Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has added ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ high-performance truck, SUV, and off-road suspension components and ICON Alloys aluminum wheels to its line card. “ICON Vehicle Dynamics has firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium off-road components. Its engineering team focuses on analysis of vehicle… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Line Card
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Acura Revives Type S Badge with 2021 TLX
The high-performance variant, set to premiere next spring, will be powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine…
JRi Shocks Moving to New Facility
JRi Shocks is expanding its business with a new office location, the performance shocks manufacturer announced. The company, owned by former NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham, will be moving from its current location at 115 Eastbend Court to 116 Infield Court in Mooresville, North Carolina. “The new office space better accommodates our growing team and… Continue reading JRi Shocks Moving to New Facility
BorgWarner Opens New High-Tech Lab
BorgWarner is opening its newest high-tech lab at its Noblesville Technical Center in Noblesville, Indiana, the company announced. The technical center, a key facility in BorgWarner’s mission to develop clean, energy-efficient propulsion systems, enables the company to develop, build, test and validate prototypes of its electric product portfolio under one roof, increasing cross-functional collaboration and… Continue reading BorgWarner Opens New High-Tech Lab
Porsche Debuts 2021 911 Targa 4 and 4S
Like the original model from 1965, the new Targa features its signature retractable roof and wraparound rear window…
Peterson Fluid Systems Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Atech Motorsports is now offering Peterson Fluid Systems products, the performance parts distributor announced. Used in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Indianapolis 500 and the World of Outlaws, the company designs and manufactures over 95% of its products in-house. Peterson makes a full line of oiling system components including wet and dry sump oil pumps;… Continue reading Peterson Fluid Systems Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Industry Updates: Aftermarket Responds to COVID-19
Aftermarket companies provide updates amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Holley LS Fest West Cancelled
Holley’s LS Fest West event, scheduled for June 12-14 in Las Vegas, has been canceled, the company announced, citing Nevada’s phased approach to reopening. Pre-registered participants and spectators that pre-purchased tickets will be fully refunded as soon as possible. “We’re grateful for our loyal Holley LS Fest fans that didn’t give up on the event.… Continue reading Holley LS Fest West Cancelled
With a Tremendous Roar
Wet your Indy whistle with this trackside call of Bobby Unser’s 1963 Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Attempt…
Former Stainless Steel Brake Corporation Revived as SSBC-USA
The former Stainless Steel Brake Corp., which closed its doors last year, is being revived as SSBC-USA by a private equity firm. Recently, the assets of Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation were wholly purchased by a private equity firm, Covenant Harbor Lights Holdings, LLC, through an Article 9 bank sale. This acquisition has paved the way… Continue reading Former Stainless Steel Brake Corporation Revived as SSBC-USA
Jaguar EV Racing Series to Fold
Jaguar has announced that its all-electric racing series, the i-Pace eTrophy series will fold at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 season. The production-based series was founded in 2016 as a support series for the FIA Formula E Championship. “The series has realized many of the targets we set out to achieve. However, during these unprecedented… Continue reading Jaguar EV Racing Series to Fold
Turn 14 Distribution Reaches Agreement to Acquire Motovicity
High-performance automotive parts and accessories distributor Turn 14 Distribution has reached an agreement to acquire Motovicity Distribution, a distributor of high-performance automotive parts and accessories based in Madison Heights, Michigan. According to a statement announcing the deal, Motovicity has signed a definitive agreement under which Turn 14 Distribution will acquire substantially all of Motovicity’s assets… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Reaches Agreement to Acquire Motovicity
PRI Names New President
Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week, the organization announced. Meyer will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the motorsports community. “In addition to providing the industry… Continue reading PRI Names New President
Hennessey C8 Corvette Breaks 200-mph Mark
The team at Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has a long history of testing their cars to over 200 mph. When the C7 Corvette was introduced in 2013, John Hennessey drove their modified Vette with 700 hp to a top speed of 200.6 mph – on a newly built Texas toll-road, the Grand Parkway, near Houston.… Continue reading Hennessey C8 Corvette Breaks 200-mph Mark
IHRA Updates Status of Member Tracks
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has compiled a list of member tracks that are open for bracket racing and a separate list of member tracks open for limited private or by reservation testing. IHRA member tracks that are back to weekly Summit SuperSeries racing events (listed by state): Prescott Raceway — Arkansas Immokalee Regional… Continue reading IHRA Updates Status of Member Tracks