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
SEMA Awards More than 100 Scholarships to Automotive Aftermarket Students
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has issued a total of $245,000 in scholarship and loan forgiveness awards through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund to help 104 individuals pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 87 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and 17 employees of SEMA-member companies
2024 Unlimited Off-Road Racing Series Schedule Released
The Martelli Brothers have announced their new three-race 2024 Unlimited Off-Road Racing Series, which features The Parker 400, The BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 and The California 300 off-road races. Unlimited Off-Road Racing will host all desert car, truck and UTV classes, and host motorcycles at two of their marquee events, The Mint 400 and The California 300. The new series will
CEO of Lucas Oil Transitions to Chairman
Lucas Oil Products–the Indianapolis, Indiana-based distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants–has announced the transition of Forrest Lucas from CEO to chairman of Lucas Oil. In his new role, Lucas will step away from the day-to-day activities and move into an advisory role to help guide the company’s strategic direction. The transition also gives Lucas
Ultimate Motorsports Park Set for Grand Re-Opening on August 26
Ultimate Motorsports Park–the 3/8-mile dirt oval in Elkin, North Carolina, formerly known as Friendship Motor Speedway–will host its grand re-opening event on Saturday, August 26, headlined by a $7,500-to-win/$500-to-start Ultimate Super Late Model Series program. The track is now owned by Bobby and Jessica Koehler, owners of the Koehler Motorsports team fielding Dirt Late Model entries for their