Tag: Hot Rods

Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

The Piston Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 students pursuing careers in the collector car industry, the organization announced. “When I look at our 2022 Piston scholars, it puts a big smile on my face,” said Robert P. Minnick, founder of the Piston Foundation. “This is the reason I started the Piston Foundation and why… Continue reading Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends

The upcoming general membership meeting for the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance will include a panel discussing trends in the market and expectations for 2023, the SEMA council’s leadership announced. Scheduled for Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET, the panel, featuring Amy Fitzgerald, Cool Hand Customs; Jonathan Goolsby, Goolsby Customs; Stacey David, Rattletrap Productions; and… Continue reading HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends

From the Mag: Classic in the Front, Party in the Back

As a kid, I grew up taking family vacations in a trailer. The UK can be cold, wet and damp; nevertheless, I have fond memories of those carefree simple times. Maybe that’s what attracts people of all ages to the burgeoning vintage trailer scene. Lately I’ve seen them all over the freeways, but only when… Continue reading From the Mag: Classic in the Front, Party in the Back

IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

IMG, an operator of live events and distributor of sports and entertainment media, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the collector car auction and live events company announced. IMG, which owns, operates and represents events around the world, including Frieze art fairs, the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Formula Drift, and New York… Continue reading IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

Legendary Companies Acquires Corvette Central

Legendary Companies has acquired Corvette Central, the Michigan-based Corvette restoration parts manufacturer and supplier, the company announced. “The acquisition expands Legendary Companies’ position in the Corvette market and is consistent with the company’s strategy of growing its portfolio of authentic components to comprehensively serve classic vehicle enthusiasts,” the company said in a statement announcing the… Continue reading Legendary Companies Acquires Corvette Central

Matt Jones Purchases Controlling Stake in Art Morrison Enterprises

Matt Jones, who joined Art Morrison Enterprises (AME) in 2005, has purchased a controlling interest in AME, the company announced. According to the company, Jones was hand-selected by Art Morrison to purchase the controlling interest in AME. Over his nearly 20-year tenure, Matt has worked closely with company founder Art Morrison and the late Craig… Continue reading Matt Jones Purchases Controlling Stake in Art Morrison Enterprises

Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand

Dakota Digital has agreed to purchase the W.I.D.E Contact brand of door contacts, the company announced. Dakota Digital has been a distributor of W.I.D.E. Contact products, using the trade name of Magnum Shooters, since it was developed in 1995 by Dave Kopser, the company said. The acronym of W.I.D.E. Contact refers to “Wires in Doors… Continue reading Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand

Summit Motorsports Park Preps for Blue Suede Cruise

The upcoming Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by Cometic Gasket, scheduled for July 29-31 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, will highlight music, cars and culture from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, event organizers announced. In addition to a very colorful and chrome-filled car show, there will be fun-runs, Nostalgia Drag Racing… Continue reading Summit Motorsports Park Preps for Blue Suede Cruise