Shirley Muldowney Donates Helmet Collection to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

Former drag racer Shirley Muldowney has donated over three dozen race-worn helmets to the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing for permanent display, the NHRA announced. The collection includes helmets from throughout her career, including her first racing helmet, which she wore from 1965-71, as well as the helmet from the 1984 Grand National in… Continue reading Shirley Muldowney Donates Helmet Collection to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

WD-40 Redesigns Specialist Product Line

WD-40 Company has redesigned its line of more than 20 WD-40 Specialist products for specialized maintenance jobs, the company announced. WD-40 Specialist products, including lubricants, penetrants, greases, cleaners and degreasers, and rust-management solutions, now bear the colors of the WD-40 Brand in a blue and yellow can. With the redesign, the WD-40 Specialist line more… Continue reading WD-40 Redesigns Specialist Product Line

Registration Now Open for Virtual Engine Performance Expo

Registration is now open for the virtual Engine Performance Expo, event organizers announced. The 3-day event, scheduled for Jan. 7-9, 2021, will showcase industry-leading engine builders, suppliers, machinists and equipment manufacturers, organizers said. From live panel discussions to detailed instructional demonstrations, the Engine Performance Expo will give participants the opportunity to connect with industry experts,… Continue reading Registration Now Open for Virtual Engine Performance Expo

California Governor Signs Order to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order this week instructing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to draft regulations requiring that all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state be zero-emissions by 2035. Once drafted, CARB’s proposed regulations will be subject to a lengthy regulatory process, including legal, economic and environmental analyses,… Continue reading California Governor Signs Order to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

Comparing SEMA360 to the SEMA Show

While SEMA360 is taking over the SEMA Show’s spot on the calendar, the virtual event is not meant to replace the SEMA Show, the Specialty Equipment Market Association said in a recent article explaining the differences between the two events. While the event is designed to provide manufacturers and buyers with a trade-only environment focused… Continue reading Comparing SEMA360 to the SEMA Show

Survey Finds Road Trips Have Been Among the Happiest Moments for Americans This Summer

The challenges of quarantine and social distancing helped spur a resurgence in the American road trip, a new survey from Chevrolet and The Harris Poll shows. In fact, nearly 80 percent of Americans credited road trips as helping to keep their sanity during the pandemic. In advance of Labor Day – typically one of the… Continue reading Survey Finds Road Trips Have Been Among the Happiest Moments for Americans This Summer

AWE Sponsoring ‘For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation’

AWE, a precision engineering and manufacturing firm outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has announced that it will be sponsoring For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, including support of its Peter R. Bossow, Jr Memorial Golf Tournament. “AWE tries to give back to the community, aftermarket, and planet as much as it can, and philanthropic efforts to battle… Continue reading AWE Sponsoring ‘For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation’

Dodge Gives 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 Widebody Package

2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody comes with the legendary cold-air grabbing Shaker, which extends from the engine compartment, directing cooler air back into the 392 HEMI V-8 engine.

Dodge is expanding the availability of its Widebody Package, bringing it to the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker and T/A 392 for the 2021 model year. “The Widebody on Charger and Challenger continues to gain traction, making way for wider wheels and tires, which means more grip and faster times at the drag strip,” said… Continue reading Dodge Gives 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 Widebody Package

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Road Armor to Line Card

Performance parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has added Road Armor’s line of American built off-road products to its line card, the company announced. “Road Armor has been providing high-quality handcrafted bumpers for off-road vehicles for the last 20 years. Manufacturing in the U.S. allows the company to fully control all aspects of quality control, ensuring… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Road Armor to Line Card

SEMA360 Releases Education Program Schedule

The SEMA360 Education Program schedule has been released and will feature more than 30 professional development seminars and candid conversations with industry-leading celebrities and personalities. Each session will take place in SEMA360, the online event scheduled for Nov. 2-6. Attendees will be able to sign up for an unlimited number of seminars at no additional… Continue reading SEMA360 Releases Education Program Schedule

Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala

Superformance, a manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation sports cars, has donated a 1962 MKII Shelby 289 Slab Side to the Petersen Automotive Museum’s upcoming digital gala set for Sept. 26, the low-volume manufacturer announced. During its 26th Annual Gala Celebration, the Petersen Automotive Museum will auction the MKII Slab Side, with the proceeds generated from the… Continue reading Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala

Champion Launches Diesel Performance Blog

Champion Oil, a manufacturer of lubricants, chemicals and motor oils, has created a blog that aims to become a complete resource center for diesel enthusiasts. “Today the marketing side of the diesel performance business is almost entirely digital. In the last decade 90% of all printed diesel magazines have closed up shop or converted to… Continue reading Champion Launches Diesel Performance Blog

Mastercam Partners with Haas for American Precision Museum Exhibit

CNC Software, Inc., developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has announced a new partnership with the American Precision Museum (APM) and Haas Automation. APM combines the atmosphere of an original 19th-century water-powered manufacturing facility with a collection of historic machines. It explores industrial history in the context of innovation, creative problem solving and the impact of… Continue reading Mastercam Partners with Haas for American Precision Museum Exhibit

LSI Promotes Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has promoted Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions, the company announced. Fischer joined LSI in 2017 as Director of Marketing followed by a promotion in 2019 to Director of Sales. As Director of Branding & Promotions, an all-new created position, Fischer will be responsible for working closely with the… Continue reading LSI Promotes Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Expanding in Indiana

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts (Midwest Truck), a supplier of aftermarket components for heavy, medium, light duty and performance automotive and truck applications, has announced plans to expand its Midwest operations, locating a new facility in Lake County, Indiana. With its growth, the company plans to create up to 150 new jobs by the end… Continue reading Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Expanding in Indiana