Transtar Holding Company, the parent entity of Transtar Industries, a distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and software solutions, has sold Nickels Performance to Summit Racing Equipment, the company announced. “We will always be proud of the Nickels team, brand, and its excellent portfolio of racing parts, and we are equally proud to sell this exceptional… Continue reading Nickels Performance Sold to Summit Racing Equipment
Tag: Engine Building
Trick Flow to Sponsor Tim Wilkerson for Summit NHRA Nationals
NHRA Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson will debut a Trick Flow Specialties Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the company announced. The 22-time Funny Car national event winner will switch from his familiar livery to Trick Flow’s blue and orange for the race. “We are excited to be representing Trick… Continue reading Trick Flow to Sponsor Tim Wilkerson for Summit NHRA Nationals
RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition
Race Winning Brands (RWB) has expanded into the performance intake and exhaust markets with its recent acquisition of CORSA Performance, CORSA Performance Marine and Volant Performance, the company announced. The acquisition brings the total to sixteen add-ons for RWB since 2017, company representatives said. Based in Berea, Ohio, CORSA Performance specializes in performance exhaust systems… Continue reading RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition
Edelbrock Group Marks Opening of New Headquarters
After Edelbrock merged with COMP Performance Group, the combined company relocated to an existing CPG facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi…
Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
Ultimate Headers has appointed Jim Browning Jr. as its president, the company announced. Browning has worked for Ultimate Headers for five years, and under his leadership, the company recently moved operations to a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Berea, Ohio. Prior to joining Ultimate Headers, Browning worked in the oil and gas industry for six years… Continue reading Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
BorgWarner Jackpot Up for Grabs at Indianapolis 500
BorgWarner continues to increase its rolling jackpot prize for next weekend’s Indianapolis 500, which now sits at $400,000 – raising the stakes for another back-to-back win for last year’s winner, Helio Castroneves, the company announced. To win the jackpot, a driver has to win the Indy 500 two years in a row; this marks the… Continue reading BorgWarner Jackpot Up for Grabs at Indianapolis 500
ProCharger Launches Updated Website
ProCharger has launched an updated website, the company announced. “The new website has simplified navigation, is mobile-friendly, faster and has an updated, modern look and feel,” the company said in a statement announcing the new website. “Our goal is to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for, faster and easier.… Continue reading ProCharger Launches Updated Website
Race Winning Brands Acquires Haltech
Race Winning Brands (RWB) recently acquired Haltech Engine Management Systems, the company announced. Haltech offers a broad range of electronic engine management system products for performance and racing applications. “I’m extremely excited about bringing Haltech into our Family of Brands. We have products that build faster, stronger engines, and Haltech builds products that allow those… Continue reading Race Winning Brands Acquires Haltech
Melling Acquires Sigma Engineering
Melling Engine Parts has acquired Sigma Engineering, a developer and manufacturer of rocker arms and shafts, the company announced. Located in Pontiac, Michigan, the company is Melling’s second addition of basic manufacturing located domestically in the past month. “We are focused on controlling our supply and quality and this acquisition checks both those boxes,” sadi… Continue reading Melling Acquires Sigma Engineering
Holley Sky-Ram Intake Manifold Hits the Dyno
See how a real version of the April Fool’s Day joke performs on the dyno against the Holley Hi-Ram…
ACL Bearings, Pat Musi Racing Engines Extend Partnership
ACL Bearings is extending its partnership as the Official Engine Bearing of Pat Musi Racing Engines for a third consecutive season
DENSO Americas Appoints Company Veterans to Corporate Planning, Product Development Positions
DENSO Products and Services Americas has promoted Reggie Cruz to director of corporate planning and Manny Rodriguez to senior manager of product development…
RWB Acquires Performance Transmission Brands
Race Winning Brands (RWB) has acquired RevMax, TransGo and Transmission Specialties, Inc. (TSI), the company announced. Headquartered Charlotte, North Carolina, RevMax specializes in performance aftermarket transmission products from standard street vehicles to high-performance diesels. TransGo offers advanced automatic transmission solutions, implementing key manufacturing and engineering technical data and techniques to produce proprietary valve body repair… Continue reading RWB Acquires Performance Transmission Brands
Melling Engine Parts Acquires Casalandra Metal Stamping
Melling Engine Parts has acquired Casalandra Metal Stamping, a manufacturer of expansion plugs based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the company announced. “Casalandra has been a key vendor to Melling for years and we were excited when the opportunity presented itself,” said CEO Mark Melling. “We are committed to becoming basic in more product lines, and… Continue reading Melling Engine Parts Acquires Casalandra Metal Stamping
Motul Forms Technical Partnership with Mountune USA
Motul has formed a technical partnership with engine builder and parts manufacturer Mountune USA, the companies announced. The partnership will include collaboration and testing initiatives to enhance and develop future products. “Like Motul, Mountune is a recognized leader at the apex of innovation and technology in motorsport,” said Motul USA Brand Manager Nolan Browning. “With… Continue reading Motul Forms Technical Partnership with Mountune USA