Tag: Performance

Hot Shot’s Secret Manufacturer Producing, Donating Hand Sanitizer

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives and other specialty lubrication products, has announced that it is redeploying a portion of the company’s Mt. Gilead, Ohio, manufacturing facility and headquarters to make alcohol-based hand sanitizer to assist with preventative care during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are now able to… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Manufacturer Producing, Donating Hand Sanitizer

Mast Motorsports Acquires Magnitude Performance, Names New CEO

Mast Motorsports has acquired Magnitude Performance, the company announced. Jason Youd, founder of Magnitude Performance, will be named CEO of Mast Motorsports. Youd will manage all aspects of Mast Motorsports and will support Mast Powertrain as managing director. Magnitude Performance is a specialized product company that focuses on highly technical products and service for the… Continue reading Mast Motorsports Acquires Magnitude Performance, Names New CEO

API Develops New Motor Oil Performance Standards

Working with the auto industry, oil marketers, additive companies and others, the American Petroleum Institute (API) has developed new performance standards for motor oils. Modern cars, SUVs and pickup trucks offer sophisticated high-performance gasoline-powered engines which are more efficient, with many requiring low viscosity motor oil to meet the needs of vehicle manufacturers. This includes… Continue reading API Develops New Motor Oil Performance Standards

Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled

Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Carlisle Events has postponed the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals benefiting Driven to Cure until Aug. 14-16. The event was originally scheduled for May 15-17. The pre-registration date has also been pushed back to July 13. While the show has a new late summer date, it’ll maintain many of… Continue reading Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Rescheduled

Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement

Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of performance additives and oils, has announced that it is expanding its presence in eSports as racing series across the country take the action online. Lucas Oil eSports will begin with a focus on the competition surrounding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas… Continue reading Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement

Renegade Race Fuels Launches Weekly Educational Tech Sessions

Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants is launching a new weekly educational series available online for free, the company announced. The series will feature Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Founder, Toby Baptiste and Tech Director, Ron Finney, and cover a variety of topics related to race fuels and lubricants. New episodes will be released every Saturday… Continue reading Renegade Race Fuels Launches Weekly Educational Tech Sessions

Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Derive Systems, an automotive technology provider, has announced the addition of Mike Kronenberg to the company’s executive team as Chief Technology Officer. Kronenberg most recently worked at Affinity developing SaaS solutions for General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler and Toyota among other car manufacturers. As CTO, Kronenberg will be responsible for shaping and driving the technical vision for… Continue reading Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact

AccuAir Suspension is permanently closing, according to an announcement made over its social media channels, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and California’s subsequent shutdown as the cause. “With very heavy hearts we must announce that AccuAir Suspension is permanently closed as of today. After 18 years of relentless blood, sweat and tears, the… Continue reading AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact

PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date

The deadline for a full refund for booth space at the PRI Show has been moved to September 1, organizers have announced. The priority exhibitor application and deposit deadline of May 8 remains in effect for initial floor plotting. “As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, PRI remains committed to hosting… Continue reading PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date

RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2

Results from Round One of RacingJunk’s March Motor Madness are in and the field has been narrowed down to 16 hot rods, off-roaders and muscle cars that readers might want to see in their own garage. Muscle cars proved to be dominant in the opening round, but the ’57 Chevy Bel Air, ’78 Ford Bronco… Continue reading RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2

SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

Indianapolis Dallara Plant Transforms to Fight COVID-19

The Dallara IndyCar Factory, which sits just down the street from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, has transformed its operations to produce personal protective equipment for healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Using machinery that normally turns carbon fiber into the company’s IndyCar chassis, the facility has teamed up with several local organizations… Continue reading Indianapolis Dallara Plant Transforms to Fight COVID-19