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CAN Names 2019 Award Winners

Custom Automotive Network presented its top awards during the annual CAN Connect event.  Congratulations to the award winners: Person of the Year: Bob West of Westin Automotive Products Manufacturer of the Year: Westin Automotive Products Reseller of the Year: Premier Performance Sales Rep of the Year: Michael Kunzman and Associates These awards are voted on… Continue reading CAN Names 2019 Award Winners

Old World Industries Partners with World’s Largest Chemical Producer

Old World Industries (OWI), an antifreeze and engine coolant supplier in the United States, is now the sole distributor and strategic partner of BASF Glysantin automotive coolant/antifreeze products in the North American market. Under the agreement, Old World Industries will offer BASF Glysantin automotive coolant/antifreeze products through the OWI portfolio of brands, including PEAK Coolant… Continue reading Old World Industries Partners with World’s Largest Chemical Producer

Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

Foreign Affairs Motorsport will be participating in the 2019 Kids Racing for Life event, which marks the 20-year anniversary of the program, held on Sept. 28 and 29 in Sebring, Florida. Started in 1999 by Reverend Zoeller of the Zoeller Ministries in Fort Myers, Florida, the non-profit group gifts terminally sick kids and their families… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

SEMA Names Young Guns Regional Program Winners

SEMA officials concluded a nationwide tour in search of up-and-coming young vehicle builders, having selected nine winners to advance onto the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at the 2019 SEMA Show, Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Twenty-one young builders have also been selected to vie for a chance to win the final 10th… Continue reading SEMA Names Young Guns Regional Program Winners

Final Jim Beattie STK/SS Memorial Race Set to Kick Off

The fifth and final Jim Beattie Stock/Super Stock Memorial Race will be held during the NHRA Division 1 Pennsylvania Dutch Classic at Maple Grove Raceway from Sept. 26-29. Beattie, an avid race fan, was the founder of ATI Performance Products. After serving in the US Navy, Jim opened a general transmission rebuilding business. Today, ATI… Continue reading Final Jim Beattie STK/SS Memorial Race Set to Kick Off

FRAM Joins How2Recycle Program

FRAM has announced that it has joined the How2Recycle program to help improve the recycling of its packaging and materials. As part of FRAM’s sustainability efforts, the company has partnered with How2Recycle to help encourage customers to recycle specific products and packaging more accurately through the program’s smarter label system. Customers will notice the recycling… Continue reading FRAM Joins How2Recycle Program

PPG-Sponsored Track Walk Raises $32,000

PPG has announced that the recent track walk fundraising event for the New Hampshire chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) generated more than $32,000 to help fund the organization’s educational, medical, social and financial efforts for children in need. PPG has served as the event’s sole sponsor for more than 10 years. The 2019 Track… Continue reading PPG-Sponsored Track Walk Raises $32,000

Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team

Former head of Reher-Morrison’s R&D department Darin Morgan will join the Mast Motorsports team effective immediately. The new team member has experience developing advanced cylinder heads and induction systems for engine applications for NHRA, IHRA Pro Stock, IndyCar, NASCAR Cup, powerboats, land-speed cars, high-end sportsman and bracket racing. In his latest role, Morgan welcomes the… Continue reading Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team