The 54th annual Louis Schwitzer Award was presented to eight engineers for their engineering excellence in developing the innovative Aeroscreen for INDYCAR, which protects the driver from airborne debris, BorgWarner and the Indiana Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers announced. The awardees included Ed Collings, Red Bull Advanced Technologies; Antonio Montanari, Dallara; Stefan Seidel,… Continue reading 2020 Louis Schwitzer Award Recognizes IndyCar Aeroscreen Engineers
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mountune Seeking Potential Sale, Investment Partner
mountune, a performance brand that specializes in Ford products, is currently seeking a potential sale or investment partner for its UK business, the company revealed. The company has “engaged KPMG to help them find an investor to recapitalize the business and to unlock management’s growth aspirations for this iconic automotive performance brand,” the company says.
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Announces Special Classes for 2021
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has announced the special classes for next year’s event, and the list includes a wide variety of styles and eras. One of next year’s featured classes is the Porsche 935, which will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. Also included are Chevy V8s, the Ferrari 275 GTB and 1970s Muscle Cars.… Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Announces Special Classes for 2021
Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals
The annual NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge will run Sept. 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis as part of the five days of race action at the 66th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sanctioning body announced. The event showcases Super Stock/A-Hemi (SS/AH) NHRA Sportsman class competitors battling on the quarter-mile in 1968… Continue reading Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals
Meyer Distributing Adds AFCO Performance Group to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added AFCO Performance Group to their high performance division, the parts distributor announced. “We are very excited about the relationship between Meyer and AFCO,” says Austin Zehr, high performance sales manager for Meyer. “AFCO has the reputation of being a highly valued manufacturer across the racing world for over 30 years now,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AFCO Performance Group to Line Card
Tanner Foust Breaks Record for ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’
With support from OPTIMA, Tanner Foust recently set the record for the ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’ in a Mercedes Benz R63 at the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Nebraska. The van hit 165.5 mph on a one-mile stretch to secure the Fastest Street Legal Minivan title. Weistec Engineering prepped the street legal minivan to give… Continue reading Tanner Foust Breaks Record for ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’
Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics
Legendary NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing was recently profiled by Forbes.com for its predictive analytics program, which has aided the stock car outfit’s pursuit of another championship. From a sophisticated control room in the team’s North Carolina headquarters, crew members analyze data in real-time, then use the information to help with decision making during a… Continue reading Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics
24 Hours of Le Mans Closed to Spectators
The 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans, scheduled for Sept. 19-20, will be raced behind closed doors, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest announced. A plan that would have allowed a limited number of fans to the 88th 24 Hours of Le Mans had been considered, organizers said, but recommendations from public health and safety authorities… Continue reading 24 Hours of Le Mans Closed to Spectators
Riley Technologies Acquires GT40 Mk IV Constructor Kar-Kraft
Riley Technologies, owned by the father-and-son design and engineering team of Bob Riley and Bill Riley, has acquired the assets of original Ford GT40 Mk IV constructor Kar-Kraft, the company announced. Kar-Kraft assets have already been delivered to Riley Technologies in North Carolina where the engineering and construction of the Mk IV continuation cars will… Continue reading Riley Technologies Acquires GT40 Mk IV Constructor Kar-Kraft
Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals
The Hot Wheels Americana Series Premium Car Care Products will become the Official Car Care Products of the F.I.A. European Championship-winning drag racing series team Lex Joon Racing for the upcoming Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals, the team announced. The Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care branding will be displayed on Lex Joon’s Top Fuel dragster… Continue reading Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals
SEMA Calls on Congress to Spend Funds Dedicated to Bonneville Salt Flats
SEMA is calling on the U.S. Congress and Department of Interior to use funds appropriated for the “Restore Bonneville” program, the aftermarket trade organization announced. The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) agreed to create a “Restore Bonneville” program in April 2020, which will… Continue reading SEMA Calls on Congress to Spend Funds Dedicated to Bonneville Salt Flats
Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000
SCORE International and the City of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, have signed an official agreement signifying that Ensenada will host the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 1000, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, this November. The season-finale of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship is scheduled to be held Nov. 17-22 as a single-loop race starting… Continue reading Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000
Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October
Goodwood’s two annual motorsport events, the Festival of Speed and the Revival, were both previously canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will be replaced in 2020 by a one-time event, Goodwood SpeedWeek, which will be held in October. Goodwood Speedweek will take elements of the Festival and Revival and combine them into a three-day… Continue reading Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October
Dan Gurney’s All American Racers Shop Tour
Watch as Justin Gurney takes viewers for a spin through the storied race team’s California facilities…
Edelbrock Dispels Emissions Compliance Myths
Edelbrock, a manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, was an early pioneer in emissions testing of aftermarket high performance parts. In the 1970s, Edelbrock established an emissions lab at its El Segundo location, which was used to demonstrate to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that aftermarket performance parts didn’t negatively affect emissions. Since… Continue reading Edelbrock Dispels Emissions Compliance Myths