Tag: Racing

Bondurant High Performance Driving School Names Chief Executive Officer/General Manager

Bondurant High Performance Driving School has announced that Franki Buckman has joined the company as its chief executive officer and general manager. In this role, Buckman assumes responsibility for all operations of the school including strategic and day-to-day oversight, the guest experience and team management. Bruce Belser, one of the investors who purchased the school… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Names Chief Executive Officer/General Manager

Aeromotive Partners with Kahn Media

Kahn Media has been selected as the Agency of Record for Aeromotive, developer of high-performance fuel system technology, specializing in fuel systems for high-performance street vehicles, race cars, off-road and marine equipment headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. Celebrating 25 years in business, Aeromotive is looking to reinforce its consumer and business-to-business marketing efforts by utilizing Kahn… Continue reading Aeromotive Partners with Kahn Media

NASCAR Technical Institute Students Get Their Hands on Roush Yates Engines

Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is getting students geared up for careers in the motorsports industry, and industry partner Roush Yates Engines is once again helping them do it. Roush Yates Engines is letting NASCAR Tech students train with 10 of its NASCAR FR9 racing engines, and the school will… Continue reading NASCAR Technical Institute Students Get Their Hands on Roush Yates Engines

Virtual Vehicle Challenge Open to AAPEX Attendees

In a friendly competition at AAPEX 2019, attendees are invited to virtually install parts on a vehicle and compete for the best time during the Virtual Vehicle Challenge. Daily winners with the fastest time will receive free AAPEX 2020 registration and housing for up to four nights New this year, cars will race on the… Continue reading Virtual Vehicle Challenge Open to AAPEX Attendees

Superformance Shelby Cars Continue Expansion With South Carolina Dealership

Official manufacturer of classic Shelby continuation cars Superformance recently added its 15th dealership in the United States. Down Force Motorsports near Columbia, South Carolina, will sell all-new Superformance MKIII and Shelby Cobras, Shelby Daytona Coupes, and first-generation Shelby GT40s. Although these cars are based on the original 1960’s designs and dimensions, they are assembled with… Continue reading Superformance Shelby Cars Continue Expansion With South Carolina Dealership

Yokohama Tire Named Exclusive Tire Provider and Title Sponsor for 2020 Porsche Race Series

Yokohama Tire, Competent Motorsport and Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) are partnering on two Porsche-specific race series in 2020.  Yokohama is the title partner and exclusive tire provider for the Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West and Porsche Air-Cooled Cup USA series, as well as the Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West Invitational, which consists of a… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Named Exclusive Tire Provider and Title Sponsor for 2020 Porsche Race Series

RacingJunk.com Announces Partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports

Race and performance classifieds website RacingJunk.com has entered a partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports. As the flagship site of the Internet Brands Auto Classifieds group, RacingJunk.com provides race-based classifieds, editorial, social media and e-mail exposure to a wide network of consumers. The partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports will allow RacingJunk to expand their brand awareness… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Announces Partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports

EnerSys Hosting Motorsports Icons at 2019 SEMA Show

EnerSys, a manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries and energy solutions for industrial applications, has announced that several motorsports personalities will make an appearance at its ODYSSEY battery booth no. 24875 at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The father/daughter racing duo of Brian and Hailie Deegan, X Games Gold Medalist Tanner Foust and the… Continue reading EnerSys Hosting Motorsports Icons at 2019 SEMA Show

How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype

While the Daytona Prototype international class in IMSA’s WeatherTech Sportscar Championship may not look much like a typical production vehicle with all its winglets, air intakes and shark fins, these rocket ships have more in common with some street cars than one might think. That’s because when you look under the engine cowling, Acura’s ARX-05… Continue reading How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Start Scholarship Program

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has partnered with Larsen Motorsports (LMS) to establish a scholarship program that addresses the talent shortage facing the automotive industry, specifically collision repair. With the newly established Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, Blazing Trails, a non-profit organization, will add a specific focus on automotive service and collision repair programs at the postsecondary level… Continue reading Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Start Scholarship Program

Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School Announce Partnership

Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School have announced a collaboration that will allow BTR, manufacturer of high-performance automotive parts, access to high performance training. This alignment aims to serve as a catalyst to strategically grow each company’s staff and dealer network. “We’re very excited to be partnering with The Tuning School.  With our combined… Continue reading Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School Announce Partnership

Vehicles Owned by ‘The Fast and the Furious’ Star Paul Walker Up for Auction

A group of 21 collectible vehicles from the personal collection of the late actor Paul Walker has been consigned to Barrett-Jackson’s 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction, January 11-19, 2020. Best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the renowned The Fast and the Furious franchise and his charitable work that carries on through the Paul Walker… Continue reading Vehicles Owned by ‘The Fast and the Furious’ Star Paul Walker Up for Auction