BRP to Invest Millions Toward Electrification
Announced at the company’s Q4 earnings, BRP, the parent company behind powersport brands such as Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Can Am, Evinrude, Rotax and others, plans to invest $300M over five years in product development, specialized equipment, infrastructure, production tooling and facilities. Much of that $300M investment over the next five years will go towards electrifying its
Students Compete for $30,000 in Scholarships at NASCAR Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), welcomed students from around the Charlotte area and the region to compete for a total of $29,500 in scholarships, using in-demand automotive technology skills and knowledge. Fifteen teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia went head-to-head at the campus on Saturday, competing in both hands-on and written
Pennzoil Named Official Motor Oil and Lubricant of IndyCar
Pennzoil has become the Official Motor Oil and Lubricant Partner of IndyCar and the NTT IndyCar Series. The new and dynamic multi-year partnership begins this weekend with the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by AmFirst at Barber Motorsports Park. The expansive agreement also includes Pennzoil becoming the sponsor of the Pennzoil Technical Inspection area at
LSI Chemical Adds Business Development & Marketing Manager
LSI Chemical, a manufacturer of high performance oil and fuel additives for downstream oil, gas and diesel fuel production, has announced Thomas Robinson as the company’s new business development and marketing manager. The new position was created in March in response to the company’s rapid growth of new international distributors authorized to sell LSI Chemical
DENSO Revs Up its Sponsorship for Las Vegas NHRA Race
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has supercharged its sponsorships for the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. In addition to serving as the event’s title sponsor and the primary sponsor of Matt Smith Racing for the full season, DENSO is the primary sponsor of Clay Millican’s Top Fuel dragster and Greg Anderson’s Pro Stock Chevrolet throughout the April 16-18 competition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We are thrilled
Champion Oil Adds Scott Baubie as Director of Sales/Business Development Manager
Champion Brands, a blender and packager of automotive lubricants, chemicals, additives, and motor oils, has recently announced the appointment of Scott Baubie to its sales, business development and marketing team. As director of sales/business development manager, Baubie will contribute to sales strategies and business development initiatives, as well as design and implement new market penetrations within
Dayco Bolsters its Aftermarket Expertise
Dayco, an engine products and drive systems specialist for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has added aftermarket expertise in product management, engineering and sales with five new hires. Fernando Montano joins Dayco as regional sales manager; Brent Cressman as regional business development manager, Heavy Duty; Jon Crawford as product manager, Hydraulics; and Cody Colter and
SCCA Introduces Endurance Racing Program at Sebring
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is launching a new program at Sebring International Raceway – the first-ever SCCA Endurance Team National Championship set for March 31–April 2, 2022. The inaugural event is built around a 20-hour invitational race, broken into segments over two days. National Champions will be crowned under the lights Saturday
Hot Rod Drag Week & Power Tour 2021 Dates Announced
MOTORTREND has announced two of its annual events are returning in 2021 – the Hot Rod Power Tour (August 23–27) and Hot Rod Drag Week (September 12–17). The combined events are set to host upwards of 6,000 participating vehicles. “This year, we are more excited than ever to host two of our signature annual events in
Dynabrade Names Michael Buffamonti President
Dynabrade, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of unique portable pneumatic abrasive power tools, related accessories and dust collection, has announced the appointment of Michael Buffamonti as the company’s new president. He replaces Hardy Hamann, who retired earlier this year. Buffamonti most recently held the role of CFO and has been a member of the executive management team
Daytona International Speedway Appoints Frank Kelleher Track President
Daytona International Speedway has announced Frank Kelleher, an experienced industry veteran, has been appointed president of Daytona International Speedway. Concurrently, NASCAR announced that Chip Wile has been promoted to a new expansive role overseeing 13 NASCAR-owned tracks as senior VP, chief track properties officer. In his previous role as NASCAR senior vice president and chief sales
Northern Tool + Equipment Acquires Jacks Small Engines
Northern Tool + Equipment, a retailer of high-quality tools and equipment, announced it has acquired Jacks Small Engines, a second generation, family-owned company dealing in online replacement parts for all major brands of engines, tools and power equipment. The move reinforces Northern Tool’s focus on driving growth while serving hard-working trades professionals and serious DIYers with the