Tag: Performance

Performance Drivetrains: When Things Just Mesh

Meticulous drivetrain work will earn shops a reputation for quality. (Photo courtesy RANDYS Worldwide)

This article originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Behind every performance engine is a quality drivetrain system that effectively delivers all that power to the ground. While consumers often don’t think of them until something goes wrong, drivetrain components are nevertheless vital factors to the overall enjoyment of any vehicle… Continue reading Performance Drivetrains: When Things Just Mesh

Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners

Wheel Pros has reached a new agreement with a majority of its lenders to establish a new money term loan, a refinancing and exchange of existing debt and a maturity extension of its asset-based lending facility, the company announced. The restructured agreement will provide Wheel Pros, parent company of Fuel-Off-Road, American Racing, KMC, Rotiform and… Continue reading Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners

K&N Streamlines Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations

K&N Engineering, a manufacturer of high-performance intake systems, has completed a series of operational changes to reduce prices for its products, the company announced. Effective immediately, K&N will reduce prices across intake products within the K&N brand family, including AEM, Airaid, and Spectre. The change comes after two years of challenges due to the labor,… Continue reading K&N Streamlines Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations

Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla

Unplugged Performance, a customizer specializing in high-performance Tesla upgrades, has revealed ‘Dark Knight’, the latest Model S-APEX Plaid from its Complete Vehicle program, a program that offers bespoke Tesla vehicles tailored to individual preferences and style. The S-APEX builds start life as a Tesla Model S Plaid, which then undergoes aerodynamic, braking, suspension and luxury… Continue reading Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla

Piston Foundation Presents Annual Technician Award

The Piston Foundation recently presented Chris Kvaka of Vintage Racing Services of Stratford, Connecticut, with the Piston Technician Award at the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 41, the foundation announced. The award, now in its second year, recognizes the contribution auto technicians make to the collector car community, the foundation said. The presentation was made… Continue reading Piston Foundation Presents Annual Technician Award

DPI Off-Road Brands Restructures Sales Team

DPI Off-Road Brands has expanded and restructured its sales team, in addition to appointing Vern Kaufman as its new national sales manager, the company announced. Kaufman has more than three decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry and previously held the position of national sales manager at Hellwig Automotive and Under Cover/Truck Hero, the… Continue reading DPI Off-Road Brands Restructures Sales Team

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Granatelli Motor Sports to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its selection of performance automotive parts and accessories with the addition of Granatelli Motor Sports to its line card, the company announced. “With its strong engineering background, Granatelli Motor Sports has consistently pushed the boundaries of racing and vehicle performance, allowing them to remain at the forefront of performance for… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Granatelli Motor Sports to Line Card

Artec Industries Receives Patent for APEX Axle Truss

Artec Industries has received a patent for its APEX Axle Truss system, the company announced. The patented APEX Axle Truss system features a peaked shaped top which provides extra rigidity to the axle when trussed, according to Artec engineers, and is designed to reduce weight and installation time with the elimination of long weld seams.… Continue reading Artec Industries Receives Patent for APEX Axle Truss

DEI to Sponsor The Shootout Drag Racing Event

Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) will serve as a class presenting sponsor at The Shootout 2023 drag racing event, the company announced. In its 30th year, The Shootout is a Mitsubishi and DSM racing event schedule for Sept. 15-17 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. On-track action will include competition for DSM and Mitsubishi classes,… Continue reading DEI to Sponsor The Shootout Drag Racing Event

Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships

Continental Tire has been named the Official Tire of the USF Pro Championships and its three ladder series, USF Pro 2000, USF2000 and USF Juniors, with a five-year agreement beginning in 2024, Anderson Promotions announced. The tires will be manufactured at Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, Indiana, and supplied to competitors beginning in November for… Continue reading Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships

iRacing, FIA Create Virtual F4 Regional Series

iRacing and the FIA have partnered to create a virtual Formula 4 regional racing series, the organizations announced. The iRacing FIA F4 Esports Regional Tour will launch on iRacing later this year, and will adapt the regionally based real-world FIA F4 format to iRacing’s member base of sim racers. The series will feature weekly challenges… Continue reading iRacing, FIA Create Virtual F4 Regional Series

Turn 14 Distribution Now Offering Akrapovič 2023 BMW M2 Exhaust System

Turn 14 Distribution, the exclusive U.S. and Canadian distributor for the brand, is now offering the Akrapovič BMW M2 (G87) Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust system and an available Titanium Short Link Pipe Set, the companies announced. Additionally, carbon exhaust tips, sold separately with two options of carbon fiber rear diffusers, are also now available through… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Now Offering Akrapovič 2023 BMW M2 Exhaust System