NHRA Cancels Northwest Nationals

The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, originally scheduled for July 31–Aug. 2 outside of Seattle, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions in Washington state and King County that would not allow fans to attend the event. For the event to proceed with fans in attendance, King County, where the track is located, would need to… Continue reading NHRA Cancels Northwest Nationals

Turn 14 Distribution Adds ROUSH Performance to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added ROUSH Performance to its line card, the aftermarket performance parts distributors announced. “ROUSH Performance has an extensive and storied winning history in motorsports, performance parts engineering and manufacturing. Our customers have been requesting that we carry their products for many years,” said Mike Malloy, divisional purchasing manager, Turn 14 Distribution.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ROUSH Performance to Line Card

Garrett Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Garrett Motion has announced that Sean Deason has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. Deason is expected to assume the position effective June 30, 2020, or upon the receipt of the requisite relocation work permits. Previously, Deason was the CFO of WABCO Holdings Inc., a global supplier of advanced technologies for commercial… Continue reading Garrett Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

The Most Popular Cars in America for 2020

According to Pretected.com, an insurance comparison website, the most popular car in America for the first half of 2020 is the Toyota Camry, followed by the Honda Accord in second place. In third place is the Ford F-150. In the last decade, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), that includes a lot of well-known brands… Continue reading The Most Popular Cars in America for 2020

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Electrify America Completes First of Two Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Cross-Country Routes

Electrify America today announced the completion of its first cross-country route, which allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers to travel from coast to coast using the largest open DC fast-charging network in the United States. It is the first of two cross-country routes the network will complete this year, and spans 11 states and over 2,700… Continue reading Electrify America Completes First of Two Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Cross-Country Routes

Daystar Announces Personnel Additions, New Brand Segments

Daystar (DPI) has named Ray Fundora as its new CEO and president, the company announced, in addition to the segmentation of its brands. Fundora has over 30 years of managerial experience in aftermarket accessories for light trucks, automotive and specialty vehicles. His work history includes guiding major companies such as Nivel Parts & Manufacturing, TAG/LEER,… Continue reading Daystar Announces Personnel Additions, New Brand Segments

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Jessi Combs Officially Recognized as ‘Fastest Woman on Earth’

Jessi Combs was officially recognized as the ‘Fastest Woman on Earth,’ Motor Authority reports, after officials at Guinness World Records accepted the speeds recorded at the run that ultimately led to her fatal crash. Combs’ record, officially 522.783 mph, is for the fastest speed on land achieved by a woman. Combs died last year while… Continue reading Jessi Combs Officially Recognized as ‘Fastest Woman on Earth’

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USCA Appoints New Segment Manager

The Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) has appointed Eric Heller as the new segment manager for the autocross and Speed-Stop competitions, according to Performance Racing Industry. Heller will be responsible for all aspects of competition elements for the two segments including course design and set-up, timing and scoring, staffing and more. Heller has an extensive… Continue reading USCA Appoints New Segment Manager

Ford Ranger Tops American-Made Rankings

Cars.com Releases Expanded 2020 American-Made Index®: Ford Ranger Takes Top Ranking

Cars.com has released its 2020 American-Made Index (AMI). Now in its 15th year, the AMI is an independent annual list that ranks the new vehicles that contribute most to the U.S. economy based on criteria ranging from U.S. factory jobs and manufacturing plants to parts sourcing. The No. 1 most American-made vehicle for 2020 is… Continue reading Ford Ranger Tops American-Made Rankings

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Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Produces Hand Sanitizer for Local Healthcare Facilities

When the opportunity to help local healthcare communities arose, Atlanta-based Momar, Inc., took the opportunity to volunteer. A manufacturer of specialty chemicals, including automotive care products, for the commercial, industrial and institutional markets, the company partnered with the Georgia Institute of Technology to produce a new hand sanitizer to provide to local healthcare facilities. “We… Continue reading Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Produces Hand Sanitizer for Local Healthcare Facilities

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SEMA Hosting Virtual Panel Series on Getting Back to Business

SEMA is hosting a new virtual series focused on rebuilding business partnerships and operations following the recent economic downturn, the group announced. Titled “Industry Talks: Back to Business,” the series begins June 26 at 10 a.m. PT, and will be hosted by the SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO). The event will address essential business practices… Continue reading SEMA Hosting Virtual Panel Series on Getting Back to Business

MAHLE Motorsport Promotes Joe Maylish to Sales and Program Manager

MAHLE Motorsport has promotoed Joe Maylish to sales and program manager for the company’s North American motorsports division, General Manager Brad Green announced. MAHLE manufactures pistons and is a piston liaison between upper level professional racing, OE and the specialty equipment automotive aftermarket. The U.S. motorsports division operates out of the company’s North American headquarters… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport Promotes Joe Maylish to Sales and Program Manager