Royal Purple Presents $5,500 Donation Check to Lupus Foundation of America
Royal Purple Synthetic Oil presented the Indiana chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America with a $5,500 donation on Monday, June 12. The money was raised in conjunction with the Mazda Road to Indy at the May 11-13 Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
Two Years In, Ilmor Continues ARCA Dominance
The 100th Ilmor engine just came off the production line, and in the two full years since the first one debuted, the engine remains undefeated – 40 races, 40 wins.
Race Industry Experts Headline 2016 PRI Trade Show Events
Attendees of the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show will have ample opportunities to listen and learn from an array of industry leaders when this year’s event for motorsports professionals comes to Indianapolis in early December.
Royal Purple to Commemorate 30th Anniversary at SEMA 2016
Royal Purple has announced it will commemorate its 30th anniversary at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas, November 1-4. The Royal Purple booth will feature various custom builds, celebrity autograph signings and an unveiling of a custom Ringbrothers 1969 Camaro build.
Ken Duttweiler and Derek Daly to Give Presentations at PRI 2016
PRI Trade Show attendees and exhibitors are invited to attend an exclusive sit-down interview and Q&A session with performance engine and turbocharging guru Ken Duttweiler Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 AM in the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243.
PRI 2016 to Showcase Team Penske 50th Anniversary Exhibit
A very special and limited-time exhibit celebrating Team Penske’s 50 years in motorsports will be on display at the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, Dec. 8-10, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Women in Motorsports Panel to Take Place at PRI 2016
Four dynamic industry leaders will take the stage for a special panel discussion on women in motorsports at this year’s PRI Trade Show. The all-female panel will cover a host of topics related to opportunities for women in racing.
Rick Mears and Jeff Gordon to Kick-Off PRI
Indy car legend Rick Mears and NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon will help kick off the 2016 PRI Trade Show’s Grand Opening Breakfast. Hosted by MAVTV’s Dave Despain, the Breakfast takes place immediately before the PRI Show opens for three days.
Royal Purple Selects Winner of the Royal Purple Indy 500 Sweepstakes
Royal Purple has announced Kentucky native, Aaron Lewis, as the grand prize winner of the Royal Purple Indy 500 Sweepstakes. Between May 5 – June 1, more than 2,100 fans entered the sweepstakes for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Royal Purple racing helmet signed by famed IndyCar driver, Ed Carpenter.
Royal Purple to Sponsor Ed Carpenter Racing Starting at Indy 500
Just in time for the iconic 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Royal Purple announced its sponsorship of the Ed Carpenter Racing Verizon IndyCar Series team for the 2016 race season. Beginning on May 29, the Royal Purple logo will adorn the engine cover of the Ed Carpenter Racing No. 20 Chevrolet.
Motor State Distributing Adds Molecule Motorsports Product Line
Motor State Distributing has announced the addition of Molecule Motorsports product line to their quality brand selection of protective cleaners for motorsports gear and race vehicle care.
Holley and the Ilmor 396 Engine Sweep 2015 ARCA Season
A team with an ARCA Ilmor 396 engine took every pole and every race win in 2015. Equally at home on short tracks, dirt tracks, road courses, and superspeedways, the still-undefeated engine puts out 715 horsepower and 530 foot-pounds of torque from 396 cubic inches.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to 12 Future ‘Top Technicians’
Federal-Mogul Motorparts is helping 12 students enrolled in automotive technology programs achieve their goal of becoming a “top technician” through a total of $30,000 in scholarships awarded in conjunction with the launch of the company’s innovative Garage Gurus technical education network.
D-A Lubricant Co. Joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Sponsors New Orleans Indy Car Race
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) has announced that D-A Lubricant Co. will be the primary sponsor of the No. 15 Indy car driven by Graham Rahal at the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana April 10-12 at NOLA Motorsports Park. In addition, D-A Lubricant Co. has joined the team as a multi-year, major associate sponsor of the entry.
Motorsports Safety Organization ICMS To Hold Annual Congress at PRI
For the fifth consecutive year, the world’s pre-eminent motorsports safety conference, the International Council of Motorsports Sciences (ICMS), will return as a part of Race Industry Week in conjunction with the 27th annual PRI Trade Show at the Indiana Convention Center, Dec. 11-13.
Napa Earthquake Knocks Engine Shop Out of Balance
“Now we are in search of a light industrial commercial spot here in Napa. It’s a major challenge – but we won’t give up.” –Rich Oliver While much of the damage attention from the South Napa Earthquake centered around Napa’s wineries and related business, the racing and performance industry did not escape unscathed. According to
Holley EFI to Power 2015 ARCA Racing Teams
Holley has announced that the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) has selected Holley EFI to power the new ARCA Ilmor 396 engine recently introduced for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards 2015 stock car racing season. ARCA introduced the new engine on Friday, August 1, 2014 as an option for teams in an effort to address
Talking Oil During Shell Technology Tour at Grand Prix of Houston
Verizon IndyCar recently hosted a double-header race in Houston which provided a platform for co-sponsors Shell and Pennzoil to connect with race enthusiasts and discuss its first-ever motor oils made from natural gas. Shell announced the creation of its highly innovative PurePlus Technology back in March. Since then, Pennzoil has been engaging consumers, OEMs, techies and
Royal Purple’s Fourth Annual Show It Off At SEMA Contest
Premium synthetic lubricant manufacturer, Royal Purple, has announced its fourth annual Show It Off at SEMA photo contest will launch on Monday, July 14, on the brand’s Facebook fan page. The winner of the contest will have the opportunity to display his or her vehicle at the 2014 SEMA Show – the largest trade-only automotive
NBC Sports and Formula Off-Road Presented by Traxxas Team up for 2014
NBC Sports Network will broadcast eight SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road Presented by Traxxas races in 2014. Time slots for the eight hours of programming were selected and focused on the powerful millennial-generation demographic with all races airing in primetime on the west coast of the United States due to the immense popularity of off-road racing
