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World of Outlaws Using Biometric Screening at Upcoming Event

When fans attend next week’s World of Outlaws event from July 2-4 at Cedar Lake Speedway, they will be greeted with state-of-the-art walk-through screeners and free at-track COVID-19 testing, the series announced. The World of Outlaws and Cedar Lake Speedway have partnered with IMPACT Health, a national biometric screening and testing provider, and experiential event… Continue reading World of Outlaws Using Biometric Screening at Upcoming Event

IMS to Admit Fans for Indianapolis 500

Spectators will be admitted to the 104th Indianapolis 500 on Aug. 23, with the venue capacity limited to 50 percent attendance, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have confirmed. The race was postponed from its original date of Sunday, May 24 due to the COVID-19 health crisis. “We’re committed to running the Indy 500 on Sunday, Aug.… Continue reading IMS to Admit Fans for Indianapolis 500

SEMA Issues Update on Annual Trade Show

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is currently developing health and safety precautions to host the annual SEMA Show this November, according to an update issued by the organization. “We are steadfast in our belief that our members and our industry will recover more quickly from the current climate by safely coming together to share… Continue reading SEMA Issues Update on Annual Trade Show

Westin Names New Southern Regional Sales Manager

Westin Automotive has named industry veteran Chris Carr as southern regional sales manager, the company announced. Carr is a native of Louisiana currently residing in Texas and will operate from both his home office and Westin’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Distribution Center. “Chris’s experience and relationships within the region will be an immediate asset and we are… Continue reading Westin Names New Southern Regional Sales Manager

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Magazine Group Acquires ‘Bring A Trailer’ Digital Auction Platform

Hearst Autos, publisher of Car and Driver, Road & Track and Autoweek, has announced the acquisition of Bring a Trailer, a digital auction platform and auto enthusiast community. The announcement was made by Hearst Magazines President Troy Young, Hearst Autos CEO Matt Sanchez, and Bring a Trailer co-founders Randy Nonnenberg and Gentry Underwood. Bring a… Continue reading Magazine Group Acquires ‘Bring A Trailer’ Digital Auction Platform

Dana Recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year

Dana Incorporated was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors for both its driveline technologies and powertrain cooling solutions during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards, the company announced. This is the third consecutive year Dana has received the award. The Supplier… Continue reading Dana Recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year

NHRA Cancels Northwest Nationals

The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, originally scheduled for July 31–Aug. 2 outside of Seattle, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions in Washington state and King County that would not allow fans to attend the event. For the event to proceed with fans in attendance, King County, where the track is located, would need to… Continue reading NHRA Cancels Northwest Nationals

Turn 14 Distribution Adds ROUSH Performance to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added ROUSH Performance to its line card, the aftermarket performance parts distributors announced. “ROUSH Performance has an extensive and storied winning history in motorsports, performance parts engineering and manufacturing. Our customers have been requesting that we carry their products for many years,” said Mike Malloy, divisional purchasing manager, Turn 14 Distribution.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ROUSH Performance to Line Card

Garrett Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Garrett Motion has announced that Sean Deason has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. Deason is expected to assume the position effective June 30, 2020, or upon the receipt of the requisite relocation work permits. Previously, Deason was the CFO of WABCO Holdings Inc., a global supplier of advanced technologies for commercial… Continue reading Garrett Appoints New Chief Financial Officer