Prestolite Performance Launches A Search For The New ‘Mr. Gasket’
Prestolite Performance has announced the launch of the "Search for Mr. Gasket," the company’s first-ever contest that will give one lucky fan a one-year contract to become Mr. Gasket’s official spokesperson. “If you spend your weekends working under the hood, we’re looking for you,” said Rob Koller, brand manager for Mr. Gasket. “We’ve found
National Performance Warehouse Announces its Third Acquisition of 2012
National Performance Warehouse Companies announced its acquisition of its 10th location, CMA Warehouse in Los Angeles. CMA Warehouse services customers in Los Angeles and the West Coast. As is the custom for an NPW acquisition, CMA Warehouse will maintain its current staff and management to continue to service its customers in its historic manner, the
SEMA Acquires The International Motorsports Industry Show
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has finalized an agreement to purchase the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), the racing trade show that has been held annually in Indianapolis since 2009. The IMIS will be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show (SEMA acquired PRI in March of this year), which returns to Indianapolis for 2013
MAHLE Clevite Welcomes Doug Yates To PRI Show
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announce that legendary engine builder Doug Yates, CEO of Roush Yates Engines and Roush Yates Performance Products, will be at the MAHLE Clevite booth (Booth No. 1101) at the 2012 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30. “We
John Force to Headline PRI Opening Breakfast
It’s not unusual to see John Force taking center stage and he’ll be doing just that at this year’s Performance Racing Industry Trade Show as the 15-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car Champion joins Dave Despain on a live version of his popular Wind Tunnel TV program during the PRI’s Grand Opening Breakfast. “I am
“The Technology Behind the Multi-Lobe Camshaft” Seminar Announced for PRI
On Friday, November 30, COMP Valve Train Engineering Group Leader Billy Godbold will host a free seminar entitled "The Technology Behind The Multi-Lobe Camshaft." Fresh off their win in the "Best Performance: Street Product" category at the 2012 SEMA Show, COMP Cams 4-Pattern Camshafts will be featured at the PRI Trade Show in Orlando, FL.
Perin and Moler Win 11th Annual Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown
Corey Perin, a BMW master technician from Hendrick Automotive Group’s East Bay BMW/East Bay MINI dealership in California, and Kevin Moler, a machinist at Hendrick Motorsports, defeated 11 other teams to win the 11th annual Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown. “I wouldn’t even look at the clock until I hit that start button,” said
Team Motive Gear Wins ‘Showdown At SEMA’ Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship
Loara High School Wins Their Third Straight National Championship Title Team MOTIVE GEAR – Loara High School from Anaheim CA. won the 4th Annual "Showdown at SEMA" their third straight, with the average time of 21:24 minutes. The top three teams were so competitive that they all ended up less than a minute apart! All
Engine Builder Magazine To Host Free
Engine Builder magazine will host a free seminar titled “Race Engine Roundtable: Real World Tips to Take the Checkered Flag” on Friday, December 7, 2012, during the International Motorsports Industry Show in Indianapolis. Scheduled to participate are champion engine builders including Tony Bischoff, BES Racing Engines; Matt Dickmeyer, Dickmeyer Automotive Engineering; Jim Feurer, Animal Jim
SEMA Scholarship Fund Charity To Auction Engine
The program has been significantly enhanced for 2012, as the winning bidder will have the engine custom built to his or her requirements from a variety of options. Long-time Scholarship Committee member Bill Holland of Holland Communications will again spearhead the program. “We’ll be opening the bidding for the engine during the SEMA Show and
New Product Award Winners From SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association, has announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2012 SEMA Show. The awards were selected by a panel of judges based on their superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship, consumer appeal and marketability. We have highlighted the product winners and runners up in the
Evernham To Give Keynote Address at IMIS Safety & Technical Conference
The IMIS Safety & Technical Conference helps kick off the fourth annual IMIS, the United States’ premier hardcore racing tradeshow, conducted each year at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis and owned by Chris Paulsen, owner of C&R Racing, Jeff Stoops, president of Stoops Freightliner, and three-time and defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion