UNOH, Garage Gurus Renew Support of US Auto Tech National Championship

The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and Garage Gurus have renewed their support of the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship (USATNC), which will return for its third year in 2023, contest officials announced. The competition offers two ways to enter. The first is the virtual Driven to Win quiz, where participants can test their total… Continue reading UNOH, Garage Gurus Renew Support of US Auto Tech National Championship

20 Years of Drifting

The premier American drifting series, Formula DRIFT, turns 20 years old in 2023 and is stronger than ever.

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Twenty years. Two decades. Time rips by when you’re having fun, and there’s no doubt the sport of drifting is fun. Amazingly, the premier American drifting series, Formula DRIFT, turns 20 years old in 2023 and is stronger than ever, with growing… Continue reading 20 Years of Drifting

BILSTEIN Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 Class Win

BILSTEIN is celebrating the success of BILSTEIN-sponsored racers at the 2023 Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 earlier this month, the company announced. Using BILSTEIN shocks, Pajaro Loco Racing finished first in the Challenger Class and 57th overall with a time of 23 hours and 28 minutes. With their vintage 914 Porsche, built in 1983, teammates alternated… Continue reading BILSTEIN Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 Class Win

HOT ROD Reveals 2023 Power Tour Schedule

HOT ROD has revealed the schedule for the 2023 HOT ROD Power Tour, the publication announced. The HOT ROD Power Tour will be heading southeast to Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee visiting five cities over five days in June, organizers aid, and will include more than 6,000 cars and trucks of all years, makes and… Continue reading HOT ROD Reveals 2023 Power Tour Schedule

Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Adds Concours de Sport Award

The Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance will pay special tribute to sports cars during the annual event, organizers announced. “Given the profound impact that sports cars have had on the automotive landscape and within the collector car world, now is an ideal time to expand upon their recognition at our event,” said Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Chairman Glen… Continue reading Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Adds Concours de Sport Award

DEI Partners with Summit Motorsports Park for 2023 Season

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) has formed a marketing partnership with Summit Motorsports Park, the company announced. Summit Motorsports Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, the track announced. “Summit Motorsports Park has a long tradition of excellence, from promoting motorsports competitors to providing high-quality experiences for fans and enthusiasts,” said Steve Garrett, DEI creative… Continue reading DEI Partners with Summit Motorsports Park for 2023 Season

Registration Opens for CAN Connect 2023

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) is Registration for CAN Connect 2023 is now open, the Custom Automotive Network announced. The annual conference is scheduled for Sept. 5-8 and will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. According to event organizers, CAN Connect provides prescheduled private meetings with partners you want to meet with rather… Continue reading Registration Opens for CAN Connect 2023

SEMA Cares Hosting Informational Webinar

SEMA Cares, the charity arm of SEMA, is hosting a webinar to help members discover different ways to get involved, the organization announced. Scheduled for May 23 at 11:30 a.m. PT, the webinar will include representatives from the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, Childhelp Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Victory Junction, SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Cares Hosting Informational Webinar

Applications Open for SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display Program

Applications for the 2023 SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display program are now open, show organizers said. Each exhibitor-sponsored vehicle accepted will also be featured in the SEMA Show app displaying the vehicle’s image, make, model, year, color, products used as part of the build, builder’s name and the name and booth number of the sponsoring… Continue reading Applications Open for SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display Program

Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win

Yokohama Tire is celebrating after Team Yokohama driver Kristin Matlock secured victory in the UTV class at the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000, the tire manufacturer announced. Kristin Matlock beat her husband Wayne Matlock by 1.46 seconds to win the UTV class and finish third overall. She also became the first woman ever to win the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win