Dale Earnhardt Jr. Crew Chief Greg Ives Extends MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Year’ Lead
Dale Earnhardt Jr., crew chief Greg Ives and the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet team advanced to the Contender Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup by edging out Jamie McMurray over the final 24 laps to finish third in Sunday’s AAA 400 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway.
Reunited With His Stolen Corvette – 33 Years Later
George Talley and his prized ’79 Chevrolet Corvette were reunited at General Motors’ world headquarters, just three miles from where the car was stolen from him 33 years ago. Talley, 71, last saw his Corvette when it was parked on Jefferson Avenue in 1981. On June 13, more than 30 years later, Talley received a
Workplace Safety Protects Employees and Your Business
It was a misty, cold and dreary fall afternoon in 1980 in Western New York; pretty typical for that time of year just ahead of the snow for which the region is known. It was early on in my automotive career and I was working at a 4×4 and Jeep salvage yard, rebuilding the manual
Petition Denied For EPA?Case Regarding Use of E15 Ethanol Blended Fuel
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) recently issued a response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, for its decision to deny petitions to rehear a case on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to allow gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol – called "E15" – to be sold into the
1960 Indy 500 Winner Jim Rathman Dies at 83
Jim Rathmann, winner of both the 1960 Indianapolis 500 and the international 500-mile "Race of Two Worlds" in 1958 at Monza, Italy, died Nov. 23. Rathmann passed away in a hospice in Melbourne, Fla., nine days after suffering a seizure at his home. He was 83. Rathmann, who was inducted into the Auto Racing Hall
Global Symposium Awards Scholarships to 115 Students in 2008
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee recently announced the awarding of scholarships to 115 students pursuing aftermarket careers in 2008. The $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships will be granted to 105 students in the U.S. and ten in Canada. In the history of the scholarship program, more than 1,400 students have received aid totaling
Early Bird Registration Ends March 24 For the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
Early bird registration for the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) ends Monday, March 24. By registering now, attendees save $200 and can hear an exciting lineup of speakers and industry leaders as they discuss "Shift Forward" on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill. Registration fees
Marine Engine Building, Is It For You?
Engine builders who do passenger car and light truck engines, diesel engines and performance engines, are often looking for new market niches where they can expand their business and add new customers. For some, marine engine building may seem like a tempting niche. The marine engine market is relatively healthy, though highly competitive. Some rebuilders