Tag: Events

PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date

The deadline for a full refund for booth space at the PRI Show has been moved to September 1, organizers have announced. The priority exhibitor application and deposit deadline of May 8 remains in effect for initial floor plotting. “As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, PRI remains committed to hosting… Continue reading PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date

SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), in partnership with Global Time Attack and Gridlife, has launched the #SupportMotorsport campaign, which aims to support the hobby, venues and organizations that make up the racing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the initiative, the SCCA says, is to ensure that motorsport venues are protected… Continue reading SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign

RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2

Results from Round One of RacingJunk’s March Motor Madness are in and the field has been narrowed down to 16 hot rods, off-roaders and muscle cars that readers might want to see in their own garage. Muscle cars proved to be dominant in the opening round, but the ’57 Chevy Bel Air, ’78 Ford Bronco… Continue reading RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2

Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a fund of $349 billion in forgivable loans for small businesses that was created during the passage of the U.S. Government’s $2 trillion stimulus bill, begins accepting applications on April 3. Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees are eligible to apply. The funds are provided through loans, covering up… Continue reading Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open

SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

Detroit Auto Show Cancelled

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced it will cancel its June 2020 show in Detroit in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s expected plans to repurpose TCF Center into a temporary field hospital. “Although we are disappointed, there is nothing more important to us than the health,… Continue reading Detroit Auto Show Cancelled

Concept Vehicle Company Makes Adjustments to Help Healthcare Workers

Michigan-based Prefix Corporation, a company that specializes in the creation of prototypes, concept vehicles and design mock-ups, has re-tooled its facilities to produce protective face shields for first responders and health care workers. “We can do this,” said Prefix Founder Kim Zeile. “During times like these, we must all ask ourselves, ‘how we can assist… Continue reading Concept Vehicle Company Makes Adjustments to Help Healthcare Workers

USAC Hosting Sprints and Midgets iRacing Events

USAC will be hosting a four-event virtual racing series, the 2020 AMSOIL USAC iRacing Challenge presented by NOS Energy Drink, the sanctioning body announced. The series will feature the stars of USAC Racing competing against one another on the motorsports simulator beginning with weekly racing action each Thursday night throughout the month of April. The… Continue reading USAC Hosting Sprints and Midgets iRacing Events

Maxxsonics Donating Masks, Gloves to Healthcare Facilities

Maxxsonics is donating masks and gloves across the Midwest to aid in the battle against COVID-19, the mobile audio systems manufacturer has announced. “Our growing priority has been altered to aiding those that need a helping hand,” said a statement from the company. “We are thankful for all of the doctors, nurses, first responders, transportation… Continue reading Maxxsonics Donating Masks, Gloves to Healthcare Facilities

Mullin Auto Museum Streaming Collection Tours on Instagram

The Mullin Automotive Museum, located in Oxnard, California, will be streaming collection tours live on its Instagram feed every Tues. at 10 a.m. PDT, beginning March 31. The tours will provide access to the museum’s French car collection, including one of the largest Bugatti collections in the world. Featuring more than 140 vehicles, art and… Continue reading Mullin Auto Museum Streaming Collection Tours on Instagram

SEMA Now Accepting Applications for Launch Pad Program

The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is now accepting applications for the 2020 SEMA Launch Pad Program, a competition for young entrepreneurs who would like to launch their product into the $44.6 billion aftermarket industry. Now in its seventh year, the program provides emerging business leaders the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a… Continue reading SEMA Now Accepting Applications for Launch Pad Program

Sonoma Speed Festival Rescheduled

In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effect on public gatherings, organizers of the second annual Sonoma Speed Festival have elected to reschedule the automotive lifestyle event at Sonoma Raceway to the Labor Day long weekend, Sept. 4-6, 2020. “Sonoma Speed Festival is a social event first,” said Founder Jeff O’Neill. “As… Continue reading Sonoma Speed Festival Rescheduled

Fiat Chrysler to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is stepping in to help those at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and donating more than 1 million protective face masks per month, the automobile manufacturer announced. Production capacity is being installed this week and the company will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks with… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers