MOTORTREND’s 19th Annual HOT ROD Drag Week 2023
The race to determine the title of “Fastest Street Car in America” is back as HOT ROD Drag Week 2023 Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive returns to premier tracks in four Southeast cities Sunday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 22, and made extra special this year as HOT ROD Magazine celebrates 75 years in 2023. The world’s toughest competition
Death Week is a Go!
The tracks are confirmed and pre-entries have begun flowing in for the first (and only) Death Week. Death Week will be a one-off, eighth-mile event featuring four days of racing across 2000 miles of the most beautiful and extreme landscapes this great country of ours has! As well as racing, we will be visiting the
LIQUI MOLY Becomes Official Oil and General Partner of Carrera Panamericana
LIQUI MOLY is delighted to confirm a cooperation with “Carrera Panamericana,” by far the most famous race series in Mexico, which is held during October and has been around for decades. From 13th to 19th of October 2023, drivers from around the globe will drive through a very special route in Mexico. Known worldwide in its initial
Garrett Motion Adds Holley Performance as Official Performance Distributor for North America
Garrett Motion–the global differentiated technology provider–has announced an expanded distribution channel through a new agreement with Holley Performance. This strategic relationship will allow Garrett Motion to strengthen its presence to better serve the performance enthusiast’s needs, the company stated. “We are thrilled to welcome Holley Performance as an official performance distributor,” said Kari Bye of
New Location Announced for 2023 PRI Featured Product Showcase
Get ready for the PRI Show’s highly anticipated Featured Products Showcase, returning for this year’s event, December 7-9, in downtown Indianapolis. Once again, tens of thousands buyers, enthusiasts and media members seeking the latest cutting-edge performance products are expected to prioritize this exclusive Show feature. And PRI Show organizers have exciting news for 2023: the
Turn 14 Distribution Purchases Tucker Powersports
Turn 14 Distribution, a performance parts distribution company, has purchased Tucker Powersports, a 56-year-old leader in powersports distribution. The company, founded by Ed Tucker, is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and operates in Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. Turn 14 Distribution will acquire its inventory, intellectual property and private label brands, which include well-known marques such
Pertronix Brands Becomes the Aeromotive Group
After acquiring Aeromotive Inc. and Waterman Racing Components in 2020, PerTronix Performance Brands has now become The Aeromotive Group. Uniting nine automotive brands under one parent company, the Aeromotive Group currently represents the following brands: Over the coming months, brands within The Aeromotive Group will launch new products at the 2023 SEMA Show and PRI Show and
PRO, Drag Illustrated to Host $1.3M Superstar Shootout at Bradenton
The Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO), in partnership with Drag Illustrated and Florida’s Bradenton Motorsports Park, has announced the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout, a high-stakes, big-money race featuring the stars of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock. Set for February 8-10, 2024, at Bradenton Motorsports Park, the PRO Superstar Shootout is set to pay
NASCAR Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024
NASCAR has announced the inductees comprising the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The three-person group–the 14th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010–consists of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison. In addition, Janet Guthrie was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. The Class
Radford Racing School Announces Major Business Expansion
Radford Racing School, the Chandler, Arizona-based driving and racing school, has announced a collaboration with the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Chandler. With this news, Radford Racing School is now considered one of the world’s largest driving and racing schools, spanning more than 447 acres. The collaboration means Wild Horse’s
USAC Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class
USAC officials have announced the 11th class of USAC Hall of Fame inductees, which features champion driver Bobby East; safety innovator Ted Halibrand; champion driver Tracy Hines; television producer Terry Lingner; vice president/general manager/editor/media/general manager Bill Marvel; and team owners and contributors, The Wilke Family. The official 2023 USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will
Wiseco Launches New Website
Wiseco Performance Products, a prominent name in the Race Winning Brands (RWB) family and renowned icon in automotive and powersports forged pistons and performance products, is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new website. This dynamic digital platform aims to provide enhanced support to customers and fellow racers while delivering a seamless shopping experience