Motor State Distributing has added Dana Incorporated to its expanding vendor product line, the parts distributor has announced. For more than a century, Dana has produced drivetrain components for everything from street cars to heavy-duty off-road trucks. Through their Spicer brand, Dana offers those same parts to the aftermarket, including rugged axle and axle components,… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Adds Dana to Line Card
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Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
Vintage Air, a manufacturer of air conditioning systems for muscle cars, hot rods and street rods, has turned to designing and manufacturing personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, with input from family practice physician Dr. Brett M. Woehr of San Antonio, Texas, is releasing a limited run of CS-1 professional-grade, high-visibility face… Continue reading Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
QA1 Hosts Socially Distanced Cruise
Last week, over 400 vehicles joined QA1, a manufacturer of suspension and driveline products, for the first ‘Get Out and #goDRIVEit Cruise.’ With social distancing in mind, drivers remained in their vehicles while enjoying 100-miles of cruising through the Minnesota River Valley. The cruise was designed so people could get out and drive their vehicle,… Continue reading QA1 Hosts Socially Distanced Cruise
Drift Racer Pays Tribute to Carroll Shelby
Champion Brands, a manufacturer of racing and performance products, announced Jonathan Nerren’s new race livery, a tribute to Carroll Shelby’s classic liveries. Nerren will be utilizing Champion’s line of motor oils specifically formulated to meet the demands of today’s high-performance competition vehicles in the Formula Drift Series. “We wanted the new model Shelby Mustang to… Continue reading Drift Racer Pays Tribute to Carroll Shelby
Torco Signs Drive Motorsports International as Marketing Agency
Motor oil and lubricant manufacturer Torco International Corporation has appointed Drive Motorsports International as its marketing agency, the company announced. The agreement will see DMI, and through its sister agency Automatik, oversee a broad scope to further establish Torco’s brand both on and offline as well as increase new sales through digital media, creative marketing,… Continue reading Torco Signs Drive Motorsports International as Marketing Agency
HMS Motorsport Launches New Websites
HMS Motorsport has launched five new websites to better service customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The new websites were created for the HMS Motorsport, RaceCom, Cobra Seats, Schroth and Takata brands. Both HMS Motorsports showrooms are currently closed. The Mooresville, North Carolina, location will maintain full operations for phone, online, curbside pickup and professional orders.
Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants has announced that it has begun the production of Renegade Hand Sanitizer. “While many have entered quickly into the hand sanitizer market, we wanted to take our time and do it correctly to not only meet the temporary FDA requirements, but the long term requirements needed as well,” said Renegade… Continue reading Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Ford Collaborating with MANN+HUMMEL on Air Purifiers
MANN+HUMMEL will collaborate with Ford Motor Company in the rapid development and production of powered air purifier respirators, the companies announced. MANN+HUMMEL, the parent company of WIX Filters, will supply the HEPA filter in the Ford-produced respirator, which will be worn by healthcare workers when treating COVID-19 patients. To date, MANN+HUMMEL produces, tests and ships… Continue reading Ford Collaborating with MANN+HUMMEL on Air Purifiers
DEI Celebrating 25th Anniversary
Design Engineering, Inc., a manufacturer of heat and sound control products, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2020. Founded in 1995 by performance industry veteran Dale Markley and his wife Nancy, DEI quickly earned a reputation in the Cleveland area and beyond for its dynamic, pioneering solutions to combat power-robbing under-hood heat issues. Over the… Continue reading DEI Celebrating 25th Anniversary
Cloyes Adds Engine Test System
Cloyes, a manufacturer of timing drive systems and components, has purchased, installed and is operating an RMC-ETS100 dynamic engine test system, the company announced. The system has been customized for the purpose of higher revolutions-per-minute (RPM) dynamic and durability tests as well as the use of pulse width modulation to test variable valve timing (VVT)… Continue reading Cloyes Adds Engine Test System
Lucas Oil Producing Hand Sanitizer
As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to battle the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lucas Oil Products, the California-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive oils and additives, is now offering hand sanitizer refill bottles for purchase through distributor networks nationwide and through Eckart Supply. Lucas’ new Hand Sanitizer is made with 80% ethyl alcohol and… Continue reading Lucas Oil Producing Hand Sanitizer
Philadelphia Racing Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Atech Motorsports is now offering the Philadelphia Racing Products (PRP) line of parts for racing and high-performance vehicles. PRP designs and manufactures its products in the USA. The line covers the spectrum from adjustable timing pointers and radiator caps to a complete line of accessory brackets, coolant and breather tanks, motor plates, switch panels—even replacement… Continue reading Philadelphia Racing Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports
SpeedVideo to Broadcast Winter Meltdown 5 No-Prep Shootout
SpeedVideo will be broadcasting the Winter Meltdown 5 No-Prep Shootout this upcoming December, event organizers have announced. “SpeedVideo has a long history with no prep racing and we’re proud that it will continue with the addition of Winter Meltdown 5 in 2020,” said Tom Bobolts, SpeedVideo’s General Manager. “As Matt said, we shouldn’t see too… Continue reading SpeedVideo to Broadcast Winter Meltdown 5 No-Prep Shootout
VP Racing Fuels Producing Hand Sanitizer
VP Racing Fuels, a manufacturer of performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has announced the launch of VP Hand Sanitizer to support the needs of commercial businesses, retailers and race tracks. “In response to the COVID-19 crisis and requests from customers, we’ve expanded our product lines to include a top-quality 80% alcohol antiseptic product,” said Alan… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Producing Hand Sanitizer
Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype
It won’t hurt your ears and doesn’t use a drop of fuel, but it’s projected to crush the quarter-mile in the low-8-second range at more than 170 mph. For the first time ever, Ford Performance has introduced a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion. The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype… Continue reading Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype