Texas Motor Speedway will be hosting graduation ceremonies for Denton County, Texas, high schools, the track announced. During the ceremony, graduates will accept their diploma in-person in “Victory Lane” providing a memorable ending to a senior year filled with uncertain times. Event details, including the specific dates and times of each commencement, will be announced… Continue reading Texas Motor Speedway Hosting Socially Distanced Graduation Ceremonies
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Lear Corp. Employees Die After Coronavirus Outbreak
According to TheHogRing.com, several employees at a Lear Corp. production facility in Ciudad Juárez have died following an outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility. “We are saddened that several employees at our Juárez operations, who were receiving medical treatment for presumed cases of covid-19, have passed away, officially due to complications of respiratory illness,” Lear… Continue reading Lear Corp. Employees Die After Coronavirus Outbreak
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Method Race Wheels to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution, a distributor of aftermarket performance parts, has added Method Race Wheels’ assortment of truck and off-road wheels to its line card. “For the last decade, Method Race Wheels have been at the front of the off-road racing pack, achieved through the company’s rigorous testing process and partnerships with the world’s best off-road… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Method Race Wheels to Line Card
Overland Expo Goes Virtual
The online event will feature seminars, live photo galleries and video showcases…
HMS Motorsport Launches New Websites
HMS Motorsport has launched five new websites to better service customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The new websites were created for the HMS Motorsport, RaceCom, Cobra Seats, Schroth and Takata brands. Both HMS Motorsports showrooms are currently closed. The Mooresville, North Carolina, location will maintain full operations for phone, online, curbside pickup and professional orders.
NASCAR Announces Return to Racing
The races, beginning May 17, will be hosted without fans…
Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants has announced that it has begun the production of Renegade Hand Sanitizer. “While many have entered quickly into the hand sanitizer market, we wanted to take our time and do it correctly to not only meet the temporary FDA requirements, but the long term requirements needed as well,” said Renegade… Continue reading Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Tri-State Enterprises Acquires 12V Distributor
Tri-State Enterprises, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and truck accessories, has acquired 12V electronics distributor O.W. Donald. O.W. Donald, a third-generation family owned business, started in 1968, specialized in products for the RV industry. In 2005 OWD expanded to become a distributor for the 12V aftermarket, with a focus on higher quality brands… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Acquires 12V Distributor
Garage Gurus Sets New Deadline for Automotive Technician Scholarship Program
Garage Gurus, a training and support platform from DRiV, has announced an extension for submissions for its Garage Gurus Automotive Technician Scholarship Program to May 31, 2020, from the original deadline of April 30, 2020. Applications are still available for the opportunity to receive one of 12 $2,500 Garage Gurus scholarships for the 2020-2021 school… Continue reading Garage Gurus Sets New Deadline for Automotive Technician Scholarship Program
Petersen Museum Hosting Virtual Cars and Coffee
The Petersen Automotive Museum, currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is bringing back its virtual ‘Global Cars and Coffee’ after a successful first iteration last month. Set to be hosted on May 10, the car show is comprised of user-made videos submitted to the museum, which are combined into a single… Continue reading Petersen Museum Hosting Virtual Cars and Coffee
Five Star Race Car Bodies Now Manufacturing Face Shields, Cashier Guards
Five Star Race Car Bodies, the race car body manufacturer based out of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, has begun to manufacture face shields and cashier sneeze guards, according to a report from the Kenosha News. Approximately one-third of the company’s business is outside racing and has helped keep the company operational during the pandemic. Click here… Continue reading Five Star Race Car Bodies Now Manufacturing Face Shields, Cashier Guards
Ford Collaborating with MANN+HUMMEL on Air Purifiers
MANN+HUMMEL will collaborate with Ford Motor Company in the rapid development and production of powered air purifier respirators, the companies announced. MANN+HUMMEL, the parent company of WIX Filters, will supply the HEPA filter in the Ford-produced respirator, which will be worn by healthcare workers when treating COVID-19 patients. To date, MANN+HUMMEL produces, tests and ships… Continue reading Ford Collaborating with MANN+HUMMEL on Air Purifiers
Interactive Garage Launches Online Shopping Cart Module
Interactive Garage, based out of Leeds, Utah, has launched its new online shopping cart module, the company announced. “What we’ve created at Interactive Garage is a shopping cart module that is 100% centered around the vendors and accessories that are available on Interactive Garage,” said CEO Ryan Hagel. “We did all the work on our… Continue reading Interactive Garage Launches Online Shopping Cart Module
NASCAR Teams Cleared to Return to Race Shops
Roy Cooper, the governor of North Carolina, has cleared NASCAR teams to return to their North Carolina race shops if they can maintain social distancing guidelines, the Associated Press has reported. The state’s stay-at-home order has been extended to May 8, but NASCAR and the state are still considering running the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte… Continue reading NASCAR Teams Cleared to Return to Race Shops
Miami Corp. Publishes PPE Material Guide
Miami Corporation, a distributor of automotive interior and exterior trim products for both OEM and aftermarket companies, has published a guide explaining what materials can be used to create personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as possible alternatives if the materials cannot be sourced. The guide also includes links to templates, videos and other information… Continue reading Miami Corp. Publishes PPE Material Guide