USAC, NASCAR Announce New Partnership in Youth Racing
In an effort to continue to grow the motorsports community and offer unique opportunities to kids and families, USAC and NASCAR have teamed up to form the NASCAR Youth Series, which will debut as the quarter midget series brand starting in 2023. This new series will be recognized as a NASCAR Regional Series and will
Racing Legend Richard Petty and SEMA Advocate for RPM Act in Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, July 19, “The King” Richard Petty joined SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) CEO Mike Spagnola in the nation’s capital to advocate for Congress to pass the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill (H.R. 3281/S. 2736) protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports-parts
Women in Motorsports: Janine Shoffner
Whether it’s motorcycles, skydiving or road racing, Janine Shoffner has an addiction to adrenaline-filled activities. For the last decade, road racing has been her biggest passion as a co-founder of J2-Racing.
NASCAR Technical Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Skilled Trades Training
Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.
NASCAR Technical Institute Wins “Best Place to Work”
NASCAR Technical Institute wins award for “Best Place To Work” in Iredell county as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Lyn St. James & Beth Paretta Launch Women in Motorsports North America
The Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) organization officially launched today as a community of professionals supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsport. By creating an inclusive, resourceful environment, the 501(c)(3) charity looks to foster mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth to help ensure a successful and effective future for women in professional motorsports
Wössner Pistons Strengthens U.S. Team with New Powersports Industry Specialists
As Wössner North America (N.A.) continues to increase its presence in the North American piston market, the company has chosen to add two powersports industry specialists to its U.S.-based team to help lead the way. Wössner has over 40 years of experience in the high-performance racing industry. Used and endorsed by top U.S. teams like
Will Wayne Taylor Racing Win a 4th Consecutive Rolex 24?
It’s one of the most significant angles leading into the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA this weekend: Wayne Taylor Racing is trying to win the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA for a fourth consecutive time. In fact, it’s the talk of the race. Everywhere except the team’s garage, that is. “The approach for us to win Daytona
NAPA AUTO PARTS and Universal Technical Institute Form New Strategic Alliance
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) and NAPA AUTO PARTS (NAPA) have joined forces to support the future of those seeking careers in the transportation and aftermarket auto repair industries. NAPA has become the preferred UTI auto parts supplier, which includes its best-in-class NAPA Autotech training program that will be available to faculty. NAPA will supply
Tenneco Announces the Passing of Raymond King
It is with great sadness that Tenneco announces a longtime team member, Raymond King, passed away unexpectedly last week after a short battle with cancer. Raymond had worked at the company for over 38 years and had recently announced his retirement from Tenneco. In addition to being a good friend and co-worker, Raymond was also
All Pro Limited Late Model Series Announced for 2022
Steve Zacharias, the co-owner of Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville, South Carolina, has announced the formation of the All Pro Limited Late Model Series, a program designed to prepare young drivers for the next step in their racing careers, and also as an affordable series for veteran racers. “We’re focused on helping the kids coming
Women in Motorsports 2021 Class
Now in our third year of our Women in Motorsports issue, we continue to find amazing women doing amazing things in motorsports, and this might be our best group of women yet. This year, we feature a bakers dozen – 13 women – who come from all kinds of different backgrounds and do all kinds
High School Students Test Drive Automotive Technician Training at NASCAR Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is celebrating another successful year of the Ignite program, a free, three-week introduction to automotive technician training for rising high school seniors in the Greater Charlotte, N.C.-area. Five local students had the opportunity to earn credits toward a UTI program through intensive, hands-on training,
SEMA Awards Nearly $300,000 of Scholarships to 119 Students and Recent Graduates
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued a total of $296,000 in scholarships and loan forgiveness awards to help 119 individuals who currently work or are planning to pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 97 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, and 22 employees of SEMA-member companies who received
Pep Boys Awards $100K in Technician Scholarships
Pep Boys has announced the 15 recipients of its annual Find Your Drive $100,000 scholarship program. The company increased its investment during this 100th year in business to $100,000 to celebrate its centennial and continue its emphasis of the critical “Race to 2026” initiative, a program designed to recruit and support the talented technicians in the automotive
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
NASCAR’s 2021 Drive for Diversity Driver Development Class
NASCAR and Rev Racing have selected eight talented young drivers from various backgrounds for the newest class of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. The 2021 roster for the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program includes returning veterans, a rising iRacing competitor, two FB y BOHN Mikel’s Trucks drivers, and the 2020
Grammy Artist Pitbull to Serve as 63rd Daytona 500 Grand Marshal
Grammy-winning international superstar, Pitbull, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 63rd Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 14, and will give the command for drivers to start their engines (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway. “It’s an honor to be named Grand Marshal
PRI’s Dr. Jamie Meyer to Host SEMA YEN Facebook Live
The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) will host Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Dr. Jamie Meyer during the network’s upcoming Facebook Live Chat on January 13, 2021, at noon PST. Meyer has earned a Ph.D. in anatomy and cell biology while studying to become a medical doctor before changing careers into the racing industry. In
SEMA Accepting Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Applications
SEMA is now accepting applications for the 2021 SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program at www.sema.org/scholarships. Scholarships are available to students pursuing a degree or certification that leads to a career in the automotive industry, and loan forgiveness is available to employees of SEMA-member companies. “It’s no secret that this past year has had its