Author: A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.

Accel Plastics Rebranded as AXC

A group of aftermarket truck accessory veterans recently acquired Accel Plastics, a manufacturing company that creates thermoformed products for heavy trucks and industrial markets, and rebranded the company as AXC, the company announced. Along with the rebrand, the company launched its new Defender and XLine series of Fender Flares. Key leaders include company President John… Continue reading Accel Plastics Rebranded as AXC

KICKER Plans Return to 2022 Slamology

KICKER will once again take to the road this summer and appear at the Slamology car-audio event scheduled for June 11-12 at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, the company announced. A regular at events prior to the pandemic, KICKER has supported Slamology since its inception 19 years ago, the company said. KICKER will attend the… Continue reading KICKER Plans Return to 2022 Slamology

Skip Barber Launches iRacing Series

Skip Barber Racing School has launched a virtual Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series, where drivers will compete over six weeks of action for a fully funded seat in the real-world Skip Barber Formula Race Series, the organizations announced. The Formula iRacing Series will feature a weekly Hot Lap qualifier where drivers attempt to set the… Continue reading Skip Barber Launches iRacing Series

Baldwin Begins Top Fuel Season with McLeod Racing, Lucas Oil Sponsorship

Krista Baldwin will begin her second season of Top Fuel Dragster competition in Gainesville, Florida at the Gatornationals and welcomes McLeod Racing and Lucas Oil back as major marketing partners, the driver and new team owner announced. With a new year, the former Chris Karamesines dragster entry has a new look for the 2022 season.… Continue reading Baldwin Begins Top Fuel Season with McLeod Racing, Lucas Oil Sponsorship

1934 Duesenberg Model J, 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R Win Amelia Island’s Best in Show

A 1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe and a 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R were crowned this year’s Best in Show winners at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, show officials announced. Marking the inaugural year under Hagerty’s stewardship, the 2022 event highlighted vehicles and the Amelia’s 2022 honoree, driver and race team owner, Chip Ganassi, at the Golf… Continue reading 1934 Duesenberg Model J, 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R Win Amelia Island’s Best in Show

Holley Opens Registration for LS Fest West

Registration is now open for Holley LS Fest West, the company announced. Scheduled for April 22-24 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the event will welcome any LS-powered vehicle, including race cars, street rods, muscle cars, trucks, late models, drift cars, prerunners, Ultra 4 buggies and more. Events on the schedule include Drag Racing Classes, Autocross,… Continue reading Holley Opens Registration for LS Fest West

Keystone Automotive Operations Celebrating 50th Anniversary at BIG Show

Keystone Automotive Operations will be commemorating its 50th anniversary with their Legacy Celebration when the distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket products and services, returns to Grapevine, Texas for the 2022 BIG Show presented by Weather Guard, the company announced. Throughout the annual customer event, held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center March… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Operations Celebrating 50th Anniversary at BIG Show

Edelbrock, Musi Racing Engines Extend Partnership

The Edelbrock Group is extending its existing partnership with Pat Musi Racing Engines, the companies announced. “We are thrilled to continue this long-time partnership,” said Chris Douglas, chief commercial officer for Edelbrock Group. “Pat Musi has a reputation in the industry for winning and excellence, as do we. It makes us perfect partners. Our Edelbrock… Continue reading Edelbrock, Musi Racing Engines Extend Partnership

AAM Group’s ‘The Event’ Sees Growth in 2021

The AAM Group released final participation numbers for its The Event 2021 virtual product expo, the organization announced, with results showing increased engagement from all partners, including resellers, suppliers and AAM’s warehouse distributor membership. The expo featured new products in category- and product-level videos designed to create more informed local resellers, organizers said. In total,… Continue reading AAM Group’s ‘The Event’ Sees Growth in 2021

Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

Legacy Classic Trucks is known for taking the hardworking trucks of the past and breathing new life into them as strapping, modernized custom builds oozing with smile-inducing charm. From stunning resto-modded vintage Power Wagons to Scramblers, Legacy Classic Trucks revitalizes the iconic rigs charged with doing the tough, dirty, hard jobs that defined the Great… Continue reading Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

Tint World Named a 2022 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers was recently named a Top Franchise for 2022 by Franchise Business Review, the company announced. Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement, provides rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance, the firm said.… Continue reading Tint World Named a 2022 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Chip Ganassi Racing Launches ‘Women in Motorsports’ Campaign

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) is launching a new initiative to provide opportunities for women in motorsports with the support of sponsor PNC Bank, the team announced. Called Women in Motorsports, the new campaign aims to drive awareness and support for gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce, the racing team said. The… Continue reading Chip Ganassi Racing Launches ‘Women in Motorsports’ Campaign

Hurst Helps NHRA Celebrate 900th Pro Stock Race

In celebration of the 900th NHRA Pro Stock race at this year’s Winternationals, Hurst partnered with the NHRA to create a special trophy to celebrate the milestone event. Using a Hurst shifter handle and T-style Hurst grip mounted to a walnut base, the NHRA presented the special trophy to the winner of the 2022 NHRA… Continue reading Hurst Helps NHRA Celebrate 900th Pro Stock Race

E.C.D. Automotive Adds 3-D Rendering for Customers

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has added a new step in its bespoke car design process by crafting a photorealistic design video of each client’s unique custom build ahead of the project’s completion, the builder announced. Created with 3-D creation tool Unreal Engine by Epic Games, which has been used in film, television and video games,… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Adds 3-D Rendering for Customers