Don Hellwig, who co-founded Hellwig Suspension Products in 1946 alongside his late father, Rudy Hellwig, passed away at the age of 91, the company announced. An innovator with a passion for the automotive industry, Don Hellwig helped develop the company’s signature products, helper springs and sway bars. During his tenure as president of Hellwig Products,… Continue reading Co-Founder of Hellwig Suspension Products Dies
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CRP Industries Names Industry Veteran Director of Engineering
CRP Industries, a manufacturer of automotive parts and industrial products, has appointed automotive industry veteran, PT Muldoon, as the company’s director of engineering. Muldoon will be responsible for all engineering activities and initiatives in the development of new automotive opportunities with OEMs and Tier-One suppliers, as well as the improvement and expansion of current products… Continue reading CRP Industries Names Industry Veteran Director of Engineering
2020 Holley LS Engine Sweepstakes Winner Announced
Jonathon West, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is the official winner of the 2020 Holley LS Engine Sweepstakes, the company announced. As the winner, West will receive a twin-supercharged 427ci LS engine. “It’s always great to see someone win one of our engines who intends to use it,” said Holley Director of Marketing, Bill Tichenor. “This… Continue reading 2020 Holley LS Engine Sweepstakes Winner Announced
IndyCar Team Donates Wheelchair-Accessible Van to Veterans Non-Profit
Arrow McLaren SP and team sponsor Vuse Vapor presented a wheelchair-accessible van to the HVAF of Indiana Inc. (Helping Veterans and Families) at the INDYCAR Experience at Dallara Manufacturing in Speedway, Indiana, the team announced. The donation will help the foundation fulfill its mission of supporting homeless veterans throughout central Indiana, including delivering food, providing… Continue reading IndyCar Team Donates Wheelchair-Accessible Van to Veterans Non-Profit
Bronco Returning as Brand
The Bronco is returning to the Ford lineup not just as a vehicle, but as a brand, Ford announced, with a new tagline, “Built Wild,” and related U.S. off-road driving schools. The all-new Bronco brand includes a Bronco two-door, first-ever Bronco four-door model and all-new rugged, small SUV, the Bronco Sport. Ford is revealing the… Continue reading Bronco Returning as Brand
Storyteller Overland Expands Adventure Van Trim Levels
Storyteller Overland has expanded the product range of its MODE4x4 Adventure Van for the new 2021 model year, the company announced. Building off of its flagship MODE4x4 Adventure Van Series, Storyteller Overland will now be expanding the MODE4x4 product range to offer three trim levels. The expanded MODE4x4 range will now include: The original Classic… Continue reading Storyteller Overland Expands Adventure Van Trim Levels
LS Fest East Registration Now Open
Registration for the Holley LS Fest East is now open, organizers announced. The event is set to be held Sept. 11-13 at Beech Bend Raceway in Holley’s hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky. A full slate of events returns for the 2020 edition of the annual event, with autocross, drag racing, drifting, a burnout challenge, dyno… Continue reading LS Fest East Registration Now Open
IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is opening a new exhibit Aug. 1 dedicated to Andy Granatelli, the Indianapolis 500-winning owner and race promoter, the museum announced. “Granatelli: Larger Than Life presented by O’Donovan & McCardel Wealth Management of Raymond James” will chronicle the life and legacy of Granatelli, the marketing wizard who turned an oil… Continue reading IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit
New Dakar Class Bringing Back Rally’s Classic Cars
Organizers of the Dakar Rally will welcome back some of the race’s iconic vehicles for this year’s event after creating a new class for vehicles that competed in the rally before 2000. Replicas of vehicles that competed before 2000 will also be eligible. “The 1980s and 1990s, the formative years of the Dakar, are often… Continue reading New Dakar Class Bringing Back Rally’s Classic Cars
Anest Iwata Joins Support of Scholarship Fund
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes partnered with Larsen Motorsports (LMS) in 2019 and established the Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, which aims to address the talent shortage facing the collision repair industry by providing financial aid to prospective automotive technicians. Anest Iwata now joins the partnership to support the scholarship fund and build on its outreach effort to… Continue reading Anest Iwata Joins Support of Scholarship Fund
SEMA Accepting Nominations for Industry Awards
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting nominations for its annual Industry Awards, the group announced. The SEMA Industry Awards celebrate accomplishments from the previous fiscal year (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020). Each year the winners embody a commitment to excellence and for 2020 this award truly acknowledges a year of… Continue reading SEMA Accepting Nominations for Industry Awards
Race Winning Brands Now Stocking Total Seal Piston Rings in Europe
Total Seal Piston Rings has announced that Race Winning Brands‘ piston companies – Diamond, JE and Wiseco – are now stocking Total Seal piston rings in Europe for upgrades to piston orders. “Now engine builders and enthusiasts in Europe can unlock greater performance by upgrading to Total Seal piston rings when they order pistons from… Continue reading Race Winning Brands Now Stocking Total Seal Piston Rings in Europe
NEOPMA to Resume 2020 Season at Maple Grove Raceway
The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) will resume its 2020 racing season on July 10-12 at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, the sanctioning body announced, after a temporary hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the NEOPMA kicked off its 2020 drag racing season with an eighth-mile format event at… Continue reading NEOPMA to Resume 2020 Season at Maple Grove Raceway
Mil-Spec Adds First-Time Upgrades for New H1 Build
Designed with long off-road excursions in mind, the truck is equipped with a 30-gallon aluminum fuel cell and a Baja-ready suspension package…
Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) has confirmed Hankook Tire as the Gen3 tire partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the organization announced. Hankook will be creating custom tires for Formula E with innovative technology and connectivity benefits, the tire manufacturer says, to be used for both wet and dry conditions for… Continue reading Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E