HRIA to Host Education Days at NSRA Street Rod Nationals

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will be hosting its HRIA Education Days during the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, next month, the SEMA Network announced. Scheduled for Aug. 3-4, Education Days will feature hot-rod parts manufacturers as they share processes for working on projects during a series of… Continue reading HRIA to Host Education Days at NSRA Street Rod Nationals

A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Using Subaru WRXs as drift cars only created more fans of these “youngtimer” candidates. (Photo by Jason R. Sakurai)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Are millennials and Gen Zers less interested in vehicle ownership and driving? Not according to a study conducted by Hagerty Insurance titled “Why Driving Matters,” which found that 81% of millennial drivers said they “like,” “love” or are “passionate about” driving, just… Continue reading A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Registration for the 2023 SEMA Battle of the Builders is now open, SEMA Show officials announced. “The SEMA Show is synonymous with the most unique vehicles in the world, and for 10 years the Battle of the Builders program has given the builders of these vehicles an opportunity to showcase their imagination, creativity, and craftsmanship… Continue reading Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Innovative automotive solutions company Prefix Corporation has recently opened a new facility at the M1 Concourse in Michigan.

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Maura Keller Family businesses have long been a staple of the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration, about 90% of all U.S. companies are family-owned or controlled. Ranging in size from small mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 entities, family… Continue reading Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Goodguys Previews Pacific Northwest Nationals

The northwest region should get ready for a weekend of hot rodding fun as the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is continuing its 40th anniversary season with the 35th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals later this month, and is expecting more than 3,000 muscle cars, hot rods and classic trucks to appear, the organization announced.… Continue reading Goodguys Previews Pacific Northwest Nationals

Howell EFI Celebrating Anniversary With T-Shirt Promotion

Howell EFI is celebrating 35 years of continual operations and manufacturing in 2023, and is marking the milestone with a new promotion, the company announced. For a limited time, Howell is offering two new t-shirt designs for purchase or a free t-shirt with any purchase of Howell EFI products valued at $500 or more from… Continue reading Howell EFI Celebrating Anniversary With T-Shirt Promotion

Goodguys Previews Heartland Nationals

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is expecting over 5,000 hot rods, muscle cars, customs and classic trucks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the Goodguys Rod & Custom 32nd Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by BASF, the organization announced. Scheduled for June 30 – July 2, the event will welcome all 1998 and older muscle… Continue reading Goodguys Previews Heartland Nationals