GM Announces Leadership for its Technical Center
General Motors has announced the leadership for its new Concord, North Carolina-based performance and racing technical center. Dr. Eric Warren of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) was named the director of NASCAR operations. In this position, he will be responsible for competition duties in the sport “as well as expanding the involvement of GM’s product development
Stefano Domenicali Named New Formula 1 CEO
Stefano Domenicali of Italy has been announced as the new president and CEO of Formula 1, effective January 2021. Chase Carey, the current chairman and CEO, will move to the role of non-executive chairman. Domenicali is known for his time at Ferrari, having joined the team in 1991 until early 2014. Most recently, he has
Last Chance to Get a 2020 COPO Camaro
Chevrolet Performance has announced the “last call” for the track-use-only 2020 COPO Camaro handcrafted by GM engineers. For the first time in history, orders for the 2020 COPO Camaro will be on a first-come, first-served basis until all 69 units have been sold. This means no random selections are required, and buyers can become a
Firepunk Diesel S-10 Sets New World Record at ODSS Season Finale
Despite the trials of this year’s Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) from cancelled events to bad weather, on Saturday there was a bright spot in the ODSS finale event for the Hot Shot’s Secret’s sponsored Firepunk Diesel S-10 Pro Mod race truck. True to prediction made earlier in the year, this mighty S-10 not only has retained
California Governor to Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a controversial Executive Order this week instructing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to draft regulations requiring that all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state be zero-emissions by 2035. Once drafted, CARB’s proposed regulations will be subject to a lengthy regulatory process, including legal, economic and environmental
LSI Promotes Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) President Brett Tennar has announced the immediate promotion of Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions. Fischer joined LSI in 2017 as Director of Marketing followed by a promotion in 2019 to Director of Sales. He has quickly risen through the ranks taking on increased responsibility and senior leadership roles to
NHRA Sues Coca-Cola
The NHRA is suing its sponsor Coca-Cola after Coke officials told the racing series that it was ending its sponsorship, a deal the NHRA says was supposed to run through 2023. In the lawsuit, NHRA claims that Coca-Cola missed a $2.86 million payment in May, 2020. The sponsorship deal is a six-year agreement with Coca-Cola
Michael Jordan Joins NASCAR as a Team Owner
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has agreed to purchase a NASCAR Cup Series Charter. Bubba Wallace will be the driver for Jordan and his partner Denny Hamlin when the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season begins. Jordan, widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time and current owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, will be the
Engine & Performance Warehouse Names its 2019 Vendor & Rep of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI) recently announced both its 2019 Vendor of the Year and Representative of the Year. The company announced Maxima Racing Oils as its 2019 Vendor of the Year. Maxima started manufacturing performance and racing lubricants in 1979. Since then, Maxima has become a dominate engine oil in North America, focusing
Garrett Motion files for Bankruptcy
In less than two years since listing as a public company, Switzerland-based auto parts manufacturer, Garret Motion, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Following its spinoff from parent Honeywell International Inc. and the harsh impact of the Coronavirus, Garrett Motion’s bankruptcy filing will protect capital and long-term business sustainability. The company has proposed a $2.1
SEMA Data Co-op Acquires PartsHub
The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has acquired PartsHub, a comprehensive catalog management solution that will enhance a participating manufacturer’s ability to create and update industry standardized product information, regardless of their product data knowledge or expertise. The SDC is the leading product data service in the specialty equipment aftermarket. Using PartsHub’s expanded product information management
Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Canceled for 2020
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) announced today that the 2020 PRI Trade Show will not be taking place as scheduled in December. The announcement comes after months of working closely with the Visit Indy team, the Indiana Convention Center staff, and other Indianapolis officials to develop a plan for a safe and productive PRI Trade Show.