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
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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
Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, announced that the company will kick off its 2020 NASCAR Program during the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on June 10. The No. 00 Permatex Chevrolet Camaro will make its 2020 NASCAR Cup Series debut with StarCom Racing at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway,… Continue reading Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing
Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
Champion Oil-sponsored sprint car driver Brian Brown is now tied with Sammy Swindell for fifth on the all-time Knoxville Raceway win list following his 50th career win on Saturday. The season opener saw a welcome return to racing for Knoxville Raceway fans and competitors alike. “This week has probably been the most down I’ve been… Continue reading Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
JE Pistons Postpones Masters of Motors Dyno Competition
JE Pistons has postponed the Masters of Motors Dyno Competition until 2021, the company announced, citing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognize this is an unsettling time as the coronavirus situation is continuing to evolve around the globe. We have closely monitored for months the developments related to the spread of the… Continue reading JE Pistons Postpones Masters of Motors Dyno Competition
NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals
The NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals will be contested at US 131 Motorsports Park, located in Martin, Michigan, on August 27-30, due to Summit Motorsports Park’s decision to remain closed for 2020, the sanctioning body announced. “It has been a crazy year but one that is rewarding as we made new friends with Jason Peterson and his… Continue reading NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals
NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events
NHRA drag racing will return in mid-July, the sanctioning body announced, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The events will serve as the launch point for 15 more NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that will follow. The two… Continue reading NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events