5th Annual Holley LS Fest Grand Champion Results
The 2014 LS Fest, held September 5-7, was the 5th annual and by far the largest incarnation of the event yet with over 10,000 in attendance and over 500 participating LS-powered cars. Congratulations are in order for all of the participants who had the chance to enjoy and contribute to the event. Even bigger congratulations
Overhaulin’ and Chip Foose to Tape Episode at 2014 SEMA Show
Similar to the last episode of “Overhaulin’” that was filmed at the 2012 SEMA Show, 2014 show-goers will be able to watch as Chip Foose and his team customize a vehicle for a future airing of the show.
PRI Trade Show Looks to Build on Indy Success in 2014
After seeing success in its return to Indianapolis last year, PRI show producers are preparing an even better event for the 27th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, to be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis from December 11–13, 2014.
Herkules to Host NASCAR Driver Brendan Gaughan at SEMA
Herkules Equipment Corporation will be hosting NASCAR Driver, Brendan Gaughan at the 2014 SEMA Show, being held in Las Vegas. Gaughan will be signing autographs and chatting with fans on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4-5.
Bosch Starts Scholarship Program with Universal Technical Institute Foundation
Robert Bosch LLC has established an education scholarship and employment grant program through the Universal Technical Institute Foundation with a gift of $50,000.
Win $1,000, an iPad and Engine Builder Bragging Rights
If you haven’t nominated your shop to be recognized as tops in this industry, you better hurry. The deadline for online nominations in the annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award is Sept. 30! Just go to www.topperformanceshop.com and fill in the required fields.
Independent Study Confirms Safety of Shop Towels
TRSA, the leading global textile services trade association, announced that an independent study conducted earlier this year found workers who routinely use shop towels had no increased health risk above regulatory levels of concern. The study, commissioned by TRSA and conducted by Arcadis U.S., Inc., measured heavy metal exposures in laundered shop towels sampled from
Chevrolet Camaro Wins Champion Spark Plug Daily Driver Contest
A gleaming, custom-green 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is the grand-prize winner of the Champion Spark Plug brand’s “King of the Road” contest and $5,000.
Napa Earthquake Knocks Engine Shop Out of Balance
“Now we are in search of a light industrial commercial spot here in Napa. It’s a major challenge – but we won’t give up.” –Rich Oliver While much of the damage attention from the South Napa Earthquake centered around Napa’s wineries and related business, the racing and performance industry did not escape unscathed. According to
Thank You Notes: 392 Magnum Engine Charity Build Update
As we get closer to completion of Engine Builder magazine’s 392 Magnum Charity Engine Build project, we would like to take a moment and update the project status and thank all those responsible for this project. First of all, we would like to thank Dave Sutton, contributing editor for Engine Builder for organizing this
John DiPaola Named Vice President-Group Publisher at Babcox Media
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce that John DiPaola has joined the company as Vice President-Group Publisher. He joins Babcox from Penton Media, where he spent the past 25 years. In his most recent role with Penton, DiPaola served as Vice President and Market Leader — Manufacturing & Supply Chain Group. In this role,
Propane Industry Unveils ‘Propane Clean American Energy’ Tagline
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced the launch of a new logo and brand identity for propane, PROPANE Clean American Energy. The logo, anchored by the iconic image of an American bald eagle, highlights propane as an increasingly American-made alternative fuel at a time when U.S. propane production from natural gas liquids
