The State of the PERA
When Frank Owings grew up, his generation viewed cars as a passion. It was freedom. “When we turned 16, it was a right of passage to get a car,” Owings says. “We worked on it, we fixed it and we customized it.” For most guys Frank’s age, cars are still a passion. And like a
Performance Warehouse Association 2015-2016 Directors Announced
Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) has announced the newly elected directors to the PWA board of directors. Andy McJannett, Performance Improvements (Incumbent): Andy will be returning to serve another two year term. Andy is a strong supporter of both multi-step distribution and our industry associations. Passionately connected to this industry and it success, Andy looks forward
Spectra Premium Introduces 118 New SKUs
Spectra Premium’s latest product release includes 118 new SKUs, of which 55 are first-to-market parts and aftermarket exclusive to Spectra Premium. These new parts cover over 40 million vehicles on the road today. Spectra’s first‑to‑market coverage includes fuel pump assemblies, filler necks, oil pans and radiators, for popular late-model domestic and import applications. Summary of
EPWI Names “Vendor” and “Representative” of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) has named its 2013 “Vendor Of The Year” and “Representative Of The Year” at the Awards Dinner during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Vail, CO on Thursday, August 7, 2014. EPWI named Topline Automotive as its 2013 Vendor of the Year. Chet Staron, CEO/President of Topline Automotive was present to accept the
Leadership Tools for Resolving Employee Conflict and Improving Morale
Is your shop a hotbed of employee conflict? Even if we look only at generational differences, it’s not hard to see why employees can butt heads and morale can suffer. Millennials are replacing Gen Xers, who displaced the Baby Boomers before them. Each group grew up in a vastly different world, and each has their
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
Victor Technologies Launches Cash Back Rebate Program
Victor Technologies has launched a Cash Back Rebate program for customers in the United States and Canada. Between July 1 and December 31, 2014, purchasers of select Tweco and Victor Thermal Dynamics systems can receive between $50 and $450 cash back. The cash back amounts are equivalent for U.S.$ and CAN$. Rebates range from $50 to $100 for Tweco
PRW SFI-Rated Billet Aluminum Flywheels
PRW Industries, a leading manufacturer of high performance engine components, is continuing its ongoing consumer rebate program with Flexplates and Flywheels. Consumers that purchase any PRW or Performance Quotient SFI-Rated Billet Aluminum Flywheel from an authorized PRW distributor are eligible for a mail-in $10 Visa gift card. PRW SFI-Rated Billet Aluminum Flywheels are manufactured from the highest quality 6061-T6 billet aluminum. They
American Refining Group Celebrates 20 Years Being ISO Certified
SAI Global, an ANAB accredited organization, recently completed the audit that marks the 20th year of certification for American Refining Group, a Bradford, PA based oil refinery. In 1994, the Bradford Refinery became the first refinery in the USA to carry the esteemed ISO 9002 certification and has continued to meet the strict requirements for
PIG Spill Kit
New Pig has introduced the PIG Spill Kit in High Visibility Economy Container – packed with top-quality PIG Absorbents and affordable enough to be stocked in spill-prone areas throughout the entire facility. The bright yellow Kit features a non-threaded, lift-off lid for fast access to spill response contents and molded-in handles for easy carrying. The
HP Tuners Acquires Race Render LLC
HP Tuners has announced that it has purchased Race Render LLC, including Race Render, Track Addict, Bench Racer and Quick PIP products. Race Render is the leading PC based application that allows a user to synch data to video. Track Addict is a mobile Application that allows a user to display data on their iPhone/iPad
Motor State Distributing Adds Pacer Performance to its Brands
Pacer Performance Products has been manufacturing the highest quality accessories for the automotive aftermarket since 1966. Pacer Performance product line includes; exterior chrome accessories, fender flares, auxiliary LED lighting, body and bed protection. Motor State offers the entire Pacer Performance product line. For more information: http://www.motorstate.com
Permatex Fast Orange Hand Cleaner
Permatex Fast Orange Hand Cleaner incorporates MicroGel Technology, an innovative Polymer Emulsion synthetic solvent that eliminates the need for citrus (orange oil) or petroleum-base solvents, while continuing to deliver effective cleaning power. It is very effective at removing the toughest dirt and stains, including resins, oil, grease, tar, grime, soil, epoxies, paint, adhesives and gasket
What Is Your Roadmap To Profitability?
Your roadmap begins with collecting all the labor dollars for your technicians’ time. Through measuring and managing, you can determine whether or not you are collecting all the labor dollars that are available to you, or if you are leaving money on the table. Once you start measuring a few important metrics, especially effective labor
Reflecting on ‘Speedy’ Bill Smith’s Impact on the Performance Industry
I met “Speedy” Bill Smith while on a magazine assignment for a former hot rodder magazine back in April of 1999. The magazine editor called early one Monday morning… “I know you only write technical articles for the magazine but we need somebody to go interview “Speedy” Bill Smith in Lincoln, Nebraska. You are the
How to Build Horsepower – Ford 461ci Windsor V8
Australian engine specialists Dandy Engines building a small block Ford Windsor 461ci stroker for Pat Staplton. Follow the engine assembly as the guys aim to make more than 820hp naturally aspirated on regular pump unleaded 98-RON. Pat plans on putting this brute of an engine into a Ford Falcon XD/XF.
MSD Performance Spark Plugs
With over four decades of experience in designed and manufacturing high output ignition systems, it should be no surprise to learn that MSD is introducing a line of performance spark plugs. MSD’s new Iridium Spark Plugs are engineered and designed to be used on high performance, high output street engines. MSD used its involvement in NASCAR to
Corsa Performance Air Intakes
CORSA Performance has extended its line of air intakes to include Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger, Charger and Magnum vehicles. The air intake increases engine function and performance for a boost in horsepower. New applications include: * 300 models – 2012-2013 6.4L, 2011-2014 5.7L and 2004-2010 6.1L SRT8 (part numbers 468646, 463576 and 46861) *
Hastings Names Sarah Kollar Marketing Manager
Hastings Manufacturing Company, a global manufacturer of piston rings celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2015, has announced the appointment of Sarah Kollar as Marketing Manager. Sarah Kollar has been appointed to the position of Marketing Manager reporting to Ken Holbrook, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing. Sarah previously performed account management for the company’s OEM activities
VP Racing Fuels Taps Chris Wall to Lead Corporate Marketing
VP Racing Fuels has announced the appointment of industry veteran Chris Wall as Chief Marketing Officer. VP’s recent growth and changes have poised VP to become an international force not only in race fuel, but also in performance chemicals for both the racing and consumer markets and in the retail gasoline market. This announcement is
