Back on Track: 2021 PRI Show Preview
The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show is back and ready to roll in Indianapolis on December 9-11, 2021.
VP Racing Fuels Expands Operations in Tennessee
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, today announced a major expansion of its operations in Tennessee, including a second new facility in Carroll County. “Since first establishing an operation in Tennessee in 2019, the business environment, the workforce, and the welcoming nature of the community have all been
Despite Pandemic, 2021 SEMA Show Still Among Largest Automotive Trade Shows
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), concluded its annual SEMA Show on Friday, Nov. 5, noting the end of the Show represented the successful conclusion of the largest North American automotive trade show since the pandemic shut everything down in 2020. “The industry was clearly excited to be back in-person at the SEMA Show, both to
2021 SEMA Show to Feature Largest Collection of Foose Vehicles Ever Assembled
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced that the Chip Foose collection will be on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November, which will be the largest gathering of Foose-built vehicles ever assembled. The Chip Foose Experience exhibit, located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, will feature
Steven Cox Assumes Leadership of Turbo International as CEO
Northern Cross Partners, a Los Angeles based Private Equity Firm, is delighted to announce that their ownership and restructuring processes has concluded at Turbo International in Carlsbad, California effective October 18, 2021. Steven A Cox formerly of Hanson Distributing Company and Dorman Products has assumed the leadership of Turbo International as its President/CEO. Turbo International
Dart Machinery’s Founder Richard Maskin Has Passed Away
The engine building industry lost another great member of its community this past weekend when Dart Machinery announced that its founder Richard Maskin had passed away at the age of 74 on October 16.He was an innovator in motorsports, a fierce competitor, a good friend to many, and a generous and respected employer. Richard will
Stellantis Invests in Kokomo Transmission Plant
Auto maker Stellantis is to invest US$229m in three of its plants in Kokomo, Indiana, to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the USA by 2030. The investment will support retooling of the Kokomo Transmission (KTP), Kokomo Casting and Indiana Transmission plants to produce the fourth-generation 8-speed transmission.
Industry Mourns Loss of John Kilroy
John Kilroy, the former longtime editor of Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Magazine and later General Manager of PRI, has passed away after a years-long battle with cancer. Kilroy, who started his career with PRI in 1990, led the company’s editorial operations for 22 years until he was elevated to GM following PRI’s sale to the
The Industry Mourns the Passing of Fritz Driver
Fritz Driver, the previous owner of Gopher Motors, passed away on December 25, 2018. He was 91.
Industry Mourns Death of Duane Quigg, Founder of Engine Power Components
On Friday, August 17, long-time PERA member and founder of Engine Power Components, Duane Quigg passed away at the age of 92.
Heartland Sales Mourns Passing of Larry Berger
Larry Berger, 65, of Lakeville, MN passed away peacefully August 27th. A long-time industry veteran, Larry was a partner with Larry Sovereign and Don Wolfram in Heartland Sales.
Rob Munro joins AERA in Development Role
Rob Munro, owner of Valley Speed Machine Shop in Kamloops, BC, Canada, has joined the Engine Builders Association (AERA) in the position of Membership and Technical Development. According to an association announcement, this new position will help develop and implement programs for new membership, membership retention, PROSIS PRO development and more. Munro has 31 years of
