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SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address

Keystone Automotive Operations has revealed that Chris Kersting, president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), will be presenting the Keynote Address to open The 2020 BIG Show at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. As the CEO of the trade association dedicated to helping businesses involved with… Continue reading SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address

PRI Show Appeals for 2020 Trade Show Speakers

PRI is currently accepting applications for speakers for its 2020 Trade Show, which is set to be held from Dec. 10-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization is seeking industry experts, veterans and speakers to share their ideas, technologies and expertise in presentations during the show. Proposals should reflect current trends, ideas and discoveries within the… Continue reading PRI Show Appeals for 2020 Trade Show Speakers

Victor Racing DRS Rear Wing Approved for U.S. Touring Car Championship Series

Victor Racing, producer of Smart Active Aero products and Drag Reduction System (DRS), has announced, in conjunction with the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC), that its Smart Active Aero products have been approved for use in the upcoming 2020 racing season. Victor Racing’s Smart Active Aero Wings are standalone systems with built-in computers and… Continue reading Victor Racing DRS Rear Wing Approved for U.S. Touring Car Championship Series

Guthrie, Earnhardt Voted into Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame

Driving legends Janet Guthrie and Dale Earnhardt comprise the 2020 inductee class of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced. The two drivers – who pushed forward the envelope in motorsports in very contrasting ways – will be honored at the 2020 IMS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony… Continue reading Guthrie, Earnhardt Voted into Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame

Garrett Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Feb. 11 is the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, serving as a global day of awareness around the importance of gender equality in science-based fields. A higher representation of women in STEM careers means a larger, more enriched pool of talented people who can help solve the world’s most challenging… Continue reading Garrett Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

SEMA Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Applications Due March 1

The deadline to apply for the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program is quickly approaching. According to the organization, the deadline to apply for up to $5,000 to help pay off an outstanding student loan is March 1. Available exclusively to employees of SEMA member companies, those who possess a degree or certification from a college, university… Continue reading SEMA Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Applications Due March 1

Turn 14 Distribution Adds MaxTrac Suspension to Line Card

Performance parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its assortment of truck accessories products with the addition of MaxTrac Suspension’s selection of lift, leveling and lowering products to its line card. “MaxTrac Suspension makes products for domestic trucks, import trucks, and Jeeps, its brand recognition lies within the GM and RAM markets. The company is… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds MaxTrac Suspension to Line Card

Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator

Pirelli has introduced a new tire simulator at its research and development division in Milan, which the company says will reduce development time, as well as the number of physical prototypes needed to create a finished product. The new simulator aims to accelerate development cycles and testing, which will reduce lead times and lead to… Continue reading Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator

Athena Racing Names New Board Members

Athena Racing, a non-profit, extracurricular STEM program, which aims to provide training and mentorship to young ladies in high school interested in pursuing innovative careers in the transportation, automotive and motorsports industry, has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors and ten new members to the Board of Advisors. “Our… Continue reading Athena Racing Names New Board Members

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THE SHOP Welcomes Stacy Marshall as Publisher

THE SHOP announces Stacy Marshall as its new publisher. Marshall takes over for former publisher Regan Dickinson, who was recently promoted to director of content for THE SHOP’s parent company, National Business Media (NBM). Previously publisher of Printwear magazine, Marshall brings more than 13 years of media consulting and publishing experience to the team. “This… Continue reading THE SHOP Welcomes Stacy Marshall as Publisher

Tint World Opens New Texas Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its 15th Texas location and second under the ownership of local entrepreneurs Chad and Rene Bailey. The store will provide full-service auto styling for the Harris County and Lake Houston community. “Tint World offers great franchisee support, and… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Texas Location

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Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year

Nic Ashby, owner of Rockstar Performance Garage (RPG), has been named Builder of the Year by MotorTrend’s American SuperJeep Challenge after redesigning a 1983 CJ7 Jeep dubbed GRDLOC. As part of the inaugural competition, American SuperJeep Challenge invited the top custom modified Jeep builders in the country to compete for the title of SuperJeep Champion… Continue reading Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year