SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races to Continue at Home

While the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will not take place in person this year, SEMA members are still invited to build a Pinewood Car at home to benefit the organization, the group announced. Each donation kit includes a pre-shaped pinewood car or truck body, wheels, axles, and weights. One hundred percent of the proceeds… Continue reading SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races to Continue at Home

Honda and General Motors Establishing Strategic Alliance in North America

General Motors and Honda announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding following extensive preliminary discussions toward establishing a North American automotive alliance. The scope of the proposed alliance includes a range of vehicles to be sold under each company’s distinct brands, as well as cooperation in purchasing, research and development, and connected services.

General Motors and Honda today announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding following preliminary discussions toward establishing a North American automotive alliance. The scope of the proposed alliance includes a range of vehicles to be sold under each company’s distinct brands, as well as cooperation in purchasing, research and development, and connected services.… Continue reading Honda and General Motors Establishing Strategic Alliance in North America

Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Accessories to Lineup

Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of A.R.E Truck Accessories to its line card and stocking inventory. A.R.E Truck Accessories specializes in designing and manufacturing truck caps and hard tonneau covers in the U.S.A. A.R.E’s lineup includes the new Fusion tonneau cover, which provides a paint-to-match finish in a tri-fold cover, as well as a… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Accessories to Lineup

Lecarra Steering Wheels Now Available at Motor State Distributing

Motor State Distributing has added Lecarra Steering Wheels to its expanding vendor product line, the parts distributor announced. Lecarra (LEC) offers American-made steering wheels and accessories produced with designs ranging from classic muscle to nostalgic to modern. Its selection of distinctive steering wheels, leather wraps and custom horn buttons allow for virtually limitless options, while… Continue reading Lecarra Steering Wheels Now Available at Motor State Distributing

Akrapovič Porsche Cayman GT4 Slip-On Race Line Exhaust Added to Turn 14 Distribution Line Card

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

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