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Race Track Business Conference Date Announced

National Speedway Directory has announced that the 2019 Race Track Business Conference will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The eighth annual Race Track Business Conference will be returning to the Indiana Convention Center. The three-day PRI Trade Show begins on Thursday, December 12 and… Continue reading Race Track Business Conference Date Announced

Hagerty acquires Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

Hagerty has acquired the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in Greenwich, Connecticut, the company has announced. “Car people love concours events, and this is one of the absolute best,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty and a longtime judge for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. “We think we can take it to a whole new level by… Continue reading Hagerty acquires Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

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Inaugural PRO Cup Challenge Pits Restyler vs. Restyler

The SEMA PRO (Professional Restylers Organization) Council launches the inaugural PRO Cup Challenge at the SEMA Show, Nov. 5-8, at Booth #13113 in the North Hall. Four members of the Council were given the opportunity to participate in drawing for a spot in the first year of the restyling competition: Cristina Jorge, Specialty Automotive Treatments,… Continue reading Inaugural PRO Cup Challenge Pits Restyler vs. Restyler

‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ Contest Set to Get Under Way in California

The winner of this year’s World’s Fastest Gamer competition will be crowned in California after taking part of a 12-day competition in which the drivers will take to multiple tracks in a series of challenges. The ten finalists are competing to earn a real-world race drive competing in Aston Martin GT cars throughout 2020 “a… Continue reading ‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ Contest Set to Get Under Way in California

Hurley Haywood to Appear at Vintage Auto Film Exhibition During Hilton Head Concours

Endurance racer Hurley Haywood will help to kick off the Hilton Head Concours by appearing at the Vintage Auto Film Exhibition on Oct. 31, 2019 in addition to a screening of Hurley, a film about the three time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner. “The driving purpose of the Vintage Auto Film Exhibition is to… Continue reading Hurley Haywood to Appear at Vintage Auto Film Exhibition During Hilton Head Concours

Petersen Museum Extends Jessi Combs Exhibit Through Oct. 3

The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced it will extend “Jessi Combs: Life at Full Speed” from Friday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 3 thanks to the support of BFGoodrich. Admission to the exhibit is free or by suggested donation to The Jessi Combs Foundation, a new organization which seeks to educate, inspire and empower the… Continue reading Petersen Museum Extends Jessi Combs Exhibit Through Oct. 3

CAN Names 2019 Award Winners

Custom Automotive Network presented its top awards during the annual CAN Connect event.  Congratulations to the award winners: Person of the Year: Bob West of Westin Automotive Products Manufacturer of the Year: Westin Automotive Products Reseller of the Year: Premier Performance Sales Rep of the Year: Michael Kunzman and Associates These awards are voted on… Continue reading CAN Names 2019 Award Winners

Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

Foreign Affairs Motorsport will be participating in the 2019 Kids Racing for Life event, which marks the 20-year anniversary of the program, held on Sept. 28 and 29 in Sebring, Florida. Started in 1999 by Reverend Zoeller of the Zoeller Ministries in Fort Myers, Florida, the non-profit group gifts terminally sick kids and their families… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

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

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