Design Engineering Inc. is now accepting applications from racers, car builders and project vehicle creators for its 2020 Sponsorship Program, the company has announced. DEI offers product and technical support in the automotive aftermarket for builders and race teams. Past promotional pairings have ranged from participation in a variety of motorsports and powersports competitions to… Continue reading Team DEI 2020 Sponsorship Program Now Accepting Applications
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Keystone Automotive Adds Delphi Powertrain Systems to Line Card
Keystone Automotive Operations has added Delphi Powertrain Systems to its performance category, the distributor has announced. Formed in 2017 as a spin-off of Delphi Automotive, the stand-alone company develops various powertrain components and aftermarket solutions. The company serves both OEs and the aftermarket with a product line that spans the range of propulsion and vehicle… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Adds Delphi Powertrain Systems to Line Card
UTI Offering Free Summer Program for High School Students
As part of its ongoing effort to address employer demand for skilled transportation technicians, Universal Technical Institute campuses nationwide will offer the summer Ignite program for the third consecutive year. The program – free to high school juniors – gives prospective technicians hands-on training and an introduction into high-tech, high-demand careers in the transportation industry.… Continue reading UTI Offering Free Summer Program for High School Students
Detroit Speed Open House Returns
The Detroit Speed Open House is returning in 2020, the company has announced, in anticipation of the release of its 1979-1993 Fox Body Mustang products. Detroit Speed will be partnering with Fox Mustang Restoration and Foxtoberfest to host the event, set to be held Oct. 23 in Mooresville, North Carolina. There will be designated Fox… Continue reading Detroit Speed Open House Returns
Design Engineering Partners with Performance Business Media
Design Engineering, Inc., a producer of heat and sound control products, has tapped Performance Business Media to manage its public relations and marketing efforts. The South Dakota-based firm will manage the company’s public relations, product announcements, newsletter, editorial outreach and marketing consulting. “We’re really looking forward to working with Performance Business Media to continue to… Continue reading Design Engineering Partners with Performance Business Media
Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor
Nevada-based aluminum piston and connecting rod manufacturer Bill Miller Engineering has been named as a sponsor for the upcoming World Doorslammer Nationals, title sponsor Drag Illustrated has announced. “Let’s face facts: people like doorslammers and they can relate to doorslammers. In the doorslammer category, and especially with Pro Mod because we’ve been involved with Pro… Continue reading Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor
Porsche Debuts 2021 911 Turbo S
The most powerful 911 Turbo model to date puts out 640 hp and can reach a top speed of 205 mph…
Flowmaster Founder Passes Away
Ray Flugger, 79, founder of Flowmaster, passed away on Feb. 8 at his home in Santa Rosa, California. Best known as the designer of the Flowmaster scavenging muffler, Flugger started the company in 1983 in Santa Rosa, continuing until 2011, when he sold the company to B&M Racing. The Hushpower muffler, designed in the Flugger… Continue reading Flowmaster Founder Passes Away
Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing
Red Line Synthetic Oil, a producer of synthetic lubricants and additives, has announced a new partnership with drag racing outfit, Lex Joon Racing. The company will assist Lex Joon Racing by providing their team with lubricants and additives, as well as technical support throughout 2020. “At Red Line we strive to create top-of-the-line products for… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing
Detroit Speed Teams Up with Valvoline
Lubricants manufacturer Valvoline has joined Detroit Speed, a custom-vehicle builder and manufacturer of chassis and suspension components for American muscle cars, to bring Valvoline’s VR1 brand to the pro-touring aftermarket, the companies announced. The companies have signed a two-year agreement making Valvoline the exclusive motor oil provider of Detroit Speed. “As I developed and learned… Continue reading Detroit Speed Teams Up with Valvoline
Go for a Ride in the Boogy Van with Xtreme Xhaust
Aero Exhaust made a trip out to Fairfield, California, to visit with Xtreme Xhaust owner, Rob Cleland, to see how the shop sound tests mufflers and resonators in house. As a bonus, the Aero Exhaust crew got a chance to ride along with Cleland in his blown 496 Boogy Van while he burned some rubber.… Continue reading Go for a Ride in the Boogy Van with Xtreme Xhaust
Terri Gdowik Named New President of S&W Performance Group
The S&W Performance Group has announced that Terri (Weney) Gdowik will take over as president of the family owned 61-year-old performance racing company. Gdowik’s appointment from executive vice president to president comes after her brother, Michael Weney, completed his 4-year term as S&W’s President. A new EVP will be named later. “Terri has been a… Continue reading Terri Gdowik Named New President of S&W Performance Group
Hooker LS Turbo Exhaust Manifolds Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Atech Motorsports is now offering Hooker LS Turbo Exhaust Manifolds, the performance parts distributor has announced. Made from high-silicon-moly ductile iron, the manifolds are more durable and retain more heat than fabricated headers. They are available individually for the driver and passenger side or, as a pair, and they are compatible with most common LS… Continue reading Hooker LS Turbo Exhaust Manifolds Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Hoonigan Hot Rods Merch Van
A 1969 Chevy P10 step van doesn’t exactly scream ‘hot rod,’ but the Hoonigan team are never ones to back down from a challenge. In a recent build, the crew of hot-rodders took their very own merch van and dropped in a GM LS engine and, with some help from Holley, turned the van into… Continue reading Hoonigan Hot Rods Merch Van
ATI Performance Products Inks 2020 Sponsorship Deal with Alex Laughlin Motorsports
ATI Performance Products has agreed to a sponsorship deal with Alex Laughlin Motorsports for 2020, the company has announced. “Alex is best known for running Pro Stock, Pro Mod, Radial vs the World and No Prep all over the country and sometimes 2 classes at once,” said Harvey Baker of ATI. “ATI will partner on… Continue reading ATI Performance Products Inks 2020 Sponsorship Deal with Alex Laughlin Motorsports