Bruce Meyers, the inventor of the Meyers Manx dune buggy, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, organizers have announced. A surfer, sailor, guitar/ukulele player, artist, engineer and founding father of off-road culture, at 93 years young Bruce is still building and selling the original off-road buggy, the Meyers Manx.… Continue reading Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal
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Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor
Nevada-based aluminum piston and connecting rod manufacturer Bill Miller Engineering has been named as a sponsor for the upcoming World Doorslammer Nationals, title sponsor Drag Illustrated has announced. “Let’s face facts: people like doorslammers and they can relate to doorslammers. In the doorslammer category, and especially with Pro Mod because we’ve been involved with Pro… Continue reading Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor
Athena Racing Accepted into Nonprofit Accelerator Program
Athena Racing, a southern California STEM-education nonprofit focused on racing, is ramping up growth as an inaugural member of the M10 Society’s LIFT Accelerator program for nonprofit corporations. The program will give Athena Racing access to M10 Society’s mentor and expert pool, who will aid the nonprofit over the course of the next year. “When… Continue reading Athena Racing Accepted into Nonprofit Accelerator Program
Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit
Lane Automotive is hosting its third annual Safety Summit on March 7 in Watervliet, Michigan, offering a full slate of safety trainings and seminars. Safety equipment manufacturers from across the country will be in attendance, hosting training sessions, demonstrations and seminars that cover everything from fire suppression systems to vehicle rollovers. Manufacturers will also be… Continue reading Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit
NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car
NASCAR officials have revealed that the Next Gen car for the 2021 Cup Series will have a single, center-locking lug nut for its wheels. The setup made its debut in the Next Gen prototype’s fourth on-track test earlier this week at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The three previous tests featured a larger aluminum… Continue reading NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car
Permatex Continues Sponsorship of StarCom Racing for 2020 NASCAR Season
Permatex, a producer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced that the company will continue its sponsorship of StarCom Racing during the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series. This marks the second consecutive year that Permatex will support StarCom’s No. 00 Camaro and the first year supporting StarCom’s new driver, Quin Houff. Permatex will… Continue reading Permatex Continues Sponsorship of StarCom Racing for 2020 NASCAR Season
Flowmaster Founder Passes Away
Ray Flugger, 79, founder of Flowmaster, passed away on Feb. 8 at his home in Santa Rosa, California. Best known as the designer of the Flowmaster scavenging muffler, Flugger started the company in 1983 in Santa Rosa, continuing until 2011, when he sold the company to B&M Racing. The Hushpower muffler, designed in the Flugger… Continue reading Flowmaster Founder Passes Away
Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing
Red Line Synthetic Oil, a producer of synthetic lubricants and additives, has announced a new partnership with drag racing outfit, Lex Joon Racing. The company will assist Lex Joon Racing by providing their team with lubricants and additives, as well as technical support throughout 2020. “At Red Line we strive to create top-of-the-line products for… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing
Exedy Signs on as Official Clutch System for 2020 DIESEL Motorsports Season
Exedy has finalized an endorsed product sponsorship deal with DIESEL Motorsports as the official clutch system for all events for the 2020 DIESEL Motorsports season, the company has announced. “Many of the industry’s diesel trucks have clutches that pull trailers, RVs or boats,” Ron Knoch, president of DIESEL Motorsports said. “Exedy has specifically designed heavy-duty… Continue reading Exedy Signs on as Official Clutch System for 2020 DIESEL Motorsports Season
Jim Clark Motorsport Museum Launches Driving Trail
The 50-mile route will take visitors to various locations in the area where the double Formula One world champion grew up…
Saleen Single-Make Series Folds
High performance sports car manufacturer Saleen has cancelled its arrive-and-drive single-make series, the Saleen Cup, a week before the scheduled start to its 2020 season, the company confirmed to Sportscar365. Resources from the series will be reattributed to the Saleen 1 GT4 car, according to a Saleen spokesperson. The series held a total of four… Continue reading Saleen Single-Make Series Folds
Terri Gdowik Named New President of S&W Performance Group
The S&W Performance Group has announced that Terri (Weney) Gdowik will take over as president of the family owned 61-year-old performance racing company. Gdowik’s appointment from executive vice president to president comes after her brother, Michael Weney, completed his 4-year term as S&W’s President. A new EVP will be named later. “Terri has been a… Continue reading Terri Gdowik Named New President of S&W Performance Group
ATI Performance Products Inks 2020 Sponsorship Deal with Alex Laughlin Motorsports
ATI Performance Products has agreed to a sponsorship deal with Alex Laughlin Motorsports for 2020, the company has announced. “Alex is best known for running Pro Stock, Pro Mod, Radial vs the World and No Prep all over the country and sometimes 2 classes at once,” said Harvey Baker of ATI. “ATI will partner on… Continue reading ATI Performance Products Inks 2020 Sponsorship Deal with Alex Laughlin Motorsports
Intercomp Returns as Official Scales of F3 Americas Championship
After a successful year as the official scales of the Honda-Powered Formula 4 United States and F3 Americas Championships, SCCA Pro Racing has extended its partnership with Intercomp, the sanctioning body has announced. “Intercomp has been able to enjoy a long and successful relationship with SCCA Pro Racing,” said Chris Berg, Intercomp Market Specialist. “We… Continue reading Intercomp Returns as Official Scales of F3 Americas Championship
Sparta Evolution and United States Touring Car Championship Partner for 2020 Season
High performance brake manufacturer Sparta Evolution has announced a partnership with the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) for the 2020 racing season, which will offer competitors a discount program, free technical support and exposure through the partnership. The program will also introduce the ‘Sparta Award’ at every race where a driver will win $1,000… Continue reading Sparta Evolution and United States Touring Car Championship Partner for 2020 Season