Champion Oil, a manufacturer of racing and performance lubricants and sponsor of the upcoming event, says the Champion Racing Oil/Williams Grove Summer Nationals Open sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on July 24-25 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is still set to take place as scheduled. “To date, most races in 2020 have either… Continue reading Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals Still on Track for July
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Truck Hero Retools Facilities to Produce PPE
Truck Hero has announced that five of the company’s manufacturing facilities have been retooled and are now producing personal protective equipment (PPE). Truck Hero facilities located in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Howe, Indiana; Nashville, Tennessee; Lawrenceville, Georgia and Yankton, South Dakota, will aid in COVID-19 efforts by producing face masks, face shields, isolation gowns and plastic… Continue reading Truck Hero Retools Facilities to Produce PPE
NORRA Hosting Online Show and Shine
The National Off Road Racing Association has announced it will be hosting a virtual show and shine, the ‘Rally Vehicle Round-up.’ Following the rescheduling of the NORRA Mexican 1000, the organization is asking for submissions for the virtual show, whether it be a storied piece of race history or just the result of a little… Continue reading NORRA Hosting Online Show and Shine
Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual
Although the Petersen Automotive Museum remains closed to the public due to COVID-19, the museum will continue its eight-year tradition of Breakfast Club Cruise-Ins in a new digital format. The museum has opened submissions for its ‘global’ cars and coffee, which will consist of a 90-minute YouTube video featuring vehicle video submissions from enthusiasts all… Continue reading Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual
Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models
In January, Mazda Motor Corporation marked its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, announced its 100th Anniversary Special Edition models. Each vehicle has been developed with an aspiration to look ahead, while also remembering and respecting the rich Japanese heritage that has guided the brand. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models will be built from upper-trim… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models
TechForce Announces ‘2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards’ Grand Prize Winner
Griffin Howland, a senior in high school attending Pickens County Career and Technology College, in Liberty, South Carolina, has been named the Grand Prize Winner of the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards. As a nonprofit dedicated to helping student techs achieve their professional dreams, TechForce created the award to honor our student community and recognize those… Continue reading TechForce Announces ‘2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards’ Grand Prize Winner
Covercraft Expands PPE Production
Covercraft Industries is bringing its Wichita Falls, Texas, production facility back online to expand the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to increased demand and need during the COVID-19 crisis. The company began PPE production in its Oklahoma facility on March 30. “At this time in our country, the need for this equipment is… Continue reading Covercraft Expands PPE Production
1929 Ford Roadster Donated to College Restoration Program
Brookville Roadster, a manufacturer of reproduction 1928-32 Ford replacement parts, and Freedom Road Rally, organizers of week-long classic-car road trips, have recently collaborated to donate a new 1929 Ford Model A roadster pickup body to the Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT). In an effort to support the college’s restoration program and help the school to… Continue reading 1929 Ford Roadster Donated to College Restoration Program
Pomona Dragstrip Used as Drive-Through Food Pantry
The Pomona, California, dragstrip known for being the home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the Auto Club NHRA Finals is serving a new purpose during the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a drive-through food pantry on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Fairplex, the 487-acre facility that is home to the dragstrip, announced… Continue reading Pomona Dragstrip Used as Drive-Through Food Pantry
NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, as well as its new Modern Era and Pioneer ballots and nominees for the Landmark Award. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 will consist of two inductees from the list of Modern Era nominees and one from the… Continue reading NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Car Shows Go Virtual
A number of organizations have turned to the internet to get their car show fix during the COVID-19 pandemic. With large gatherings off the table, RacingJunk.com, the National Corvette Museum and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum are hosting car shows via social media and websites to give gearheads a chance to show off their hot… Continue reading Car Shows Go Virtual
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled
Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Carlisle Events has postponed the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals benefiting Driven to Cure until Aug. 14-16. The event was originally scheduled for May 15-17. The pre-registration date has also been pushed back to July 13. While the show has a new late summer date, it’ll maintain many of… Continue reading Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled
Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement
Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of performance additives and oils, has announced that it is expanding its presence in eSports as racing series across the country take the action online. Lucas Oil eSports will begin with a focus on the competition surrounding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas… Continue reading Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement
FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck
Without a nudge from an art teacher, a visit to an art school or just plain luck, some of the world’s top automotive designers may never have made their mark on history. Mark Trostle, head of Ram Truck Design at FCA, wants to change that. Eight years ago, he revived a contest he won as… Continue reading FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck
Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020
Holley has moved the LS Fest West 2020 to the weekend of June 12-14, the company announced, due to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, and has taken the opportunity to add a new twist to the event. Held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, this year’s event will now be held under the lights, starting in… Continue reading Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020