Barrett-Jackson is launching a series of Collector Car Road Tours, the company announced, which will include weeklong and weekend tours and be open to all types of collectible vehicles. The series begins with a 2020 event that begins Oct. 7 at Summit Racing in McDonough, Georgia, and ends on Oct. 13 in Key West, Florida,… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Launches Collector Car Road Tours
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SEMA Reveals Safety Requirements for 2020 Trade Show
SEMA Show attendees will be required to wear a face mask or a face shield during the 2020 event, show organizers announced. The requirement is part of a comprehensive plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the event. 1,800 companies are expected to exhibit at the upcoming event, held on Nov. 3-6, 2020, in… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Safety Requirements for 2020 Trade Show
Travis Pastrana Building Racing Facility
Travis Pastrana, the motorcycle racer, stuntman and rallycross driver, is building a new racing facility in Maryland, he announced. Named Circuit 199, the facility plans to include a paved rallycross course, an action sports progression park and a year-round bicycle, skateboard and scooter facility. In addition to rallycross racing, Pastrana told the Capital Gazette that… Continue reading Travis Pastrana Building Racing Facility
NORRA Cancels All Events Until 2021
The National Off Road Racing Association has postponed all 2020 events, including the NORRA Mexican 1000 and NORRA 500, until 2021. Organizers cited the outbreak of coronavirus in Baja California, Mexico as the reasoning for the postponement of the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 presented by Method Race Wheels. “NORRA always puts an emphasis on having… Continue reading NORRA Cancels All Events Until 2021
Quadratec Renews Partnership with Tread Lightly!
Quadratec has renewed its partnership with Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit that promotes responsible outdoor recreation, the aftermarket parts and Jeep accessory retailer announced. The relationship between Quadratec and Tread Lightly! has spanned nearly three decades. In addition to the partnership renewal, Quadratec also announced a new online fundraising campaign to support Tread Lightly! Quadratec’s… Continue reading Quadratec Renews Partnership with Tread Lightly!
Rancho Sponsoring Jeep Jamboree
Rancho performance suspension and shocks has partnered with Jeep Jamboree (JJUSA) for the fourth consecutive year as an official event sponsor, the company announced. At select 2020 JJUSA events throughout the summer and fall, a Rancho-outfitted Jeep Wrangler JL will be available for participants to experience Rancho products firsthand, both on and off the Jeep… Continue reading Rancho Sponsoring Jeep Jamboree
2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James
Former racer Lyn St. James will be the Honoree of the 26th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, organizers announced. The event is scheduled for March 4-7, 2021. St. James’ racing career began in a Ford Pinto — her daily driver — in the 1970s and wrapped up more than two decades later. During her career,… Continue reading 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James
KICKER Partnering with American Flat Track Racing
KICKER is joining an exclusive partnership with American Flat Track Racing for the 2020 season, the company announced. The organization’s season begins July 17-18 following a lengthy delay in scheduling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KICKER will serve as the official audio partner of AFT as it kicks off the racing season with an inaugural… Continue reading KICKER Partnering with American Flat Track Racing
Yokohama Returns to Racing
Yokohama Tire’s road racing motorsports program is back after being sidelined for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama returns to the track this month with two Porsche one-make race series events: The Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West, July 17-19 at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah and the Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Returns to Racing
Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals
TV hosts, TV cars, industry legends and plenty of cars and enthusiasts came to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for the annual Carlisle Chrysler Nationals car show, the first major event hosted at the venue this year. The event got started with the Mopar Rebellion Car Club’s annual kick-off party at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center. The party… Continue reading Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals
Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
Former stock car racer Tony Stewart is teaming up with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham to recreate the IROC Series as a six-race, short-track series, the Associated Press has reported. Called ‘The Superstar Racing Experience,’ the field will be filled with 12 drivers from several disciplines, including NASCAR, IndyCar and up-and-coming short track racers.… Continue reading Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
Responding to further analysis of information and forecasts for the COVID-19 situation with Mexican authorities, race teams and sponsors, SCORE International has announced a new date and venue for the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The race will be held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico from Sept. 22-27.… Continue reading SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
Kenda Tires Sponsoring 2020 Championship Off-Road Series
Kenda Tires is partnering with ISOC Racing to support the 2020 Championship Off-Road Series as a series sponsor, the company announced. Short course off-road racing allows Kenda to race DOT tires – the same tires sold to consumers in retail stores, the company says, and this racing series provides a rare environment for fans to… Continue reading Kenda Tires Sponsoring 2020 Championship Off-Road Series
Nominations for SEMA Council Awards Now Open
Nominations for the 2020 SEMA Council and Network Industry Awards are now open, the organization has announced. The SEMA Council and Network Awards are presented to leading companies and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their niche aftermarket segments. To be considered for an award, nominees must be an existing member of at least… Continue reading Nominations for SEMA Council Awards Now Open
Off-Roaders Launch ‘National Trail Clean-Up Day’
A collection of off-road enthusiasts and off-roading organizations are launching a ‘National Trail Clean-Up Day,’ which has been scheduled for the weekend of July 18-19. As part of her duties with SEMA’s Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Council, Wendy Miles of THE SHOP recently had the opportunity to talk to Matt Martelli, CEO and co-owner… Continue reading Off-Roaders Launch ‘National Trail Clean-Up Day’