Tag: Performance

THE SHOP Accepting Submissions for Made in the USA Product Section

THE SHOP is now accepting press releases for its Made in the USA new product section, coming up in the magazine’s July print issue. Deadline for entries is Friday, May 12. Each July, THE SHOP shines a spotlight on American-made components with a special Made in the USA roundup. Manufacturers are invited to submit a… Continue reading THE SHOP Accepting Submissions for Made in the USA Product Section

API Publishes Report on Lubricant Life Cycle & Carbon Footprint Analysis

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published a new report, API Technical Report (TR) 1533, Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting – Methodology and Best Practice, which defines terminology and identifies industry-specific practices for life cycle assessment of lubricants and specialty products, the organization announced. The purpose is to promote consistency in the application… Continue reading API Publishes Report on Lubricant Life Cycle & Carbon Footprint Analysis

Dirt Racing Docuseries Set for Premiere

A new five-part documentary series featuring NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson and other dirt track racers will premiere later this month on Fox Sports 1, the cable network announced. Dirt: The Last Great American Sport, a series produced by FloSports Studios, shines a spotlight on the blood, sweat and grease involved with dirt track… Continue reading Dirt Racing Docuseries Set for Premiere

IMSA Narrows Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Candidate Field

IMSA has narrowed its field of drivers to 10 candidates for the 2024-25 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship, the sanctioning body announced. The recipient, to be named later this year, will receive benefits worth more than $250,000 to assist them in competing in one of three IMSA-sanctioned series during the 2024 season. According to the… Continue reading IMSA Narrows Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Candidate Field

MAP Services Adds Quantum Fuel Systems to Client Portfolio

MAP Services has added Quantum Fuel Systems to its client portfolio, the company announced. MAP Services provides minimum advertised price monitoring and enforcement services and specializes in the automotive and powersports industries. Quantum Fuel Systems, based in Ventura, California, provides direct fit OEM replacement and high-performance fuel system solutions for the powersports and automotive industries.… Continue reading MAP Services Adds Quantum Fuel Systems to Client Portfolio

BorgWarner Engineering Director Receives Women MAKE Award

Carol Cai, an engineering director at BorgWarner, was honored as a 2023 Women MAKE Award recipient for her contributions to the manufacturing industry, the company announced. The Women MAKE Awards, formerly known as the STEP Ahead Awards, recognize women in science, technology, engineering and production careers who exemplify leadership within their companies. Cai joins the… Continue reading BorgWarner Engineering Director Receives Women MAKE Award

Deadline Approaching for 2023 PRI Show Education Series Applications

PRI is seeking proposals for its 2023 PRI Show education series before the application deadline on April 30, the organization announced. Possible topics of interest include sponsorships, hiring and employee management, branding, content creation, youth engagement, small business operations, advertising/promotions, traditional and digital marketing, sales strategies, technical content and EV performance. Click here for more… Continue reading Deadline Approaching for 2023 PRI Show Education Series Applications

DEI Sponsors Triple Crown of Rodding

Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) will be the official heat-and-sound control sponsor of the Triple Crown of Rodding, a new event for hot rods and trucks, the company announced. The Triple Crown of Rodding, scheduled for Sept. 8-9 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee, will showcase hot rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 and… Continue reading DEI Sponsors Triple Crown of Rodding

MAHLE Motorsport Releases Webinar on Piston Rings

MAHLE Motorsport has released a new performance ring webinar for EPARTRADE, the company announced. The webinar aims to answer key questions engine builders have about performance rings including: What are the advantages of using a modern ring set? Does weight play a factor, how have materials contributed to the modern ring design? How does the… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport Releases Webinar on Piston Rings

Brumos Book Auction Proceeds to Benefit Piston Foundation

The Piston Foundation will receive 100% of the proceeds of a Bring a Trailer charity auction of the “Ultimate Artists Edition” of Sean Cridland’s book, “Brumos: An American Racing Icon,” the organization announced. Bidding on the book, a four-volume set wrapped in original artwork by motorsports artist Thiago Romero, is now live and will end… Continue reading Brumos Book Auction Proceeds to Benefit Piston Foundation

Colorado’s Bandimere Speedway to Close

Colorado’ Bandimere Speedway, the annual host of the NHRA Mile-High Nationals, will close after hosting the NHRA national event later this year, the track and sanctioning body announced. According to the NHRA, the Bandimere family, owners of the Denver-area track, is in the process of finding another location to build a new facility. First opened… Continue reading Colorado’s Bandimere Speedway to Close