New Off-Road Racing Series Reveals Schedule

The new LEGACY Racing Association will officially launch in January 2021, co-owners Liz Marshall and Donald and Kristy Jackson announced after revealing the series’ five-race schedule. The new series will kick off on Jan. 7-10 in Pahrump, Nevada, with a 250-mile point-to-point race for cars, trucks and UTVs. “Kristy, Liz and I are very excited… Continue reading New Off-Road Racing Series Reveals Schedule

Sprint Car Season’s Largest Payout Up for Grabs at Champion Racing Oil National Open

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Champion Racing Oil National Open, set for Oct. 3 at Williams Grove Speedway, will pay out $75,000 to the race winner, Champion Oil, officials from Williams Grove Speedway and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series announced. The payout makes the National Open… Continue reading Sprint Car Season’s Largest Payout Up for Grabs at Champion Racing Oil National Open

USAC Adds to Leadership Team

The United States Auto Club (USAC Racing) has added Laura Hauenstein to the sanctioning body’s leadership team, the sanctioning body announced. Hauenstein will join USAC Racing as Risk & Compliance Manager – overseeing the insurance needs of the expanding portfolio of racing series under USAC’s sanction. Hauenstein comes to USAC with a background and portfolio… Continue reading USAC Adds to Leadership Team

Vinyl Application Experts Featured at Upcoming Online Panel Discussion

On Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., WRAPSTECH: The Science of Wraps is an online event focusing on vinyl applications, including wide-format printing, inks, lamination, surface prep, maintenance, tools, and installation to help ensure durable, color-fast solutions for all surfaces and climates. The keynote of this session will be a 10 a.m. kick-off… Continue reading Vinyl Application Experts Featured at Upcoming Online Panel Discussion

GearedSocial Launches New Automotive Marketing Software

GearedSocial, an automotive marketing and social media firm, is branching out into automotive shop marketing and software solutions with its newest offering, Shop Accelerator. Shop Accelerator, GearedSocial founder Kieran O’Brien says, is essentially the combination of marketing software and agency services, going above and beyond what a typical marketing agency offers. Shop Accelerator’s proprietary software… Continue reading GearedSocial Launches New Automotive Marketing Software

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