McLeod Racing to Sponsor Orlando Speed World, South Georgia Motorsports Park

McLeod Racing has entered into a full year commitment to provide sponsorship to Orlando Speed World and South Georgia Motorsports Park, the company announced. Both tracks are scheduled for a full summer of drag racing across all categories, track officials said. Orlando Speed World is located in the heart of the import drag racing market,… Continue reading McLeod Racing to Sponsor Orlando Speed World, South Georgia Motorsports Park

Former HOT ROD Editor Named MAHLE Motorsport Marketing Manager

MAHLE Motorsport, the performance division of MAHLE North America, has named former HOT ROD Magazine editor, Rob Kinnan, as its marketing manager, the company announced. Kinnan will be responsible for all marketing decisions for the division including media buys, print and digital content, creative, sponsorships, budgets, PR and events, the company said. Kinnan has longstanding… Continue reading Former HOT ROD Editor Named MAHLE Motorsport Marketing Manager

Timbren Names New VP of Sales

Timbren has appointed John Marshall as its new vice president of sales, the company announced. Marshall has 28 years of experience in the industry, serving in roles centered in account development, brand management and customer relations with distributors, retailers, OEMs and more, the company said. “I am thrilled to be joining the team. Timbren has… Continue reading Timbren Names New VP of Sales

Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win

Yokohama Tire is celebrating after Team Yokohama driver Kristin Matlock secured victory in the UTV class at the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000, the tire manufacturer announced. Kristin Matlock beat her husband Wayne Matlock by 1.46 seconds to win the UTV class and finish third overall. She also became the first woman ever to win the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win

Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer has been chosen as the Official Charity of Craton Promotions, an official promotional production center for many major brands associated with motorsports, the organization announced. Craton features a wide selection of gear from the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) along with many other prominent racing brands such as… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions

Dialed In with Tuners & Programmers

The tuner market is evolving as computer systems become more complex. (Photo courtesy Hypertech)

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Tuners and programmers are an important part of the specialty aftermarket, providing vehicle customization options for everything from track days to towing. Far beyond simple power enhancers, many of today’s products deliver a full menu of individualized settings to control everything from… Continue reading Dialed In with Tuners & Programmers

Yokohama Tire to Present Customized EV Section at Electrify Expo

Yokohama Tire has been named presenting sponsor of the Electrify Showoff at this year’s Electrify Expo event series, the company announced. Electrify Showoff is a special new section devoted to customization trends, organizers said. “We’re thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of Electrify Showoff,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s VP of marketing and product management.… Continue reading Yokohama Tire to Present Customized EV Section at Electrify Expo

Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF), headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, provides support services for young patients and their families nationwide. (Photo courtesy AHF)

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In October 2006, Austin Hatcher Osborn was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal tumors called atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). The oncologist explained to parents Jim and Amy Jo Osborn that the fatality rate was 100%. Currently, ATRT… Continue reading Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation

Gran Turismo Movie Trailer

The upcoming Gran Turismo movie has released a new trailer, which you can watch above. Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills win a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.