NASCAR Unveils New Brand Identity, Premier Series Name and Mark
NASCAR has unveiled a new official brand identity which will replace the bar mark used by the sanctioning body since 1976. The announcement was made in conjunction with the news that Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will be the new name of the sport’s premier series beginning January 1, 2017.
Wards Names its Annual 10 Best Engines
For the first time in 23 years of testing, a V8 fails to earn a spot on the list, but many of the high-output turbocharged 6-cyl. engines in the competition, even some that didn’t make the cut, generate enough horsepower and torque to fill the void. Two of the honorees are return winners.
Roush Yates Engines and L.S. Starrett Announce Partnership
Roush Yates Engines has announced a new Technical Partner, The L.S. Starrett Company, a precision measuring solutions provider. Over the past 13 years, Starrett has been a long standing premier supplier to Roush Yates Engines, providing premium measuring tools.
Introducing the 2016 Performance Engine Builder of the Year…
Larry Pritchett, owner of Mid-South Racing Engines in Clarkrange, TN, was named the 2016 Performance Engine Builder of the Year, sponsored by Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons and Engine Builder magazine. This is the fifth year for the Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award in conjunction with Federal-Mogul Motorparts.
Quaker State Awards ‘Best in Class Challenge’ to Jordan Vocational High School
Quaker State has announced the top three winners from the “Best in Class Challenge,” a six-week automotive education program featuring high school auto shops from across the United States. This year’s winner of the 1st Place Grand Prize were the Red Jackets from Jordan Vocational High School in Columbus, Georgia.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Third Annual Automotive Technician Scholarships
For the third consecutive year, Federal-Mogul Motorparts will award $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges or universities. The scholarships are part of the company’s comprehensive “Tech First” initiative.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Announces Jr. Dragster Series
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow has announced the addition of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Dragster Series. In 2017, Hot Rodders will partner with Protect the Harvest Midwest Jr. Super Series, which is run by Dave Beimfohr, and is currently scheduled to have nine events next year.
SEMA Announces Battle of the Builders Top 10 Finalists
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the Top 10 finalists in the third annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition – the event that determines the builder the aftermarket community considers best.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Announces ‘Drive with the Original’ Technician Promotion
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has announced the “Drive with the Original” promotion with a grand prize of a custom-built, twin-turbocharged, MAHLE Ford Mustang from Petty’s Garage to celebrate the launch of the MAHLE Original gasket brand.
PERA Parties in Toronto, Makes Plans For Florida
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s (PERA) 71st Annual Conference was held September 21-23 in Toronto, Ontario. Training sessions, shop tours and industry networking were enjoyed by more than 120 registered attendees. During the convention, new directors and a treasurer were elected: Allan Brock, Blackwater Engines, Virginia Beach, VA and Mark Melling, Melling Engine Parts, Jackson,
2016 ‘Remanufacturing Experience’ To be Largest Ever Reman Show at AAPEX
Held during the 2016 AAPEX Show, this year’s enhanced Remanufacturing Experience will feature the largest ever reman show at AAPEX, with a 20 percent increase in the size of the section and more than 100 remanufacturing-related booths throughout the show. All total, the event will include more than 52,000 square feet of remanufacturing-affiliated space. In
Chicago Pneumatic Air Hydraulic Jacks
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new series of air hydraulic jacks, extending its workshop equipment range for professional vehicle maintenance customers. The CP85XXX range of high quality, high lifting capacity air hydraulic jacks are perfect for general mechanic applications on heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks and agricultural vehicles.
Quaker State Brings Back ‘Best in Class Challenge for High School Auto Shop Students
After a successful inaugural year, Quaker State is launching the next installment of the “Best in Class Challenge,” a 6-week automotive education competition featuring high school auto shop classes across the United States. Each school’s team is charged with the task of tuning, restoring and customizing a pre-owned car into a pristine, creative representation of their school.
Formula One Has Sold to Liberty Media for $8 Billion
In a blockbuster deal, Liberty Media Corporation and CVC Capital Partners (CVC) announced that Liberty Media has agreed to acquire Formula One from a consortium of sellers led by CVC.
How Rod Lengths and Ratios Affect Performance
Changing the length of the rods with respect to the stroke of the crankshaft offers some advantages in certain situations.
Amendment to EPA Bill Would Deny Funding for Actions Against Modified Race Cars
U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry introduced an amendment to the fiscal 2017 spending plan for the Interior Department and U.S. EPA. The bipartisan amendment prevents funds from being made available to the EPA for the purpose of being used to enforce certain provisions of the Clean Air Act.
Gasket Product Lines From MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. to Become MAHLE Original
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has announced that it will be marketing its gasket line as MAHLE Original, reflecting the OE form, fit and function that is designed into the parts. The transition will begin in the second half of 2016, and will be completed by March of 2017.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Announces Latest Class of Automotive Technology Scholarship Winners
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has announced the latest class of 12 future automotive service professionals who will receive a combined $30,000 in scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Dodge Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Final Year of Viper Production
The Dodge brand is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Dodge Viper with five limited-edition models that commemorate the final year of Viper production and highlight several of the most iconic special edition Vipers of the past.
API Releases New Donut Symbol to Differentiate New Diesel Oil
The American Petroleum Institute (API) will introduce a special Service Symbol Donut to help consumers identify the recently approved API FA-4 diesel engine oil, which is designed to protect the next generation of diesel engines.
