Executives with Superformance and Shelby Legendary Cars have announced plans to manufacture a limited number of turnkey replica cars under the new Low Volume Manufacturer’s Act. The companies intend to offer cars that comply with new rules issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which resemble the… Continue reading Superformance, Shelby Legendary Cars Announce Replica Car Manufacturing Plans
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MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor Southeast Gassers Association
MAHLE Motorsport will sponsor all classes of Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) racing for 2022, the company announced. As part of the sponsorship, MAHLE Motorsport will support all six race classes – A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas and SEGA Super Stock, H/Gas and A/FX. SEGA’s two exhibition classes are H/Gas and A/FX. With grassroots participation limited to the… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor Southeast Gassers Association
NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program
As part of the ongoing effort to keep pace with current trends in the high-performance automotive industry, the NHRA has made several changes to its Street Legal program, the sanctioning body announced. Among the changes include allowing a broader range of vehicles to be eligible for participation. “Updating and improving the Street Legal program couldn’t… Continue reading NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program
DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Design Engineering, Inc. is renewing its support of the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, a weeklong drive-and-race event that covers 3,500 miles, the company announced. One Lap participants begin and end the event in South Bend, Indiana, following a circuitous route including stops in South Carolina, Alabama and Kansas. “We’ve had a great… Continue reading DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Royal Purple Extends Formula DRIFT Partnership
Royal Purple will continue for a third year in 2022 as the Official Oil of Formula DRIFT, the company announced. “Formula DRIFT is a perfect series to highlight our state-of-the-art lubricants,” said Rusty Waples, director of brand and product management at Calumet Branded Products. “Formula DRIFT drivers push their engines and drivetrains to extremes, and… Continue reading Royal Purple Extends Formula DRIFT Partnership
Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Due to ongoing global supply chain challenges with some hybrid system components, IndyCar has delayed the debut of the 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology to the 2024 season, the series announced. Due to the delays, the NTT IndyCar Series will continue to use the current 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine for the 2023 season,… Continue reading Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Hoonigan Build Biology: Hellcat-Powered Rolls Royce
In the latest episode of its Build Biology series, Hoonigan takes a look under the hood of ‘Slay Poupon,’ a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow powered by a supercharged Hellcat engine. Watch the video above to see a full breakdown of the build.
Limited Series Corvette to Celebrate Callaway Cars Partnership
For the 2022 model year, Callaway Cars and Chevrolet have announced a limited-production RPO “PCY” Corvette designated the “B2K 35th Anniversary Package,” which celebrates the anniversary of the Callaway Corvette partnership. The 35-year partnership commenced in 1987, with RPO B2K assigned to specially manufactured twin-turbo Corvettes. Each element of this limited series has been designed… Continue reading Limited Series Corvette to Celebrate Callaway Cars Partnership
‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps
The possibilities regarding performance EV swaps continue to grow, as shown by a recent successful Mustang transplant by AEM EV. The EV controls arm of AEM Performance Electronics, AEM EV started with a 2007 Ford Mustang GT, added AEM and other aftermarket parts and swapped in a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) to remake it… Continue reading ‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps
Hellwig Earns National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
Hellwig Suspension Products, a manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, has received official recognition as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the company announced. The Women’s Business Enterprise recognition certifies that Hellwig Products is owned, operated and controlled by a woman, the organization said. Hellwig Products… Continue reading Hellwig Earns National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
Thermo-Tec to Sponsor ‘Bone Shaker’ Jet Truck
Thermo-Tec Automotive has signed on to sponsor the Bone Shaker Jet Truck, a custom-built 1981 International Transtar 4300 race truck boasting 18,000 horsepower and 12,000 lbs. of thrust from a J79 General Electric Turbo Jet Engine, the company announced. The J79 GE is an Axial flow turbo jet built for use in a variety of fighter and… Continue reading Thermo-Tec to Sponsor ‘Bone Shaker’ Jet Truck
Formula 1 Cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix
The FIA and the Formula 1 World Championship have canceled the 2022 Russian Grand Prix in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the series announced. “The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together. We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness… Continue reading Formula 1 Cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix
XPEL Extends Team Penske IndyCar Sponsorship
Team Penske driver and 2021 NTT IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Scott McLaughlin will compete in the No. 3 XPEL Chevrolet at three races during the upcoming IndyCar Series season, the protective films and coatings provider announced. McLaughlin will first race the XPEL Chevy in the series race at Texas Motor Speedway where the company will also serve as… Continue reading XPEL Extends Team Penske IndyCar Sponsorship
Historic Trans Am Series to Highlight Lime Rock Park Historic Festival
The Historic Trans Am series will return to the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival on Labor Day weekend (Sept. 2-5), event organizers announced. The Historic Trans Am Series celebrates the glory years of Trans Am, which launched in 1966 and zoomed to popularity as the championship witnessed all three major American manufacturers fielding factory efforts,… Continue reading Historic Trans Am Series to Highlight Lime Rock Park Historic Festival
Stage 8 Continues Partnership with Contingency Connection
Stage 8 will offer product support to grassroots racers at all participating Contingency Connection tracks and series…