This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. “Change is the only constant in life,” said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. I doubt he was even aware of the performance aftermarket 500 years before Christ, but he was right on the money. Change is constant in our business and staying on… Continue reading Vintage Parts of Arizona
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Hennessey Sets Unofficial Record for World’s Fastest Christmas Tree
The 2022 Christmas tree hit 192 mph while strapped to the top of a Hennessey Venom 1000 Mustang GT500…
Michigan Automotive Country Club Nears Construction Phase
Motorsports Gateway Howell will begin construction next month on its 273-acre automotive district, developers announced. Located only one mile from downtown Howell, Michigan, Phase 1 of the district will include a 2.2-mile performance driving circuit, members clubhouse, paddock, member rentable garages, track-fronting private garage condos, and a public nature trail. The first section of the… Continue reading Michigan Automotive Country Club Nears Construction Phase
SEMA Issues Statement on Status of RPM Act
Despite backing from SEMA and PRI, the RPM Act is unlikely to pass during the 2021-2022 Congressional session, the trade organizations announced. According to a statement from SEMA regarding the status of the legislation, key negotiators in Congress could not reach an agreement on bill language that balanced the need for federal law to protect… Continue reading SEMA Issues Statement on Status of RPM Act
Acura Developing All-Electric ZDX Type S Performance Model
The ZDX will be Acura’s first zero emission production model when it hits the market in 2023…
Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids
This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Performance oils and fluids are protection for your customer’s power investments. Engineered for specific uses and backed by lab and real-world testing, these products are a fun and vital part of a speed shop’s offerings. From supply chain issues to common misconceptions,… Continue reading Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids
F1 Establishes All-Women Academy Development Series
Five teams have been confirmed for the new Formula 1 all-women Academy Series, the series announced. Five veteran outfits in junior categories have confirmed their entries for next year with ART Grand Prix, Campos Racing, Carlin, MP Motorsport and PREMA Racing fielding three cars each to form the 15-car grid, the series said. F1 Academy… Continue reading F1 Establishes All-Women Academy Development Series
Ford Reveals 2024 Mustang Power Plant Options
With an upgraded 500-hp Coyote V8 under the hood, the Mustang Dark Horse will be the most powerful non-Shelby edition Mustang ever…
Custom Car Sale Raises Funds for Austin Hatcher Foundation
The sale of the Gen 3 Factory Five Type 65 Coupe—built by childhood cancer patients and their families—raised $137,500 for the foundation and its Industrial Arts Therapy program…
MAHLE Aftermarket Opens New Mississippi Warehouse
MAHLE Aftermarket has opened a new automated warehouse in Olive Branch, Mississippi, the company announced. The warehouse aims to speed up deliveries to workshops and distributors, reduces the frequency of returns, and enables an order to be commissioned within 30 minutes, MAHLE representatives said. MAHLE has invested over $6 million in the 13,000 sq. ft.,… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Opens New Mississippi Warehouse
Honda IndyTruck Hits the Track
Watch as the Hoonigan team takes the IndyTruck to the Honda Proving Center for its first on-track test…
Holley Appoints New CFO
Holley has appointed Jesse Weaver as the company’s new chief financial officer, the company announced. Weaver will succeed Stephen Trussell, who has served as the company’s interim chief financial officer since September 30, 2022. Trussell will continue as the company’s vice president of finance, a role he has held since 2009. Weaver, who has nearly… Continue reading Holley Appoints New CFO
Kyle Fickler Joins ProCharger
Accessible Technologies, parent company of ProCharger and Inovair, has named Kyle Fickler the ProCharger director of business development, the company announced. Fickler previously served as the director of sales and business development at Driven Racing Oil, director of business development at Aeromotive and vice president of marketing at Weld Racing, the company said. Fickler is… Continue reading Kyle Fickler Joins ProCharger
BorgWarner Included on 2023 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies
BorgWarner has been included on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023, the company announced. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the awards list was announced on Dec. 7 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website. America’s Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from CSR Reports,… Continue reading BorgWarner Included on 2023 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies
SRX, ESPN Partner to Revive ‘Thursday Night Thunder’
Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) and ESPN have announced a multi-year media rights agreement that will see the series air exclusively on ESPN and revive the channel’s “ESPN Thursday Night Thunder” branding, the organizations announced. In Summer of 2023, the races will air on six consecutive Thursday nights at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and the… Continue reading SRX, ESPN Partner to Revive ‘Thursday Night Thunder’