SBI’s Growth Leads to New Leadership Promotions
Ryan Hamilton, President and CEO of SBI, the trusted valvetrain name in the automotive aftermarket, has announced a transformative period of growth and expansion in 2023, marked by strategic position changes within the company. These appointments not only reflect S.B. International’s commitment to enhancing its operational efficiency, but also underscore its dedication to providing exceptional
Holley Appoints Chief Product Officer; Establishes Vertical Market Focus for Growth
Holley Inc.–the Bowling Green, Kentucky-based consumer platform for automotive performance enthusiasts–is implementing a new organizational design to capitalize on growth opportunities across the company’s full brand and business portfolio. The strategic realignment establishes seven distinct market segments, with the goal of strengthening the company’s ability to serve the classic vehicle market while also expanding its
Holley Focuses on Accelerating Growth with New Market Segment Orientation
Holley Inc. is implementing a new organizational design to capitalize on growth opportunities across the company’s full brand and business portfolio. The strategic realignment establishes seven distinct market segments, further strengthening the company’s ability to serve the classic vehicle market while also expanding its focus on aftermarket solutions for newer model vehicles. “We continue to
SEMA Awards More than 100 Scholarships to Automotive Aftermarket Students
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has issued a total of $245,000 in scholarship and loan forgiveness awards through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund to help 104 individuals pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 87 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and 17 employees of SEMA-member companies
Brian Flynn Named Executive VP, General Manager at Sonoma Raceway
Distinguished motorsports business veteran Brian Flynn has been named the new executive vice president and general manager at Sonoma Raceway, the road course and 1/4-mile drag strip in Sonoma, California. With 30 years of senior motorsports and business management experience, Flynn will serve for the first time as a sports venue executive after consulting for
Criag Scanlon Appointed as New CEO of K&N Engineering
K&N Engineering has announced the appointment of Craig Scanlon as the company’s new CEO, effective immediately. He replaces outgoing CEO Randy Bays. “Over the past 15 months, Bays has played a vital role in driving the business’s growth efforts and positioning it for future success. The K&N team expresses its deepest appreciation and will continue
Lubrication Specialities Inc. CEO Chris Gabrelcik to Retire
Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret® high performance lubricants and additives, announces the retirement of company founder and CEO Chris Gabrelcik. Effective at the end of June, Gabrelcik will continue to own and oversee the management of Microwave Renewable Technologies (MRT) in Mount Gilead. Gabrelcik began Lubrication Specialties in 1997 with a focus on providing lubrication
SEMA Announces Board Election Results
SEMA members have elected Melanie White, President of Hellwig Products, and Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, to lead the association over the next several years as key members of the 2023-2024 SEMA Board of Directors. White was voted incoming chair and fills the position held for the past two years by Kyle Fickler (ProCharger),
Speedway Motors Announces Promotions
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced the promotion of Josh Durham and Jeremy Orlowski. Josh Durham joined the Speedway Properties team in 2021 and brings over 23 years of experience in finance to his new role as CFO for Speedway Motors. Prior to joining the Speedway Motors
Complete Engine Packages
In today’s world of supply chain disruptions, it is a big benefit to be able to source an entire engine system and not have to wait for that last back-ordered component to arrive.
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
DEI Adds New VP of Sales & Marketing
Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is excited to announce the addition of Brad Bricker to its sales team. As the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Bricker will manage the inside sales team focused on DEI’s automotive aftermarket products, as well as work with automotive aftermarket representatives, outside representatives in the RV and Powersports groups, and DEI’s
A Look at Lead Times
Lead times are no longer months upon months as they were in the middle of 2020 and throughout 2021, but the situation is still of some concern, and it’s forced engine builders to get creative at times.
Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse
Happy New Year everyone! I trust you all enjoyed the holiday season and are hitting the gas full throttle now that we’re in a new year and January is already flying by. Personally, I’m not generally big on making resolutions – at least not ones that require tons of effort or ones I know I
Shelby American to Build 750hp Mustang for Carroll Shelby’s 100th Birthday
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), is honoring the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth with a small run of Centennial Edition Mustangs. Only 100 of the 2023 model year supercharged Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustangs will be available through Shelby American in Las Vegas, with a few available through official mod
MAHLE Aftermarket Elevates Delivery Performance
MAHLE Aftermarket has opened a highly-automated warehouse in Olive Branch, Mississippi (USA). The warehouse speeds up deliveries to workshops and distributors, reduces the frequency of returns, and enables an order to be comissioned within 30 minutes. MAHLE has invested approximately EUR 6 million in the 1,200 m² fully automated facility. Additional warehouse locations in Europe
America’s Best Engine Shops 2022 | H&H Flatheads
Despite not being a fancy, state-of-the-art set up, Mike and his team at H&H have a great thing going. The equipment does exactly what it needs to, his team is experienced and the shop has built thousands of vintage engines for customers everywhere!
Engine Builder Magazine & Autolite Honor 2022 America’s Best Engine Shop Winners
After more than 200 engine shop nominations, it was 4 Piston Racing, Choate Engineering Performance and H&H Flatheads that proved to be among the elite in their respective categories.
NGK Spark Plugs Announces Appointments to Leadership Team
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. has announced the appointment of two individuals to their leadership team. Megan McDonald, an NGK associate for over 23 years, has been promoted to General Manager of Corporate Planning. In this newly created role, McDonald will serve as a leadership team member and be responsible for the successful execution of
Joie Chitwood Joins Barrett-Jackson as COO
Joie Chitwood joins Barrett-Jackson after roles with Arnold Palmer Group, International Speedway Corp, Daytona International Speedway, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.