Don Schumacher Motorsports Precision Manufacturing (DSM) is expanding into the automotive, defense, equipment/manufacturing, and aerospace industries, the high-performance parts manufacturer announced. DSM was founded as a specialty parts manufacturer and R&D center for Don Schumacher Racing’s (DSR) fleet of NHRA race cars and has since grown to become a parts supplier for race teams competing… Continue reading Don Schumacher Motorsports Expanding Manufacturing Operations Beyond Racing
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USMA Submits Letter to President, Congressional Leaders to Support Relief for Motorsports Businesses
The U.S. Motorsports Association has submitted a letter to the President of the United States, House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell requesting their support of small businesses related to motorsports in the Phase 4 stimulus package currently in congress, the organization announced. The letter was submitted at the request of… Continue reading USMA Submits Letter to President, Congressional Leaders to Support Relief for Motorsports Businesses
NHRA Postpones Heartland Nationals
The Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park, scheduled for Aug. 21-23 in Topeka, Kansas, has been postponed until the fall for pandemic-related reasons, the NHRA announced. A rescheduled date has not been determined. NHRA and Heartland Motorsports Park are working together with the Shawnee County Health Department to develop a plan to reschedule… Continue reading NHRA Postpones Heartland Nationals
Why Small Businesses Could Benefit from the Launch of Facebook Shops
A new service from Facebook and Instagram, called Facebook Shops, aims to provide a new online retail option for small businesses. The service allows businesses to set up free online storefronts on both social media platforms. According to eMarketer, there’s a significant portion of consumers who have never purchased anything from social media, but a… Continue reading Why Small Businesses Could Benefit from the Launch of Facebook Shops
SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance Holding General Membership Meeting
The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance’s (TORA) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. PDT, council leadership announced. The TORA Select Committee will discuss essential updates on the council’s latest programs and resources, updates on the 2020 SEMA Show, regional networking events, volunteer opportunities, information on member recruitment… Continue reading SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance Holding General Membership Meeting
Barrett-Jackson Bringing Back Live Events in October
Barrett-Jackson will be hosting a special Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Oct. 22-24, the company announced. The event replaces the previously scheduled 2020 Las Vegas and Palm Beach events. To help maintain social distancing guidelines recommended for live events, the event will primarily be limited to bidders, consignors and their guests. Enhanced live online… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Bringing Back Live Events in October
Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Pat Musi, engine builder and owner of Pat Musi Racing Engines, is celebrating his 50th year in business in 2020. Originally known as Pat’s Speed Shop, Musi started the small shop in Carteret, New Jersey, right out of high school in 1970. “It’s exciting to see everything you’ve worked for come together,” Musi said. “We’ve… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Centerforce Hires Industry Veteran as Director of Sales
Centerforce, a manufacturer of performance clutches and flywheels for classic and late model cars and trucks, has announced that Harold Menke will join the Centerforce team as its new director of sales. Menke will work to expand Centerforce’s sales, drawing upon his expertise and strong relationships in the automotive aftermarket, the company says. Having worked… Continue reading Centerforce Hires Industry Veteran as Director of Sales
Bondurant High Performance Driving School Featured on TV Show
Bondurant High Performance Driving School will be featured on Season 3 of HISTORY’s “It’s How You Get There,” on Sunday, Aug. 2, the driving school announced. The episode follows the show’s hosts Jenn Barlow, Sam Nehme and Julian Taylor as they put the performance capabilities of the Dodge//SRT line to the test at the driving… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Featured on TV Show
Akrapovič Audi RS 6, RS 7 Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Akrapovič has released its Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback (C8) Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust and Link Pipes and can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. The Evolution Line exhaust system is manufactured using high-grade lightweight titanium and features a specially designed layout with one… Continue reading Akrapovič Audi RS 6, RS 7 Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Hot Shot’s Secret Distributes Care Packages to Truckers
Hot Shot’s Secret (HSS) has delivered over 500 Trucker Appreciation Care packages to truckers working hard during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep essential medical supplies and groceries stocked, the company announced. Beginning in April, the company began distributing the care packages that included a bottle of Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment, Hot Shot’s Secret… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Distributes Care Packages to Truckers
Jeep Teases V-8 Return with Rubicon 392 Concept
The last time Jeep offered a V-8 engine was in the 1981 Jeep CJ…
Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame Engine Builder for Petty Enterprises, Passes Away
Maurice Petty, a stock-car racing pioneer who built the engines that propelled Petty Enterprises to over 200 victories, passed away on July 25 surrounded by family, the Petty family announced. He was 81-years old. Born in 1939 into the Petty family of Level Cross, North Carolina, a legendary family known for their wins and championships,… Continue reading Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame Engine Builder for Petty Enterprises, Passes Away
A Look Back at Porsche’s Failed IndyCar Program
A sportscar powerhouse, Porsche tried to take over America’s highest level of open wheel racing in the 1980s, only to run into numerous speed bumps along the way. Even with a 2.65-liter turbocharged V-8 under the cowling and Teo Fabi behind the wheel, Porsche only managed to win one race before pulling out of the… Continue reading A Look Back at Porsche’s Failed IndyCar Program
CES 2021 Moving to All-Digital Event
The Consumer Technology Association has announced that CES 2021 will be an all-digital event. “With the growing global health concerns about the spread of COVID-19, it is not possible to safely convene tens of thousands of people in Las Vegas in early January 2021 to meet and do business in person,” organizers said in a… Continue reading CES 2021 Moving to All-Digital Event