Akrapovič has released its 2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 (718) Slip-On Race Line exhaust and Link Pipes, which can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. The system is constructed from lightweight high-grade titanium, made in Akrapovič’s in-house foundry to create a perfect fit within the limited space available,… Continue reading Akrapovič Porsche Cayman GT4 Slip-On Race Line Exhaust Added to Turn 14 Distribution Line Card
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Best In The Desert Names New Race Operations Manager
Best In The Desert has named Jeff Phillips as the off-road racing organization’s new Race Operations Manager, the sanctioning body announced. In the role, Phillips will be organizing and coordinating future Best In The Desert races starting with the Jagged X National Desert Cup Presented by Quantum Motorsports at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino… Continue reading Best In The Desert Names New Race Operations Manager
Nitrous Supply Named Title Sponsor of NMCA World Street Finals
The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals has announced that Nitrous Supply will serve as the title sponsor of the NMCA World Street Finals, scheduled for Sept. 24-27, 2020 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana. It is the fifth and final event of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals season. “The NMCA World Street Finals always delivers… Continue reading Nitrous Supply Named Title Sponsor of NMCA World Street Finals
DENSO Upgrades Online Customer Portal
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has upgraded its business-to-business customer portal for easier purchasing, simplified navigation and improved tracking of transactions, the company announced. The site also allows DENSO’s aftermarket business partners to tailor account activity reports to fit their individual company needs. “We put ourselves in… Continue reading DENSO Upgrades Online Customer Portal
Virtual NHRA Youth Education Program Offers Digital Curriculum
NHRA Youth and Education Services will now offer a brand-new digital curriculum to schools, the sanctioning body announced. This Virtual NHRA YES program’s digital curriculum will include a video containing the same discussion topics that schools are accustomed to seeing when they attend the NHRA Youth & Education Services program in person. Students now have… Continue reading Virtual NHRA Youth Education Program Offers Digital Curriculum
LGE-CTS Motorsports Hosting Desert Clean-Up Day
Baja Forged, Milestar Tire, LGE-CTS Motorsports and Real Deal Revolution, will be hosting a desert clean-up at Means Dry Lake Bed, Johnson Valley, California, the home of King of the Hammers, on Sept. 19, as part of National Clean-Up Day, organizers announced. A number of brands have teamed up to support the event, including ProEagle… Continue reading LGE-CTS Motorsports Hosting Desert Clean-Up Day
Pastrana, Yokohama-Sponsored Drivers to Compete in World Championship Off-Road Races
Three of Yokohama Tire’s top drivers – Travis Pastrana, Andrew Carlson and Levi Shirley – will compete in the Championship Off-Road series event at Crandon International Raceway in Wisconsin, Sept. 4-5, the tire manufacturer announced. All three drivers are Team Yokohama members and will be battling in different divisions on GEOLANDAR tires. Action sports superstar… Continue reading Pastrana, Yokohama-Sponsored Drivers to Compete in World Championship Off-Road Races
2020 PRI Show Registration Now Open
Attendee registration for the 2020 PRI Show is now open, organizers have announced. The annual PRI Trade Show is scheduled to take place Dec. 10-12, 2020 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Last month, PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer issued a statement updating the industry on the status of the trade show. In… Continue reading 2020 PRI Show Registration Now Open
Turn 14 Distribution Driver Wins Pikes Peak Hill Climb Unlimited Division
Turn 14 Distribution-sponsored driver Dai Yoshihara, driving the Evasive Motorsports-Turn 14 Distribution 2013 Toyota 86, finished first place in the Unlimited Division at the 98th running of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), the performance parts distributor announced. “Congratulations to Dai and the entire Evasive Motorsports team for overcoming adversity and coming away with the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Driver Wins Pikes Peak Hill Climb Unlimited Division
JRi Shocks Announces New Engineering Solutions Division
JRi Shocks has established a new “Engineering Solutions” division, the company announced. JRi Engineering Solutions will be a full-service engineering company with a primary focus on hydraulics and pneumatics, the company says. JRi opted to establish the new division after receiving project requests outside of automotive shock absorbers. JRi Shocks, will continue to sell high-performance… Continue reading JRi Shocks Announces New Engineering Solutions Division
CRC Industries Partners with NAPA Auto Parts to Support Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
CRC Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty products and formulations for maintenance and repair professionals, has teamed up with NAPA Auto Parts to help raise money for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF), a not-for-profit organization that supports United States military personnel who are suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). Founded… Continue reading CRC Industries Partners with NAPA Auto Parts to Support Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Something Smells in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
According to a recent report from Cars.com, there’s occasionally a foul smell coming from the beige interior of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Described by the site’s editorial staff as “a sharp chemical odor with a dash of something organic like garlic or rotten produce,” there’s evidence to suggest that the smell is coming from the… Continue reading Something Smells in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show
Registration is now open for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, where at no cost, automotive service and repair professionals can participate in technical and management training, watch new product and equipment demos and conduct business with exhibitors during pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. The Virtual AAPEX Experience will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020,… Continue reading AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show
Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
Mutoh announces it has teamed up with WRAPSESH, a shop that specializes in a wide variety of vinyl wrap services, and Fellers Inc, a wrap supply company, to give away a Mutoh ValueJet 1624X eco-solvent printer. WRAPSESH is upgrading its printer, so the one being given away is the original, custom-wrapped printer that helped WRAPSESH go from being… Continue reading Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
New Workshop to Spotlight Motorsports Careers for Women
The female CEOs of the endurance racing series, Lucky Dog Racing League, and the STEM education non-profit, Athena Racing, have partnered to spotlight careers and job skills that are available in the motorsports industries with a new workshop series called, “The Road to Endurance.” For the workshop, Athena Racing will host girls in middle school… Continue reading New Workshop to Spotlight Motorsports Careers for Women