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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Shopmonkey Names New Senior VP of Marketing

Shopmonkey, the cloud-based auto shop management platform, has appointed Travis Bickham as senior vice president of marketing, the company announced. Bickham joins Shopmonkey with over a decade of experience as a marketing executive, most recently as vice president of marketing and growth at Latch. His immediate focus at Shopmonkey is to capture market share while… Continue reading Shopmonkey Names New Senior VP of Marketing

ALI Updates Car Lift Safety Manual

Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has completely updated and expanded Lifting It Right, the organization’s car lift safety manual, the organization said. The second edition of the training tool features new information, photos and illustrations in a user-friendly format. A digital version is also available, ALI representatives said. Lifting It Right is a guide to the… Continue reading ALI Updates Car Lift Safety Manual

Pikes Peak International Raceway Preps for GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon

Pikes Peak International Raceway is preparing to host the motorsports and music festival, GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon, organizers announced. GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon, scheduled for Sept. 9-11, will include elite drifting featuring top automotive personalities and professional Formula Drift drivers, as well as almost 100 drift cars approved for full course drifting. The festival also includes special… Continue reading Pikes Peak International Raceway Preps for GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon

Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus

Kelford Cams has formed a new partnership with MidwayPlus to launch its new B2B online storefront, the companies announced. “We are excited that MidwayPlus is helping Kelford Cams once again engage with the North American market at scale. It is important to Kelford to have a direct relationship with the shops and resellers buying our… Continue reading Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus

Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

The Piston Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 students pursuing careers in the collector car industry, the organization announced. “When I look at our 2022 Piston scholars, it puts a big smile on my face,” said Robert P. Minnick, founder of the Piston Foundation. “This is the reason I started the Piston Foundation and why… Continue reading Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

Lime Rock Park’s ‘No Name Straight’ Dedicated to Paul Newman

Some 65 years after the first race at Lime Rock Park, the “No Name Straight” at the Connecticut circuit was dedicated as the “Paul Newman Straight” during the Historic Festival 40, track officials announced. In addition to the renamed backstretch, Lime Rock Park also announced its new partnership with The Hole in The Wall Gang… Continue reading Lime Rock Park’s ‘No Name Straight’ Dedicated to Paul Newman

Extreme E Launches ‘Racing for All’ Initiative

Extreme E is launching its new Racing for All initiative, a program that aims to create opportunities for a new generation of mechanical and engineering talent to join the off-road electric racing series, Extreme E officials announced. Extreme E teams are limited to just five mechanics or engineers each to help reduce overall attendance numbers… Continue reading Extreme E Launches ‘Racing for All’ Initiative

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Hellwig Products to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Hellwig Products to its line card, a manufacturer of suspension systems geared to improve control in hauling and towing, the company announced. “Hellwig Products is a leader in the towing suspension space and offers both sway bars and helper springs to improve control in hauling and towing… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Hellwig Products to Line Card

2022 SEMA Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Award Winners Announced

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued a total of $297,250 in scholarships and loan forgiveness awards to help 119 individuals who currently work for, or are planning to pursue careers in, the automotive aftermarket industry, SEMA announced. The winners include 103 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, and 16 employees of SEMA-member… Continue reading 2022 SEMA Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Award Winners Announced

Super Trucks USA Owner Passes Away

Super Trucks USA, an aftermarket shop in Lakewood, Colorado, recently announced the passing of its owner, Chuck Williams. The shop provided the following: It is with great remorse we announce the loss of industry legend Chuck Williams, a man who served the automotive industry for over six decades starting in the late 1950’s. His tenure… Continue reading Super Trucks USA Owner Passes Away

Avery Dennison to Exhibit at International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off

Avery Dennison will be exhibiting at the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off, the company announced. Located at Booth #108 for the event, scheduled for Sept. 14-16 in San Antonio, the company will be highlighting new products and offering hands-on training, demonstrations and more. Additionally, Graphics Division VP/GM Mariana Rodriguez will host the company’s “Ask… Continue reading Avery Dennison to Exhibit at International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off

NHRA Top Fuel Driver Antron Brown to Testify in Senate Hearing on RPM Act

NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown will testify before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as it considers passage of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act on Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington, D.C., SEMA announced. According to SEMA, the ability to compete in modified street-legal vehicles is at risk. The Environmental Protection… Continue reading NHRA Top Fuel Driver Antron Brown to Testify in Senate Hearing on RPM Act

TechForce Launches Campaign Promoting Skilled Trade Careers

TechForce Foundation has launched its new “Because I’m a Tech” campaign celebrating and promoting skilled trade careers paths, the organization announced. “Because I’m a Tech” shares technicians’ testimonials across industry sectors, from auto, diesel and collision repair to aviation, restoration, marine, welding and motorsports, the organization said. The campaign also encourages interested people to join… Continue reading TechForce Launches Campaign Promoting Skilled Trade Careers