Tag: Events

AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show

Registration is now open for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, where at no cost, automotive service and repair professionals can participate in technical and management training, watch new product and equipment demos and conduct business with exhibitors during pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. The Virtual AAPEX Experience will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020,… Continue reading AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show

Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH

Mutoh announces it has teamed up with WRAPSESH, a shop that specializes in a wide variety of vinyl wrap services, and Fellers Inc, a wrap supply company, to give away a Mutoh ValueJet 1624X eco-solvent printer. WRAPSESH is upgrading its printer, so the one being given away is the original, custom-wrapped printer that helped WRAPSESH go from being… Continue reading Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH

New Workshop to Spotlight Motorsports Careers for Women

The female CEOs of the endurance racing series, Lucky Dog Racing League, and the STEM education non-profit, Athena Racing, have partnered to spotlight careers and job skills that are available in the motorsports industries with a new workshop series called, “The Road to Endurance.” For the workshop, Athena Racing will host girls in middle school… Continue reading New Workshop to Spotlight Motorsports Careers for Women

Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association, a producer of automotive events, has announced that it will be hosting the “Goodguys Friday Night At The Drive-In” scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The event is open to Goodguys Members, who the group says are highly encouraged to attend the event… Continue reading Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night

Upcoming Webinar Covering PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates

The National Federation of Independent Business is hosting an upcoming webinar that will provide updates regarding forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans. The virtual program is set for Wed., Sep. 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET and will be hosted by the NFIB’s resident PPP experts. The webinar will highlight recent SBA and Treasury updates, including:… Continue reading Upcoming Webinar Covering PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates

Wisconsin Motor Tour Raises Funds for Autism Society

The Masterpiece, host of the Milwaukee Concours d’Elegance, organized a special motor tour in early August to raise funds for the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. “In lieu of our annual concours d’elegance which we celebrate in Veterans Park in Milwaukee, The Masterpiece Ltd. board wanted to continue our tradition of supporting local charities in… Continue reading Wisconsin Motor Tour Raises Funds for Autism Society

AutonomouStuff, NovAtel to Sponsor Indy Autonomous Challenge

AutonomouStuff and NovAtel, both companies in Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning brand portfolio, will be serving as sponsors for the Indy Autonomous Challenge, the $1.5M university prize competition to program modified Dallara IL-15 race cars for an autonomous head-to-head race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the company announced. The university teams will race their autonomous vehicles… Continue reading AutonomouStuff, NovAtel to Sponsor Indy Autonomous Challenge

Upcoming Online Educational Session Focuses on Vehicle Wraps and Vinyl

WRAPSTECH: The Science of Wraps takes a deep dive into wraps and vinyl applications on Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WRAPSTECH will explore vinyl applications, wide-format printing, inks, lamination, surface prep, maintenance, tools and installation to help ensure durable, color-fast solutions for all surfaces and climates. Get access to expert advice, tips,… Continue reading Upcoming Online Educational Session Focuses on Vehicle Wraps and Vinyl

SEMA Gives Details on Virtual Trade Show

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is offering an online marketplace to allow manufacturers and resellers in the specialty automotive segment to connect and conduct business, the organization announced. Scheduled for Nov. 2-6, SEMA360 was created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show,… Continue reading SEMA Gives Details on Virtual Trade Show

Turn 14 Distribution Partners with Evasive Motorsports for Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Performance parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has again partnered with Evasive Motorsports for the 98th running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) presented by Gran Turismo on Aug. 30, the company announced. The Evasive Motorsports x Turn 14 Distribution 2013 Toyota 86 is being piloted by Turn 14 Distribution-sponsored athlete and 2011… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Partners with Evasive Motorsports for Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Knoxville Raceway Cancels Remainder of Season

The Marion County Fair Association, in cooperation with Knoxville Raceway, has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2020 racing season, the Iowa dirt track announced. “The health and safety of our fans, competitors and employees is our top priority,” said Brian Bailey, Marion County Fair Association president. “Several individuals tested positive for COVID-19 following… Continue reading Knoxville Raceway Cancels Remainder of Season

Hoosier Hundred Gets Second Life

The Hoosier Hundred, a long-running USAC Silver Crown race at the Indiana Fairgrounds, was presumed lost after the 2019 season, as operators of the Fairgrounds moved to change the surface of the one-mile dirt oval to crushed limestone to support harness racing. But the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the resurfacing, meaning the race—which has been won… Continue reading Hoosier Hundred Gets Second Life

Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor

Yokohama Tire-sponsored Blake “Bilko” Williams and David Donohue are taking on the mountain again, as both drivers will be competing in the 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, set for Aug. 30 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Team Yokohama member and FMX rider/X Games medalist, Williams will race again in the Yokohama-sponsored Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor