Tag: Racing

SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

Indianapolis Dallara Plant Transforms to Fight COVID-19

The Dallara IndyCar Factory, which sits just down the street from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, has transformed its operations to produce personal protective equipment for healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Using machinery that normally turns carbon fiber into the company’s IndyCar chassis, the facility has teamed up with several local organizations… Continue reading Indianapolis Dallara Plant Transforms to Fight COVID-19

Lucas Oil Pledges to Feed Students During School Closures

Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of lubricants and additives, is pledging to donate 100,000 meals through the No Kid Hungry organization to help struggling families feed their children during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic through a new social media campaign. As schools shut their doors in response to COVID-19, kids are left without… Continue reading Lucas Oil Pledges to Feed Students During School Closures

Power Test Acquires DynoMite Dynamometer

Power Test, a dynamometer and test system manufacturer located in Sussex, Wisconsin, has just acquired the assets of DynoMite Dynamometer, a 44-year-old business located in Manchester, New Hampshire. This follows Power Test’s acquisition, moving and integration of another longtime competitor, SuperFlow Technologies, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa. “The acquisition of DynoMite provides expanded product offerings,… Continue reading Power Test Acquires DynoMite Dynamometer

COVID-19 Impact Puts BorgWarner, Delphi Deal in Jeopardy

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has put BorgWarner’s acquisition of Delphi Technologies in question, according to statements from both companies. Delphi has been taking significant steps to conserve funds given the coronavirus’s impact on operations, the company says, including temporary layoffs, moving employees to part-time schedules and pay reductions throughout the organization, disciplined… Continue reading COVID-19 Impact Puts BorgWarner, Delphi Deal in Jeopardy

USAC Hosting Sprints and Midgets iRacing Events

USAC will be hosting a four-event virtual racing series, the 2020 AMSOIL USAC iRacing Challenge presented by NOS Energy Drink, the sanctioning body announced. The series will feature the stars of USAC Racing competing against one another on the motorsports simulator beginning with weekly racing action each Thursday night throughout the month of April. The… Continue reading USAC Hosting Sprints and Midgets iRacing Events

Atech Motorsports Adds EPAS Electric Power Steering Kits to Line Card

Atech Motorsports is now offering EPAS Electric Power Steering Kits, the performance parts distributor has announced. EPAS kits are designed to update classic muscle cars, trucks and street rods to modern electric power steering. EPAS replaces hydraulic lines and pumps, so it’s lighter and can fit in tight engine compartments. The control module measures the… Continue reading Atech Motorsports Adds EPAS Electric Power Steering Kits to Line Card

RacingJunk Hosting March Madness for Cars

There may not be NCAA March Madness this year, but RacingJunk.com is giving gearheads a way to scratch that competitive itch with March Motor Madness. The online vote pits 32 cars against each other, including everything from a 2020 Audi R8, to a ’57 Chevy, with the aim of finding the one car that users… Continue reading RacingJunk Hosting March Madness for Cars

Sonoma Speed Festival Rescheduled

In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effect on public gatherings, organizers of the second annual Sonoma Speed Festival have elected to reschedule the automotive lifestyle event at Sonoma Raceway to the Labor Day long weekend, Sept. 4-6, 2020. “Sonoma Speed Festival is a social event first,” said Founder Jeff O’Neill. “As… Continue reading Sonoma Speed Festival Rescheduled

Champion Increases Capacity of Private Label Opportunities for Aftermarket Motor Oils, Chemicals, Additives and Lubricants

Champion Brands, a supplier of motor oils, fuel additives and other lubricants, has announced an increase in capacity of private label opportunities for aftermarket motor oils, chemicals, additives and lubricants. The company is able to expand private label opportunities after adding a fourth blow-molder and updating and upgrading production lines to bring the total number… Continue reading Champion Increases Capacity of Private Label Opportunities for Aftermarket Motor Oils, Chemicals, Additives and Lubricants

NMRA All-Star Nationals Postponed

ProMedia Events and Publishing, parent company of the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, in association with Atlanta Dragway’s parent company NHRA, have decided to postpone the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals in response to growing restrictions on group gatherings and travel due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The NHRA has also suspended all drag… Continue reading NMRA All-Star Nationals Postponed

Tire Rack Postpones 2020 One Lap of America

Tire Rack has postponed the annual One Lap of America, the company announced. It is the first time in 37 years that the event has been postponed. Participants in the event travel to race tracks around the country over the course of several weeks. “We are in the beginning stages of a massive pandemic. Most… Continue reading Tire Rack Postpones 2020 One Lap of America

SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes

SEMA has announced policy changes for the annual SEMA Show, scheduled to be held in November at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While the show is still set to take place as planned, the trade group has extended the deadline for exhibitor refunds to Sept. 1. “While all current exhibitor milestone dates for applications, deposits… Continue reading SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes