SpeedVideo has entered into a broadcast partnership with the automotive event series Street Car Takeover (SCT) to live stream the Street Car Takeover Charlotte 2020 event on June 26-27, the two organizations have announced. “Charlotte is our favorite event and really shows what Street Car Takeover is about,” said Chase Lautenbach, co-owner of Street Car… Continue reading SpeedVideo and Street Car Takeover Enter Broadcast Partnership
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Keystone Automotive Adds Delphi Powertrain Systems to Line Card
Keystone Automotive Operations has added Delphi Powertrain Systems to its performance category, the distributor has announced. Formed in 2017 as a spin-off of Delphi Automotive, the stand-alone company develops various powertrain components and aftermarket solutions. The company serves both OEs and the aftermarket with a product line that spans the range of propulsion and vehicle… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Adds Delphi Powertrain Systems to Line Card
UTI Offering Free Summer Program for High School Students
As part of its ongoing effort to address employer demand for skilled transportation technicians, Universal Technical Institute campuses nationwide will offer the summer Ignite program for the third consecutive year. The program – free to high school juniors – gives prospective technicians hands-on training and an introduction into high-tech, high-demand careers in the transportation industry.… Continue reading UTI Offering Free Summer Program for High School Students
Design Engineering Partners with Performance Business Media
Design Engineering, Inc., a producer of heat and sound control products, has tapped Performance Business Media to manage its public relations and marketing efforts. The South Dakota-based firm will manage the company’s public relations, product announcements, newsletter, editorial outreach and marketing consulting. “We’re really looking forward to working with Performance Business Media to continue to… Continue reading Design Engineering Partners with Performance Business Media
Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew
Lincoln Tech, an automotive tech training school, announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of NTT IndyCar Series team Arrow McLaren SP for the 2020 season, which includes a partnership that will give five Lincoln Tech students an opportunity to work as members of the AMSP pit crew for each of five races this season.… Continue reading Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew
Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal
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
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…