GM Breaks Ground on Charlotte Technical Center
General Motors has broke ground on the new Charlotte Technical Center, a 130,000-sq.-ft. facility that will expand GM’s performance and racing capabilities. Additionally, the center will accelerate strategic knowledge transfer between motorsports and production vehicle development. Representatives of Chip Ganassi Racing, Richard Childress Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports joined GM for the groundbreaking at the complex
RPM Act Picks Up Seven Co-Sponsors in Congress
Support for the bipartisan Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 (RPM Act), H.R. 3281, continues to expand each day, as members of Congress continue to hear an outpouring of support for the bill from racers and the motorsports parts industry. Earlier this week, seven House members agreed to co-sponsor the bill, including US Representatives
MPA to Host Diesel Starting Systems Webinar
Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) will host a live, web-based, Part Smart educational program providing OE level training for the professional technician on Thursday, June 17. The webinar covering Diesel Starting Systems, will be taught by Nelson Davis, ASE L-1 Certified Master Technician. The one-hour live event will be held Thursday, June 17, at 12
MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Train to Gain Challenge
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced the “Train to Gain Challenge” eLearning promotion that gives participants the opportunity to win an array of prizes upon the completion of online product training modules. The five modules are designed to provide essential information about key MAHLE Aftermarket product categories, including engine bearings, gaskets, filters, thermal management, and turbochargers.
13th Annual Motor State Challenge to Take Place in July
The 13th annual Motor State Challenge will take place July 15-17, 2021. The Motor State Challenge is a three-day Pro-Touring event that brings together top drivers from across the U.S. and Canada to compete for fun and bragging rights. Drivers can compete in standard and manufacturer Vintage and Late Model classes, as well as the
Helio Castroneves Joins Four-Time Indy 500 Winners Club
Helio Castroneves joined the exclusive club of four-time Indianapolis 500 winners this past weekend with a victory Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Castroneves joins A.J. Foyt (1961, 1964, 1967, 1977), Al Unser (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987) and Rick Mears (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991) as four-time winners of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The Brazilian’s previous
Holley’s MoParty Preregistration Now Open
Holley has announced that participant preregistration is live for the second annual MoParty. The all Mopar-powered event is scheduled for September 17-19th and will return to Beech Bend Raceway for more high-octane shenanigans and tire smoking festivities. For 2021, both participant registration and spectator/crew ticket purchasing will take place online only at moparty.com. The MoParty event is dedicated
Autolite Announces Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes
Autolite has announced it will host a second sweepstakes in 2021 to celebrate automotive DIYers. The Autolite Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes will give consumers a chance to win a home garage makeover. “The biggest Autolite fans and supporters should be able to get in on the action and celebrate our 85th anniversary with us,” said Carl Weber,
ANDRA Launches New Australian Drag Racing Championship Series
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) has established the new Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC), set to launch with a 2021-2022 season beginning next month. For the inaugural season, ADRC events will be held across four states and five venues in Australia, including the Hidden Valley Drag Strip, Alice Springs Inland Dragway, Adelaide International
Wiseco Announces On Track School Scholarship
Each year, many young racers of the sport of motocross put in countless hours on and off the bike working to pursue their passion while also attempting to evolve their education. The balance of time and effort required between these two major life goals can often be a struggle, but thankfully there are people like
SEMA 2021 Board Election Results
Kyle Fickler of Driven Racing Oil has been elected chairman-elect and will help the SEMA Board of Directors lead the association over the next several years. Fickler fills the position held for the past two years by James Lawrence (Power Automedia), who will begin his term as chairman in July when Tim Martin (Aftermarket Advisors)
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Hires Retail Marketing Specialist
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, has announced the addition of Hollie Maxymillian, a veteran automotive retail marketing specialist to serve as the company’s new Hot Shot’s Secret product manager. The all new marketing position was filled in April to ensure Hot Shot’s Secret’s branding presence for the company’s 35+ family of products