NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car

NASCAR officials have revealed that the Next Gen car for the 2021 Cup Series will have a single, center-locking lug nut for its wheels. The setup made its debut in the Next Gen prototype’s fourth on-track test earlier this week at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The three previous tests featured a larger aluminum… Continue reading NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car

Permatex Continues Sponsorship of StarCom Racing for 2020 NASCAR Season

Permatex, a producer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced that the company will continue its sponsorship of StarCom Racing during the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series. This marks the second consecutive year that Permatex will support StarCom’s No. 00 Camaro and the first year supporting StarCom’s new driver, Quin Houff. Permatex will… Continue reading Permatex Continues Sponsorship of StarCom Racing for 2020 NASCAR Season

AAMP Global Introduces EchoMaster Fleet Solutions

AAMP Global has announced the launch of their new division, EchoMaster Fleet Solutions, at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2020. EchoMaster Fleet Solutions is a full-service provider of solutions for Fleet, Commercial and OES. The new division will provide safety and security products, custom wiring harnesses, fleet monitoring, national installation services and other upfitting needs.… Continue reading AAMP Global Introduces EchoMaster Fleet Solutions

1963 Chevrolet Wagon Wins 2020 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

The Detroit Autorama was held over the weekend and a 1963 Chevrolet Wagon rolled away with the show’s highest honor: the 2020 Don Ridler Memorial Award. Named after the show’s first promoter, the award is given to the best vehicle at the show that is making its first public showing at the Detroit Autorama. Whittled… Continue reading 1963 Chevrolet Wagon Wins 2020 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

Flowmaster Founder Passes Away

Ray Flugger, 79, founder of Flowmaster, passed away on Feb. 8 at his home in Santa Rosa, California. Best known as the designer of the Flowmaster scavenging muffler, Flugger started the company in 1983 in Santa Rosa, continuing until 2011, when he sold the company to B&M Racing. The Hushpower muffler, designed in the Flugger… Continue reading Flowmaster Founder Passes Away

Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a producer of synthetic lubricants and additives, has announced a new partnership with drag racing outfit, Lex Joon Racing. The company will assist Lex Joon Racing by providing their team with lubricants and additives, as well as technical support throughout 2020. “At Red Line we strive to create top-of-the-line products for… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing

G-Force Racing Gear Sold to New Owners

G-Force Racing Gear has been sold to RiteGuard GA, Inc., the company has announced. The sale of the safety equipment manufacturer was completed on Dec. 30 of last year and includes relocation of the company and its sales and operations team from Roswell, Georgia, to nearby Acworth. “We are dedicated to making the transition as… Continue reading G-Force Racing Gear Sold to New Owners

Detroit Speed Teams Up with Valvoline

Lubricants manufacturer Valvoline has joined Detroit Speed, a custom-vehicle builder and manufacturer of chassis and suspension components for American muscle cars, to bring Valvoline’s VR1 brand to the pro-touring aftermarket, the companies announced. The companies have signed a two-year agreement making Valvoline the exclusive motor oil provider of Detroit Speed. “As I developed and learned… Continue reading Detroit Speed Teams Up with Valvoline

Exedy Signs on as Official Clutch System for 2020 DIESEL Motorsports Season

Exedy has finalized an endorsed product sponsorship deal with DIESEL Motorsports as the official clutch system for all events for the 2020 DIESEL Motorsports season, the company has announced. “Many of the industry’s diesel trucks have clutches that pull trailers, RVs or boats,” Ron Knoch, president of DIESEL Motorsports said. “Exedy has specifically designed heavy-duty… Continue reading Exedy Signs on as Official Clutch System for 2020 DIESEL Motorsports Season

Saleen Single-Make Series Folds

High performance sports car manufacturer Saleen has cancelled its arrive-and-drive single-make series, the Saleen Cup, a week before the scheduled start to its 2020 season, the company confirmed to Sportscar365. Resources from the series will be reattributed to the Saleen 1 GT4 car, according to a Saleen spokesperson. The series held a total of four… Continue reading Saleen Single-Make Series Folds

No Changes to SEMA Show Halls in 2020

SEMA Show management has announced that the Las Vegas Convention Center’s (LVCC) exhibit space, halls, sections and operations for the 2020 SEMA Show will remain the same as last year (2019). The LVCC is currently in Phase II of the planned construction, which is scheduled to be complete by January 2021. For the 2021 SEMA… Continue reading No Changes to SEMA Show Halls in 2020

Geneva Motor Show Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Fears

The 90th Geneva International Motor Show, set to begin next week in Geneva, Switzerland, has been cancelled, event organizers have announced. With the first coronavirus cases in Switzerland confirmed, the country’s Federal Council has imposed a temporary ban on events with more than 1,000 people in attendance. “We regret this situation, but the health of… Continue reading Geneva Motor Show Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Fears

Terri Gdowik Named New President of S&W Performance Group

The S&W Performance Group has announced that Terri (Weney) Gdowik will take over as president of the family owned 61-year-old performance racing company. Gdowik’s appointment from executive vice president to president comes after her brother, Michael Weney, completed his 4-year term as S&W’s President. A new EVP will be named later. “Terri has been a… Continue reading Terri Gdowik Named New President of S&W Performance Group

Tint World Recognizes Top Franchises

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ recognized its top franchisees at the company’s 12th annual International Franchise Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Automotive customization and window tinting franchise Tint World Automotive Styling Centers honored its top franchise owners at the company’s 12th annual International Franchise Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earlier this month. The event featured a vendor trade show, seminars and training and an awards banquet to recognize top-performing franchises. “The annual convention is one of… Continue reading Tint World Recognizes Top Franchises

2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Competition Kicks Off Next Month

The SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Competition makes its 2020 debut at the Heat Wave Spring Break Jam, March 7-8, in South Padre Island, Texas. Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Young Guns competition is open to anyone ages 27 or younger (as of Nov. 6, 2020) who builds their vehicle… Continue reading 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Competition Kicks Off Next Month