO and others
’77 K5 Blazer-E Features Chevrolet Performance eCrate Package
At SEMA360, Chevrolet showcased a ’77 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance is surveying SEMA members interested in building their own electric