Green Strategies: NASCAR Races to Protect the Environment
Celebrating the sport’s commitment to protecting and preserving the environment, NASCAR kicked off its second annual NASCAR Race to Green initiative at Martinsville Speedway on March 28th. NASCAR is sports’ sustainability leader and this effort is intended to build awareness around the programs the sanctioning body, industry and a wide range of partners have in
Edelbrock Fits Like a Glove Promotion
The Edelbrock “Fits Like A Glove” consumer promotion is back. The “Fits Like A Glove” promotion allows participating consumers to receive a free pair of Edelbrock exclusive mechanic gloves and $25 when they purchase any new Edelbrock Air-Gap intake manifold; whether it’s sold individually, included in a Power Package top end kit, carburetor & manifold kit
PRW Cooling System Components Rebate Program
PRW Industries, a manufacturer of high performance engine components, is continuing its popular consumer rebate program on cooling system components. The addition of a $10 pre-paid gift card with purchase of a high flow mechanical aluminum water pump, a $15 card for PQ series electric water pumps and a $20 card for the racing radiators
Long-Time Automotive Aftermarket Executive John Lorimer Retires
After 44 years, automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty industry executive, John. F. (Jack) Lorimer retired on April 1. Lorimer started his career with Gates Rubber Company in 1970. His career included being Zone Sales Manager at Champion Parts Rebuilders, General Manager at Patton Distributors, Vice President of APS Inc. (Big A Auto Parts), Vice President & General
Melling Engine Parts Hires Western Territory Sales Manager
Melling Engine Parts has hired Karen Bewley for the position of Western Territory Sales Manager. Bewley brings strong knowledge and experience of the industry with over 24 years in the Automotive Aftermarket. Karen comes to Melling/Dura-Bond from Nickson Industries where she served as the Regional Manager since 2010. She also worked at ROL Manufacturing, Corteco
Motor State Distributing Adds Northern Radiator to its Product Line
Motor State Distributing has announced the addition of the Northern Radiator product line to its quality brand selection of cooling system products. Northern performance radiators come from a heritage in building radiators for the most demanding applications; muscle cars, hot rods and race cars. Every Northern aluminum radiator features an all-welded construction, 2 row- 1” high capacity
Calico’s New Website has a Robust “Coatings Search” Function
After three years of planning and development, Calico launched its new website, calicocoatings.com. This robust new site is like nothing else in the coatings market, allowing engineers and manufacturers of high performance components the ability to choose specifications that accurately pinpoint the right coating solution(s). Modeled after major retail sites such as Target and others, this
Jasper Supplier Award presented to King Bearings for Overall Quality
King Engine Bearings has received its second consecutive award from Jasper Engines and Transmissions, North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain and drivetrain components. King was awarded the 2012 Jasper Outstanding Service Award, as well as the Key Supplier and Partner award, now followed by the 2013 Jasper Overall Quality Award. Only
What’s Happening At ACL Bearings?
When ordering parts, engine builders at times may have some questions regarding a component. The following are common technical questions regarding ACL performance engine bearings. Frequently Asked Questions Q What is the maximum power rating of your Race Series bearings? A The power rating of the engine can be tweaked in many ways that have
Goodson Tools & Supplies Buys Kwik-Way Valve Seat Grinder Tooling
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders announced the purchase of all assets of Kwik-Way Valve Seat Tooling division. According to David Monyhan, Goodson National Sales Manager, “We’re very proud to have the opportunity to manufacture and distribute Kwik-Way valve seat grinding tools and supplies. Kwik-Way has a reputation for quality within the industry that Goodson
Reinvention Project Revealed: Valvoline unveils Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s and Jimmie Johnson’s Classic Truck Creations
Valvoline and Hendrick Motorsports today unveiled two completely reinvented, redesigned classic Chevrolet trucks, the culmination of the brand’s first-of-its kind Reinvention Project campaign. After several weeks collaborating with the expert mechanics at Hendrick Performance, Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson inspected their finished trucks. The two then went head-to-head in a
AERA Announces Resignation of its President Paul Hauglie
The Engine Builders Association (AERA) has announced the resignation of president Paul Hauglie effective March 31, 2014. The association said that it thanked Hauglie for his service to AERA and wished him luck with his future endeavors. AERA reported that Jim Rickoff will serve as interim president, and will handle all duties of the president’s
