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Industry Updates: Aftermarket Responds to COVID-19
Aftermarket companies provide updates amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Turn 14 Distribution Reaches Agreement to Acquire Motovicity
High-performance automotive parts and accessories distributor Turn 14 Distribution has reached an agreement to acquire Motovicity Distribution, a distributor of high-performance automotive parts and accessories based in Madison Heights, Michigan. According to a statement announcing the deal, Motovicity has signed a definitive agreement under which Turn 14 Distribution will acquire substantially all of Motovicity’s assets… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Reaches Agreement to Acquire Motovicity
Goodguys Reschedules Nashville Nationals
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has rescheduled its 15th annual Nashville Nationals from its original June date to Aug. 28-30, the group announced. “After careful thought and consideration, we have made the decision to reschedule the Goodguys 15th Nashville Nationals, originally scheduled for June 12-14, 2020 at Nissan Stadium, to August 28-30, 2020 at the… Continue reading Goodguys Reschedules Nashville Nationals
A Midweek Michigan Cruise
On what finally felt like a spring day in Eastern Michigan, the sound of performance engines (and a few squealing tires) could be heard up and down Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills on Wednesday. During the COVID-19 crisis, while stay-at-home has driven some people stir crazy, a group of auto enthusiasts decided it was simply… Continue reading A Midweek Michigan Cruise
The Great Race Rescheduled for August
The 2020 Hemmings Motor News Great Race has been rescheduled for Aug. 22-30 from San Antonio, Texas, to Greenville, South Carolina, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced. The Great Race has worked with mayors and city officials of towns along the route to take steps to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, organizers… Continue reading The Great Race Rescheduled for August
Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
Vintage Air, a manufacturer of air conditioning systems for muscle cars, hot rods and street rods, has turned to designing and manufacturing personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, with input from family practice physician Dr. Brett M. Woehr of San Antonio, Texas, is releasing a limited run of CS-1 professional-grade, high-visibility face… Continue reading Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
QA1 Hosts Socially Distanced Cruise
Last week, over 400 vehicles joined QA1, a manufacturer of suspension and driveline products, for the first ‘Get Out and #goDRIVEit Cruise.’ With social distancing in mind, drivers remained in their vehicles while enjoying 100-miles of cruising through the Minnesota River Valley. The cruise was designed so people could get out and drive their vehicle,… Continue reading QA1 Hosts Socially Distanced Cruise
From the Mag: Life’s a Beach
The allure of racing on the sand remains strong, at home and overseas…
Expanded Book by ZZ Top Guitarist Features His Wildest Hot Rods
Expanded on the occasion of ZZ Top’s 50th anniversary year, Billy F Gibbons: Rock + Roll Gearhead, throws wide Gibbons’ garage and studio doors for an exclusive look at the exquisite vintage and way-out custom guitars and the influential hot rods and custom cars of the Grade-A Texas gearhead. From the near-mythical ’59 Les Paul… Continue reading Expanded Book by ZZ Top Guitarist Features His Wildest Hot Rods
2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Cancelled
Knowing that entrants, judges, volunteers and guests face ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance have decided to cancel the Show which was scheduled for August 16, 2020. “My heart goes out to all of the people who are involved in the Pebble Beach Concours and who… Continue reading 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Cancelled
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
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
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
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