Ford Formally Unveils Mustang GT3
Ford has unveiled the Mustang GT3 race car, based on the all-new 2024 Mustang Dark Horse, during a special ceremony as part of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 10-11. The automaker also announced plans to enter the GT3 into the iconic endurance race’s FIA GT3 category in 2024, along with an entry in
PPIHC Partners with USAC
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is pleased to welcome our racing colleagues at the United States Auto Club (USAC) back to Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain as we move into our second century of auto racing. While the PPIHC remains a self-sanctioned motorsports event, USAC will provide
Holley Appoints Matthew Stevenson as President, CEO
Holley—the platform for performance automotive enthusiasts based in Bowling Green, Kentucky—has announced Matthew Stevenson as its new president and CEO. On June 6, he will replace Interim President and CEO Michelle Gloeckler, who will remain with Holley as a board member. Stevenson joins Holley from Blue Bird Corporation, where he served as president and CEO and
Feld Motor Sports Announces New Monster Jam Collaboration with Marvel
Feld Motor Sports and Marvel have announced a new collaboration for Monster Jam®, the most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today. Four Marvel Monster Jam trucks will join the live event with Monster Jam this summer internationally starting in London, with additional trucks debuting later in 2023 across the
The Craziest Diesel Swaps We’ve Seen
There’s nothing better than an engine swap, and diesel swaps are even cooler when you consider the size and specifications of the engines.
What’s a Ford Sidevalve Engine?
It looks like an ordinary inline 4-cylinder flathead engine. Essentially it is, but it has quite a cult following here in the UK.
2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Raises $1.15 Million for Charity at Barrett-Jackson Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, featured the sale of the world’s first electrified Corvette during their 2023 Palm Beach Auction earlier today. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ First Retail Production VIN 001 sold for $1.1 million, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting DonorsChoose, a national non-profit whose mission is for anyone to
Martelli Brothers Acquire Parker 400 and Announce New Off-Road Series
The Martelli Brothers, organizers of the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 in Las Vegas and the California 300, have acquired the historic Parker 400 off-road racing series. As part of the acquisition, officials announced the structuring of a brand-new desert off-road racing organization called Unlimited Off-Road Racing, which will include the Mint 400, the California 300,
Hoonigan to Relaunch its Gymkhana Grid Competition
Officials with automotive enthusiast brand Hoonigan have announced plans to relaunch Ken Block’s Gymkhana Grid Competition, which has not hosted an event since the 2019 installment in Poland. Gymkhana Grid features rallycross and drifting champions competing alongside amateur racers across different classes. Races – held in different venues worldwide – take place on a symmetrical
Billet 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Leave it to Jared Alderson and the guys at Kill Devil Diesel to build a kickass Powerstroke engine! This competition-level, billet aluminum 6.0L will be going under the hood of KC Turbo’s truck for the upcoming race season. Check it out!
Import Engines: A Look at the 2JZ
Many of the biggest names in motorsports have built and used the 2JZ in their own racing machines, proving that the engine platform can be competitive in various formats.
MAHLE Aftermarket Announces 2023 Team MAHLE NHRA Stable of Elite Drivers
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. is pleased to continue its partnerships with several of the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) most recognized motorsports icons. Serving as pivotal members of the Team MAHLE Engine Parts and Products Test Teams, this group of elite drivers enlisted for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season will also support MAHLE
Ryan Hunter to Retire from SCE Gaskets
Ryan Hunter, founder and president of SCE Gaskets, has announced he will be retiring and stepping away from the business. He penned a letter outlining additional details of the decision. He spent 33 years running SCE. “Born from a desire to fund a family racing hobby, I started a tiny business in 1990 in my
First-Ever Alaska Speed Week Set for June
Michelle Lackey Maynor, co-owner and president of Alaska Raceway Park in Palmer, Alaska, has announced that the first-ever Alaska Speed Week is happening June 11–16. Dubbed the “toughest and most scenic Drag-And-Drive event,” Alaska Speed Week will be supported by Sick the Mag, which hosts the iconic Sick Week 2023 presented by Gear Vendors across
KUKA’s LBR iisy Cobot Ready-To-Use Automation
Referred to as Sensitive Cobotic technology, KUKA’s LBR iisy represents the future of automation. The cobot is ready-to-use automation that quickly and easily integrates into any manufacturing application from pre-defined production processes to open, unstructured work environments with unpredictable conditions from one job to the next. Whether loading/unloading machines, assembling components or packaging, the cobot provides increased
Isky Dual Valve Spring Set
These springs feature drop-in installation and are wound from chrome silicon wire.
MAHLE Motorsport Ford 5.0L Modular Coyote Gen 3 Direct Injected PowerPak Piston Set
These pistons are dual coated with phosphate and MAHLE’s proprietary GRAFAL® coating for reduced drag and wear.
6.0L Powerstroke Swapped F100
While racing is an option, this F100, named “PigPen,” serves its owner more as a daily cruiser. It’s driven to and from work on the regular and looks good doing it. Under the hood is a 6.0L Powerstroke that makes 700 horsepower on fuel and nearly 1,000 on one shot of nitrous. Check it out!
SEMA’s Industry Banquet Features New Look, New Format
In addition to the SEMA Launch Pad finale and announcements for key industry awards, the banquet will feature important news from the SEMA Chairman and SEMA President and CEO.
SEMA Show Kick-Off Breakfast Gets New Feel
Ken Block, Brian Scotto Talk “Electrikhana” at SEMA Show
Kick-Off Breakfast, plus award winner announcements.