Tag: Performance

Old World Industries Partners with World’s Largest Chemical Producer

Old World Industries (OWI), an antifreeze and engine coolant supplier in the United States, is now the sole distributor and strategic partner of BASF Glysantin automotive coolant/antifreeze products in the North American market. Under the agreement, Old World Industries will offer BASF Glysantin automotive coolant/antifreeze products through the OWI portfolio of brands, including PEAK Coolant… Continue reading Old World Industries Partners with World’s Largest Chemical Producer

Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

Foreign Affairs Motorsport will be participating in the 2019 Kids Racing for Life event, which marks the 20-year anniversary of the program, held on Sept. 28 and 29 in Sebring, Florida. Started in 1999 by Reverend Zoeller of the Zoeller Ministries in Fort Myers, Florida, the non-profit group gifts terminally sick kids and their families… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

Final Jim Beattie STK/SS Memorial Race Set to Kick Off

The fifth and final Jim Beattie Stock/Super Stock Memorial Race will be held during the NHRA Division 1 Pennsylvania Dutch Classic at Maple Grove Raceway from Sept. 26-29. Beattie, an avid race fan, was the founder of ATI Performance Products. After serving in the US Navy, Jim opened a general transmission rebuilding business. Today, ATI… Continue reading Final Jim Beattie STK/SS Memorial Race Set to Kick Off

FRAM Joins How2Recycle Program

FRAM has announced that it has joined the How2Recycle program to help improve the recycling of its packaging and materials. As part of FRAM’s sustainability efforts, the company has partnered with How2Recycle to help encourage customers to recycle specific products and packaging more accurately through the program’s smarter label system. Customers will notice the recycling… Continue reading FRAM Joins How2Recycle Program

Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team

Former head of Reher-Morrison’s R&D department Darin Morgan will join the Mast Motorsports team effective immediately. The new team member has experience developing advanced cylinder heads and induction systems for engine applications for NHRA, IHRA Pro Stock, IndyCar, NASCAR Cup, powerboats, land-speed cars, high-end sportsman and bracket racing. In his latest role, Morgan welcomes the… Continue reading Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team

RelaDyne Acquires Circle Lubricants

RelaDyne, provider of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and industrial reliability services, has partnered with New York-based Circle Lubricants, a provider of lubricants, DEF and automotive products. This acquisition will expand RelaDyne’s geographic density into the Northeast, enabling the company to offer more lubricant and automotive products throughout New York, New Jersey and its… Continue reading RelaDyne Acquires Circle Lubricants

Motor State Distributing Adds SPC Performance to Vendor Product Line

Motor State Distributing has brought SPC Performance into the fold, adding the company to its vendor product line. SPC Performance offers suspension solutions for everything from iconic muscle cars to modern performance machines. Whether it’s building a pro-touring or race car, or simply improving the road manners of an older vehicle, SPC Performance manufactures control… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Adds SPC Performance to Vendor Product Line

Turn 14 Diversifies Product Assortment with Addition of FUELAB to Line Card

Performance automotive parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added FUELAB’s fuel delivery products to its distribution centers. “Turn 14 Distribution is pleased to bring the innovative products offered by FUELAB to our customers,” said Kyle Shelley, Turn 14 Distribution’s director of sales. “FUELAB products are a top choice of late-model domestic performance shops, and the… Continue reading Turn 14 Diversifies Product Assortment with Addition of FUELAB to Line Card

Key Performance Indicators Report – September 2019

State of the Economy In recent SEMA e-News coverage, Kyle Cheng reported the current U.S. cycle of economic growth is at an historic 11th year amid volatility. At the beginning of August, President Trump announced that he would be moving forward with List 4 – 301 tariffs on approximately $300 billion in Chinese goods. The… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – September 2019

Petersen Automotive Museum to Honor Jessi Combs with Special Exhibit

The Petersen Automotive Museum will open a temporary exhibit on Sept. 22, located in the William E. Connor Penthouse, honoring the life and accomplishments of Jessi Combs, also known as “The Fastest Woman on Four Wheels.” Jessi tragically passed on Aug. 27, 2019, while attempting to set a land speed record. Admission to the temporary… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum to Honor Jessi Combs with Special Exhibit

Bugatti Test Driver Reveals Record-Breaking Chiron Could Have Gone Faster

Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace recently set the record for the fastest production car at 304.77 mph in a modified Chiron, but has since revealed that the car, nor the tires, were the limiting factor in going even faster. In fact, the car, he says, was still accelerating when he had to put on the… Continue reading Bugatti Test Driver Reveals Record-Breaking Chiron Could Have Gone Faster

How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries

AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) are sealed ‘dry’ lead-acid batteries, better known as the more powerful (and more expensive) after-market replacement for stock wet cell batteries. The secret to the AGM design is special fiber glass mats (i.e. sponges) fitted between the lead plates that absorb and suspend stronger sulfuric acid, all contained within a compact,… Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries

Detroit Speed Partners with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation

Detroit Speed has partnered with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation for the Motoring For A Cure contest. From September 17th to October 1st, visit www.jeffgordonchildrensfoundation.org/motoring, and enter to win a Premium Speed Enthusiast prize package valued at more than $2,300 in the Motoring For A Cure contest, which benefits the foundation. The package features prizes from… Continue reading Detroit Speed Partners with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation