Due to the effects of COVID-19, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has canceled this year’s NATDA Trailer Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization announced. In its place, NATDA will launch a virtual event on October 26, which the group says will give dealers the same benefits of the trade show. “Unfortunately, recent developments,… Continue reading NATDA Cancels 2020 Trailer Show, Launches Virtual Event
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AAPEX Moving to Virtual 2020 Show
AAPEX 2020, scheduled for Nov. 3-5 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, will not be held as an in-person trade show event this year, organizers announced, due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental prohibitions and restrictions on gatherings, businesses and travel. Instead, AAPEX will… Continue reading AAPEX Moving to Virtual 2020 Show
CAN Connect Virtual Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the CAN Connect Virtual conference, the Custom Automotive Network announced. The virtual event replaces the annual CAN Connect Conference, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connect Virtual conference, set to be held Oct. 5-9, will feature the same format as the physical conference, allowing attendees to meet… Continue reading CAN Connect Virtual Registration Now Open
Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000
SCORE International and the City of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, have signed an official agreement signifying that Ensenada will host the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 1000, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, this November. The season-finale of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship is scheduled to be held Nov. 17-22 as a single-loop race starting… Continue reading Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000
Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October
Goodwood’s two annual motorsport events, the Festival of Speed and the Revival, were both previously canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will be replaced in 2020 by a one-time event, Goodwood SpeedWeek, which will be held in October. Goodwood Speedweek will take elements of the Festival and Revival and combine them into a three-day… Continue reading Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October
2020 SEMA Show Canceled
Organizers cited the COVID-19 pandemic and a potential shortage of facilities and services as reasoning for the cancelation. SEMA is currently assessing the possibility of hosting a virtual show in its place…
Dan Gurney’s All American Racers Shop Tour
Watch as Justin Gurney takes viewers for a spin through the storied race team’s California facilities…
DENSO Spark Plugs Sponsoring NHRA U.S. Nationals
DENSO Products and Services Americas has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA DENSO Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, the company announced. The race will be held Sept. 3-6 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana. “We’re proud to be the title sponsor of the iconic Indianapolis race,” said Joseph Mejaly, senior vice… Continue reading DENSO Spark Plugs Sponsoring NHRA U.S. Nationals
Carlisle Hosts Ford Nationals
After a nearly two-month delay, Carlisle Events hosted the 2020 Carlisle Ford Nationals presented by Meguiar’s at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds on July 31-Aug. 2. The event, while slightly modified from its standard format, still welcomed enthusiasts and cars to the event, which also featured some of Ford’s upcoming and redesigned vehicles. For 2020, Ford… Continue reading Carlisle Hosts Ford Nationals
PRI Issues Update on 2020 Trade Show
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Dr. Jamie Meyer issued an update on the status of the 2020 PRI Trade Show, which is still set to take place as scheduled on Dec. 10-12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. In the statement, Meyer indicated that the 2020 PRI Trade Show is set to take place… Continue reading PRI Issues Update on 2020 Trade Show
Pre-Registration Now Open for Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival
Pre-registration is now open for Holley’s Intergalactic Ford Festival in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the company announced. The event will be held at Beech Bend Raceway on Oct. 1-4. For the second annual event, Holley is teaming up with the NMRA and its All-Ford World Finals during the event, which will also include pro level and… Continue reading Pre-Registration Now Open for Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival
Indianapolis 500 Closed to Spectators
This year’s Indianapolis 500 will be held without spectators, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced. “It is with great regret that we announce the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Aug. 23 without fans. This tough decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership,” track officials… Continue reading Indianapolis 500 Closed to Spectators
Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
The 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will mark the official racing debut of the redesigned 2021 Acura TLX, the automaker announced. Acura will compete in the 98th running of the “Race to the Clouds” on Aug. 30 with two race prepared second generation TLXs powered by modified versions of the production 2.0-liter turbocharged engine,… Continue reading Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
KnowledgeFest Dallas Postponed
The Mobile Electronics Association has postponed KnowledgeFest Dallas, the organization announced, and will be rescheduled for Dec. 4-6 and renamed “KnowledgeFest Live.” The replacement event will be held in Dallas and include exhibitors and attendees from all previously scheduled KnowledgeFest events postponed earlier this year, according to a CE Outlook report. It will also be… Continue reading KnowledgeFest Dallas Postponed
NHRA Postpones Heartland Nationals
The Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park, scheduled for Aug. 21-23 in Topeka, Kansas, has been postponed until the fall for pandemic-related reasons, the NHRA announced. A rescheduled date has not been determined. NHRA and Heartland Motorsports Park are working together with the Shawnee County Health Department to develop a plan to reschedule… Continue reading NHRA Postpones Heartland Nationals