Camping World, a retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the NHRA to become the new title sponsor of its premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. “I look at NHRA and I see a growing and loyal fan base,” said… Continue reading NHRA Names New Pro Series Title Sponsor
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AAM Group Virtual Trade Show Adds Build Contest
As part of its inaugural “The Event” virtual new-product trade show, The AAM Group is calling for submissions for the Masterpieces of Metal vehicle-build contest. Sponsored by Westin Automotive, Masterpieces of Metal invites automotive builders to submit their best creations and have them judged by attendees of The Event. The top vote-getter will be named… Continue reading AAM Group Virtual Trade Show Adds Build Contest
OPTIMA Batteries Hosting Hi-Performance Expo at COTA
OPTIMA Batteries has announced that it will host the inaugural Hi-Performance Expo at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas on Nov. 1-3. The three-day expo will showcase the industry brands, personalities and vehicles, the company says. Open to spectators, the outdoor-only event will feature a lineup of competition events with prizes for… Continue reading OPTIMA Batteries Hosting Hi-Performance Expo at COTA
Subaru Makes Record Attempt for Largest Parade of Same-Make Vehicles
Subaru of America claimed a new Guinness World Record title for the largest parade of same-make vehicles last weekend in Costa Mesa, California. The parade, organized by the 2020 Subaru Tecnica International Subiefest, spanned two miles and included more than 2,000 Subaru vehicles driven by Subaru owners. Subaru Tecnica International (STI) Subiefest is a gathering… Continue reading Subaru Makes Record Attempt for Largest Parade of Same-Make Vehicles
Petersen Automotive Museum Gala Raises Record Funds
The Petersen Automotive Museum hosted its virtual 26th Annual Gala Celebration last week. During the virtual event, the museum raised a record net of $1.2 million. During the festivities, the museum teased three new exhibits set to launch in October, including a new supercar display with more than 30 cars, chronicling the rise of the… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum Gala Raises Record Funds
Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase
Applications for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase are now open at www.sema360.com. In the absence of the in-person SEMA Show, the new SEMA360 was created as a 100 percent online trade-only event that focuses on an ecommerce marketplace, new products, vehicle builds and education for the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA says. Unlike the SEMA Show,… Continue reading Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase
NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway announced Wednesday afternoon that the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at the .533-mile short track will be contested on dirt. It will be the first premier series event on a dirt track in more than 50 years. The event will mark the first time the NASCAR Cup Series will compete on dirt… Continue reading NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol
AAPEX to Host Weekly Webinars in October
AAPEX will host weekly webinars in October to provide the latest trends, market intelligence and global perspectives on the future of the automotive aftermarket and strategies for growth, the organization announced. The free webinars will be led by global industry executives and are geared toward all segments of the automotive aftermarket supply chain. Attendees may… Continue reading AAPEX to Host Weekly Webinars in October
Mullin Automotive Museum Launching Docent Tour Series on YouTube
The Mullin Automotive Museum will debut a new six-episode series, produced and hosted by its docents, on its YouTube channel, the museum announced. Beginning Friday, Oct. 2, at 12 p.m. PT, and airing every Friday for six weeks, each episode takes viewers on an approximately 20-minute tour of the museum’s most unique vehicles. The first… Continue reading Mullin Automotive Museum Launching Docent Tour Series on YouTube
Truck Hero Selling SEMA Show Truck for Charity
Truck Hero, a manufacturer of truck and Jeep accessories, announced it will offer its 2018 SEMA Show truck build, ‘Ultimate Tailgate,’ a custom 2019 Ford F-350 Lariat, at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Oct. 23, with all proceeds from the sale benefiting the Building Homes for Heroes organization. Truck Hero design… Continue reading Truck Hero Selling SEMA Show Truck for Charity
Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase
Applications are open for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase, an opportunity for builders to display recent builds during the upcoming SEMA360 virtual trade show. The deadline to submit a vehicle for the event is Oct. 9. Builders must submit the following to be considered for inclusion: Ten (10) digital color photograph or rendering of the vehicle.… Continue reading Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase
Gracie Trotter Becomes First Female Winner of an ARCA-Sanctioned Event
Gracie Trotter, a 19-year-old from Denver, Colorado, drove away with the win in the ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 150 last weekend at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, becoming the first female winner of an ARCA Racing sanctioned event. This is Trotter’s first year in the ARCA Menards Series West as she… Continue reading Gracie Trotter Becomes First Female Winner of an ARCA-Sanctioned Event
On-Demand Access to WRAPSTECH Ends Tomorrow
WRAPSTECH: The Science of Wraps took place on Sept. 16, but the online event – including the illuminating panel discussion and educational video presentations – is still available on-demand until Wednesday, Sept. 30. Registration is free. WRAPSTECH explores vinyl applications, wide-format printing, inks, lamination, surface prep, maintenance, tools, and installation to help ensure durable, color-fast… Continue reading On-Demand Access to WRAPSTECH Ends Tomorrow
Webinar: How to Complete PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
A new webinar from the National Federation of Independent Business will walk viewers through the process of completing a Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application, the organization announced. The webinar is scheduled for Wed. Sept. 30, at 12:00 p.m. ET. During the 90-minute session, the NFIB’s resident PPP experts will instruct viewers on how to… Continue reading Webinar: How to Complete PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
SEMA Launch Pad Competition Announces Finalists
After a public online voting, five young business owners and executives have been selected to compete in the final stage of the 2020 SEMA Launch Pad Competition. They will now pitch their products and ideas to a panel of industry experts, who will select and announce a winner during SEMA360 on Monday, Nov. 2, at… Continue reading SEMA Launch Pad Competition Announces Finalists