Tag: Performance

Hennessey Performance Engineering Appoints New Director of Design

Hennessey Performance Engineering has announced that Nathan Malinick has joined the company as its new director of design. Malinick will report to founder and CEO, John Hennessey, and serve as director of design overseeing design direction for both Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) and Hennessey Special Vehicles (HSV). As director of design, Malinick will be responsible… Continue reading Hennessey Performance Engineering Appoints New Director of Design

Race Winning Brands Acquires Manley Performance

Race Winning Brands, parent company of JE Piston, Dart, Wiseco and more, has acquired Manley Performance Products, a manufacturer of high-performance pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, and valvetrain components, the company announced. “We are excited to join the Race Winning Brands team and partner with a group that leads the racing industry in technology, manufacturing, and… Continue reading Race Winning Brands Acquires Manley Performance

Sparta Evolution and United States Touring Car Championship Partner for 2020 Season

High performance brake manufacturer Sparta Evolution has announced a partnership with the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) for the 2020 racing season, which will offer competitors a discount program, free technical support and exposure through the partnership. The program will also introduce the ‘Sparta Award’ at every race where a driver will win $1,000… Continue reading Sparta Evolution and United States Touring Car Championship Partner for 2020 Season

Safety Gear Saves Driver in 241-mph Ice Racer Crash

Everyone into racing has heard about NASCAR driver Ryan Newman’s crash near the end of the Daytona 500 on Monday, Feb. 17. Newman was leading the Great American Race until he lost control of his car after contact from behind with Ryan Blaney’s car. Newman’s car went sideways, hit the outside wall head-on and got… Continue reading Safety Gear Saves Driver in 241-mph Ice Racer Crash

Total Seal Piston Rings Forms Alliance with Piston Manufacturer

Total Seal Piston Rings has formed a new alliance with Diamond, JE and Wiseco Pistons, the company has revealed. Total Seal Piston Rings, including its AP steel rings and M2 tool steel ring sets, are now available as an upgrade option on any JE, Wiseco or Diamond Piston. These three performance piston brands are all… Continue reading Total Seal Piston Rings Forms Alliance with Piston Manufacturer

Renegade Race Fuels Hires Traction Compound Manager

Renegade Race Fuels and Lubricants has announced the addition of Keith Jordan to their race fuel staff in the newly created role of traction compound manager. Jordan has over two decades of experience with formulating traction compounds and drag strip prepping. “There is so much more than just spraying down some compound to making a… Continue reading Renegade Race Fuels Hires Traction Compound Manager

Renegade Racing Fuels Hires Engine Builder Specialist

Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants has added Matt Rogers to their race fuel staff, the company announced. Rogers will serve in the newly created role of Engine Builder Specialist for Renegade. “Engine Builders are the backbone of the high performance industry so it was crucial for us to bring a professional on board to work… Continue reading Renegade Racing Fuels Hires Engine Builder Specialist

Doug Jackson Added to PFC Motorsports Sales Team

Performance brakes manufacturer PFC Brakes has added Doug Jackson to its motorsports department, the company announced. Jackson brings 30 years of experience to the job, as well as experience as a late model driver in Florida and North Carolina. “We look forward to improving and expanding our footprint in the motorsports world utilizing Doug’s firsthand… Continue reading Doug Jackson Added to PFC Motorsports Sales Team

Victor Racing DRS Rear Wing Approved for U.S. Touring Car Championship Series

Victor Racing, producer of Smart Active Aero products and Drag Reduction System (DRS), has announced, in conjunction with the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC), that its Smart Active Aero products have been approved for use in the upcoming 2020 racing season. Victor Racing’s Smart Active Aero Wings are standalone systems with built-in computers and… Continue reading Victor Racing DRS Rear Wing Approved for U.S. Touring Car Championship Series