Tag: Performance

Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Slip-On Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

The Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust for 2019-2020 models is now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič announced. This lightweight exhaust is crafted from high-grade titanium and is finished with two pairs of titanium and carbon fiber tailpipes. A specially designed perforated manifold tube on the… Continue reading Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Slip-On Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Edelbrock Dispels Emissions Compliance Myths

Edelbrock, a manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, was an early pioneer in emissions testing of aftermarket high performance parts. In the 1970s, Edelbrock established an emissions lab at its El Segundo location, which was used to demonstrate to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that aftermarket performance parts didn’t negatively affect emissions. Since… Continue reading Edelbrock Dispels Emissions Compliance Myths

DENSO Spark Plugs Sponsoring NHRA U.S. Nationals

DENSO Products and Services Americas has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA DENSO Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, the company announced. The race will be held Sept. 3-6 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana. “We’re proud to be the title sponsor of the iconic Indianapolis race,” said Joseph Mejaly, senior vice… Continue reading DENSO Spark Plugs Sponsoring NHRA U.S. Nationals

PRI Issues Update on 2020 Trade Show

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Dr. Jamie Meyer issued an update on the status of the 2020 PRI Trade Show, which is still set to take place as scheduled on Dec. 10-12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. In the statement, Meyer indicated that the 2020 PRI Trade Show is set to take place… Continue reading PRI Issues Update on 2020 Trade Show

Pre-Registration Now Open for Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival

Pre-registration is now open for Holley’s Intergalactic Ford Festival in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the company announced. The event will be held at Beech Bend Raceway on Oct. 1-4. For the second annual event, Holley is teaming up with the NMRA and its All-Ford World Finals during the event, which will also include pro level and… Continue reading Pre-Registration Now Open for Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mercedes-AMG A 35 Akrapovič Slip-On Line Exhaust to Offerings

Akrapovič’s Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan SlipOn Line (Titanium) exhaust is now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič, the company announced. The lightweight exhaust is crafted from high-grade titanium and is finished with two pairs of titanium and carbon fiber tailpipes. Its housing is cast in the in-house Akrapovič foundry.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mercedes-AMG A 35 Akrapovič Slip-On Line Exhaust to Offerings

Quarter Mile Foundation Adds New Board Member

The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced that Diane Levine will join the organization’s Board of Directors. Levine brings marketing and financial experience to further the board’s mission of preserving the history of the sport of drag racing and related aspects of the high performance aftermarket. Levine began working at Sonoma Raceway in 2006 as an… Continue reading Quarter Mile Foundation Adds New Board Member

Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

2021 TLX to Make Racing Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

The 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will mark the official racing debut of the redesigned 2021 Acura TLX, the automaker announced. Acura will compete in the 98th running of the “Race to the Clouds” on Aug. 30 with two race prepared second generation TLXs powered by modified versions of the production 2.0-liter turbocharged engine,… Continue reading Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Turn 14 Distribution Adds SPAL Automotive USA to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, a performance parts distributor, has added SPAL Automotive USA’s line of electric fans and accessories to its line card. “SPAL Automotive USA’s products are proven across many forms of motorsport and enthusiast use over the last six decades. By controlling every aspect of design and manufacturing, they can produce components that perform… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds SPAL Automotive USA to Line Card

Don Schumacher Motorsports Expanding Manufacturing Operations Beyond Racing

Don Schumacher Motorsports Precision Manufacturing is pleased to announce it is expanding into the automotive, defense, equipment/manufacturing, and aerospace industries.

Don Schumacher Motorsports Precision Manufacturing (DSM) is expanding into the automotive, defense, equipment/manufacturing, and aerospace industries, the high-performance parts manufacturer announced. DSM was founded as a specialty parts manufacturer and R&D center for Don Schumacher Racing’s (DSR) fleet of NHRA race cars and has since grown to become a parts supplier for race teams competing… Continue reading Don Schumacher Motorsports Expanding Manufacturing Operations Beyond Racing

Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Pat Musi, engine builder and owner of Pat Musi Racing Engines, is celebrating his 50th year in business in 2020. Originally known as Pat’s Speed Shop, Musi started the small shop in Carteret, New Jersey, right out of high school in 1970. “It’s exciting to see everything you’ve worked for come together,” Musi said. “We’ve… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Centerforce Hires Industry Veteran as Director of Sales

Centerforce, a manufacturer of performance clutches and flywheels for classic and late model cars and trucks, has announced that Harold Menke will join the Centerforce team as its new director of sales. Menke will work to expand Centerforce’s sales, drawing upon his expertise and strong relationships in the automotive aftermarket, the company says. Having worked… Continue reading Centerforce Hires Industry Veteran as Director of Sales

Bondurant High Performance Driving School Featured on TV Show

Bondurant High Performance Driving School will be featured on Season 3 of HISTORY’s “It’s How You Get There,” on Sunday, Aug. 2, the driving school announced. The episode follows the show’s hosts Jenn Barlow, Sam Nehme and Julian Taylor as they put the performance capabilities of the Dodge//SRT line to the test at the driving… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Featured on TV Show