Race Winning Brands Inc. has acquired Falicon Crankshaft Components Inc., a manufacturer of high performance powersports engine components including crankshafts, connecting rods, camshaft sprockets, and racing clutches…
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Chevy Concept COPO Camaro Electrifies Drag Racing
Fifty years after the original COPO Camaro special order performance models were introduced, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro Concept demonstrates an electrified vision for drag racing. The concept was debuted at last week’s SEMA Show. eCOPO-a concept based on the 2019 COPO Camaro-was developed by General Motors and built in partnership with the pioneering electric drag racing… Continue reading Chevy Concept COPO Camaro Electrifies Drag Racing
Holy Hellephant!
The Mopar brand stampeded into SEMA Show with a new HEMI-engine-powered beast called the Hellephant. The 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine turns the crank at a mammoth 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The company also revealed its 1968 Dodge Super Charger concept, which featured the Hellephant crate HEMI engine assembly and kit.… Continue reading Holy Hellephant!
Classic Camaro Comes Out on Top in Ultimate Street Car Invitational
Mike DuSold and his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro was awarded as the 2018 Ultimate Street Car at the 11th annual OPTIMA Invitational at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend…
Motor State Distributing Adds K1 Race Gear to Line Card
Motor State Distributing has added K1 Race Gear (K1R) to its expanding vendor product line…
Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires Holley Performance Products
The same private equity that owns Driven Performance Brands has acquired Holley Performance Products from Lincolnshire Management Inc…
Kurt Busch to Appear in Forgeline Booth
NASCAR’s Kurt Busch will sign autographs at Forgeline Motorsport’s SEMA booth (No. 25151) this week. His appearance is set for 2:30-3 p.m. on Oct. 31…
NHRA Breakfast: Four Legends to Share Their Stories
The NHRA Breakfast held during Automotive Industry Week in Vegas will showcase celebrity drivers who have been on the road to 50 Years of the NHRA Gatornationals….
Motor State Rebrands No-Prep Triple Crown Event
The annual No-Prep Triple Crown event presented by Lane Automotive will be marketed under a new name next year. Moving forward, the event will be known as the Motor State KnockOut…
Drag Racing Stars to Visit Quarter Mile Foundation Booth
The Quarter Mile Foundation will be celebrating some of the most iconic drag racers during the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 SEMA Show…
Turbinator II Makes Blistering 503-mph Run at Bonneville
Team Vesco and the Turbinator II are the first to be inducted into the coveted 500-mph club, thanks to an incredible run at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier this month. With a top speed of 503.334 mph, the Turbinator II is now the world’s fastest wheel-driven vehicle. Unfortunately, Team Vesco’s history-making run wasn’t enough to… Continue reading Turbinator II Makes Blistering 503-mph Run at Bonneville
Street Outlaws Racing to Turbo Company’s Booth
The Precision Turbo and Engine SEMA booth (No. 23925) is playing host to several stars from the Street Outlaws TV show…
Stakeholders Warn Insurance Rules Could Doom European Motorsports
All motorsport activities could soon become illegal in the EU, according to the Motorsport Industry Association…
Parts Pro Co-Hosts Hot Rod Drag Week Stopover with Straub Technologies
The AAM Group and its Parts Pro marketing brand recently partnered with Straub Technologies to host drivers competing on the 2018 HOT ROD Drag Week circuit for an informal meet-and-greet at the companies’ headquarters in…
Super Clean Set to Race & Fish with Team Lucas in 2019
Super Clean for the 11th straight year will partner with Team Lucas to keep pits, tools and engines dirt-free during the running of some the most rugged racing series on the planet…