PRI’s 35th Show Among its Biggest, Best
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) concluded its annual week of trade show related activities in Indianapolis last month, marking the successful return of the industry’s largest in-person motorsports professionals event in the world. The 2021 edition was the biggest in the 35-year history of the organization. More than 50,000 attendees – including media, industry influencers, enthusiasts, and
Elgin Releases 2022 PRO-STOCK Performance Catalog
Elgin continues to expand its coverage of GM LS Gen III, IV and V engines, with available parts including camshafts, lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, head bolts, connecting rod bolts, main bearing cap bolts, oil pumps, timing chain sets, top-end kits, valves, valve springs, valve spring retainers, and more.
Offshore Boat Engines
While not impossible to build, offshore marine engines are not the easiest to build either, so it takes a skilled and experienced engine builder to churn out the power levels most customers desire.
PRI To Showcase Latest Performance Parts & Innovations
The acclaimed Featured Products Showcase will return for this year’s Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, giving manufacturers unparalleled opportunities to promote their products and reach buyers and media before, during, and after the event on December 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. As the epicenter of the motorsports industry, the PRI
2021 SEMA Show Marks First Full Capacity Event at the Las Vegas Convention Center
The 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show opened this morning, officially kicking off with an industry breakfast featuring some of the hottest new products and special guest Jay Leno teasing a customized Mustang built for musician Keith Urban. With more than 1,300 exhibiting companies and 51,000 buyers confirmed to date, this year’s SEMA Show
Roger Penske, IMS President Doug Boles to Headline PRI Grand Opening Breakfast
Roger Penske and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) President J. Douglas Boles will kick off the 2021 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show as featured speakers at the Grand Opening Breakfast. Taking place just before the PRI Show officially opens on December 9, 2021, the Breakfast is an iconic staple of the trade show and signifies
TI Automotive High-Pressure Fuel Pumps
The new GSL396 high pressure in-line fuel pump features support for up to 650 horsepower.
Race Winning Brands Hires Industry Veteran Vic Wood
Race Winning Brands (RWB), a manufacturer of high-performance engine components, has welcomed industry veteran Vic Wood as a regional tech support manager. Wood comes to Race Winning Brands with over 40 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. A native of Australia, Vic came to the U.S. in 2000 and has established a decorated history
Elgin OE Lifter and Guide Assemblies for LS Engines with Active Fuel Management
Elgin’s pre-assembled sets feature the same parts offered by GM, including two each of the AFM-equipped engine’s front and rear guides and lifters. All parts are marked for fast, easy installation.
Fluidampr Performance Diesel Dampers For Duramax L5P
New Fluidampr Performance Diesel dampers for the Duramax L5P and High Strength Bolt Kit are available through quality parts distributors and professional engine builders.
SEMA 2021 Board Election Results
Kyle Fickler of Driven Racing Oil has been elected chairman-elect and will help the SEMA Board of Directors lead the association over the next several years. Fickler fills the position held for the past two years by James Lawrence (Power Automedia), who will begin his term as chairman in July when Tim Martin (Aftermarket Advisors)
Where Have All the Engine Parts Gone?
Does this sound familiar? “We are experiencing issues within the supply chain that has created manufacturing delays, temporary stock-outs, longer lead times and increased cost. You may experience delays in shipment and product shortages. We are committed to working through these challenges and thank you for your patience and support.” I have had countless conversations
LSI Chemical Adds Business Development & Marketing Manager
LSI Chemical, a manufacturer of high performance oil and fuel additives for downstream oil, gas and diesel fuel production, has announced Thomas Robinson as the company’s new business development and marketing manager. The new position was created in March in response to the company’s rapid growth of new international distributors authorized to sell LSI Chemical
Dayco Bolsters its Aftermarket Expertise
Dayco, an engine products and drive systems specialist for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has added aftermarket expertise in product management, engineering and sales with five new hires. Fernando Montano joins Dayco as regional sales manager; Brent Cressman as regional business development manager, Heavy Duty; Jon Crawford as product manager, Hydraulics; and Cody Colter and
Standard Motor Products Expands Turbocharger Line
The new, no-core turbocharger offering from Standard ensures distributors have no core deposits, no core collections, no core returns, and no core inspections.
One Year of COVID
As we all know, March 2021 marks a full year since the Coronavirus began altering what we used to know as ‘normal life.’ I don’t think any of us will forget March 2020 when we began hearing that this then foreign flu strain was starting to make the rounds in the U.S. I remember we
2021 SEMA Board of Directors Candidates Announced
The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors: Chairman-elect (one open seat)• Kyle Fickler – Director, Driven Racing Oil• Les Rudd – President, Bob Cook Sales Distributors/Retailers (two open seats):• Larry Montante – Vice President, Keystone Automotive Operations• Brian Rowland – Director, Walmart• Steve Whipple – Director, Jegs High
LSI Chemical BoostClean825
This aftermarket additive deep cleans gasoline fuel systems, dissolving gum and varnish while also stabilizing ethanol and lubricating upper cylinders.
Shelby American to Offer Most Diverse Group of Ford Mustang-Based Cars Ever
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., has unleashed the ultimate “Bundle of Snakes” with the launch of its 2021 model year cars based on the Ford Mustang. To celebrate the 98th anniversary of founder Carroll Shelby’s birth, only 98 each of the Shelby GT, Shelby GT500SE and mighty Shelby Super Snake will be built this year,
Kelford Cams Appoints New VP of Business Development
Kelford Cams has appointed Angel Robles as vp of business development in the U.S. The appointment will help the company support its expanding client base in the U.S., according to Kelford Managing Director Tony Gault. “Angel’s experience in both sport compact and modern U.S. domestic markets sits well with our growth strategy, and we welcome the level