Tag: Performance

Report: Refiners Struggling to Make Premium Gasoline

Oil refiners are struggling to make premium gasoline, according to a report from Bloomberg. Citing the fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the impact of U.S. environmental regulations and a lack of refining capacity, refiners are unable to acquire enough octane to make premium fuels, the report said. The shortfall will likely result in rising… Continue reading Report: Refiners Struggling to Make Premium Gasoline

Reimagine That

World Touring Car champion Cyan Racing of Mölndal, Sweden, decided to revisit the svelte Volvo P1800 and create a reimagined, more exotic offering.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. “Reimagining” is a fancy way of describing forming a new concept of something already established. I don’t think the word was really in common use in automotive circles until Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, California, used it to describe… Continue reading Reimagine That

IMSA Reveals Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has revealed the inaugural class for the new IMSA Hall of Fame, the sanctioning body announced. The list of inductees includes four drivers, three IMSA founders and four iconic race cars from throughout the organization’s 54-year history. The inductees will be honored as part of October’s WeatherTech Night of… Continue reading IMSA Reveals Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Gold Eagle Produces Documentary on Female Racers

Gold Eagle Company has released a new documentary that highlights the stories of two female racers – Sally McNulty and Kelsey Rowlings, the company announced. The documentary, DRIV[H]ER, initially shared online on March 8 for International Women’s Day, can be viewed on YouTube and online at www.goldeagle.com. The new 25-minute professionally produced film chronicles the… Continue reading Gold Eagle Produces Documentary on Female Racers

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame will induct Tony George and Tim Cindric as the Class of 2023, the museum announced. Cindric currently serves as president of Team Penske. Cindric has overall management responsibility for Team Penske’s racing operations which includes teams competing in the NTT IndyCar Series, the NASCAR Cup Series, the IMSA… Continue reading Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023

PPG Extends Tasca Racing Sponsorship for 2023 NHRA Season

PPG has extended its sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2023 NHRA season, the company announced. PPG also unveiled a new livery for the PPG Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car that will be driven by the Tasca Racing team. The paint scheme, designed to match PPG’s IndyCar livery, took seven people, 350… Continue reading PPG Extends Tasca Racing Sponsorship for 2023 NHRA Season

Road Racing Drivers Club to Honor Jacky Ickx at Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Road Racing Drivers Club will honor Jacky Ickx, winner of six 24 Hours of Le Mans, eight Formula 1 grand prix, the 1979 SCCA Can-Am series championship and back-to-back World Endurance Championship Drivers titles in 1982 and 1983, at the Grand Prix of Long Beach next month, the organization announced. The “RRDC Evening with… Continue reading Road Racing Drivers Club to Honor Jacky Ickx at Grand Prix of Long Beach

Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

With cars like this selling for less than $15,000, many owners are having shops restore them as police or fire chief vehicles to have a little more fun with them.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. We recently bought an original 1927 Oakland for $9,500—that was $6,500 more than we paid for a 1917 Oakland in the fall of 2016. Our “new” car had its original paint and upholstery and 28,000 original miles. It also came to us with… Continue reading Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

AWE Launches Full ACES & PIES Data Program

AWE has completed an 18-month project to convert all data into the ACES and PIES, the company announced. The change in format aims to improve importing and updating data across its network of dealers, AWE representatives said. The brand worked with the data team at PDM Automotive, which serves as the backbone of AWE’s data… Continue reading AWE Launches Full ACES & PIES Data Program

Rebelle Rally Partners with Pennzoil

The Rebelle Rally, an off-road navigation rally for women, has entered into a new partnership with Pennzoil, event officials announced. As part of the relationship, Pennzoil will support the rally, its collaborative mechanics program, and the training arm of Rebelle known as Rebelle U. The Rebelle Rally Mechanics program is a pool of mechanics who… Continue reading Rebelle Rally Partners with Pennzoil

PowerStop Wins Turn 14 Distribution Supplier of the Year Award

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded PowerStop with its Supplier of the Year Award for 2022, the company announced. The Supplier of the Year Award is presented annually to Turn 14 Distribution’s leading supplier to recognize its merit in the industry and its role in the supply chain, the company said, and takes… Continue reading PowerStop Wins Turn 14 Distribution Supplier of the Year Award

MAHLE Aftermarket Renews Partnership with RTR Motorsports

MAHLE Aftermarket has renewed its sponsorship with RTR Motorsports for the 2023 season, marking six years of collaboration, including serving as a sponsor on the organization’s numerous racecar entries in the Formula Drift and Ultra4 racing series, the company announced. As part of the partnership, RTR Motorsports team will also remain a member of the… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Renews Partnership with RTR Motorsports