The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) announced the selection of Larry Magee as vice president of the Board of Trustees. Magee has been involved with the Foundation for over 25 years, and currently serves on the Foundation’s Executive Committee, Recipient Review Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Golf Committee. “Larry has 4 decades of senior executive… Continue reading Larry Magee Selected as AACF Board of Trustees Vice President
Author: THE SHOP Staff
Goodson Tools & Supplies Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2020
Goodson Tools & Supplies for engine builders is celebrating its 75th year in the automotive aftermarket throughout 2020. To celebrate, the company will be looking back at the company’s history on its company blog. “As part of the 75th Anniversary celebration we will be taking a look back at how Goodson and the automotive industry… Continue reading Goodson Tools & Supplies Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2020
Universal Technical Institute and Partners Launch Early Employment Initiative
The program blends post-secondary technical education and on-the-job skills training…
James Hetfield Exhibit Opening at Petersen Museum
The exhibit showcasing the Metallica singer’s hot rods opens with a reception on Jan. 30…
SEMA Battle of the Builders TV Show Debuts Jan. 26
The ‘SEMA: Battle of the Builders’ TV special will debut on A+E Networks’ FYI and HISTORY’s DRIVE block on Jan. 26. Hosted by Adrienne ‘AJ’ Janic and Tanner Foust and judged by RJ DeVera (Meguiar’s), Cam Miller (HS Customs) and Jeremiah Proffitt (Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers), the show takes viewers backstage at the 2019 SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Battle of the Builders TV Show Debuts Jan. 26
Simpson Acquires Clearwater Lights
The company produces auxiliary LED lights for motorsport applications…
Warn Industries to Supply Winches for Ford Trucks
Super Duty-specific WARN winch will be available as a factory-orderable option or dealer-installed after-sale accessory…
CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
CTech Manufacturing has teamed up with IMSA to become the Official Cart Provider of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the company announced. “Over the years CTech Manufacturing has supported a number of championship-winning IMSA teams by providing them the storage solutions they need to support a successful racing effort. We are very proud to grow… Continue reading CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Horsepower Wars Heading to the Track in 2020
Traditionally a dyno competition, this year’s event will also feature drag racing, vendors and a show-n-shine…
Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development
Strength tests on samples taken from parts consisting of 4,000-5,000 spot welds on a vehicle are an important but costly and time and labour-intensive. To help speed up the process, Toshiba is currently developing a system that allows testing to be carried out automatically by robots in a non-destructive manner. As cars have become lighter… Continue reading Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development
Austin Hatcher Foundation Overcomes Theft, Sells Custom Gladiator
The ‘IASO’ sold for $170,000 at the Leake Auction in Scottsdale…
Hot Shot’s Secret Partners with National Tractor Pullers Association
The deal is for a major three-year sponsorship program…
ATI Announces Dan Fletcher Racing Sponsorship
Drag racer Dan Fletcher and ATI are partnering up for the 2020 season.
Vehicle Tint Exception Under Consideration in Illinois
Legislation was introduced to allow for full window tint on windshields in specific instances…
Callies, Energy Manufacturing Again Offering Hemi, Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks
Callies Performance Products and Energy Manufacturing have announced that the companies have reached a new licensing deal with Fiat Chrysler to manufacture and distribute 426 Hemi and 440 Wedge cast iron engine blocks. The deal also includes cast iron and cast aluminum cylinder heads. All parts will carry Mopar part numbers and will be produced… Continue reading Callies, Energy Manufacturing Again Offering Hemi, Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks