IZOD IndyCar Series Announces 2012 Engine Platform
The IZOD IndyCar Series has announced that its new generation of engines willbe more powerful and efficient than the current formula. The new enginestrategy is based on a recommendation from the ICONIC (Innovative,Open-Wheel, New, Industry-Relevant, Cost-Effective) Advisory Committee. The exciting new platform, which debuts in 2012, will allowmanufacturers to produce engines with a maximum of
PRW Brings in Pete Kotze Sales as Northwest Market Sales Rep
PRW Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of high performance engine components for hotrods and race cars, recently announced the addition of Pete Kotze Sales as the Manufacturer Sales Rep. Agency for the Northwest United States market. Headquartered in Graham, Washington, company frontmen Pete Kotze and Chris Weir will be working closely with the PRW performance team
2010 MAHLE?Engine Builder Showdown
The final round of the 2010 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown was all of the above. In a fierce neck-and-neck battle, the Pro Motor Engines team of Josh Hypes and Matt Jackling built a complete Chevrolet R07 race engine, defeating the Hendrick Motorsports team of Mike Maiwald and Scott Vester. Building a winning race engine is
Federal-Mogul Launches Next-Generation Electronic Catalog
Federal-Mogul Corporation has launched a dynamic, next-generation electronic catalog – available at www.fme-cat.com– to help aftermarket distributors, auto parts stores, professionalautomotive repair technicians and consumers find high quality parts forany of millions of passenger and commercial vehicles as well asperformance, marine, agricultural/industrial and small-engineapplications. Available 24/7, the interactive new eCatalog features a user-friendlyinterface, expanded functionality
ABC, VERSUS to Provide Complete Indianapolis 500 TV Coverage; IMS Radio Network Offering Live Programming Throughout Event
ABCand VERSUS will provide comprehensive live coverage of the 2010Indianapolis 500, with ABC broadcasting “The Greatest Spectacle inRacing” for the 46th consecutive year and exclusive cable partnerVERSUS offering nearly 20 hours of practice and qualifying action. ABC, which has televised the Indianapolis 500 annually since 1965, willstart its coverage with a pre-race show at noon
Team MSD Takes Division 4 of
Team MSD of Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Ctr., Choctaw, OK, took first place with a time of 60 minutes and 15 seconds. The 8 teams were made up of invited auto technology classes from local high schools. Each team consists of five students and the instructor/coach. The individual schools set standards and guidelines for
Championship Round of the 2010 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Takes Place Tonight
ProMotor Engines will again appear in the championship round as they takeon Hendrick Motorsports in the 11th annual MAHLE Engine BuilderShowdown Thursday afternoon. Mike Maiwald and Scott Vester of Hendrick Motorsports will face offagainst Pro Motor Engines – 2009 showdown champions – but with two newteammates for 2010 – Josh Hypes and Matt Jackling. This
Valvoline Expands Engine Guarantee
Valvolinehas expanded its Valvoline Engine Guarantee program and is rolling outa new companion advertising campaign. The initial television spotswilll be aired during telecasts of the 2010 NBAPlayoffs on multiple networks. Participants must register their vehicles atvalvoline.com, use Valvoline motor oil regularly and their engines canbe guaranteed up to 300,000 miles. Originally available only tovehicles with
Mahle Engine Builder Showdown To Be Held During All-Star Race Week
The 11th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown – hosted by NASCAR personalities Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds – will be held in uptown Charlotte, NC on Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. The competition will take place during "NASCAR Rev’d Up," an event during NASCAR Sprint All-Star Week, on the side stage between 3rd and
University of the Aftermarket Introduces Special Savings in Support Of AAP and MAAP Candidates, New NCMA Certificate Program
For a limited time, aftermarket professionals can save 20 percent on any of the 12 Web-based University of the Aftermarket “On-Demand” short-format video courses available through www.universityoftheaftermarket.com. This special offer, available through June 30, is designed to help industry participants earn continuing education units toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket
LKQ Offers Nationwide Heavy Truck Parts Core Solution
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQX) now offers a nationwide rebuilable core solution for heavy trucks and equipment. LKQ’s Heavy Truck Division is a network of seven locations in the U.S. and Canada specializing in new, used and rebuilt heavy truck parts. “LKQ has had a nationwide auto parts network for several years,” says Lenny Damron, Senior Vice
Joe Gibbs Racing Oil Raises The Bar On Technical Support
Less than 900 lubrication professionals worldwide hold this prestigious certification, and now each Joe Gibbs Driven Oil customer will have access to a trained and certified lubrication professional. After a lifetime in the racing business, Mr. Speed has completed 9 accredited lubrication classes and passed the rigorous CLS exam. The real world knowledge garnered by