Yukon Gear & Axle Plans Shop ‘Takeover’ Event with Dealers

Yukon Gear & Axle has created an event and marketing program to support installers and boost awareness in their markets, the company announced. Called the Yukon Total Takeover, the nationwide event is scheduled for March 18 and will allow shops to provide special pricing on gears and gear kit installations for the day, the company… Continue reading Yukon Gear & Axle Plans Shop ‘Takeover’ Event with Dealers

Akrapovič BMW M240i Exhaust System Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released a new Slip-On Line Titanium Exhaust System and Sound Kit for the 2022-plus BMW M240i (G42), which can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the exclusive U.S. and Canadian automotive distributor for Akrapovič, the companies announced. The Slip-On Line Exhaust System is constructed from lightweight high-grade titanium and finished with hand-crafted… Continue reading Akrapovič BMW M240i Exhaust System Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

McLeod Racing Extends Partnership with Ricky Silva

McLeod Racing has extended its partnership with import drag racer Ricky Silva and CLM Motorsports, the company announced. Silva is set to make his season debut at the Xtreme Front Wheel Drive Challenge at Bradenton Motorsports Park during the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod Race March 3-5. Returning with his 1997 Honda Civic,… Continue reading McLeod Racing Extends Partnership with Ricky Silva

Driving & Thriving: The Classic Car Market

If there’s one trend that’s driving the classic car market, it’s just that—driving.

This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. If you’re uncertain about the classic car market heading into 2023, a panel of experts has some advice: Stop worrying and start driving. Sharing their thoughts at the Classic-Car Trends: Preparing for the Future seminar during the 2022 SEMA Show, panel members… Continue reading Driving & Thriving: The Classic Car Market

Lucas Oil Expands Technical Partnership with RCR, ECR Engines

Lucas Oil Products, a long-time partner of both Richard Childress Racing and ECR Engines, will expand its partnership with Richard Childress Racing in 2023, the three companies announced. In addition to continued technical and development support, the official motor oil of ECR engines will sponsor the No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch… Continue reading Lucas Oil Expands Technical Partnership with RCR, ECR Engines

Matt Patrick Named DeatschWerks Technical Director

DeatschWerks has appointed Matt Patrick as its new technical director, the company announced. Patrick joined the team on Jan. 16 in the newly created role of technical director. In this role, he will be leading the DeatschWerks’ product development, product management, engineering, and technical support functions. “I am very excited to welcome Matt Patrick to… Continue reading Matt Patrick Named DeatschWerks Technical Director

Tony Carvallo Joins STEER SMARTS as Senior Engineer

STEER SMARTS has brought on Tony Carvallo to join its product development team in the role of senior engineer, the company announced. Carvallo will primarily focus on developing products that support the expansion of the STEER SMARTS catalog, the company said. “I’m extremely excited to start this new chapter,” said Carvallo. “I feel like I’ve… Continue reading Tony Carvallo Joins STEER SMARTS as Senior Engineer

Valvoline Launches Annual Mechanics Month

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Valvoline is kicking off its 4th annual Mechanics Month, a campaign to celebrate the impact of mechanics around the world, the company announced. The month-long initiative will highlight the contribution of mechanics in more than 60 countries worldwide, the company said, and will celebrate the importance of mechanics as knowledgeable professionals who are critical to… Continue reading Valvoline Launches Annual Mechanics Month

Honda Teases CR-V Hybrid Racer

Honda recently teased a new special project in development: a hybrid-powered racing CR-V. While details are sparse, the manufacturer provided a brief preview of the track-oriented crossover, which is expected to have over 800 hp under the hood. The car will be revealed on Feb. 28. Check out the preview below.

Steady Flow: Fuel Pumps & Systems

Today’s high-horsepower builds rely on the latest fuel system advancements. (Photo courtesy Aeromotive)

The article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Performance fuel pumps and systems are a vital part of today’s high-horsepower engine builds. Whether on the street or at the track, drivers expect the fuel they need when they need it to get them where they’re going. These days that fuel… Continue reading Steady Flow: Fuel Pumps & Systems

BILSTEIN Recaps KOH Results

BILSTEIN saw strong results from its team of sponsored racers at this year’s King of the Hammers off-road motorsports event, the company announced. Doug Mittag, fitted with Bilstein’s new Black Hawk Powersports UTV shocks on his Polaris Pro R, crossed the line first and placed second on corrected time in the Toyo UTV Desert Challenge… Continue reading BILSTEIN Recaps KOH Results

IMSA Now Accepting Applications for Diverse Driver Scholarship

The application process for the IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship for the 2024-25 IMSA seasons is open now, the sanctioning body announced. This is the third year that IMSA is offering the scholarship worth more than $250,000. As in the past, benefits include a full-season premium prepaid entry fee for the first year (in this… Continue reading IMSA Now Accepting Applications for Diverse Driver Scholarship

DEI Appoints New VP of Sales & Marketing

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) has appointed Brad Bricker as its new vice president of sales and marketing, the company announced. In his new role, Bricker will manage the inside sales team focused on DEI’s automotive aftermarket products, as well as work with automotive aftermarket representatives, outside representatives in the RV and Powersports groups, and DEI’s… Continue reading DEI Appoints New VP of Sales & Marketing