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Fiat Offering ‘Scorpion Sting’ Graphics for 124 Spider Abarth

Fiat has announced it will make the “Scorpion Sting” Appearance Group available on the performance-oriented Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. “Every Fiat 124 Spider comes standard with turbocharged open-air fun,” said Tim Kuniskis, global head of Alfa Romeo and head of Passenger Cars Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA -“ North America. “The Scorpion Sting Appearance… Continue reading Fiat Offering ‘Scorpion Sting’ Graphics for 124 Spider Abarth

Tint World Receives ‘Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Ranking

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+ list for 2019. This marks the seventh year the company has been named as a top performing U.S.-based franchise brand. “To receive this type of recognition again is gratifying, but honors like this wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and determination… Continue reading Tint World Receives ‘Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Ranking

VP Racing Fuels Boosts Distribution with California Fuels & Lubricants

VP Racing Fuels has signed a new distribution agreement with California Fuels and Lubricants, of Garden Grove, California, servicing the Los Angeles and Orange Counties. “California Fuels & Lubricants is a first-class, professional organization, known throughout Southern California for the best service in the region,” said Bruce Hendel, VP’s vice president, North American Sales –… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Boosts Distribution with California Fuels & Lubricants

Author Donates Autographed Copies of Book for All-Female High School Race Team Fundraiser

“I’m creating a team of female race car drivers, who are in high school, to teach them about STEM related subjects and careers. Your book is on my must-read list, the story of racing told from a dog’s point of view, I was hooked from the first page. Do you have time for an interview… Continue reading Author Donates Autographed Copies of Book for All-Female High School Race Team Fundraiser

Hertz, Hendrick Motorsports Team Up for High-Performance Rental Camaros

Further accelerating its partnership with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, Hertz has introduced a new “pace car” to its fleet by making a limited-edition custom 2020 Camaro ZL1 and 2020 Camaro SS available to reserve for rent beginning mid-October 2019. The 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 and 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro SS, which… Continue reading Hertz, Hendrick Motorsports Team Up for High-Performance Rental Camaros

‘Wrap Like A King Challenge’ Finalists Announced

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has named the five continental winners from its annual ‘Wrap Like A King Challenge’. Wrap installers from 53 countries around the world were invited to submit full-print or color-change wrap projects to be judged for the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. The projects were completed featuring options from… Continue reading ‘Wrap Like A King Challenge’ Finalists Announced

California Bill To Amend 2018 Exhaust Noise Law Signed by Governor

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (SB 112) that immediately restores “fix-it” tickets for cars suspected of violating the state’s exhaust noise limit and allows car owners 30 days to correct violations. SB 112 amends a 2018 law (AB 1824) that removed this ability and which generated significant concern within the specialty… Continue reading California Bill To Amend 2018 Exhaust Noise Law Signed by Governor

Race Track Business Conference Date Announced

National Speedway Directory has announced that the 2019 Race Track Business Conference will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The eighth annual Race Track Business Conference will be returning to the Indiana Convention Center. The three-day PRI Trade Show begins on Thursday, December 12 and… Continue reading Race Track Business Conference Date Announced

Hagerty acquires Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

Hagerty has acquired the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in Greenwich, Connecticut, the company has announced. “Car people love concours events, and this is one of the absolute best,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty and a longtime judge for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. “We think we can take it to a whole new level by… Continue reading Hagerty acquires Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

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Inaugural PRO Cup Challenge Pits Restyler vs. Restyler

The SEMA PRO (Professional Restylers Organization) Council launches the inaugural PRO Cup Challenge at the SEMA Show, Nov. 5-8, at Booth #13113 in the North Hall. Four members of the Council were given the opportunity to participate in drawing for a spot in the first year of the restyling competition: Cristina Jorge, Specialty Automotive Treatments,… Continue reading Inaugural PRO Cup Challenge Pits Restyler vs. Restyler

‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ Contest Set to Get Under Way in California

The winner of this year’s World’s Fastest Gamer competition will be crowned in California after taking part of a 12-day competition in which the drivers will take to multiple tracks in a series of challenges. The ten finalists are competing to earn a real-world race drive competing in Aston Martin GT cars throughout 2020 “a… Continue reading ‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ Contest Set to Get Under Way in California

Hurley Haywood to Appear at Vintage Auto Film Exhibition During Hilton Head Concours

Endurance racer Hurley Haywood will help to kick off the Hilton Head Concours by appearing at the Vintage Auto Film Exhibition on Oct. 31, 2019 in addition to a screening of Hurley, a film about the three time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner. “The driving purpose of the Vintage Auto Film Exhibition is to… Continue reading Hurley Haywood to Appear at Vintage Auto Film Exhibition During Hilton Head Concours