Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three inductees for the Class of 2021, with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik and Red Farmer set for enshrinement next winter. The three-member class was the first elected under new voting rules, with nominees divided into Modern Era and Pioneer Era groups. Two were chosen from a field… Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

AWE Names Shubin Director of Sales

AWE Tuning has announced that Darron Shubin, former VP at MagnaFlow, has joined the company’s executive team as the director of sales. Shubin will be leading the company’s sales and customer support teams and overseeing AWE’s sales strategy. “With AWE’s growth into so many new markets in the last 36 months, including major Modern Muscle… Continue reading AWE Names Shubin Director of Sales

Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival

Goodwood has cancelled its annual Festival of Speed and Revival, citing COVID-19 concerns, organizers announced. “Early summer usually brings the excitement of a busy event season well underway, creating a hive of activity across all areas of the estate. Instead, Goodwood remains unseasonably quiet and we are holding our breath, hoping that the next few… Continue reading Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival

KNIPEX Tools Releases 30-Day Tool Tips Video Series

KNIPEX Tools is launching a 30-day “KNIPEX Tool Tips” video series, the company announced. Every day from June 1-June 30, the official KNIPEX Facebook page will release short videos of product demos, helpful tips and unexpected uses for some of KNIPEX’s tools. All videos are hosted by Peter Grable, KNIPEX’s product manager. With the COVID-19… Continue reading KNIPEX Tools Releases 30-Day Tool Tips Video Series

FNHI Changes Name to Worksport

Franchise Holdings International has officially changed its business name to Worksport, the company announced. Worksport says the change, effective May 21, is in response to its growing global brand recognition and overall brand growth strategy. The company has requested the stock symbol WKSP and is awaiting FINRA to approve the corporate action. Worksport manufactures tonneau… Continue reading FNHI Changes Name to Worksport

Meyer Distributing Acquires ADC

Automotive specialty product distributor Meyer Distributing has acquired the Pennsylvania-based Automotive Distributing Company. ADC has been fully integrated into the Meyer platform, and the combined forces of the two companies will allow for increased service levels on many fronts throughout the Northeast, the company says. “We have been looking to expand our relationships in the… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Acquires ADC

Turn 14 Distribution Adds 3D MAXpider to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added 3D MAXpider’s line of floor mat and interior accessories to its line card, the company announced. The products offered by 3D MAXpider provide various options to the consumer for vehicle protection and organization. “Turn 14 Distribution is excited to add 3D MAXpider to our distribution centers. These… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds 3D MAXpider to Line Card

Bonneville Speed Week Gets Green Light

The Southern California Timing Association has received all necessary approvals and permits from local health and government associations to hold the 2020 Bonneville Speed Week as planned, according to a statement on the group’s website. The Utah office of the Bureau of Land Management will require a number of alterations to standard procedures in order… Continue reading Bonneville Speed Week Gets Green Light

American Powertrain Now Offering Pfitzner Gear Upgrades

American Powertrain now offers Pfitzner Gear upgrades for TREMEC Magnum 6-speed transmissions, the company announced. Made of motorsports grade billet steel, the Pfitzner Gear upgrade designed for Magnum 6-speeds incorporates a PPG synchro tooth design for fast engagement. The gear material is custom heat treated for optimal performance and torque capacity is unlimited for automotive… Continue reading American Powertrain Now Offering Pfitzner Gear Upgrades

Registration Open for AAPEX 2020

Attendee registration is now open for AAPEX 2020, organizers announced. The show is set to be held Nov. 3 through Nov. 5 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. AAPEX is preparing for November by following guidelines and best practices laid out for events by the CDC, along with national… Continue reading Registration Open for AAPEX 2020

Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September

The 12th Annual Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Products announced. The annual charity golf tournament honors the late NHRA Funny Car driver Eric Medlen, who passed away due to complications after suffering a traumatic brain injury during… Continue reading Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September

International Leather Maker Hosting Automotive Interior Webinar

International Leather Maker is hosting a free webinar that will explore new trends in automotive interiors on June 18 at 9 a.m. ET. Presented by Lucia Battistin, a business developer with Gruppo Dani, the webinar will focus on new trends in terms of style, technology and sustainability parameters, and introduce the tannery’s latest auto leather… Continue reading International Leather Maker Hosting Automotive Interior Webinar

AWE Teams Up with Olympic Mountain Biker

AWE has announced that it has teamed up with Emily Batty, the seven-time Canadian national mountain bike champion, adding her to “Team AWE” along with the likes of Julian Wilson, Bucky Lasek, Todd Richards and Joey Brezinski. Under the new relationship, Emily will be donning an AWE Track Edition Exhaust system on her 2018 Porsche… Continue reading AWE Teams Up with Olympic Mountain Biker

Petersen Automotive Museum to Reopen

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The Petersen Automotive Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, June 19, 2020, establishing a new schedule of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, the museum announced. The museum will follow the health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State of California and County of… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum to Reopen

Carlisle Events Moves Auctions Online

Carlisle Auctions has revised its annual spring auction to be an online-only event that will take place digitally on Awesome Joe Auctions, organizers announced, citing concerns about the ability to social distance at the event. The Spring auction was scheduled to run in conjunction with Spring Carlisle, and was originally slated for late April before… Continue reading Carlisle Events Moves Auctions Online