Tag: Performance

NASCAR at Le Mans

Get an unfiltered look at the Garage 56 team during the first practice session for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans…

Makerspaces: A Space for Business

Urban Workshop is a successful makerspace in Costa Mesa, California.

This article originally appeared in the July 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. There’s no doubt the industry desperately needs tradespeople of all stripes—everyone from CNC machinists to welders. We skipped a whole generation as we sent everybody off to college and university to get a degree, and that decision is now coming back to… Continue reading Makerspaces: A Space for Business

Pit+Paddock to Host F1 Viewing Experience at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Pit+Paddock is hosting a viewing experience at the Polesitters Club during the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix later this year, the automotive creative agency announced. “Formula One’s Las Vegas GP is the event of 2023, and we plan on hosting and making available the best F1 event space to our industry. The Polesitters Club… Continue reading Pit+Paddock to Host F1 Viewing Experience at Las Vegas Grand Prix

AEM Performance Electronics Co-Founder Passes Away

John Concialdi, a co-founder of AEM Performance Electronics, has passed away following a battle with cancer, the company announced on social media. AEM posted the following statement on its Facebook page: Today, we learned that John Concialdi, co-founder of AEM, has passed after his battle with leukemia. John, or “JC,” was an innovator in the… Continue reading AEM Performance Electronics Co-Founder Passes Away

Indy Autonomous Challenge Sets Autonomous Speed Record at Monza

Team PoliMOVE won the first-ever Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) road course time trial competition held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, setting an autonomous speed record in the process, event officials announced. “Once again, the Indy Autonomous Challenge is pushing the boundaries of high-speed automation with a historic time trial race on the iconic Monza F1… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge Sets Autonomous Speed Record at Monza

Stallion 4×4 Launches Online Storefront

Stallion 4×4, an arm of aftermarket retailer Quadratec, has launched an online storefront for 2021-23 Ford Bronco parts and accessories, the company announced. The new website, www.stallion4x4.com will feature products and content for Bronco owners, as well as product reviews, recommendations and industry news. “With the return of the venerable Ford Bronco, we wanted to… Continue reading Stallion 4×4 Launches Online Storefront

OPTIMA to Support Rivian R1T PPIHC Entry

OPTIMA Batteries is returning to the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to charge the first-ever Rivian R1T to compete in the hill climb, the company announced. Alongside the R1T, OPTIMA is also sponsoring Tanner Foust in a bespoke Radford Type 62-2 Pikes Peak Edition, 2022 PPIHC winner Robin Shute, two-time PPIHC… Continue reading OPTIMA to Support Rivian R1T PPIHC Entry

Turn 14 Distribution Adds TiALSport to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added TiALSport and its selection of turbo accessories to its line card, the company announced. “TiALSport’s renowned reputation as a premier manufacturer of boost control devices has made them an industry favorite among engine builders and enthusiasts alike. Turn 14 Distribution is eager to grow its partnership with… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds TiALSport to Line Card

MotorTrend Moves ‘Roadkill Nights’ to Downtown Pontiac

MotorTrend is moving its annual Roadkill Nights street-legal drag racing event to downtown Pontiac, Michigan, organizers announced, as well as growing the overall footprint of the one-day festival. Scheduled for Aug. 12, Roadkill Nights will move the starting line for street-legal drag racing competition to the corner of Woodward Avenue and W. Pike St. in… Continue reading MotorTrend Moves ‘Roadkill Nights’ to Downtown Pontiac

Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts

Yokohama Tire will field 27 drivers in multiple divisions during the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place June 25 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama will also return as the exclusive tire supplier of The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama for the sixth straight year, the company said,… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts

Turn 14 Distribution Adds OMP Racing to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added safety equipment and racewear manufacturer OMP Racing to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “OMP Racing is a household name in motorsports, providing a variety of high-quality safety equipment to some of the top names in racing for nearly 50 years. We are incredibly excited to bring OMP Racing… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds OMP Racing to Line Card