Automotive Specialty-Equipment Sales Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
The specialty-equipment industry continues to experience strong growth and demand as the U.S. puts COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. According to the new “State of the Industry–Spring 2022” report from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), 75% of manufacturers, 68% of distributors, and 53% of retailers/installers report that sales are currently above where they were
Rick Roberts Joins Speedmaster as North American Director of Engineering
Rialto, California-based Speedmaster has announced the addition of Fredrick (Rick) Roberts, Ph. D., as its North American director of Engineering. “While conducting our search for a Director of Engineering, Rick Roberts name came up several times by both candidates and industry colleagues,” said Speedmaster Deputy CEO Tim Kawasaki. “We are working towards our goal
Lisa Kubo Joins McLeod Racing as Director of Sport Compact Sales
McLeod Racing has announced sport compact driver Lisa Kuba as its new director of Sport Compact Sales. Kubo is a professional drag racer of 12 years and the first sport compact FWD driver to break into the seven-second zone. She will help grow and strengthen the McLeod Tuner Series line in her new position. “To
Stage 8 Partners with Contingency Connection for 25th Year
Stage 8 marks its 25th year sponsoring grassroots motorsports through sponsorship of Contingency Connection’s Racer Rewards program, the Engine Professional & Performance Shop Rewards program, and the Stage 8 World’s Best Champions Bonus. Stage 8 will offer product support to grassroots racers at all participating Contingency Connection tracks and series, making it more affordable for racers
Borgwarner to Acquire Santroll Automotive Components
BorgWarner has announced that it will acquire Santroll Automotive Components, a carve-out of Santroll Electric Auto and Santroll Automotive Components’ eMotor business. BorgWarner said that the acquisition is expected to strengthen its vertical integration, scale, and portfolio breadth in light vehicle e-motors while allowing for increased speed to market. Closing is expected in the late
Track Enterprises Purchases Champion Racing Association (CRA)
Macon, Illinois-based Track Enterprises has purchased the Champion Racing Association (CRA), as announced by both organizations. CRA—the Salem, Indiana-based sanctioning body—operates four touring divisions, including the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS, the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour presented by Chevrolet Performance, Van Hoy Oil CRA Street Stocks Powered by JEGS, and the Vore’s CRA Late
Rematec Undergoes Management Change
Rematec, the Remanufacturing event portfolio of RAI Amsterdam, will see a change of management per the 21st of February. Yorien de Ruijter, Director Rematec will leave RAI Amsterdam to pursue her career outside the remanufacturing and event industry. Responsibility of all Rematec activities will be transferred to Nynke Lipsius, Group Director Mobility at RAI Amsterdam.
SRO Motorsports America Announces Staff Promotions, Additions
SRO Motorsports America has announced staff promotions and additions to strengthen its growth in North America. Effective immediately, Brian Hughes was promoted to VP, Operations. He is recognized as a leading logistics and operations professional within both motorsports and corporate settings. Prior to joining SRO America, Hughes had extensive experience with ChampCar, IMSA, and NZR
Wössner Pistons Strengthens U.S. Team with New Powersports Industry Specialists
As Wössner North America (N.A.) continues to increase its presence in the North American piston market, the company has chosen to add two powersports industry specialists to its U.S.-based team to help lead the way. Wössner has over 40 years of experience in the high-performance racing industry. Used and endorsed by top U.S. teams like
New SEMA Emissions Certification Program Helps Manufacturers Get Products to Market Faster
SEMA introduced a new program to make it possible for automotive aftermarket parts manufacturers to meet the legal requirement for emissions compliance under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tampering Policy. The program, called SEMA Certified-Emissions (SC-E), gives manufacturers the ability to verify that a product meets the EPA’s “reasonable basis” criteria and is therefore legal
Specialty-Equipment Industry Supply Chain Issues Expected to Ease by End of 2022
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has released its “SEMA Future Trends – January 2022” report. The in-depth report, conducted by the SEMA Market Research Team, provides valuable insight and information to help the specialty-equipment industry make vital decisions and plan for the future. The SEMA Future Trends report provides a detailed analysis of the industry’s
Tesla Aftermarket Pioneer T Sportline Announces Brian Reese as CEO
Kian Capital-backed T Sportline, a leading designer, marketer, distributor and e-commerce retailer of premium-branded aftermarket parts and accessories designed specifically for Tesla and other electric vehicles, today announced that Brian Reese has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. He joins T Sportline co-founders, Jon Pek and Elie Rothstein, who will continue respectively as VP of