Tag: Performance

How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19

With the 2022 season approaching, Autoweek took a look back at the unprecedented 2020 season with Formula DRIFT co-founder Ryan Sage. While fan attendance was limited—and sometimes prohibited entirely—the series survived the worst of the pandemic and is gearing up for a new season in a stronger position than ever. Click here to read the… Continue reading How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19

Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program

Nexen Tire Motorsports is kicking off its 2022 U.S. motorsports program with its support of four Nexen Tire Motorsports drivers in Formula DRIFT, the tire manufacturer announced. “This year, Nexen Tire Motorsports looks to strengthen its competitive racing program by supplying Nexen’s extreme ultra-high-performance tires to high-caliber, championship-winning and podium-finishing drivers,” the company said. The… Continue reading Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program

Stellantis to Offer New Twin-Turbo I-6 Engine

Stellantis has revealed a new, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane. Designed in an I-6 configuration, the Hurricane twin-turbo’s base architecture enables Stellantis propulsion systems engineers to create two distinct variants: Standard Output (SO): Optimized for fuel economy, including the use of cooled exhaust gas circulation (EGR), while delivering enhanced power and torque (more… Continue reading Stellantis to Offer New Twin-Turbo I-6 Engine

Lubrication Specialties Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), the manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, is celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary in 2022, the company announced. The company, owned by CEO Chris Gabrelcik, began modestly as a home-based business in 1997.  Gabrelcik, who holds certifications as a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and Oil Management Analyst (OMA), initially developed lubrication solutions… Continue reading Lubrication Specialties Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Lucas Oil Partners with National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Lucas Oil Products has formed a multi-year partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to develop a fundraising and awareness campaign in support of the Foundation, the company announced. “I cannot think of a better way to honor our country’s patriots than creating a permanent home for these stories of courage, devotion to… Continue reading Lucas Oil Partners with National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Premier Performance Products Adds Dynojet to Line Card

Premier Performance Products has added Dynojet to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “We are excited to have a large selection of Dynojet tuners, clutch kits, belt kits and other UTV performance parts in stock and ready to ship to our customers,” said Bill Lindsay, VP of marketing and sales. “We know that truck… Continue reading Premier Performance Products Adds Dynojet to Line Card

Radford Racing School Launches Lotus Evora GT Driving Experience

Radford Racing School is launching a new program called the Radford Racing School Lotus Driving Experience as an official Lotus USA Track Partner featuring the North American exclusive Evora GT, the racing school announced. “Our connection to these amazing Lotus cars runs deep,” said Mike Kessler, general manager of Radford Racing School. “We unveiled our… Continue reading Radford Racing School Launches Lotus Evora GT Driving Experience

Ken Block vs. Laguna Seca

Equipped with a rooftop carrier for his snowboards, watch as Ken Block rips his daily driver, an all-electric, 637-horsepower Audi RS e-tron GT around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Watch the video above to see how quickly Block can take on the track and the iconic Corkscrew.

Malco Products to Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver

Malco Products will serve as the primary sponsor for B.J. McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) and its driver, Scott Heckert, who will be behind the wheel of the stock car No. 5 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Xfinity series race, Pit Boss 250, at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on March 26, the company announced. Heckert… Continue reading Malco Products to Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver