The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three inductees for the Class of 2021, with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik and Red Farmer set for enshrinement next winter. The three-member class was the first elected under new voting rules, with nominees divided into Modern Era and Pioneer Era groups. Two were chosen from a field… Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees
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Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival
Goodwood has cancelled its annual Festival of Speed and Revival, citing COVID-19 concerns, organizers announced. “Early summer usually brings the excitement of a busy event season well underway, creating a hive of activity across all areas of the estate. Instead, Goodwood remains unseasonably quiet and we are holding our breath, hoping that the next few… Continue reading Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival
Bonneville Speed Week Gets Green Light
The Southern California Timing Association has received all necessary approvals and permits from local health and government associations to hold the 2020 Bonneville Speed Week as planned, according to a statement on the group’s website. The Utah office of the Bureau of Land Management will require a number of alterations to standard procedures in order… Continue reading Bonneville Speed Week Gets Green Light
Registration Open for AAPEX 2020
Attendee registration is now open for AAPEX 2020, organizers announced. The show is set to be held Nov. 3 through Nov. 5 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. AAPEX is preparing for November by following guidelines and best practices laid out for events by the CDC, along with national… Continue reading Registration Open for AAPEX 2020
Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September
The 12th Annual Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Products announced. The annual charity golf tournament honors the late NHRA Funny Car driver Eric Medlen, who passed away due to complications after suffering a traumatic brain injury during… Continue reading Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September
Petersen Automotive Museum to Reopen
The Petersen Automotive Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, June 19, 2020, establishing a new schedule of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, the museum announced. The museum will follow the health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State of California and County of… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum to Reopen
Carlisle Events Moves Auctions Online
Carlisle Auctions has revised its annual spring auction to be an online-only event that will take place digitally on Awesome Joe Auctions, organizers announced, citing concerns about the ability to social distance at the event. The Spring auction was scheduled to run in conjunction with Spring Carlisle, and was originally slated for late April before… Continue reading Carlisle Events Moves Auctions Online
McPherson College Offering Webinar Series on Automotive Industry Evolution
McPherson College has announced the launch of a webinar series called “Wheels of Change: How the Car Automobile Shaped Our Lives.” This six-week summer series focuses on the people, innovations and the art that helped shape the automotive industry and will feature car-world insiders from around the country. The first webinar will be held on… Continue reading McPherson College Offering Webinar Series on Automotive Industry Evolution
ASAP Network Hosting Virtual Trade Show
ASAP Network will be hosting its first virtual trade show June 16-18 on its website, www.asapnetwork.org, the group announced. ASAP has created a virtual trade-show floor of member brands, allowing participants to sort through and virtually walk into booths. From there, many of the ASAP brands will have the ability to live chat or ZOOM… Continue reading ASAP Network Hosting Virtual Trade Show
SEMA Installation Gala Moved to Las Vegas
The SEMA Installation Gala, an annual meeting that recognizes incoming and outgoing board members as well as the induction of new Hall of Fame honorees, has been moved to Las Vegas, the organization has announced. SEMA cited California’s social distancing regulations as the reason for the move. The event will be held the evening of… Continue reading SEMA Installation Gala Moved to Las Vegas
Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season
Off-road racing organization Best In The Desert has launched a condensed championship, called the COVID-19 Championship, that includes the races for the remainder of its 2020 season. Best In The Desert currently offers the Class Championship for those racers that race all the events in the American Off-Road Racing Series, the Maxxis Tires Triple Crown… Continue reading Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season
IWFA Sponsoring 2021 Window Film Conference Education Day
The 2021 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) has announced that the International Window Film Association (IWFA) will serve as a returning sponsor of IWFA Education Day. The WFCT event will be held January 12-14, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. IWFA will sponsor the IWFA Education Day to be held… Continue reading IWFA Sponsoring 2021 Window Film Conference Education Day
SCORE Cancels Baja 500
SCORE International has cancelled the 52nd SCORE Baja 500 following further review with government authorities regarding the conditions in Ensenada under the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stoplight Monitoring System activated in Mexico as of June 1, the sanctioning body announced. “SCORE International’s focus on the health and safety of our racers, sponsors, media, fans, staff and… Continue reading SCORE Cancels Baja 500
Limited Spectators Allowed at Upcoming NASCAR Events
NASCAR has announced its plan to reintroduce spectators at select NASCAR Cup Series races beginning with the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 14 and the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 21. NASCAR’s modified event procedures, protocols and number of attendees have been finalized with guidance from public health officials, medical… Continue reading Limited Spectators Allowed at Upcoming NASCAR Events
Voting Open for Injen Technology Drive-Thru Car Show
Injen Technology hosted a drive-thru car show last week and is now leaving the judging open to social media. Each participant in the car show had a photo snapped of their vehicle, which has now been posted on Injen’s Facebook page. After dividing the pool of vehicles into several categories, the car with the most… Continue reading Voting Open for Injen Technology Drive-Thru Car Show