Engine News
19th Annual Hot Rod Drag Week Returns Sept 17-22

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 to

QualCast Appoints Kimberley Douglas as Business Development Manager

QualCast, LLC welcomes the appointment of Kimberley Douglas as Business Development Manager. Kimberley will help lead business growth and marketing strategies promoting QualCast’s commitment to being the best global distributor of aftermarket engine components. Kimberley will be based in Nashville, TN, as she is a native to Nashville and a Cumberland University alumnae. She brings

Tickets on Sale Now for Inaugural SEMA Fest

Tickets for the inaugural SEMA Fest, a two-day full-throttle festival that fuses car culture and music, are on sale now at www.semafest.com. Held November 3-4 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, Nevada, SEMA Fest is a must-attend event open to the public and featuring world-class musical acts Imagine Dragons, Incubus, Wiz Khalifa, AJR,

Bryan Riske of First Brands Group Appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council

Bryan Riske has been appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council. During the appointment process, Young Suhr Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented: “I am pleased to announce that Bryan is joining the CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council representing First Brands Group. I look forward to his participation and contributions to CAWA in assisting the Association

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Announces $89 Million Transformation

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMS Museum) has announced an $89 million capital campaign to fund a complete transformation of the Museum, its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years. Called “The Stories Behind the Spectacle,” the campaign will feature new exhibits and experiences to bring to life a global destination that provides interactive, immersive

2024 Score World Desert Championship Schedule Announced

Officials with SCORE International have announced the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship schedule. This is the earliest the season schedule has been announced in the series’ 51-year history. Mexico’s Baja California peninsula will again host the official four-race schedule. The newest event on the schedule is the SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Fuels,

Criag Scanlon Appointed as New CEO of K&N Engineering

K&N Engineering has announced the appointment of Craig Scanlon as the company’s new CEO, effective immediately. He replaces outgoing CEO Randy Bays. “Over the past 15 months, Bays has played a vital role in driving the business’s growth efforts and positioning it for future success. The K&N team expresses its deepest appreciation and will continue

2023 PRI Show Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2023 PRI Show is now open at PRI2023.com/Attend. Scheduled for December 7-9 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, the PRI Show will give PRI Members access to the newest parts, latest technology, and countless manufacturers and service providers, as well as unlimited opportunities to network face-to-face with

MAHLE Wins Series Order for Hydrogen Engines

MAHLE has received a series order from engine manufacturer DEUTZ for the development and supply of components for hydrogen engines. These are so-called power cell units, i.e. units consisting of the piston, the piston ring pack and the piston pin, which DEUTZ plans to use in stationary hydrogen engines for the first time from the

“ROMI MAAS” Machine Tool Rental Service

Romi is proud to announce the launch of the ROMI MAAS machine tool rental service. Through ROMI MAAS, customers can now rent top-of-the-line machine tools without the need for a large upfront investment. ROMI MAAS, which stands for Machine as a Service, is a flexible and cost-effective solution for companies seeking to optimize their production capabilities.

Howell EFI Announces 35th Anniversary – Introduces New Tee Shirt Designs and Promotion

Howell EFI, now celebrating 35 years of continual operations and manufacturing excellence, announces a new promotion in celebration of this milestone. For a limited time, Howell is offering two new tee shirt designs for purchase or a free tee shirt with any purchase of Howell EFI products valued at $500 or more beginning July 6

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Announces John Bodart as President

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels–the provider of racing and high-performance tires and wheels for street, strip, truck, and off-road applications–has announced John Bodart has assumed the role of president. Bodart brings more than three decades of experience in the tire industry to the position. He has held leadership positions in the technical, quality, sales and