PerTronix Performance Brands Promotes Jeff Stacy
PerTronix Performance Brands has promoted Jeff Stacy to vice president of sales, where he oversees sales for all brands within the group, including PerTronix Ignition, JBA Performance Exhaust, Doug’s Original Headers, Patriot Exhaust, Compu-Fire, Spyke, Aeromotive Inc., Waterman Racing Components and Taylor Cable Products. He brings nearly 40 years of automotive industry experience to the
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series Announces Tyler Bachman as Series Director
World Racing Group’s Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota has named Tyler Bachman as the new series director. Bachman is a longtime official and safety director within the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing family. He served as competition director for the Xtreme Outlaw Series in 2022 and aims to expand the Midget tour in 2023.
Speedway Motorsports Promotes Matt Greci to Senior VP, GM at Nashville Superspeedway
Speedway Motorsports has announced that motorsports industry executive Matt Greci has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager at Nashville Superspeedway. He replaces Erik Moses, who leaves on December 2 to become executive director of the Fiesta Bowl. “Our company is very fortunate to have a senior executive with experience not only with our
Ingo Mauel Named New Head of Bosch Motorsport
Bosch Engineering has announced Ingo Mauel has taken over management of Bosch Motorsports. He succeeds Dr. Klaus Boettcher, who will go into early retirement at the end of January following 23 years as the leader of Bosch Motorsport. Ingo Mauel, who holds a graduate degree in electrical engineering, has been with Bosch since 1996 and
NHRA Announces New Sr. Director of Competition, Division Directors
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) based in Glendora, California, has announced the promotion of Mike Rice as the new NHRA senior director of competition. Rice, who started with NHRA in 2001, served as the division director of the Pacific Division (Division 7) for 16 years. In his new role, Rice will lead tower operations
Mickey Thompson Names Heather Tausch as Senior Director, Marketing
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels—the Stow, Ohio-based manufacturer of truck, street, and drag tires and wheels—has promoted Heather Tausch to senior director of Marketing. She was formerly director of Product Management. In this new role, Tausch will lead Mickey Thompson’s Product and Marketing teams and oversee the strategy and execution of all product development and
Wade Kawasaki Named Executive Director of SEMA and PRI Political Action Committees
The SEMA Board of Directors appointed industry veteran Wade Kawasaki to serve as the first executive director of SEMA’s and PRI’s respective political action committees (PAC). In this new volunteer role, Kawasaki will oversee each PAC’s Board of Directors and fundraising efforts, reporting to the SEMA Board of Directors. By law, SEMA and PRI may
Cummins Announces Jennifer Rumsey as CEO
Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins has announced Jennifer Rumsey, president and chief operating officer (COO), will assume the role of president and chief executive officer (CEO). She replaces CEO Tom Linebarger, who ends his term with the diesel and alternative fuel engine and component manufacturer on August 1. Rumsey will be the seventh CEO and first woman
LSI Promotes Julie Blankenship to Chemical Business Development Manager
Lubrication Specialties Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Blankenship to LSI Chemical Business Development Manager.
SuperSprings International Announces Adam Weisner as President
SuperSprings International has announced their new president, Adam Weisner.
VP Racing Fuels Promote Deel and Glady to Directors
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., regarded worldwide as the leader in racing, performance fuel products, and branded retail, announced today that Andy Deel and Richard Glady have been promoted to Director of their respective divisions. Most recently, Division Manager, Consumer Products, Andy Deel has been named Director, Consumer Products. “Andy has demonstrated strong leadership in managing
Anita Sehgal Elected to Holley Board of Directors
Holley, the platform for performance automotive enthusiasts, has announced that Anita Sehgal has been elected to the Holley Board of Directors at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders. Sehgal currently serves as the senior vice president of Marketing & Communications for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball franchise. She also serves on the Boards