The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has released its 2024 schedule, which features new venues and additional race dates, the vintage racing series announced. “I am excited about how our schedule has come together for 2024,” said Michael Printup, President of SVRA. “We have every corner of the country covered with opportunities for racers to… Continue reading SVRA Releases 2024 Schedule
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Webinar to Cover Year-End Tax Planning
An upcoming webinar from the SCORE Association, an organization backed by the Small Business Administration, will highlight year-end tax planning and how it can help your bottom line, the organization announced. Scheduled for Oct. 24, the free webinar will cover the following topics: What’s new for your 2023 return Year-end actions to reduce your 2023… Continue reading Webinar to Cover Year-End Tax Planning
RealTruck Donates to Travis Kelce’s Foundation, Launches Truck Giveaway
RealTruck recently launched a truck giveaway contest to support Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce’s 87 and Running Foundation, the company announced. The Ultimate Tailgating Truck Giveaway will earn one winner a customized Toyota Tundra accessorized for game day, the company said. The contest was announced at Travis Kelce’s first-ever Car Jam event in… Continue reading RealTruck Donates to Travis Kelce’s Foundation, Launches Truck Giveaway
303 Detailing Products Launches YouTube Series
303 Products, a brand of automotive protectants and cleaners manufactured by Gold Eagle Company, has launched a new automotive detailing YouTube web series, the company announced. Titled “303 Car Care,” the series is produced in-house at Gold Eagle Company. It is designed to showcase vehicles of all types–race, off-road, classics, and luxury–and demonstrate strategies used… Continue reading 303 Detailing Products Launches YouTube Series
The Wheel Group Appoints New Amp Tires Brand Manager
The Wheel Group has appointed Mena Shenouda as its new brand manager for Amp Tires, the company announced. Shenouda has previous tire industry experience with Yokohama Tire Corporation, where he played a pivotal role in the Yokohama ADVANTAGE Associate Dealer Program, the company said. He later served as strategic planning leader at Nitto Tires where… Continue reading The Wheel Group Appoints New Amp Tires Brand Manager
New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry
The 2023 SEMA Show, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, will feature a new program designed to help women advance their careers in the automotive aftermarket, show organizers announced. New for 2023, the SEMA Women in Automotive Symposium will provide networking, mentoring, and professional development opportunities with the support of the SEMA… Continue reading New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry
K&N to Sponsor SCORE Baja 1000
K&N Engineering has formed a new partnership with SCORE International to sponsor the final two races of the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship, the company announced. The company served as the title sponsor for the recently completed K&N SCORE Baja 400, held Sept. 13-17. In addition to being the title sponsor of the race, multiple… Continue reading K&N to Sponsor SCORE Baja 1000
Hennessey Names New VP of Engineering
Hennessey Special Vehicles has named Brian Jones as its new vice president of Engineering, the company announced. In his new position, Jones will oversee all engineering and development for Hennessey Special Vehicles and Hennessey Performance Engineering, reporting directly to John Hennessey, company founder and CEO. Before joining Hennessey Performance, Jones served as chief engineer of… Continue reading Hennessey Names New VP of Engineering
Ford Details Rebelle Rally Effort
In addition to fielding two Bronco Raptors, a Bronco WildTrak and a Bronco Sport, the automaker will also support a team competing in the all-electric Mustang Mach-E Rally…
AAM Group to Announce 2023 Keys to Ride Winner at SEMA Show
The AAM Group and RealTruck will announce the winner of the 2023 Keys to Ride Sweepstakes at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The live reveal will see one of six resellers win a custom 2022 Toyota Tacoma customized with products from the RealTruck family of brands. The finalists and their associated AAM Group… Continue reading AAM Group to Announce 2023 Keys to Ride Winner at SEMA Show
SEMA Show Releases Council & Network Event Schedule
The SEMA Council and Network Program has released its event schedule for the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. The schedule includes a variety of receptions, happy hours, breakfasts and more, hosted by the eight SEMA councils and networks. Click here to view the full schedule or to register for an event.
API Adopts Low Viscosity Grade Engine Oil
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally adopted SAE 0W-8 and SAE 0W-12 viscosity grades into API Service Category SP, the most current gasoline engine oil category, the organization announced. API 1509 Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) which is API’s standard defining how the API Engine Oil Service Categories and Quality Marks are… Continue reading API Adopts Low Viscosity Grade Engine Oil
Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway
Quadratec is launching a new build series and giveaway contest for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL model, the company announced. The build series will follow along as Quadratec outfits the JL Wrangler in three different stages, highlighting a variety of aftermarket upgrades, the company said. The Quadratec Wrangler Stages Giveaway will be open through March… Continue reading Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway
Stage 8 to Sponsor Daddy Dave Racing
Stage 8, a manufacturer of mechanical locking fasteners, has signed on to sponsor Daddy Dave Racing, the company announced. Dave “Daddy Dave” Comstock is one of the original “Street Outlaws” hailing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In Season 6 of Street Outlaws, Comstock raced his way to the Championship, and was crowned the season’s People’s Choice… Continue reading Stage 8 to Sponsor Daddy Dave Racing
TREMEC Appoints New VP of Global Business Development
TREMEC has appointed Jeff Nichols as vice president, global business development and corporate strategy, the company announced. Nichols will lead the company’s sales, strategy, and marketing functions, reporting to Antonio Herrera, managing director of TREMEC, the company said. His job responsibilities will include leading the development of global marketing strategy, as well as providing day… Continue reading TREMEC Appoints New VP of Global Business Development