O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 to Race on Daytona’s Iconic 3.61-Mile Road Course
Daytona International Speedway announced its three entitlement sponsors for NASCAR’s second visit to the Daytona Road Course, set for this weekend, Feb. 19-21. The O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 NASCAR Cup Series race is set for Sunday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. ET. The event on the 3.61-mile, 14-turn layout will consist of 70 laps. The
Kevin James to Serve as Grand Marshal at Daytona Road Course Race
Daytona International Speedway has announced that Kevin James, the star and executive producer of the sitcom “The Crew” for Netflix, now streaming, will serve as the Grand Marshal for this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race on the Daytona Road Course (FOX, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). In addition, CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel
GM Invests $100M in Transmission Manufacturing
Following a $75M funding injection in its Toledo, Ohio transmission plant, General Motors has announced it will invest a further $100M in two of its manufacturing facilities – $93M at the Romulus, MI propulsion plant and $7M at its Bedford, IN casting operations. The manufacturer says the Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford
Lucas Oil Adds to its Leadership Team
Lucas Oil Products Inc., a distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has announced the promotion and addition of three key members to its leadership team. Katie Lucas has been named the vice president of strategy and philanthropy and Megan Burakiewicz is now the director of people operations. Additionally, the Lucas Oil racing division welcomes
WWE’s Sasha Banks Named Honorary Starter for ’21 Daytona 500
WWE Superstar Sasha Banks will serve as the Honorary Starter for the 63rd Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 14. She will waive the green flag on the Great American Race, which is set for a 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) start at the 2.5-mile speedway. “I am honored to be the
Twin Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine
In the early 2000s, as diesel performance was coming into its own, Gomer’s Diesel Inc. and US Diesel Parts was also making the transition to more diesel repair and performance work. It did so by cutting its teeth on a white 2004 Dodge with a 5.9L Cummins engine. Today, this truck makes 1,800 hp! Find out what went into the build.
Edelbrock to Leave California HQ for Mississippi
Aftermarket parts supplier Edelbrock is closing its Torrance, California, headquarters and manufacturing plant and shifting its operations to separate facilities in-state and across the country. Edelbrock’s administrative offices will be moved to a 300,000-square-foot facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi, while most manufacturing processes will be transferred to its San Jacinto, California plant, located about 95
George Lane, Motor State Distributing and Lane Automotive Founder, Has Died
Motor State Distributing and Lane Automotive Founder, George Lee Lane, has passed away, according to an announcement made by the two companies. George was born (1937) and raised in Southwest Michigan, where he met his lifelong wife and partner, Janet, and raised their two sons, Doug and David. From humble beginnings to building an automotive
Phoenix Raceway to Host Limited Fans in March
As NASCAR returns to the Valley of the Sun for Phoenix Raceway’s annual spring event weekend (March 12-14), Phoenix Raceway will host a limited number of fans throughout the three-day event. The reduced capacity follows enhanced safety protocols and procedures to provide a safe environment for fans, competitors, employees, and industry personnel. All guests will
SEMA Accepting Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Applications
SEMA is now accepting applications for the 2021 SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program at www.sema.org/scholarships. Scholarships are available to students pursuing a degree or certification that leads to a career in the automotive industry, and loan forgiveness is available to employees of SEMA-member companies. “It’s no secret that this past year has had its
Turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 Engine
Nicole and Schiller Murphy started their shop, iCraveBoost Performance, with an Evo and a dream. Now the Denver-based engine shop specializes in 4G and 4B Mitsubishi engines, like the shop’s own turbocharged 2.0L 4G63. Find out what went into this build.
Sleeved and Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine
MB Diesel Performance recently had a customer come in looking to upgrade his 2009 Dodge 2500 and turn it into a streetable grudge truck with steel quarter panels, steel hood, steel everything with a rebuilt 6.7L Cummins. Find out what went into the build.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2020
With proven, custom engine builds, in-house manufactured engine components and a drive to increase and better D&J Precision Machine, it’s no wonder the shops has been named one of America’s Best Engine Shops.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2020
As Late Model Engines closes in on 20 years in business, the shop continues to showcase quality machining, components and engines for the ultimate in performance, and for that, Engine Builder congratulates Late Model Engines on being the 2020 America’s Best Engine Shop in the Race category.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2020
With three generations running the show, the ability to build any engine that comes in the door, and a great presence on social media, Precision Engine Machine always offers quality engine work.
1970s LT1 Chevy Street Engine
The market is flooded with LS and LT engines these days, but you don’t see many LT1 engines from the 1970s anymore. That is, unless you’re Jason Ore of 955 Automotive, who recently rebuilt this ’70s LT1 for a 1965 Corvette Street application. See what went into it!
Ferrari CEO Steps Down
Ferrari is facing its second leadership crisis in a little over two years after CEO Louis Camilleri abruptly resigned, complicating the Italian supercar maker’s transition toward electric mobility. Ferrari Chairman John Elkann will take the CEO role on an interim basis. He has to find a new leader just 30 months after he picked Camilleri
Volkswagen to Terminate Motorsports Programs
The Volkswagen brand has announced it will end its motorsports activities as part of a company realignment. The Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH workforce, which employs 169 people based in Hanover, Germany, will be integrated into Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg in the coming months. “The Volkswagen brand is on the way to becoming the leading provider for sustainable
NPW Companies Acquires Engine and Performance Warehouse Inc.
Miami-based NPW Companies has acquired Denver-based Engine & Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI). Nearly 50 years old, EPWI is the nation’s largest engine parts specialty warehouse distribution company. The two companies signed the deal on Dec. 4. In addition to EPWI’s focus on the western half of the United States, the company’s footprint has a national reach, boasting 13
2021 Daytona 500 to Have Limited Fans
The 63rd Annual Daytona 500 will play host to a limited number of fans, but The Great American Race will – as it has since 1959 – continue the tradition of the biggest event in all of motorsports. The reduced venue capacity for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series opener, set for Sunday Feb. 14, as well