Tag: Events

SEMA CEO Previews Keystone BIG Show Keynote Address

Last week, Keystone Automotive Operations announced that SEMA CEO Chris Kersting will give the keynote address at the distributor’s annual Keystone BIG Show in Grapevine, Texas, set to be held in March. In anticipation of his speech, Kersting teamed up with Keystone to create a short preview of his speech, which will cover everything from… Continue reading SEMA CEO Previews Keystone BIG Show Keynote Address

Sparta Evolution and United States Touring Car Championship Partner for 2020 Season

High performance brake manufacturer Sparta Evolution has announced a partnership with the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) for the 2020 racing season, which will offer competitors a discount program, free technical support and exposure through the partnership. The program will also introduce the ‘Sparta Award’ at every race where a driver will win $1,000… Continue reading Sparta Evolution and United States Touring Car Championship Partner for 2020 Season

Off-Road Racing Community ‘Taking Out the Trash’ Ahead of Mint 400

Hundreds of off-road racing fans will show their appreciation for the Mojave Desert on Feb. 29, by cleaning up tons of trash illegally dumped near the Mint 400 racecourse before the race even begins. The BFGoodrich Mint 400, known as the Great American Off-Road Race, and Republic Services, a waste solutions company, have made an… Continue reading Off-Road Racing Community ‘Taking Out the Trash’ Ahead of Mint 400

Safety Gear Saves Driver in 241-mph Ice Racer Crash

Everyone into racing has heard about NASCAR driver Ryan Newman’s crash near the end of the Daytona 500 on Monday, Feb. 17. Newman was leading the Great American Race until he lost control of his car after contact from behind with Ryan Blaney’s car. Newman’s car went sideways, hit the outside wall head-on and got… Continue reading Safety Gear Saves Driver in 241-mph Ice Racer Crash

SEMA Hires New Industry Sales Director

The Specialty Equipment Market Association has hired Jeff Dahlin as an industry sales director to help oversee a portfolio of client accounts and create partnerships for the SEMA Show, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and their accompanying monthly publications and media channels. Staff member Brendan Gillespie was promoted to industry sales manager and Reham… Continue reading SEMA Hires New Industry Sales Director

Student UTV Build Touring Off-Road Events

The UTV Student Build Pilot Program, a program launched by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) to connect young aftermarket professionals with aspiring automotive students, will showcase the completed 2019 Honda Talon in a multi-city tour before being auctioned off at the Mecum Auction, in November. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards… Continue reading Student UTV Build Touring Off-Road Events

SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address

Keystone Automotive Operations has revealed that Chris Kersting, president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), will be presenting the Keynote Address to open The 2020 BIG Show at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. As the CEO of the trade association dedicated to helping businesses involved with… Continue reading SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address

PRI Show Appeals for 2020 Trade Show Speakers

PRI is currently accepting applications for speakers for its 2020 Trade Show, which is set to be held from Dec. 10-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization is seeking industry experts, veterans and speakers to share their ideas, technologies and expertise in presentations during the show. Proposals should reflect current trends, ideas and discoveries within the… Continue reading PRI Show Appeals for 2020 Trade Show Speakers

Guthrie, Earnhardt Voted into Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame

Driving legends Janet Guthrie and Dale Earnhardt comprise the 2020 inductee class of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced. The two drivers – who pushed forward the envelope in motorsports in very contrasting ways – will be honored at the 2020 IMS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony… Continue reading Guthrie, Earnhardt Voted into Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame

Garrett Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Feb. 11 is the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, serving as a global day of awareness around the importance of gender equality in science-based fields. A higher representation of women in STEM careers means a larger, more enriched pool of talented people who can help solve the world’s most challenging… Continue reading Garrett Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year

Nic Ashby, owner of Rockstar Performance Garage (RPG), has been named Builder of the Year by MotorTrend’s American SuperJeep Challenge after redesigning a 1983 CJ7 Jeep dubbed GRDLOC. As part of the inaugural competition, American SuperJeep Challenge invited the top custom modified Jeep builders in the country to compete for the title of SuperJeep Champion… Continue reading Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year

Carroll Shelby Signature Series Mustang Introduced at NADA In Las Vegas

The 2020 model Carroll Shelby Signature Series Ford Mustang was introduced by Shelby American at the National Automobile Dealer Association Show (NADA) in Las Vegas on Friday. The sports car is available with a choice of convertible or fastback, automatic or manual transmission and 825 street legal horsepower. A total of 50 limited-edition sports cars… Continue reading Carroll Shelby Signature Series Mustang Introduced at NADA In Las Vegas