DEI Partners with Summit Motorsports Park for 2023 Season

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) has formed a marketing partnership with Summit Motorsports Park, the company announced. Summit Motorsports Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, the track announced. “Summit Motorsports Park has a long tradition of excellence, from promoting motorsports competitors to providing high-quality experiences for fans and enthusiasts,” said Steve Garrett, DEI creative… Continue reading DEI Partners with Summit Motorsports Park for 2023 Season

Holley Appoints New President & CEO

Holley has appointed Matthew Stevenson as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO), the company announced. Effective June 6, Stevenson will replace Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Gloeckler, who will be remaining with Holley as a member of the Board. Stevenson joins Holley from Blue Bird Corporation where he served as president… Continue reading Holley Appoints New President & CEO

McLeod Racing to Sponsor Orlando Speed World, South Georgia Motorsports Park

McLeod Racing has entered into a full year commitment to provide sponsorship to Orlando Speed World and South Georgia Motorsports Park, the company announced. Both tracks are scheduled for a full summer of drag racing across all categories, track officials said. Orlando Speed World is located in the heart of the import drag racing market,… Continue reading McLeod Racing to Sponsor Orlando Speed World, South Georgia Motorsports Park

Former HOT ROD Editor Named MAHLE Motorsport Marketing Manager

MAHLE Motorsport, the performance division of MAHLE North America, has named former HOT ROD Magazine editor, Rob Kinnan, as its marketing manager, the company announced. Kinnan will be responsible for all marketing decisions for the division including media buys, print and digital content, creative, sponsorships, budgets, PR and events, the company said. Kinnan has longstanding… Continue reading Former HOT ROD Editor Named MAHLE Motorsport Marketing Manager

Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win

Yokohama Tire is celebrating after Team Yokohama driver Kristin Matlock secured victory in the UTV class at the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000, the tire manufacturer announced. Kristin Matlock beat her husband Wayne Matlock by 1.46 seconds to win the UTV class and finish third overall. She also became the first woman ever to win the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win

Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer has been chosen as the Official Charity of Craton Promotions, an official promotional production center for many major brands associated with motorsports, the organization announced. Craton features a wide selection of gear from the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) along with many other prominent racing brands such as… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions

Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF), headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, provides support services for young patients and their families nationwide. (Photo courtesy AHF)

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In October 2006, Austin Hatcher Osborn was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal tumors called atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). The oncologist explained to parents Jim and Amy Jo Osborn that the fatality rate was 100%. Currently, ATRT… Continue reading Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation

Gran Turismo Movie Trailer

The upcoming Gran Turismo movie has released a new trailer, which you can watch above. Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills win a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

THE SHOP Accepting Submissions for Made in the USA Product Section

THE SHOP is now accepting press releases for its Made in the USA new product section, coming up in the magazine’s July print issue. Deadline for entries is Friday, May 12. Each July, THE SHOP shines a spotlight on American-made components with a special Made in the USA roundup. Manufacturers are invited to submit a… Continue reading THE SHOP Accepting Submissions for Made in the USA Product Section