Hypertherm Suspends Business in Russia

Hypertherm, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is suspending business in Russia, the company announced. The suspension includes a stoppage of all sales and service in the country, Hypertherm representatives said. “Like much of the world, the company is outraged by the military invasion taking place in Ukraine. As a result of… Continue reading Hypertherm Suspends Business in Russia

AirSept Names New VP of Sales & Marketing

AirSept, manufacturer of Smart Splice line connectors, has named Charles “Chuck” Abbott as the company’s new vice president of sales and marketing, the company announced. Hired March 1 by Aaron Becker, AirSept’s president, Abbott’s expertise is in transforming businesses for profitable growth in the tool, equipment and chemical categories via multiple channels to the automotive… Continue reading AirSept Names New VP of Sales & Marketing

King Shocks to Sponsor SCORE San Felipe 250

Beginning its 10th year as the SCORE World Desert Championship’s Official Shock, King Shock Technology has expanded its involvement with SCORE International by signing a three-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the SCORE San Felipe 250 held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico, the company announced. This year’s King Shocks 35th SCORE San… Continue reading King Shocks to Sponsor SCORE San Felipe 250

Pat Musi Racing Engines to Host Open House at New Mooresville Facility

Pat Musi Racing Engines and Musi Racing will celebrate the grand opening of their new race facility, located at 1160 Gateway Drive in Mooresville, North Carolina, with a special open house on April 30, the engine builder and race team announced. The open house will give fans the chance to tour the new building that… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines to Host Open House at New Mooresville Facility

Jeep Adds Gobi Exterior Paint Color for Gladiator, Wrangler

The Jeep brand is adding the Gobi paint color as an available exterior color option on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models, the automaker announced. Deriving its name from the desert in Asia, Gobi joins the lineup of special-run custom color options for the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler lineups. Gobi first debuted on the… Continue reading Jeep Adds Gobi Exterior Paint Color for Gladiator, Wrangler

Xtrac Opens Apprentice Academy

Xtrac Transmission Technology has opened a new apprentice academy, the English company announced. The Xtrac Academy will serve as a dedicated space for practical and classroom-based learning at the automotive and motorsport transmission company, the company said. According to company officials, Xtrac has supported apprentices since 1991. In 2003, Xtrac began working in partnership with… Continue reading Xtrac Opens Apprentice Academy

Accel Plastics Rebranded as AXC

A group of aftermarket truck accessory veterans recently acquired Accel Plastics, a manufacturing company that creates thermoformed products for heavy trucks and industrial markets, and rebranded the company as AXC, the company announced. Along with the rebrand, the company launched its new Defender and XLine series of Fender Flares. Key leaders include company President John… Continue reading Accel Plastics Rebranded as AXC

KICKER Plans Return to 2022 Slamology

KICKER will once again take to the road this summer and appear at the Slamology car-audio event scheduled for June 11-12 at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, the company announced. A regular at events prior to the pandemic, KICKER has supported Slamology since its inception 19 years ago, the company said. KICKER will attend the… Continue reading KICKER Plans Return to 2022 Slamology

Skip Barber Launches iRacing Series

Skip Barber Racing School has launched a virtual Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series, where drivers will compete over six weeks of action for a fully funded seat in the real-world Skip Barber Formula Race Series, the organizations announced. The Formula iRacing Series will feature a weekly Hot Lap qualifier where drivers attempt to set the… Continue reading Skip Barber Launches iRacing Series

Baldwin Begins Top Fuel Season with McLeod Racing, Lucas Oil Sponsorship

Krista Baldwin will begin her second season of Top Fuel Dragster competition in Gainesville, Florida at the Gatornationals and welcomes McLeod Racing and Lucas Oil back as major marketing partners, the driver and new team owner announced. With a new year, the former Chris Karamesines dragster entry has a new look for the 2022 season.… Continue reading Baldwin Begins Top Fuel Season with McLeod Racing, Lucas Oil Sponsorship

1934 Duesenberg Model J, 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R Win Amelia Island’s Best in Show

A 1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe and a 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R were crowned this year’s Best in Show winners at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, show officials announced. Marking the inaugural year under Hagerty’s stewardship, the 2022 event highlighted vehicles and the Amelia’s 2022 honoree, driver and race team owner, Chip Ganassi, at the Golf… Continue reading 1934 Duesenberg Model J, 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R Win Amelia Island’s Best in Show

Holley Opens Registration for LS Fest West

Registration is now open for Holley LS Fest West, the company announced. Scheduled for April 22-24 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the event will welcome any LS-powered vehicle, including race cars, street rods, muscle cars, trucks, late models, drift cars, prerunners, Ultra 4 buggies and more. Events on the schedule include Drag Racing Classes, Autocross,… Continue reading Holley Opens Registration for LS Fest West

Keystone Automotive Operations Celebrating 50th Anniversary at BIG Show

Keystone Automotive Operations will be commemorating its 50th anniversary with their Legacy Celebration when the distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket products and services, returns to Grapevine, Texas for the 2022 BIG Show presented by Weather Guard, the company announced. Throughout the annual customer event, held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center March… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Operations Celebrating 50th Anniversary at BIG Show

Edelbrock, Musi Racing Engines Extend Partnership

The Edelbrock Group is extending its existing partnership with Pat Musi Racing Engines, the companies announced. “We are thrilled to continue this long-time partnership,” said Chris Douglas, chief commercial officer for Edelbrock Group. “Pat Musi has a reputation in the industry for winning and excellence, as do we. It makes us perfect partners. Our Edelbrock… Continue reading Edelbrock, Musi Racing Engines Extend Partnership

AAM Group’s ‘The Event’ Sees Growth in 2021

The AAM Group released final participation numbers for its The Event 2021 virtual product expo, the organization announced, with results showing increased engagement from all partners, including resellers, suppliers and AAM’s warehouse distributor membership. The expo featured new products in category- and product-level videos designed to create more informed local resellers, organizers said. In total,… Continue reading AAM Group’s ‘The Event’ Sees Growth in 2021