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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

Petersen Museum Extends Jessi Combs Exhibit Through Oct. 3

The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced it will extend “Jessi Combs: Life at Full Speed” from Friday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 3 thanks to the support of BFGoodrich. Admission to the exhibit is free or by suggested donation to The Jessi Combs Foundation, a new organization which seeks to educate, inspire and empower the… Continue reading Petersen Museum Extends Jessi Combs Exhibit Through Oct. 3

Ford Performance and Tony Stewart Racing Get New FPS 410 Sprint Car Engine Up to Speed

The FPS 410, short for Ford Performance Stewart 410, is a collaboration between Ford Performance, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) and Durham Racing Engines to equip Stewart’s sprint car operation with Ford power. The engine debuted on Aug. 16 at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, and went to victory lane for the first time two… Continue reading Ford Performance and Tony Stewart Racing Get New FPS 410 Sprint Car Engine Up to Speed

World’s Fastest Armored Car Tested on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’

Jay Leno recently played the role of East Coast wise-guy on his CNBC show Jay Leno’s Garage. The segment involved Leno driving AddArmor’s APR-tuned Audi RS7 to evade a staged attack from Joe Vega, AddArmor’s VP of Research & Development and a former U.S. Special Mission Unit Operator. Jay demonstrated the Audi’s on-board smokescreen capability,… Continue reading World’s Fastest Armored Car Tested on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’

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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