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Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars Up for Auction

A collection of 40 Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars will be up for auction through RM Sotheby’s, the auction house announced. The collection includes championship-winning cars driven by Mario and Michael Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Sebastian Bourdais and more, and represents over 20 years of open-wheel racing history. Click here to view the full listing, which also includes… Continue reading Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars Up for Auction

IMSA Announces Diverse Driver Scholarship Finalists

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has named the seven racers who are finalists for the second annual IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship, the sanctioning body announced. Two women and five men were selected to contend for the scholarship worth upwards of a quarter million dollars in value toward a full season of competition in… Continue reading IMSA Announces Diverse Driver Scholarship Finalists

Toledo Jeep Fest Welcomes Record Crowd

The 2022 Toledo Jeep Fest, presented by Dana Incorporated and ProMedica, drew a record crowd of more than 70,000 people visiting from 37 states, along with Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands, event organizers said. The Grogan’s Towne & Charlie’s All-Jeep Parade was also its largest ever, with 1,400-plus Jeeps participating in the event.… Continue reading Toledo Jeep Fest Welcomes Record Crowd

DECKED Partners with Pearson Candy Company

DECKED has partnered with Pearson Candy Company to include a peanut-packed Salted Nut Roll at no additional cost, with every Drawer System, Tool Box and CargoGlide, the company announced. “As a privately-owned, US-based brand with a customer-focused mission to make the everyday lives of hard working and recreating folks a little better, it felt like… Continue reading DECKED Partners with Pearson Candy Company

Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released its Mercedes-AMG GLE 63/GLE 63 S/GLE 63 S COUPÉ (W167 / C293) and GLS 63 (X167) Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust systems, which are now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. These exhaust systems boast three exhaust valves operated by a specially developed control kit: one on… Continue reading Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

IMSA Launches Sim Racing Series

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) is launching a global virtual series called the IMSA Esports Global Championship, the sanctioning body announced. Although IMSA’s association with iRacing.com dates back more than a decade and includes the IMSA iRacing Pro Series and the IMSA Triple Crown Challenge, the IMSA Esports Global Championship is the first IMSA-backed… Continue reading IMSA Launches Sim Racing Series

Registration Now Open for 2022 SEMA Show Student Program

Registration for the 2022 SEMA Show Student Program is now open to eligible faculty and students of automotive colleges and universities, the organization announced. The 2022 program includes a welcome commencement, recognition of scholarship winners, student networking opportunities, return of the all-female Gear-Up Girl networking event and a networking day where students will meet with… Continue reading Registration Now Open for 2022 SEMA Show Student Program

Automakers: Proposed Tax Credits Could Hurt EV Sales

Proposed tax credits of up to $7,500 for electric vehicles under the Inflation Reduction Act could be counterintuitive for sales of EVs, several companies and a group representing major automakers such as General Motors, Toyota Motor and Ford Motor said, according to a report from CNBC. The new rules would raise a sales threshold for… Continue reading Automakers: Proposed Tax Credits Could Hurt EV Sales

Meyer Distributing Adds LiftGator, Whelen Engineering to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added LiftGator and Whelen Engineering to its line card, the distributor announced. LiftGator offers removable liftgates, available for trucks and vans. Whelen Engineering will contribute emergency warning lights to Meyer Distributing’s inventory. “Meyer is excited to announce the addition of LiftGator to our line card. This offering will go great in our… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds LiftGator, Whelen Engineering to Line Card