Organizers of the 2020 Easter Jeep Safari, scheduled to begin on April 4, in Moab, Utah, have cancelled the Vendor Expo held in conjunction with the annual off-road event, according to an announcement from the group. “The Grand County, Utah, council is putting forth an emergency ordinance limiting attendance at special events,” organizers Red Rock… Continue reading 2020 Easter Jeep Safari Schedule Modified Due to Coronavirus Restrictions
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Mark Donohue’s Porsche Can-Am Spyder, 1929 Duesenberg Take Top Honors at Amelia Island
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was held last weekend, bringing together some of the most iconic and spectacular cars of all time. Taking home top honors were a Murphy-bodied 1929 Duesenberg J-218 Town Limousine and Mark Donohue’s Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder. The Porsche 917, perhaps the most powerful racing sports car of all time, dominated… Continue reading Mark Donohue’s Porsche Can-Am Spyder, 1929 Duesenberg Take Top Honors at Amelia Island
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Partnering with Driven to Cure
The 2020 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals returns for its 35th edition this year at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Fairgrounds, set to be held from May 15-17. This year’s event offers special displays, some new activities, popular standards and an international showcase of cars and trucks. As part of a newly forged partnership in 2020, the… Continue reading Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Partnering with Driven to Cure
Nominations for 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards Now Open
Nominations for TechForce Foundation’s annual FutureTechs Rock Awards are now open, the organization has announced. As a nonprofit dedicated to helping student techs achieve their professional dreams, TechForce created the award to honor the student community and recognize those who have a promising future and will shape the transportation industry. Nominations are open through March… Continue reading Nominations for 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards Now Open
New York Auto Show Rescheduled
As a result of the ongoing health concerns from the spread of the coronavirus in the region, the New York International Auto Show has been rescheduled for August, organizers have announced. “We are taking this extraordinary step to help protect our attendees, exhibitors and all participants from the coronavirus,” said Mark Schienberg, president of the… Continue reading New York Auto Show Rescheduled
Horsepower Wars Announces Rule Changes for 2020 $10K Drag Shootout
Horsepower Wars is bringing back the 2020 $10K Drag Shootout, presented by Lucas Oil, but with a few rules changes to match the No Prep Edition update. Four teams will compete against each other to see who can build the quickest drag racing car over a period of 10 days, with a budget of $10,000… Continue reading Horsepower Wars Announces Rule Changes for 2020 $10K Drag Shootout
FIA Approves Drifting Vehicle Regulations
During a recent meeting, the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the first ever common vehicle standards for drifting cars. Following a proposal from the FIA Drifting Commission, the new standards, dubbed as DC1, relate to the professional classes of the sport and were compiled in cooperation with industry experts from the leading drift series… Continue reading FIA Approves Drifting Vehicle Regulations
Paul Lee Unveils FTI Performance Livery for NHRA Gatornationals
Paul Lee, owner and driver of the Global Electronic Technology Nitro Funny car, will be sporting a new FTI Performance livery in honor of competing at FTI’s home track in Gainesville, Florida, during the 2020 NHRA Gatornationals. Lee acquired the FTI Performance company in August of 2019. FTI is a supplier to drag racers, specializing… Continue reading Paul Lee Unveils FTI Performance Livery for NHRA Gatornationals
Formula 1 Closing Bahrain Grand Prix to Public
This year’s Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix will be a ‘participants-only’ event, race organizers have announced, citing the international coronavirus outbreak and travel restrictions currently limiting people who have visited a list of affected countries from entering Bahrain. “In consultation with our international partners and the Kingdom’s national health taskforce, Bahrain has made the decision… Continue reading Formula 1 Closing Bahrain Grand Prix to Public
PRI Announces New Marketing Coordinator
Ashton Robinson has joined Performance Racing Industry (PRI) as marketing coordinator, the trade show organizers have announced. Robinson will support the day-to-day operations for the annual trade show, as well as its associated media, according to an announcement from PRI. “My entire life revolves around motorsports and the automotive industry. I grew up around motorsports… Continue reading PRI Announces New Marketing Coordinator
SpeedVideo and Street Car Takeover Enter Broadcast Partnership
SpeedVideo has entered into a broadcast partnership with the automotive event series Street Car Takeover (SCT) to live stream the Street Car Takeover Charlotte 2020 event on June 26-27, the two organizations have announced. “Charlotte is our favorite event and really shows what Street Car Takeover is about,” said Chase Lautenbach, co-owner of Street Car… Continue reading SpeedVideo and Street Car Takeover Enter Broadcast Partnership
Detroit Speed Open House Returns
The Detroit Speed Open House is returning in 2020, the company has announced, in anticipation of the release of its 1979-1993 Fox Body Mustang products. Detroit Speed will be partnering with Fox Mustang Restoration and Foxtoberfest to host the event, set to be held Oct. 23 in Mooresville, North Carolina. There will be designated Fox… Continue reading Detroit Speed Open House Returns
Yukon Gear & Axle Certifies Six New ‘Master Installers’ During First Training Course
Yukon Gear & Axle presented its first Master Installer Training Program last month at LetzRoll Offroad in Mesa, Arizona, led by owner Andrew McLaughlin. Six Master Installers were certified at the conclusion of the course. “Feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive,” said McLaughlin. “This Master Installer program is designed to take a shop that… Continue reading Yukon Gear & Axle Certifies Six New ‘Master Installers’ During First Training Course
Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew
Lincoln Tech, an automotive tech training school, announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of NTT IndyCar Series team Arrow McLaren SP for the 2020 season, which includes a partnership that will give five Lincoln Tech students an opportunity to work as members of the AMSP pit crew for each of five races this season.… Continue reading Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew
Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal
Bruce Meyers, the inventor of the Meyers Manx dune buggy, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, organizers have announced. A surfer, sailor, guitar/ukulele player, artist, engineer and founding father of off-road culture, at 93 years young Bruce is still building and selling the original off-road buggy, the Meyers Manx.… Continue reading Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal