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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

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

RelaDyne Acquires Circle Lubricants

RelaDyne, provider of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and industrial reliability services, has partnered with New York-based Circle Lubricants, a provider of lubricants, DEF and automotive products. This acquisition will expand RelaDyne’s geographic density into the Northeast, enabling the company to offer more lubricant and automotive products throughout New York, New Jersey and its… Continue reading RelaDyne Acquires Circle Lubricants

Motor State Distributing Adds SPC Performance to Vendor Product Line

Motor State Distributing has brought SPC Performance into the fold, adding the company to its vendor product line. SPC Performance offers suspension solutions for everything from iconic muscle cars to modern performance machines. Whether it’s building a pro-touring or race car, or simply improving the road manners of an older vehicle, SPC Performance manufactures control… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Adds SPC Performance to Vendor Product Line

Thermo-Tec Signs on as Sponsor for Hoonigan Shows

Heat shield and sound insulation product developer Thermo-Tec is partnering with Hoonigan on two of its programs: Season two of the build show Knuckle Busters, and season two of the head-to-head contest Build & Battle. “We are stoked to link up with our friends at Thermo-Tec and their complete lineup of heat shield and thermo… Continue reading Thermo-Tec Signs on as Sponsor for Hoonigan Shows