Tag: Performance

Legendary Pontiac Mechanic Milt Schornack Passes Away

Milt Schornack—a legendary Pontiac mechanic—passed away last November. Schornack was born in Detroit on July 8, 1935, and was 85-years-old at the time of his death. He was most famous for his work on the Bobcat GTOs that were modified for drag racing by Ace Wilson’s Royal Pontiac dealership in Royal Oak, Michigan. He also… Continue reading Legendary Pontiac Mechanic Milt Schornack Passes Away

Timken Opens New Manufacturing Facility

The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, announced the start of production at its new manufacturing facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico. The facility manufactures tapered roller bearings. “Our new facility builds on our manufacturing strategy to serve customers where they need us across the world,” said Christopher Coughlin,… Continue reading Timken Opens New Manufacturing Facility

Tony Stewart’s Short Track Series Announces 2021 Schedule

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) and CBS Sports have revealed the full schedule for the series’ inaugural season. Formed by Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, the series will debut at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut on June 12. The season will conclude on July 17 at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Other stops include Knoxville Raceway,… Continue reading Tony Stewart’s Short Track Series Announces 2021 Schedule

Champion Oil Celebrating 65th Anniversary

Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals, lubricants, brake fluids, motor oils and additives, will be celebrating its 65th Anniversary Celebration in 2021, the company announced. Highlights of the year will be sponsorship of national and regional auto races, product contests, promotions and special events. Originally Lowe Oil Co. founded by Ralph Lowe in 1956, Champion… Continue reading Champion Oil Celebrating 65th Anniversary

Carroll Shelby Foundation Continues Charitable Efforts

The Carroll Shelby Foundation (CSF) kept their foot firmly to the floor in 2020 by completing a number of donations and fundraising programs this year. The non-profit organization made several gifts and increased its annual commitments to charities such as Children’s Organ Transplant Association, Carroll Shelby Automotive Program, American Nurses Association and The Eli Home.… Continue reading Carroll Shelby Foundation Continues Charitable Efforts

UTI Purchases Arizona Campus, Consolidates Facilities

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Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, announced the purchase of its Avondale, Arizona campus and plans to consolidate the operations of its Phoenix-based Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) into this facility. Separately, UTI announced that the company’s individual UTI and MMI Orlando campus facilities will be consolidated and reconfigured into one site. “These… Continue reading UTI Purchases Arizona Campus, Consolidates Facilities

DEI Continues Facility Expansion

Design Engineering Inc. is entering phase two of a three-phase expansion project that will increase capacity at its Avon Lake headquarters facility, the heat and sound management products company announced. “This expansion will allow DEI to expand our manufacturing, assembly and warehouse capabilities and grow our R&D department,” says Dave Ramirez, VP of operations. “With… Continue reading DEI Continues Facility Expansion

Champion Oil Names Distributor of the Year

Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals, lubricants, motor oils and additives, has named Stirling Lubricants of New York as its Distributor of the Year. “The Champion Racing & Performance Distributor of the Year award is our most respected and highest honor,” stated Karl Dedolph, director of racing and performance products at Champion. “Each year, the… Continue reading Champion Oil Names Distributor of the Year

Pontiac Parts Specialist Steve Ames Passes Away

Steve Ames, 78, of Marlborough, New Hampshire, passed away on Dec. 20. After graduating from Columbia University with an engineering degree, he went into the National Guard. His next job was with a large paper company in Maine. Corporate life didn’t agree with him, so he ran a machine shop and drag raced from 1961… Continue reading Pontiac Parts Specialist Steve Ames Passes Away

The History of the 1970 Challenger R/T SE ‘Black Ghost’

A 1970 Challenger R/T SE, known by many as the “Black Ghost,” was recently inducted into the Historic Vehicle Association’s National Historic Vehicle Register. Although a dominant figure in the Detroit street-racing scene during the 70s, few people knew who was behind the wheel of the Black Ghost and why it suddenly vanished from Woodward… Continue reading The History of the 1970 Challenger R/T SE ‘Black Ghost’

RacingJunk Forms Marketing Partnership with Pub Table Racers

RacingJunk.com has entered into a new marketing partnership with Pub Table Racers, the online classified website announced. The two organizations will join forces for a cross-promotional campaign. Pub Table Racers is a weekly Facebook Live show and website hosted by two NASCAR Industry insiders, Warren Brosel and Tim Packman. They cover NASCAR and Grassroots racing… Continue reading RacingJunk Forms Marketing Partnership with Pub Table Racers