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Torqued Distribution Adds PAGID Racing to Line Card

Torqued Distribution has added PAGID Racing’s Street-Plus line of brake pads to its line card, the company announced. “PAGID Racing’s reputation in racing and performance carries over into their new Street-Plus line of brake pads,” said Lou Lobsinger, head of Sales and Marketing at Torqued Distribution. “The technology transferred from track to street gives our… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Adds PAGID Racing to Line Card

Katzkin Acquires Roadwire Leather

Katzkin Leather has acquired the assets of Roadwire Leather, the companies announced. The acquisition will allow the company to provide additional products to its customers, and extend its distribution and manufacturing capacity, according to a statement from Katzkin. “This acquisition expands Katzkin’s capabilities to serve all of our customers from OEMs to restylers and millions… Continue reading Katzkin Acquires Roadwire Leather

Meyer Distributing Adds GBC Powersports Tires to Line Card

Meyer Distributing is now stocking the GBC Powersports tires as part of its powersports lineup, the distributor announced. Designed for racing, recreation, farming and hunting, the company offers a range of tires for both UTV and ATV applications, the company said. “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the industry-leading distributor of automotive specialty… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds GBC Powersports Tires to Line Card

SEMA FLN Plans General Membership Meeting

The SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) is hosting a virtual general membership meeting next month, the group announced. Scheduled for Sept. 14, the meeting is open to aftermarket professionals under the age of 39 and will highlight current priorities for members, upcoming events and member programs, network representatives said. Attendees will also have be able… Continue reading SEMA FLN Plans General Membership Meeting

Wilwood Names New Director of Engineering

Wilwood Engineering has appointed Robert Hemingway as its new director of engineering, the company announced. With a master’s degree in engineering and industrial Management, Hemingway will join the research and development and engineering teams to design and produce Wilwood’s brake components and systems, the company said. “I am excited to join the iconic Wilwood Engineering… Continue reading Wilwood Names New Director of Engineering

Speedway Motors Kicks Off Customer Appreciation Week

Speedway Motors is celebrating its customers and their cars during Customer Appreciation Week, which runs Aug. 28-Sept. 1, with customer stories, a build list giveaway and a new promotion, the company announced. To celebrate, the company is sharing stories about its customers’ projects, and has already posted the first stories to the Speedway Motors website:… Continue reading Speedway Motors Kicks Off Customer Appreciation Week

Piston Foundation Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients

The Piston Foundation has awarded 23 scholarships to students who are training for careers in automotive restoration, collection management and vintage motorsports, the organization announced. This year, the Foundation saw a significant increase in the quantity and diversity of scholarship applications compared to the initiative’s inaugural year in 2022, representative said. Twenty-three recipients were chosen… Continue reading Piston Foundation Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Public Display to Showcase Amelia Earhart’s Cord, Porsche America Roadster

The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is hosting its annual “Cars at the Capital” exhibition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., which will showcase the 33rd and 34th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register: a 1937 Cord 812 Convertible Phaeton Sedan Chassis No. 1714 and a 1952 Porsche America Roadster (Type 540).… Continue reading Public Display to Showcase Amelia Earhart’s Cord, Porsche America Roadster

Petersen Museum to Host Petit Concours, Porsche 911 Cruise-In

The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate the anniversary of the Porsche 911’s first public unveiling in 1963 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show with a Cruise-In dedicated to the 911, museum officials announced. Scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27, the museum will also select 100 vehicles from the Cruise-In to participate in a Petit Concours, featuring… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Host Petit Concours, Porsche 911 Cruise-In

SEMA Show Moves Overland Experience to Diamond Lot for 2023

The SEMA Show Overland Experience is moving to a new location in the Diamond Lot for 2023, show organizers announced. The Diamond Lot is adjacent to last year’s Overland Experience location, the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. “Moving the Overland Experience to the Diamond Lot will enable attendees and media to easily… Continue reading SEMA Show Moves Overland Experience to Diamond Lot for 2023