Tag: Performance

QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises

QA1 has announced plans to continue hosting its #goDRIVEit cruises in 2021 after a successful 2020 season, the company said. The new season will follow the same format as the 2020 set of #goDRIVEit cruises, which brought over 750 vehicles and nearly 1500 people together for drives throughout Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. Designed as… Continue reading QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises

AWE Sponsoring Overland Adventure Festivus

AWE, a precision engineering and manufacturing firm outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been announced as a sponsor for the Overland Adventure Festivus 2020. This announcement comes on the heels of AWE’s and recent exhaust-line launches into Ford F150, Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor and Jeep, the company said. “We’re proud to be able to head to Big… Continue reading AWE Sponsoring Overland Adventure Festivus

Competition Clutch Kits for Subaru, Saab Engines Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Competition Clutch, Inc. (CCI) has released several clutch kits for the EJ25T and FA20DIT engine with 5-speed and 6-speed transmissions used in Subaru models (06-14 WRX, 15-17 WRX, 01-06 Forester, 07-12 Legacy GT) and the 05-06 Saab 9-2X, which are now available at Turn 14 Distribution. CCI’s new clutch kits for Subaru (WRX, Forester, Legacy… Continue reading Competition Clutch Kits for Subaru, Saab Engines Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Dynocom Industries Wins 2020 President’s Award for Excellence in U.S. Exports

Dynocom Industries of Fort Worth, Texas, a manufacturer of dynamometer systems, announced that the company was presented with the 2020 President’s “E” Award for Exports by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at an official ceremony in Washington, D.C. The “E” Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant… Continue reading Dynocom Industries Wins 2020 President’s Award for Excellence in U.S. Exports

mountune Acquired by Founder

David Mountain–the founder of mountune–and a group of industry investors have acquired the mountune performance and racing business, the new owners announced. The new-look mountune will continue to deliver racing engines and road-car performance hardware and software. “It’s widely recognized that the success of the road-car group, predominantly, led to a situation where the demand… Continue reading mountune Acquired by Founder

New All-Electric Crossover SUV Racing Series Announced

An all-new fully electric crossover road-car-based motorsport series, SuperCharge, has been announced ahead of a planned launch in 2022. The series will consist of a 16-driver field driving next-generation road-car-based race cars, called SC01, with approximately 670 hp and acceleration similar to that of an F1 car. Teams will be able to adapt the standard… Continue reading New All-Electric Crossover SUV Racing Series Announced

Akrapovič BMW M8 Gran Coupé (F93) Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released its BMW M8 Gran Coupé Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system, which can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. The Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system is constructed from lightweight titanium alloys. Through testing and development, Akrapovič sound engineers have coaxed a deep, sporty, higher-frequency V8… Continue reading Akrapovič BMW M8 Gran Coupé (F93) Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Superlift Suspension to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Superlift Suspension’s assortment of off-road and truck parts to its line card, the company announced. “By partnering with Superlift Suspension, Turn 14 Distribution can further bolster our product offerings in the off-road and truck suspension categories. The brand is a popular name our customers request through our… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Superlift Suspension to Line Card

The Great Cannonball Boom

While most people hunkered down in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a handful of Cannonball Runners took advantage of conditions that will likely never be matched. Empty roads sparked a frenzy of Cannonball Run attempts, with numerous groups and individuals setting new records for the cross-country run, only to watch those records be topped… Continue reading The Great Cannonball Boom

Red Line Synthetic Oil Launches Virtual Event

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a manufacturer of performance lubricants, has announced the launch of a new virtual event, “A Peek into Red Line.” Designed for racers and automotive enthusiasts, the event will include educational sessions that will provide in-depth conversations surrounding the company’s initiatives and the science behind Red Line’s key products, the company said.… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Launches Virtual Event

RacingJunk.com Gives Details on Upcoming Virtual Trade Show

“Looking Forward: The Future of the Auto Industry in the Race, Performance and Enthusiast Space” will be the official theme of the “No Shows, No Problem Virtual Trade Show,” organized by RacingJunk.com, the website announced. The show—a response to the cancellation of the big end of the year auto industry shows—is an opportunity for businesses… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Gives Details on Upcoming Virtual Trade Show

Bilstein Racers Sweep LOORRS Pro 2 Season Points Podium

Bilstein short course racers completed two podium sweeps in Rounds 9 and 10 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS), bringing them to a total of five Bilstein sweeps in the 2020 Pro 2 season, clinching the top three season points finishers for Bilstein, the company announced. Jerett Brooks finished the season as… Continue reading Bilstein Racers Sweep LOORRS Pro 2 Season Points Podium

Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana STI Livery Revealed

Hoonigan has revealed the livery for Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana Subaru STI for the upcoming installment of the Gymkhana video series. The group initially revealed the custom-built WRX STI last week. Subaru and Hoonigan announced in May that Pastrana would take over the Gymkhana series for 2020, bringing the series back to its roots—the first two… Continue reading Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana STI Livery Revealed