The Pomona, California, dragstrip known for being the home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the Auto Club NHRA Finals is serving a new purpose during the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a drive-through food pantry on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Fairplex, the 487-acre facility that is home to the dragstrip, announced… Continue reading Pomona Dragstrip Used as Drive-Through Food Pantry
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Mast Motorsports Acquires Magnitude Performance, Names New CEO
Mast Motorsports has acquired Magnitude Performance, the company announced. Jason Youd, founder of Magnitude Performance, will be named CEO of Mast Motorsports. Youd will manage all aspects of Mast Motorsports and will support Mast Powertrain as managing director. Magnitude Performance is a specialized product company that focuses on highly technical products and service for the… Continue reading Mast Motorsports Acquires Magnitude Performance, Names New CEO
NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, as well as its new Modern Era and Pioneer ballots and nominees for the Landmark Award. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 will consist of two inductees from the list of Modern Era nominees and one from the… Continue reading NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Car Shows Go Virtual
A number of organizations have turned to the internet to get their car show fix during the COVID-19 pandemic. With large gatherings off the table, RacingJunk.com, the National Corvette Museum and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum are hosting car shows via social media and websites to give gearheads a chance to show off their hot… Continue reading Car Shows Go Virtual
BFGoodrich Tires Teams Up with Bass Pro Shops for High-Performance Fishing Shoe
BFGoodrich Tires –in association with Bass Pro Shops –has introduced a fishing shoe that offers performance inspired by tire technology. The World Wide Sportsman Grip Current shoe answers some of the toughest footwear challenges that fishing enthusiasts face, including traction on wet, slippery surfaces. “BFGoodrich is a brand that helps performance enthusiasts to do what… Continue reading BFGoodrich Tires Teams Up with Bass Pro Shops for High-Performance Fishing Shoe
API Develops New Motor Oil Performance Standards
Working with the auto industry, oil marketers, additive companies and others, the American Petroleum Institute (API) has developed new performance standards for motor oils. Modern cars, SUVs and pickup trucks offer sophisticated high-performance gasoline-powered engines which are more efficient, with many requiring low viscosity motor oil to meet the needs of vehicle manufacturers. This includes… Continue reading API Develops New Motor Oil Performance Standards
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled
Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Carlisle Events has postponed the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals benefiting Driven to Cure until Aug. 14-16. The event was originally scheduled for May 15-17. The pre-registration date has also been pushed back to July 13. While the show has a new late summer date, it’ll maintain many of… Continue reading Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled
Utah Snowplows Utilizing New Blade Lighting Technology
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is now utilizing the AirBlade: a lighted green LED strip that contours to the shape of snowplow blade edges. “We developed the AirBlade as a tool to make drivers on the road aware of the blade position day and night and to enhance the safety of all on the roads,”… Continue reading Utah Snowplows Utilizing New Blade Lighting Technology
Car Audio Distributor Folds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Mobile electronics distributor Velocity Distributing has closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CE Outlook has reported. The Houston-based car audio start up was founded a year ago and carried brands such as Kenwood, eXcelon, Rockford, Scosche, Boss and more. “We had all the right brands but we were still in start up mode when this… Continue reading Car Audio Distributor Folds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement
Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of performance additives and oils, has announced that it is expanding its presence in eSports as racing series across the country take the action online. Lucas Oil eSports will begin with a focus on the competition surrounding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas… Continue reading Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement
Renegade Race Fuels Launches Weekly Educational Tech Sessions
Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants is launching a new weekly educational series available online for free, the company announced. The series will feature Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Founder, Toby Baptiste and Tech Director, Ron Finney, and cover a variety of topics related to race fuels and lubricants. New episodes will be released every Saturday… Continue reading Renegade Race Fuels Launches Weekly Educational Tech Sessions
FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck
Without a nudge from an art teacher, a visit to an art school or just plain luck, some of the world’s top automotive designers may never have made their mark on history. Mark Trostle, head of Ram Truck Design at FCA, wants to change that. Eight years ago, he revived a contest he won as… Continue reading FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck
Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
Derive Systems, an automotive technology provider, has announced the addition of Mike Kronenberg to the company’s executive team as Chief Technology Officer. Kronenberg most recently worked at Affinity developing SaaS solutions for General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler and Toyota among other car manufacturers. As CTO, Kronenberg will be responsible for shaping and driving the technical vision for… Continue reading Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact
AccuAir Suspension is permanently closing, according to an announcement made over its social media channels, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and California’s subsequent shutdown as the cause. “With very heavy hearts we must announce that AccuAir Suspension is permanently closed as of today. After 18 years of relentless blood, sweat and tears, the… Continue reading AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact
Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020
Holley has moved the LS Fest West 2020 to the weekend of June 12-14, the company announced, due to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, and has taken the opportunity to add a new twist to the event. Held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, this year’s event will now be held under the lights, starting in… Continue reading Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020