The limited-edition model takes cues from the GT40 MK II piloted by Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby…
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Champion Oil National Open to Take Place as Scheduled
Champion Oil, a manufacturer of racing and performance lubricants, issued a statement saying that the Champion Racing Oil National Open sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Williams Grove on Oct. 2-3 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is still set to take place as scheduled. “It looks really good for the Champion Racing Oil… Continue reading Champion Oil National Open to Take Place as Scheduled
NHRA Cancels Maple Grove Raceway Event
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway have canceled the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, the sanctioning body announced. “We are extremely disappointed to announce the cancellation of the September national event, which has been a staple event for the past 35 years. Due to the pandemic,… Continue reading NHRA Cancels Maple Grove Raceway Event
Meyer Distributing Adds DeatschWerks to Line Card
DeatschWerks has been added to Meyer Distributing’s high-performance division line card, the distributor announced. “We are so excited to have DeatschWerks on board and look very forward to everything to come with this great company,” says Austin Zehr, high performance sales manager for Meyer. “Fuel systems are a big part of our business, and what… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds DeatschWerks to Line Card
Electrify America Announces Collaboration with Love’s Travel Stops
Electrify America, an open direct current (DC) fast-charging network in the U.S., announced it will work with Love’s Travel Stops, a travel stop chain, to bring public ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to seven locations in six U.S. states. The seven charging stations, located in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Florida, New York and Arizona,… Continue reading Electrify America Announces Collaboration with Love’s Travel Stops
LSI Creates New Chemical Division, Promotes Cawley to President
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), a manufacturer of performance additives and oils and custom lubrication solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has announced that recently hired VP of Global Sales, Todd Cawley, has been promoted to the position of president of a new company division – LSI Chemical. Cawley, with a strong sales and technical background in… Continue reading LSI Creates New Chemical Division, Promotes Cawley to President
Mazda Updates CX-9 for 2021
The Mazda CX-9 is the brand’s flagship three-row midsize crossover SUV, and for 2021, it receives upgrades to its technology and styling. New exterior designs are met by a redesigned interior featuring new seat patterning and the largest infotainment display to be equipped on a CX-9. Additionally, new the Carbon Edition model has been added… Continue reading Mazda Updates CX-9 for 2021
Ram Reveals 702-Horsepower TRX Pickup
The half-ton truck is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8…
NPW Acquires Auto Plus Assets in Washington and Oregon
National Auto Parts Warehouse (NPW), an automotive aftermarket parts distributor, and Icahn Automotive Group, which owns and operates Auto Plus, an automotive aftermarket parts distributor, and Pep Boys automotive retail and service locations, announced they have completed NPW’s acquisition of substantially all Auto Plus assets in Washington state and Oregon. The transaction includes two Pep… Continue reading NPW Acquires Auto Plus Assets in Washington and Oregon
Speed Demon Streamliner Breaks Piston-Powered Land Speed Record
The Speed Demon 715, a piston-powered streamliner piloted by owner-driver George Poteet, set the new land-speed record in the piston-powered category. Powered by a twin-turbocharged, big-block Chevy engine with 555 cubic inches in displacement, the Speed Demon set a new mark for the category with a 470.016-mph run. Poteet’s effort surpassed the previous record by… Continue reading Speed Demon Streamliner Breaks Piston-Powered Land Speed Record
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Launches New Video Series
The ‘Mastering the Mountain’ series will feature turn-by-turn commentary from former competitors…
2020 Louis Schwitzer Award Recognizes IndyCar Aeroscreen Engineers
The 54th annual Louis Schwitzer Award was presented to eight engineers for their engineering excellence in developing the innovative Aeroscreen for INDYCAR, which protects the driver from airborne debris, BorgWarner and the Indiana Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers announced. The awardees included Ed Collings, Red Bull Advanced Technologies; Antonio Montanari, Dallara; Stefan Seidel,… Continue reading 2020 Louis Schwitzer Award Recognizes IndyCar Aeroscreen Engineers
Return on Marketing Investment During New Normal
In the marketing world, many businesses focus on ROI (return on investment). However, when the business does not get immediate monetary results, the decision makers begin to pull away from social media marketing. This is especially true with ROI during a time of crisis, such as the pandemic. But return on investment isn’t the only… Continue reading Return on Marketing Investment During New Normal
Webinar Covering Website Metrics, Management
An upcoming webinar from eMarketer, an online publication and research firm covering digital marketing, will focus on the top metrics a brand needs to track to succeed online and the increasing role an online presence plays in both online and offline consumer purchase decisions. The program will feature ChannelAdvisor’s Greg Ives, senior product marketing manager,… Continue reading Webinar Covering Website Metrics, Management
Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Caps to Line Card
Meyer Distributing is now stocking A.R.E. Truck Caps, complete with a black LINE X finish, for the new Jeep Gladiator, the distributor announced. Available accessories include cross bars and roof basket. The cap is shipped with roof rails. “The CX Classic combines strength, style, and function. It is designed to look great, but also offers… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Caps to Line Card