Circle D Specialties Acquires Reid Racing
Circle D Specialties, a manufacturer of high-performance torque converters and driveline components for the automotive aftermarket, has announced the acquisition of Reid Racing, a manufacturer of performance transmission cases and specialty heavy-duty axle components for off-road vehicles. This strategic acquisition expands Circle D Specialties’ product portfolio and positions the company as a comprehensive provider of
PRT Launches 32 New Products on Complete Strut Assemblies
The new items represent more than 10 million vehicles in new coverage, and come to expand the PRT brand portfolio in the North American aftermarket.
PRT Releases 15 New Products on Complete Strut Assemblies
The new items come to extend the PRT portfolio in North American Market and represents more than 5 Million vehicles in new coverage.
PRT Will Present Various Product Lines at AAPEX 2023
Some of the launches apply to new vehicles, and one highlights is the new PRT complete strut assembly for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma.
Motul USA Inc. Welcomes Amber Bates as New General Manager
Motul USA is pleased to announce Amber Bates as the newly appointed General Manager. Carrying over a decade of powersports industry experience from her time at Harley-Davidson, Amber brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to Motul’s initiatives. While with the Harley brand, she acted as Director of Sales – West Region and
Speedmaster Chevy BBC 454 Downdraft 8 Stack EFI Intake Manifold System
Speedmaster®, a leading manufacturer of high-performance engine components, is set to debut its new Chevy BBC 454 Downdraft 8 Stack EFI Intake Manifold System with a higher state of tune and engine versatility at the 2023 SEMA Show. With tight air/fuel ratio control, this precision cast aluminum 50mm IDA style throttle body ensures optimal idle
Speedmaster Introduces Chevy Gen V LT1 Downdraft EFI Intake Manifold System
Speedmaster® is set to unveil one of the company’s latest groundbreaking engine products at the 2023 SEMA Show – the Chevy Gen V LT1 Downdraft 8 Stack EFI Intake Manifold System. The completely polished manifold system will be entered into this year’s New Products Award competition as one of 30 new products from Speedmaster. This
2023 National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Class Revealed
Chuck Gurney, Jim Hettinger, Larry Howard, Gene Pastor, Stevie Reeves and Roy Richter have been announced as the latest inductees into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Gurney was a two-time winner of the Copper World Classic Midget race at Phoenix International Raceway in 1992 and 1994 as well as a two-time winner
Gibbons Motorsports’ 598 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
When an engine builder is spec’ing a build for himself, it typically gets all the bells and whistles. Just check out this 598 cubic inch big block Chevy build done by Gibbons Motorsports for co-owner Jake Gibbons. We spoke with Pete Gibbons, Jake’s older brother and co-owner of the shop, about the details of this
Rebuilding Chevrolet’s Gen VI Big Block Engine
Following Chevy’s introduction of its popular small block V8 in 1955, the OEM needed something larger to power its medium-duty trucks and the heavier cars that were
on the drawing board at the time. Enter the big block!
Bryan Riske of First Brands Group Appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council
Bryan Riske has been appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council. During the appointment process, Young Suhr Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented: “I am pleased to announce that Bryan is joining the CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council representing First Brands Group. I look forward to his participation and contributions to CAWA in assisting the Association
Charles Leclerc and RM Sotherby’s Successfully Raise Over €429,000 for Emilia-Romagna Relief
RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to announce the incredible results of the ‘Charles Leclerc for Emilia-Romagna!’ charity auction. Personally undertaken by Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc himself, Leclerc and RM Sotheby’s efforts will directly benefit the estimated 20,000 displaced people living in Emilia-Romagna. Setting a world record as the most expensive racing helmet to ever sell
NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Announces 2023 Class
NASCAR has announced its 22nd NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) class of undergraduate and graduate students. The class of 37 students will participate in a 10-week program that offers hands-on experience across various roles in the motorsports industry. “This year, we’re welcoming another exceptional class of college students eager to learn about our sport,” said
Charles Leclerc to Auction Monaco Grand Prix Race-Worn Apparel for Italy Flood Victims
RM Sotheby’s has announced a charity auction of Charles Leclerc’s race-worn helmet, race suit, gloves, and boots, all worn during the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix weekend. The ‘Charles Leclerc for Emilia-Romagna!’ sale, which represents an important personal initiative by Leclerc, offers a rare opportunity to acquire highly coveted race apparel directly from the Scuderia Ferrari
Speedway Motors Announces Promotions
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced the promotion of Josh Durham and Jeremy Orlowski. Josh Durham joined the Speedway Properties team in 2021 and brings over 23 years of experience in finance to his new role as CFO for Speedway Motors. Prior to joining the Speedway Motors
American Powertrain Transmission Kits for 1973-1987 Pickups
With Chevy/GMC Square Bodies all the rage, American Powertrain the nation’s leading distributor of TREMEC transmissions, is introducing a Square Body Chevy/GMC 4×4 kit for the TREMEC TR-4050™ 5-speed, 4WD manual transmission designed to fit 1973 – 1987 pickups and SUVs including Suburbans, Jimmys and Chevy Blazers. The new American Powertrain Square Body kit includes
Chevrolet to Retire Camaro After Sixth Generation
After nine model years in the market, with hundreds of thousands sold, the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro will retire after the model year 2024. The final sixth-generation Camaros will come off the assembly line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan in January 2024. Chevrolet campaigns the sixth-generation Camaro in a variety of series,
PennGrade1 Partners with American Motorcycle Racing Association
A new partnership between PennGrade1 and the American Motorcycle Racing Association begins March 31.
Pfitzner Performance Gearboxes’ TREMEC T56-TR 6060 Performance Gearbox Range
Having created the first sequential-operation 6-speed gearsets for the TREMEC T56 – TR-6060 range, PPG has introduced complete billet aluminum-encased units for these gearboxes.
Accessory Stud Kits From ARP
All ARP fasteners are manufactured in-house at California facilities to the industry’s highest standards.
