Speedway Motors Promotes Four Within Company
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced four recent promotions within the company. “Over the past year, we’ve experienced unprecedented growth,” said Betsy Grindlay, director of marketing and people operations. “As we continue to add new products and new retail and distribution centers, these promotions will help position us to
Light-Truck Market Shows Growth
Following SEMA’s recent market research on the changing vehicle landscape, SEMA released a research report dedicated solely to the light-truck market. The 99-page study includes in-depth sales information for pickups, SUVs, CUVs, and vans, as well as aftermarket parts for these vehicles. The new Light-Truck Market Snapshot from SEMA Market Research shows that in 2020
Pim van den Bergh Joins United Engine & Machine
United Engine & Machine Co., a leading manufacturer of cast and forged pistons, has announced that Pim van den Bergh has joined its team as National Sales Director. Over the last few years, UEM has earned a growing position in the market by diversifying its pistonlineup across diesel and forged race performance, alongside its robust
NASCAR’s Next Gen Cup Series Cars Unveiled for 2022
The Next Gen models for NASCAR Cup Series competition in 2022 have been unveiled at The Park Expo in Charlotte, NC. The Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the Ford Mustang and the Toyota TRD Camry were debuted to the public as part of what NASCAR calls a “new era of the rebirth of stock.” “I think
NHRA Appoints Lonnie Grim as National Tech Director
The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of Lonnie Grim as the new national tech director. He began his role on April 12 and will help continue towards the department’s goal of innovation and safety. Grim comes to the NHRA with more than 15 years of experience within the sport of drag racing. He most recently
SCCA Forms EV Advisory Committee
The SCCA has formed the Electrified Vehicle Advisory Committee (EVAC) to create unified procedures across SCCA programs for Electrified Vehicles (EV). The nine-person committee is being led by SCCA Area 4 Director Dayle Frame—EV owner and Solo competitor—and made up of representatives from Road Racing, Track/Time Trials, Rally/Solo, and industry experts. The first tasks the
Banks Hires Rocket Propulsion and Nuclear Power Expert to Lead Engine Program
Regarded as a true gearhead, Matthew Gamble fills the position of manager of design, assembly & test for Banks’ “High Output” DMAX-based engine programs. Gamble will oversee the design, development and launch of high-performance turn-key variants of the popular and military-proven Banks D866T engine. Engineered and developed in-house at the company’s Azusa, CA campus, these high-output
Don Schumacher Racing Becomes Trackside Distributor of Dayco Supercharger Belts
Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) and Dayco have announced they expanded their partnership through the 2021 NHRA Camping World Series season, and the relationship has evolved to include DSR as the sole trackside distributor of Dayco’s supercharger belts for Top Fuel and Funny Car teams at all NHRA events, and via DSR’s performance e-boutique, www.dsr.parts. DSR excels
SEMA’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Four dedicated individuals who contributed to and have had an impactful influence on the automotive specialty equipment industry are being honored as new SEMA Hall of Fame members. They will join an elite group of icons who comprise the SEMA Hall of Fame, as they are officially inducted at the SEMA Installation & Gala on
IndyCar Legend Bobby Unser, Dead at 87
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, who was one of the most colorful, outspoken and popular drivers in the history of IndyCar, died on Sunday, May 2, at his New Mexico home. He was 87. Unser won the Indianapolis 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. He is one of just 10 drivers to win the
NHRA Announces New EV Class for 2022
The NHRA has announced the creation of an all-new electric vehicle (EV) racing class that will join the NHRA Summit Racing Series in 2022. Electric cars will compete within the Summit Racing Series in all seven Sportsman divisions. “We are thrilled for this new opportunity for our NHRA competitors,” said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. “NHRA
F1 Replaces Canada with Turkish Grand Prix
Formula 1 has confirmed a change to round seven of the 2021 calendar with the Turkish Grand Prix replacing the Canadian Grand Prix the weekend of June 11–13. Due to the ongoing international travel restrictions in Canada, it became impossible for Formula 1 to enter the country without a mandatory 14-day quarantine, leading to the