Shirley Muldowney to Attend 60th Anniversary of NHRA US Nationals
Scheduled for Labor Day weekend (Aug. 27 – Sept.1), the three-time NHRA national drag racing championship title holder with 18 career victories and the first female winner at Indy, Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney will attend this year’s spectacular to reunite with her fans and accept a presentation scheduled for Saturday. More than three decades after
WIX Filters Marks 75th Anniversary
WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, marked its 75th anniversary with a Founder’s Day event highlighted by a $7,500 donation to Gaston County Schools as a kick-off to the system’s annual school supply drive. The event also included proclamations from federal, state and local officials recognizing WIX’s spirit of innovation and rich tradition
Beck/Arnley Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
Having reached the milestone of their 100th year in business, Beck/Arnley has marked the historic event with a variety of celebrations and materials celebrating their first century. “We are very proud that Beck/Arnley still carries on the strong business traditions established by Irving Beck in 1914,” said Sandy Norris, director of marketing. “We have adapted
WIX Filters 75th Anniversary Die Cast Car
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, is rolling out a die cast of one of the most recognizable American cars – the 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe – as part of its collectible die cast collection. The collectible is captured in 1:18 scale die cast replica, complete with a custom paint
The Volkswagen Beetle Celebrates 65th Anniversary in the United States
This month, the Volkswagen Beetle celebrates 65 years since it first arrived in the United States in January 1949. That year, a Volkswagen “Type 1,” or Beetle, was shipped to New York City by Ben Pon, Sr., a Dutch businessman and the world’s first official Volkswagen importer. That car—and another, subsequent Beetle—found buyers the same
Shelby American Commemorates 50th Anniversary FIA Cobra with Special Edition Car
In 1964, Shelby American, which today is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., introduced the FIA version of the small-block Cobra, which competed in the 1964 World Manufacturers Championship series against the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar and Corvette. To celebrate the birth of the 289 Ford-powered roadsters, Shelby American will offer
Edelbrock’s 75th Anniversary Mustang Giveaway Winner to be Announced at SEMA
Edelbrock will announce the winner of its 75th Anniversary Mustang Giveaway in the Ford Racing booth on Wednesday November 6. The announcement is the culmination of a nine-month promotion celebrating Edelbrock’s 75 years in business. This once in a lifetime promotion allowed enthusiasts to enter for a chance to win a unique 2013 Ford Mustang
SBI Releases New 2013 Anniversary Catalog
In honor of its 30th anniversary, S. B. International, Inc. (SBI), of Nashville, TN, has released a 1,072-page 2013 valve train parts catalog. The catalog has an emphasis on the more than 200 additions to its comprehensive line of cylinder head parts since its previous catalog in 2010, as well as a 32-page supplemental catalog
Oliver Racing Parts Kicks Off 30th Anniversary with Three Contests
Oliver Racing Parts, manufacturers of high-performance connecting rods for motorsports applications, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by launching three contests filled with prizes and merchandise between now and December 31, 2013. “Oliver Racing Parts has had a successful history – from setting land speed records at Bonneville to wins in NASCAR – so for Oliver’s
NASCAR Commemorates Edelbrock’s 75th Anniversary
Based in Torrance, Calif., 2013 marks Edelbrock’s 75th anniversary as a manufacturer of U.S.-made engine manifolds. Not only has Edelbrock enjoyed a long history as a performance automotive industry leader, but the company has also been a NASCAR sponsor since 1973. The company also recently announced that it will be giving away an anniversary edition
Edelbrock to Giveaway 75th Anniversary Edition Mustang
This once in a lifetime promotion will allow enthusiasts the chance to enter and win a unique 2013 Ford Mustang featuring Edelbrock and Ford Racing Performance upgrades. The lucky winner will also receive a round trip for two, with VIP accommodations to the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Once in Las Vegas, the duo
PRI to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary at Orlando Trade Show
“A lot has changed over 25 years, but one thing that has stayed constant is racers always want to go faster,” said John Kilroy, vice president/general manager of PRI. “That motivation powers the ingenious innovations on display every year at the PRI Trade Show. Attending buyers will find the latest racing technology and the suppliers
King Announces Winners In Its 50th Anniversary ‘Hit The Bull’s Eye’ Promotion
King Engine Bearings has announced the winners in its 50th anniversary "Hit the Bull’s Eye" promotion. The grand prize winner, Harold Garber of Potomac Valley Heritage in Petersburg, W.V., received a set of King Engine Bearings (1 set of mains, 1 set of rods) and four tickets to a Grave Digger Monster Jam 2012 event.
APRA Celebrates 70th Anniversary at BIG R Show
Past Chairman Ivan Cregger was on hand at the APRA History Booth, which had pictures from the 1940s and 1950s as well as other association memorabilia. Cregger, who joined APRA in the late 1940s and served as Chairman in 1983, answered questions about the people and the things that helped APRA grow from a small
King Celebrates 50th Anniversary With ‘Hit the Bull’s Eye’ Promotion
The "Hit the Bull’s Eye" promotion will take place between September 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012. Winners will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email. No purchase is necessary. Go to www.kingbearings.com/50thpromo for more details. "We are excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary and the distinction of manufacturing our bearings
100th Anniversary of the Indy 500 to be Captured in 2011 U.S. Stamp
The Indianapolis 500 is one of 25 subjects highlighted in the USPS 2011 Commemorative Stamp Program, which was unveiled Dec. 28. The stamp will be a "Forever Stamp," always equal in value to the current First Class Mail 1-ounce letter regardless of price changes in the future. Award-winning illustrator John Mattos created the stylized, art
Win This Car! Sweepstakes to Highlight JEGS’ 50th Anniversary
"Our customers are car people so the best thing we could think of to give away was this great American-made hot rod," said Mike Coughlin, vice president of JEGS. "We’re hoping to have a lot of fun with this Sweepstakes and I think our fans and customers will join in the excitement, especially as we
AAIA Celebrates 10th Anniversary
July 1, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of the Automotive AftermarketIndustry Association (AAIA), the only automotive aftermarket tradeassociation that represents the shared interests of manufacturers,distributors, retailers, service and repair businesses, program groups,manufacturers’ reps, educators, publishers and other specializedmembership organizations. Looking back on this milestone, AAIA President and CEO Kathleen Schmatzacknowledged that what the volunteer leaders
Elgin Industries Launches 90th Anniversary Celebration
In1919, the world’s best-selling automobile was the Ford Model T and theindependent aftermarket was still in its formative stages. Yet,Czechoslovakian immigrant Martin Skok saw opportunity in the vehicleparts industry. In May of that year, Skok founded the company thatwould become Elgin Industries, which, 90 years later, continues toprove that a family-owned manufacturing business can thrive
Turbocharged 5.0L Coyote Engine
This 50th anniversary Mustang Cobra Jet features a turbocharged 5.0L Coyote engine and it’s one of the fastest Mustangs in Mexico. That said, there’s still room for improvement, and Martin Martinez of Junior Performance plans to make it even faster!
