Tag: Performance

Circuit Florida Details Finalized Clubhouse Plans

Circuit Florida, an in-development private motorsports club located near Orlando, has finalized plans and renderings for its clubhouse and event center building, developers announced. The club expects to break ground on the final piece of the master site plan by March of 2024. Circuit Florida is set to open this December upon the full completion… Continue reading Circuit Florida Details Finalized Clubhouse Plans

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Bell Racing to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added Bell Racing and its lineup of safety equipment to its line card, the performance parts distributor announced. “Bell Racing is the leading manufacturer of head protection for the auto racing industry. These continuously evolving helmets are constructed using cutting-edge technology and the latest material innovations. Turn 14 Distribution is excited… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Bell Racing to Line Card

A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Using Subaru WRXs as drift cars only created more fans of these “youngtimer” candidates. (Photo by Jason R. Sakurai)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Are millennials and Gen Zers less interested in vehicle ownership and driving? Not according to a study conducted by Hagerty Insurance titled “Why Driving Matters,” which found that 81% of millennial drivers said they “like,” “love” or are “passionate about” driving, just… Continue reading A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Registration for the 2023 SEMA Battle of the Builders is now open, SEMA Show officials announced. “The SEMA Show is synonymous with the most unique vehicles in the world, and for 10 years the Battle of the Builders program has given the builders of these vehicles an opportunity to showcase their imagination, creativity, and craftsmanship… Continue reading Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Innovative automotive solutions company Prefix Corporation has recently opened a new facility at the M1 Concourse in Michigan.

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Maura Keller Family businesses have long been a staple of the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration, about 90% of all U.S. companies are family-owned or controlled. Ranging in size from small mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 entities, family… Continue reading Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

SVRA Appoints New President

Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), parent company of five racing series, has appointed Michael Printup will  as the new president of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA). In his new role, Printup will oversee the day-to-day operations of the national vintage racing organization and brings nearly three decades of motorsports experience to the role. He previously… Continue reading SVRA Appoints New President

Oldest Known NASCAR Champion Car Featured in Documentary

Hudson Hornet 2022

The Hagerty Drivers Foundation has debuted a new documentary on the history of the oldest known NASCAR championship car, “The Fabulous Hudson Hornet.” The film uncovers the serendipitous turn of events that led the small Detroit manufacturer to become a standout champion in the emerging stock car racing craze of post-war America. Combining some of… Continue reading Oldest Known NASCAR Champion Car Featured in Documentary

NASCAR Reveals 2024 Hall of Fame Nominees

NASCAR has unveiled the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024, adding three new names to form the list of 15 total nominees. Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and his crew chief, Chad Knaus, who directed those seven championships, have both joined the Modern Era ballot, according to NASCAR, while… Continue reading NASCAR Reveals 2024 Hall of Fame Nominees