CRC Industries has extended its entitlement sponsorship of the Brakleen 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at Pocono Raceway with a multi-year renewal, the company announced. With headquarters in Horsham, Pennsylvania CRC Industries began its partnership with Pocono Raceway in 2021 as the NCTS race entitlement sponsor and titled the race after its Brakleen… Continue reading CRC Industries Extends NASCAR Truck Series Race Sponsorship
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Profile: Prestige Motorsports
This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Maura Keller For more than 14 years, Prestige Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina, has been building personalized performance crate engines tailored to each customer’s vision. As with many small companies, its journey began in a small, two-car garage. Starting with the… Continue reading Profile: Prestige Motorsports
BorgWarner Announces $42M Investment in Battery Production
BorgWarner is planning to invest $42 million into the expansion of its Seneca, South Carolina production facility, the company announced. The investment will be allocated to building and equipment upgrades as well as the development of new manufacturing lines to launch the production of 3GWh of annual battery module capacity, contributing to the growth of… Continue reading BorgWarner Announces $42M Investment in Battery Production
VP Racing Names New Director of Marketing
VP Racing has named Steve Ward as its new director of marketing, the company announced. “The VP team prides itself in having star players leading every area,” said Alan Cerwick, VP’s President and CEO. “With over 30 years of marketing experience across a broad range of product categories, Steve brings an ideal background for our… Continue reading VP Racing Names New Director of Marketing
Diesel Performance: Seven Days a Week
This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Editor’s note: This discussion references the EPA and some of its positions, programs and policies regarding diesel vehicle emissions. Learn more at: epa.gov/dera. Performance diesel enthusiasts are a dedicated, active part of the aftermarket that love their vehicles and are excited by… Continue reading Diesel Performance: Seven Days a Week
Garrett Motion Details Auto Shanghai Exhibition
Garrett Motion is sharing its plans for Auto Shanghai 2023, April 18-27, which includes exhibiting its portfolio of turbocharging, electrification and software connectivity products, the company announced. “We look forward to showcasing Garrett Motion’s engineering breakthroughs for the fast-evolving and largest automotive market in the world,” said Olivier Rabiller, CEO of Garrett Motion. “As a… Continue reading Garrett Motion Details Auto Shanghai Exhibition
NASCAR Partners with Leidos to Develop Lunar Rover
With support from Roush Industries, NASCAR is assisting in the design and development of a lunar vehicle for NASA’s Artemis program…
MSHFA Reveals Class of 2024
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) recently revealed its 2024 Induction Class, the museum announced. The 36th MSHFA Induction Celebration will formally usher the Class of 2024 into the MSHFA, and will be held in the Hall’s home in Daytona Beach, Florida, in March of 2024, museum officials said. The Class of 2024… Continue reading MSHFA Reveals Class of 2024
LIQUI MOLY Named Presenting Sponsor of Lime Rock Park IMSA Race
LIQUI MOLY has partnered with Lime Rock Park to become the presenting sponsor of the IMSA Northeast Grand Prix in 2023, the company announced. In addition to title sponsorship from FCP Euro, LIQUI MOLY has expanded its partnership with Lime Rock Park with the multi-year entitlement for the newly named FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix… Continue reading LIQUI MOLY Named Presenting Sponsor of Lime Rock Park IMSA Race
Roush Performance Introduces 2023 TrakPak Mustang
Available in a 6-speed manual, the package includes a custom-calibrated suspension, powertrain cooling upgrades, a performance exhaust and competition tires…
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Akrapovič Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Exhaust System
Turn 14 Distribution, the exclusive U.S. and Canadian automotive distributor for Akrapovič, is now offering the new Akrapovič Slip-On Race Line Titanium Exhaust System for the 2022-plus Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, the companies announced. The performance exhaust system can be expanded with an optional Titanium Link Pipe Set, in addition to a pair of… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Akrapovič Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Exhaust System
Finale Speed Debuts First Carbon Fiber Build
Finale Speed’s 1970 Dodge Charger took 3,500 build hours to complete and is powered by a 707-hp, 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat crate engine…
Mint 400 Highlights
The extended highlight video includes pre-race festivities, intense on-course action, post-race reactions and more…
Turn 14 Distribution Hosts Easter Jeep Safari Event
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution hosted an event at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, the company announced. During the Turn 14 Distribution Ultimate Easter Jeep Safari Experience presented by ARP, the parts distributor hosted 40 invitees with 19 vehicles for a ride on the Metal Masher trail. The experience included an… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Hosts Easter Jeep Safari Event
Ford Targeting NHRA Records with Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Prototype
A revision of the Cobra Jet 1400, the all-electric drag racer uses the same powertrain as its predecessor, but is equipped with a new transmission and lighter battery system…