Tag: Racing

VP Racing Fuels Boosts Distribution with California Fuels & Lubricants

VP Racing Fuels has signed a new distribution agreement with California Fuels and Lubricants, of Garden Grove, California, servicing the Los Angeles and Orange Counties. “California Fuels & Lubricants is a first-class, professional organization, known throughout Southern California for the best service in the region,” said Bruce Hendel, VP’s vice president, North American Sales –… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Boosts Distribution with California Fuels & Lubricants

Author Donates Autographed Copies of Book for All-Female High School Race Team Fundraiser

“I’m creating a team of female race car drivers, who are in high school, to teach them about STEM related subjects and careers. Your book is on my must-read list, the story of racing told from a dog’s point of view, I was hooked from the first page. Do you have time for an interview… Continue reading Author Donates Autographed Copies of Book for All-Female High School Race Team Fundraiser

Hertz, Hendrick Motorsports Team Up for High-Performance Rental Camaros

Further accelerating its partnership with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, Hertz has introduced a new “pace car” to its fleet by making a limited-edition custom 2020 Camaro ZL1 and 2020 Camaro SS available to reserve for rent beginning mid-October 2019. The 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 and 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro SS, which… Continue reading Hertz, Hendrick Motorsports Team Up for High-Performance Rental Camaros

Race Track Business Conference Date Announced

National Speedway Directory has announced that the 2019 Race Track Business Conference will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The eighth annual Race Track Business Conference will be returning to the Indiana Convention Center. The three-day PRI Trade Show begins on Thursday, December 12 and… Continue reading Race Track Business Conference Date Announced

‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ Contest Set to Get Under Way in California

The winner of this year’s World’s Fastest Gamer competition will be crowned in California after taking part of a 12-day competition in which the drivers will take to multiple tracks in a series of challenges. The ten finalists are competing to earn a real-world race drive competing in Aston Martin GT cars throughout 2020 “a… Continue reading ‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ Contest Set to Get Under Way in California

Hurley Haywood to Appear at Vintage Auto Film Exhibition During Hilton Head Concours

Endurance racer Hurley Haywood will help to kick off the Hilton Head Concours by appearing at the Vintage Auto Film Exhibition on Oct. 31, 2019 in addition to a screening of Hurley, a film about the three time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner. “The driving purpose of the Vintage Auto Film Exhibition is to… Continue reading Hurley Haywood to Appear at Vintage Auto Film Exhibition During Hilton Head Concours

Ford Performance and Tony Stewart Racing Get New FPS 410 Sprint Car Engine Up to Speed

The FPS 410, short for Ford Performance Stewart 410, is a collaboration between Ford Performance, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) and Durham Racing Engines to equip Stewart’s sprint car operation with Ford power. The engine debuted on Aug. 16 at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, and went to victory lane for the first time two… Continue reading Ford Performance and Tony Stewart Racing Get New FPS 410 Sprint Car Engine Up to Speed

Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

Foreign Affairs Motorsport will be participating in the 2019 Kids Racing for Life event, which marks the 20-year anniversary of the program, held on Sept. 28 and 29 in Sebring, Florida. Started in 1999 by Reverend Zoeller of the Zoeller Ministries in Fort Myers, Florida, the non-profit group gifts terminally sick kids and their families… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event

Final Jim Beattie STK/SS Memorial Race Set to Kick Off

The fifth and final Jim Beattie Stock/Super Stock Memorial Race will be held during the NHRA Division 1 Pennsylvania Dutch Classic at Maple Grove Raceway from Sept. 26-29. Beattie, an avid race fan, was the founder of ATI Performance Products. After serving in the US Navy, Jim opened a general transmission rebuilding business. Today, ATI… Continue reading Final Jim Beattie STK/SS Memorial Race Set to Kick Off

Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team

Former head of Reher-Morrison’s R&D department Darin Morgan will join the Mast Motorsports team effective immediately. The new team member has experience developing advanced cylinder heads and induction systems for engine applications for NHRA, IHRA Pro Stock, IndyCar, NASCAR Cup, powerboats, land-speed cars, high-end sportsman and bracket racing. In his latest role, Morgan welcomes the… Continue reading Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team

Turn 14 Diversifies Product Assortment with Addition of FUELAB to Line Card

Performance automotive parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added FUELAB’s fuel delivery products to its distribution centers. “Turn 14 Distribution is pleased to bring the innovative products offered by FUELAB to our customers,” said Kyle Shelley, Turn 14 Distribution’s director of sales. “FUELAB products are a top choice of late-model domestic performance shops, and the… Continue reading Turn 14 Diversifies Product Assortment with Addition of FUELAB to Line Card

Petersen Automotive Museum to Honor Jessi Combs with Special Exhibit

The Petersen Automotive Museum will open a temporary exhibit on Sept. 22, located in the William E. Connor Penthouse, honoring the life and accomplishments of Jessi Combs, also known as “The Fastest Woman on Four Wheels.” Jessi tragically passed on Aug. 27, 2019, while attempting to set a land speed record. Admission to the temporary… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum to Honor Jessi Combs with Special Exhibit

Motovicity Adds VP Racing Fuels Brand to Offerings

Motovicity Distribution, a performance-focused wholesale distributor, is adding VP Racing Fuels to its lineup beginning September 2019. “We couldn’t be more excited to be working with VP Fuels, as they are known throughout the industry as one of the top brands for all things racing fuel,” said Motovicity CEO, Brian Lounsberry. Motovicity is stocking a range of… Continue reading Motovicity Adds VP Racing Fuels Brand to Offerings

Detroit Speed Partners with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation

Detroit Speed has partnered with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation for the Motoring For A Cure contest. From September 17th to October 1st, visit www.jeffgordonchildrensfoundation.org/motoring, and enter to win a Premium Speed Enthusiast prize package valued at more than $2,300 in the Motoring For A Cure contest, which benefits the foundation. The package features prizes from… Continue reading Detroit Speed Partners with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation