Pep Boys to Award $100K to Aspiring Automotive Technicians
Pep Boys invites those studying to become technicians to apply for one of the 15 scholarships available in the annual Find Your Drive scholarship program. Scholarships awarded through the program this year will total $100,000 to celebrate the company’s centennial and continue the “Race to 2026” initiative, designed to recruit talented technicians in the automotive industry and
Brian Tarnacki Joins Pinnacle Media
Brian Tarnacki, a widely respected expert in building strong brands at every level of the auto care and commercial vehicle industries, has joined Pinnacle Media, a full-service marketing communications agency with clients in the global transportation, manufacturing, software and professional services markets. Tarnacki, vice president of brand development for Pinnacle, has more than 30 years of
Permatex Starts 2021 NASCAR Season with StarCom Racing Sponsorship
Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced that the company will continue its sponsorship of the StarCom Racing Team for two key races during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series. This marks the third consecutive season that Permatex will be a primary sponsor for the Permatex StarCom 00 Camaro,
Snap-on Industrial Brands is Now Williams
Striving to tap into the “workhorse” line of tools that have long represented the Williams brand, Snap-on Industrial Brands will now be known as Williams. Williams is designed for industrial technicians who rely on strong, trusted tools that are engineered to withstand the demanding needs of harsh environments. Williams has a rich history of working with industrial professionals since
Holley Acquires AEM Performance Electronics
Holley has announced the acquisition of AEM Performance Electronics, the developer and supplier of electronic control and monitoring systems. “We are very excited to have the vast resources that an industry-leading company like Holley provides to help us accelerate the development of our products, particularly in the EV conversion space,” AEM Division President Greg
F1 to Race Miami Grand Prix in 2022
Formula 1 has announced that the brand-new Miami Grand Prix will join the F1 calendar in 2022. The race, which is set to be the first one hosted in Florida since 1959, will be held on a new layout at the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins franchise.
Old World Industries Names New CEO
Old World Industries, the Northbrook, IL-based company with brands including PEAK Performance Automotive, has announced the appointment of automotive industry veteran Greg Noethlich as its new CEO. Noethlich will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Old World Industries with its PEAK, BlueDEF and Final Charge brands. “We’re thrilled to have Greg join the team as
ProTorque Hires New Director of Motorsports
The Boninfante Group has hired Tom Kundrik as ProTorque’s director of motorsports and sales. “ProTorque has added an industry icon to our team,” ProTorque President Joe Rivera said. “Tommy is joining us to handle what we believe will be an overwhelming response to the new, patent-pending technology [a new stator inside a torque converter] we
NHRA and Capital City Motorsports Park Sign Agreement
Capital City Motorsports Park has signed on as the newest NHRA member track in the NHRA Southeast Division. Located in Montgomery, AL, Capital City Motorsports Park is overseen by owner Ben Willis. “We are proud to put Montgomery back on the map and rebuild a solid relationship with NHRA Division 2,” said Willis. Capital City Motorsports Park
ATI Names a Chief Transmission Technology Officer
ATI Performance Products, based near Baltimore, MD, has announced the appointment of Vince Fourcade as chief transmission technology officer (CTTO). Fourcade brings three decades of performance racing and automatic transmission building expertise to this new position. Fourcade raced in the Pro Stock, Pro Rear Wheel Drive, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster categories in the ’80s.
UTI to Open New Campus in Austin, TX
Universal Technical Institute Inc., a provider of transportation technician training, has announced plans to open a new campus in Austin, TX in 2022. The new location will mark its 13th nationwide and the third in the state, along with Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. “We are excited to be expanding in Texas, where UTI has a
Casper Speedway Under New Management
Casper Speedway, the ½-mile dirt oval based in Casper, WY, has a new management team for the 2021 season. Casper Mountain Racers Association has signed a three-year lease (with the option to renew) with the city of Casper, the current owners of the facility. Headed by the new track president and promoter, Chris McAuley,