Tag: Racing

PerTronix Performance Brands Acquires Aeromotive

PerTronix Performance Brands, the parent company of several brands in the ignition and exhaust segments, announced it has acquired Aeromotive Inc. and Waterman Racing Components. Over the past 26 years, Aeromotive has designed and manufactured the fuel systems and components for the automotive aftermarket and OEM manufacturers. Aeromotive will continue to operate out of its… Continue reading PerTronix Performance Brands Acquires Aeromotive

Brembo Opening New U.S. Distribution Center

Brembo is opening a new aftermarket distribution center in the Memphis metropolitan area in November, the company announced. The distribution center will handle warehousing and logistics services for the company’s aftermarket brake pads, rotors, brake fluid and related components, Brembo said. “Product availability, excellent delivery performance and being close to our customers have always been… Continue reading Brembo Opening New U.S. Distribution Center

ProMedia Launches Motorsport Event Production Division

ProMedia Events & Publishing has created ProMedia Productions, a new division for the prominent sanctioning body and media company, the company announced. The newly formed brand is a for-hire event production and logistics group offering complete, turnkey motorsport event management. “Some of the best businesses are created organically and ProMedia Productions is a perfect example… Continue reading ProMedia Launches Motorsport Event Production Division

NMRA Reveals 2021 Ford Nationals Schedule

The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals will return to action in 2021 with six all-Ford national events, the series announced. The all-Ford national event series features championship drag racing, QA1 True Street challenges, specialty shootouts, UPR Products car shows, celebrity appearances and more. “We closed out the 22nd season with an incredible NMRA World Finals +… Continue reading NMRA Reveals 2021 Ford Nationals Schedule

Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 Sets New Record

The Hot Shot’s Secret-sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 broke the world record in the qualifying round in the Radial vs. World Class at No Mercy 11, the lubricant manufacturer announced. The event was hosted at South Georgia Motorsports Park on Oct. 17-18, with qualifiers held earlier in the week. With Larson Miller behind the wheel, the… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 Sets New Record

Barrett-Jackson Returns to Live Auctions

Barrett-Jackson returned to in-person events during the Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale earlier this month with a safe and highly successful auction, the auction hosts announced. During the three-day auction, the 100-percent No Reserve docket included 442 vehicles that sold for more than $23.5 million, while 349 pieces of automobilia brought in more than… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Returns to Live Auctions

Dynocom Industries Wins 2020 President’s Award for Excellence in U.S. Exports

Dynocom Industries of Fort Worth, Texas, a manufacturer of dynamometer systems, announced that the company was presented with the 2020 President’s “E” Award for Exports by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at an official ceremony in Washington, D.C. The “E” Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant… Continue reading Dynocom Industries Wins 2020 President’s Award for Excellence in U.S. Exports

mountune Acquired by Founder

David Mountain–the founder of mountune–and a group of industry investors have acquired the mountune performance and racing business, the new owners announced. The new-look mountune will continue to deliver racing engines and road-car performance hardware and software. “It’s widely recognized that the success of the road-car group, predominantly, led to a situation where the demand… Continue reading mountune Acquired by Founder

New All-Electric Crossover SUV Racing Series Announced

An all-new fully electric crossover road-car-based motorsport series, SuperCharge, has been announced ahead of a planned launch in 2022. The series will consist of a 16-driver field driving next-generation road-car-based race cars, called SC01, with approximately 670 hp and acceleration similar to that of an F1 car. Teams will be able to adapt the standard… Continue reading New All-Electric Crossover SUV Racing Series Announced

Akrapovič BMW M8 Gran Coupé (F93) Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released its BMW M8 Gran Coupé Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system, which can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. The Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system is constructed from lightweight titanium alloys. Through testing and development, Akrapovič sound engineers have coaxed a deep, sporty, higher-frequency V8… Continue reading Akrapovič BMW M8 Gran Coupé (F93) Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

4 Wheel Parts to Sponsor New Off-Road Racing Series Event

The new LEGACY Racing Association has announced that 4 Wheel Parts (4WP), a retailer and wholesaler of off-road performance and race parts for trucks and SUVs, is the Official Aftermarket Parts Supplier and Title Sponsor of Legacy Racing’s Inaugural event – the Desert Showdown. The event is scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2021 in Pahrump, Nevada.… Continue reading 4 Wheel Parts to Sponsor New Off-Road Racing Series Event

Red Line Synthetic Oil Launches Virtual Event

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a manufacturer of performance lubricants, has announced the launch of a new virtual event, “A Peek into Red Line.” Designed for racers and automotive enthusiasts, the event will include educational sessions that will provide in-depth conversations surrounding the company’s initiatives and the science behind Red Line’s key products, the company said.… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Launches Virtual Event

RacingJunk.com Gives Details on Upcoming Virtual Trade Show

“Looking Forward: The Future of the Auto Industry in the Race, Performance and Enthusiast Space” will be the official theme of the “No Shows, No Problem Virtual Trade Show,” organized by RacingJunk.com, the website announced. The show—a response to the cancellation of the big end of the year auto industry shows—is an opportunity for businesses… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Gives Details on Upcoming Virtual Trade Show