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

CRC Brakleen Anniversary Celebration Culminates at Pocono Raceway

CRC Industries celebrated a pair of milestones for its flagship product, CRC Brakleen, when NASCAR returned to Pocono Raceway in late July, the company said. The race marked the second running of the CRC Brakleen 150 Camping World Truck series race and the culmination of a year-long CRC Brakleen 50th anniversary celebration. Many CRC employees… Continue reading CRC Brakleen Anniversary Celebration Culminates at Pocono Raceway

Wade Kawasaki Named Executive Director of SEMA, PRI Political Action Committees

The SEMA Board of Directors has appointed Wade Kawasaki as the first executive director of SEMA’s and PRI’s respective political action committees (PAC), the organization announced. In this new volunteer role, Kawasaki will oversee each PAC’s Board of Directors and fundraising efforts, reporting to the SEMA Board of Directors. The SEMA and PRI PACs allow… Continue reading Wade Kawasaki Named Executive Director of SEMA, PRI Political Action Committees

RealTruck Appoints Chief Information Officer

RealTruck, formerly Truck Hero, has hired Tom Luttrell as its new chief information officer, the company announced. Luttrell will be responsible for advancing the company’s information technology infrastructure to improve business capabilities at RealTruck, the company said. “I’m honored to be named RealTruck’s first CIO,” said Luttrell. “Joining an organization that inspires people to live… Continue reading RealTruck Appoints Chief Information Officer

Developer Reveals Details for World of Outlaws Video Game

The World of Outlaws returns to console gaming for the first time in over a decade on Sept. 27, as World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing hits the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, developers iRacing and Monster Games announced. The official game of the World of Outlaws features six different dirt… Continue reading Developer Reveals Details for World of Outlaws Video Game

Roadkill Nights Sets Attendance Record

Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge staged its return to Woodward Avenue on Aug. 13, drawing a one-day attendance record of more than 40,000 performance enthusiasts to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, along with more than a million online views, event organizers announced. “This is the seventh year of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge… Continue reading Roadkill Nights Sets Attendance Record

Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars Up for Auction

A collection of 40 Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars will be up for auction through RM Sotheby’s, the auction house announced. The collection includes championship-winning cars driven by Mario and Michael Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Sebastian Bourdais and more, and represents over 20 years of open-wheel racing history. Click here to view the full listing, which also includes… Continue reading Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars Up for Auction

IMSA Announces Diverse Driver Scholarship Finalists

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has named the seven racers who are finalists for the second annual IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship, the sanctioning body announced. Two women and five men were selected to contend for the scholarship worth upwards of a quarter million dollars in value toward a full season of competition in… Continue reading IMSA Announces Diverse Driver Scholarship Finalists

Toledo Jeep Fest Welcomes Record Crowd

The 2022 Toledo Jeep Fest, presented by Dana Incorporated and ProMedica, drew a record crowd of more than 70,000 people visiting from 37 states, along with Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands, event organizers said. The Grogan’s Towne & Charlie’s All-Jeep Parade was also its largest ever, with 1,400-plus Jeeps participating in the event.… Continue reading Toledo Jeep Fest Welcomes Record Crowd

DECKED Partners with Pearson Candy Company

DECKED has partnered with Pearson Candy Company to include a peanut-packed Salted Nut Roll at no additional cost, with every Drawer System, Tool Box and CargoGlide, the company announced. “As a privately-owned, US-based brand with a customer-focused mission to make the everyday lives of hard working and recreating folks a little better, it felt like… Continue reading DECKED Partners with Pearson Candy Company

Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released its Mercedes-AMG GLE 63/GLE 63 S/GLE 63 S COUPÉ (W167 / C293) and GLS 63 (X167) Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust systems, which are now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. These exhaust systems boast three exhaust valves operated by a specially developed control kit: one on… Continue reading Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

IMSA Launches Sim Racing Series

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) is launching a global virtual series called the IMSA Esports Global Championship, the sanctioning body announced. Although IMSA’s association with iRacing.com dates back more than a decade and includes the IMSA iRacing Pro Series and the IMSA Triple Crown Challenge, the IMSA Esports Global Championship is the first IMSA-backed… Continue reading IMSA Launches Sim Racing Series

Registration Now Open for 2022 SEMA Show Student Program

Registration for the 2022 SEMA Show Student Program is now open to eligible faculty and students of automotive colleges and universities, the organization announced. The 2022 program includes a welcome commencement, recognition of scholarship winners, student networking opportunities, return of the all-female Gear-Up Girl networking event and a networking day where students will meet with… Continue reading Registration Now Open for 2022 SEMA Show Student Program