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SEMA Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

SEMA is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program, the organization announced. The application period for students preparing for careers in the automotive or performance parts industries is now open and will run through March 1, the organization said. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance of up to $5,000. A loan forgiveness… Continue reading SEMA Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

Group Led by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Purchases CARS Tour Late Model Series

A group led by current and former NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Justin Marks has acquired the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour asphalt late model series, the series announced. “This is a dream come true for me,” said Earnhardt Jr. “I’m a huge fan of the CARS Tour and local… Continue reading Group Led by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Purchases CARS Tour Late Model Series

VOXX Names New Manufacturer’s Rep for Mid-Atlantic Region

VOXX Electronics Corporation has named The Progressive Group as its new Manufacturer’s Representative firm in the Mid-Atlantic territory, the company announced. The Progressive Group has over twenty-five years of experience serving as a professional liaison between manufacturers and dealers of 12-volt electronics, the company said. “The Progressive Group is and has been a highly respected… Continue reading VOXX Names New Manufacturer’s Rep for Mid-Atlantic Region

LIQUI MOLY Head of International Media Relations Peter Szarafinski Passes Away

Dr. Peter Szarafinski, LIQUI MOLY’s head of international media relations, recently passed away at the age of 47, the company announced. LIQUI MOLY provided the following: The lubricant company’s workforce has been hit hard by the sudden death of Dr. Peter Szarafinski, head of media relations international. Shortly before Christmas, the news of the sudden… Continue reading LIQUI MOLY Head of International Media Relations Peter Szarafinski Passes Away

Hankook Tire North America Announces Executive Promotions

Tire maker Hankook Tire today has promoted several executives on its North American division based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company announced. Rob Williams has been named president of Hankook Tire America Corp. Additionally, Jong Jin (JJ) Park has been promoted to vice president of USA PC/LT Sales. Intae (Ted) Choi has been promoted to vice… Continue reading Hankook Tire North America Announces Executive Promotions

Meyer Distributing Opens New Connecticut Cross-Dock

Meyer Distributing has opened a new cross-dock in Waterbury, Connecticut, the company announced. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Pennsylvania distribution hubs, the company said. “We are focused on improving service in the Northeast this year,” said Jeff Braun, CEO of Meyer Distributing. “We will be adding several locations, adding more truck… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens New Connecticut Cross-Dock

Turn 14 Distribution Expands Akrapovič Distribution to Canada

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution is expanding its Akrapovič distribution territory to include Canada, becoming the sole distributor for Akrapovič’s automotive line in Canada and the United States, the company announced. The expansion of this partnership with Akrapovič aims to improve accessibility and inventory in North America with dedicated sales and customer support, the company… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Expands Akrapovič Distribution to Canada

NHRA Releases Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Schedule

The NHRA has revealed the nine-race schedule for the 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will feature a pair of Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Hot Rod Reunions, the sanctioning body announced. The series will again feature appearances from Nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters and Nostalgia Funny Cars, NHRA officials said, two groups of… Continue reading NHRA Releases Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Schedule

Yokohama Announces Organizational Changes

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has made three organizational changes within the company, Yokohama Tire officials announced. Among the changes, Fardad Niknam has been promoted from senior director of consumer product planning and product marketing to vice president of OE Sales, the company said. Niknam joined YTC in 2014 and has had responsibility for product marketing,… Continue reading Yokohama Announces Organizational Changes