Lewis Hamilton Becomes F1’s Winningest Driver
Lewis Hamilton became the all-time winner in Formula One, earning his 92nd victory on Sunday at the Portuguese Grand Prix, surpassing a record held by seven-time champion Michael Schumacher. For the 97th time in his F1 career, Hamilton started on the pole position at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver fell to
Mike Rowe, Tanner Foust to Keynote SEMA360
Mike Rowe, best known as creator and host of the hit TV series “Dirty Jobs,” will participate in a live keynote Q&A with industry icon Tanner Foust at SEMA360, powered by OPTIMA Batteries, Monday, November 2, at 8:00 am (PST). Available only on SEMA360, Rowe and Foust will engage in a casual, insightful and candid conversation about
Firepunk Diesel’s S10 Crushes Diesel World Record, Again
The Hot Shot’s Secret-sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 broke the world record in the qualifying round in the Radial vs. World Class at No Mercy 11. The event was hosted on one of drag racing’s largest stages at South Georgia Motorsports Park last weekend, October 17-18, with qualifiers held earlier in the week. With Larson Miller
SSC Tuatara Crowned World’s Fastest Production Vehicle
SSC has announced it broke the top speed record for production vehicles with its 1750-horsepower Tuatara supercar. With a fastest top speed of 331 mph and a fastest two-way average of 316 mph, the Tuatara is now the fastest production car on Earth, beating out the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ by nearly 12 mph. The record was
NASCAR Reinstates Kyle Larson
NASCAR officials have reinstated Kyle Larson more than six months after his suspension for the use of a racial slur during an iRacing event. Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) fired Larson on April 14, 2020, one day after NASCAR barred him indefinitely as part of a behavioral penalty. Larson was mandated to complete sensitivity training at
Dayco Expands Timing Belt & Water Pump Warranty Program to 125K Miles
Dayco’s Aftermarket Division is launching a comprehensive new Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump program that includes an industry leading 125,000 mile warranty. Effective October 15, when a technician or a DIYer purchases a Dayco Water Pump or Dayco Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump they can register their purchase ataftna125k.dayco.com/125k/, to be covered for 125,000
Lubrication Specialties Names New COO
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), the manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, has announced an expansion of its senior leadership. Steve deMoulpied joins LSI as the company’s chief operating officer (COO). With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries and functional areas, deMoulpied has particular expertise in organizations with complex technical
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to Have 22 Races in 2021
NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule. NHRA enters its 70th anniversary season with a new sponsor on its premier professional series—Camping World, the retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services—and an extended partnership with FOX Sports. All events will be aired on FOX Sports
MAHLE Motorsport Celebrates 100 Years with PowerPak Piston Rebate
In celebration of MAHLE’s 100 years of automotive innovation, MAHLE Motorsport has announced a $100 discount on all PowerPak piston kits. The discount is available starting October 15 via a mail-in rebate. Now high performance enthusiasts and sportsman class racers alike can take their engine builds to the next level with a $100 discounted rate
Lucas Oil Promotes Melissa Wonser to VP of Marketing
Lucas Oil Products Inc. has announced the promotion of Melissa Wonser to vice president of marketing. Melissa joined the company in 2011 and has advanced up the ranks in both the art and marketing departments, where she played a crucial role in managing and ensuring the success of the brand’s wide-reaching campaigns. “Melissa brings a
Champion Oil Offers WD Incentive
Champion Oil, a lubricant manufacturer of diesel engine oils and additives, has recently created a special opportunity and program to become a Champion Warehouse Distributor (WD) selling Blue Flame Performance Diesel Engine Oils. The newly released incentive is a low-cost buy-in at the WD level for smaller businesses that includes free freight, web location posting, press release, POP,
Mustang Dynamometer Announces New Demonstration Facility in New Mexico
Mustang Dynamometer, an American manufacturer of high performance dynamometers and related products, has announced a new demonstration facility in their Mexico City office. October 1st, Operations VP Eser Manav visited Mustang de México Dinamómetros, the local representation office and demonstration facility of Mustang Dynamometer located in Mexico City. This office was established in 2017 to