Tag: Performance

Yokohama Tire Offering Fall Consumer Rebate

Yokohama Tire has announced the details of its annual fall rebate promotion, which runs through Oct. 31. During the rebate period, consumers can earn up to $125 in the form of a Yokohama Mastercard Prepaid card after a purchase of four or five select Yokohama tires. “Tough, durable and long-lasting, GEOLANDAR tires are built to handle… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Offering Fall Consumer Rebate

Speedway Motors to Host Cars & Coffee at Arizona Facility

Speedway Motors will kick-off its Cars and Coffee season on Oct. 7 at its Tolleson, Arizona location, the company said. The company will continue to host Cars and Coffee the first Saturday of each month from October through December, as well as February, March and April in 2024. “We are excited to welcome customers back… Continue reading Speedway Motors to Host Cars & Coffee at Arizona Facility

SVRA Releases 2024 Schedule

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has released its 2024 schedule, which features new venues and additional race dates, the vintage racing series announced. “I am excited about how our schedule has come together for 2024,” said Michael Printup, President of SVRA. “We have every corner of the country covered with opportunities for racers to… Continue reading SVRA Releases 2024 Schedule

K&N to Sponsor SCORE Baja 1000

K&N Engineering has formed a new partnership with SCORE International to sponsor the final two races of the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship, the company announced. The company served as the title sponsor for the recently completed K&N SCORE Baja 400, held Sept. 13-17. In addition to being the title sponsor of the race, multiple… Continue reading K&N to Sponsor SCORE Baja 1000

Hennessey Names New VP of Engineering

Hennessey Special Vehicles has named Brian Jones as its new vice president of Engineering, the company announced. In his new position, Jones will oversee all engineering and development for Hennessey Special Vehicles and Hennessey Performance Engineering, reporting directly to John Hennessey, company founder and CEO. Before joining Hennessey Performance, Jones served as chief engineer of… Continue reading Hennessey Names New VP of Engineering

API Adopts Low Viscosity Grade Engine Oil

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally adopted SAE 0W-8 and SAE 0W-12 viscosity grades into API Service Category SP, the most current gasoline engine oil category, the organization announced. API 1509 Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) which is API’s standard defining how the API Engine Oil Service Categories and Quality Marks are… Continue reading API Adopts Low Viscosity Grade Engine Oil

Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway

Quadratec is launching a new build series and giveaway contest for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL model, the company announced. The build series will follow along as Quadratec outfits the JL Wrangler in three different stages, highlighting a variety of aftermarket upgrades, the company said. The Quadratec Wrangler Stages Giveaway will be open through March… Continue reading Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway

Stage 8 to Sponsor Daddy Dave Racing

Stage 8, a manufacturer of mechanical locking fasteners, has signed on to sponsor Daddy Dave Racing, the company announced. Dave “Daddy Dave” Comstock is one of the original “Street Outlaws” hailing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In Season 6 of Street Outlaws, Comstock raced his way to the Championship, and was crowned the season’s People’s Choice… Continue reading Stage 8 to Sponsor Daddy Dave Racing

TREMEC Appoints New VP of Global Business Development

TREMEC has appointed Jeff Nichols as vice president, global business development and corporate strategy, the company announced. Nichols will lead the company’s sales, strategy, and marketing functions, reporting to Antonio Herrera, managing director of TREMEC, the company said. His job responsibilities will include leading the development of global marketing strategy, as well as providing day… Continue reading TREMEC Appoints New VP of Global Business Development

Aldan American Launches Redesigned Website

Aldan American has launched a redesigned website, the company announced. The new site (www.AldanAmerican.com) features a modern design, improved search functionality, updated product pages, and a streamlined shopping experience, while improving access to information for customers and distributors, the company said in a statement announcing the new website. The new website features a modernized look… Continue reading Aldan American Launches Redesigned Website

HPD Rebrands to Honda Racing Corp. USA

Honda Performance Development (HPD), the Santa Clarita, California-based performance division of Honda America, will become Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) starting with the 2024 motorsports season, the company announced. The change aligns the company with its Sakura, Japan-based counterpart, Honda Racing Corporation, and will allow HRC US to play an larger role in Honda’s… Continue reading HPD Rebrands to Honda Racing Corp. USA

Lime Rock Park Creates Online Vehicle Marketplace

Lime Rock Park is partnering with HK Motorcars to launch Lime Rock Classifieds, an online vehicle marketplace, the track announced. The online platform will offer an HK Motorcars curated selection of race cars, sports cars, collector cars and daily drivers around the New England area as well as consignments from across the United States, track… Continue reading Lime Rock Park Creates Online Vehicle Marketplace