Tag: Racing

Taylor Cable Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Taylor Cable Products is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, the company announced, and kicked off the celebration at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California. “This is a prestigious show and a favorite of ours because it draws the enthusiasts that Taylor Cable products cater to, so we couldn’t think of a better… Continue reading Taylor Cable Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Rockford Speedway to Close Following 2023 Season

After more than 70 years of hosting races, Rockford Speedway in Rockford, Illinois will close at the completion of the 2023 season and be redeveloped for commercial opportunities, track officials announced. “For years we have watched the surrounding area evolve into a vibrant retail corridor, this day has been coming and while it’s great for… Continue reading Rockford Speedway to Close Following 2023 Season

Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship

Mayhew Tools will continue its sponsorship of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Pole Award for the 2023 season, the company announced. It will be the fifth consecutive year that Mayhew has sponsored the Pole Award. This award sponsorship provides an opportunity for Mayhew to present each winning driver with a one-thousand-dollar check, while also awarding… Continue reading Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship

BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success

BILSTEIN is celebrating the recent success of its sponsored racers at this year’s King of the Hammers off-road motorsports event, the company said. Competing on BILSTEIN shocks in the Pro 2 category, Ryan Beat won first place after 12 laps of carnage. Another BILSTEIN-sponsored racer, Doug Mittag, came in third. Mittag also placed second in… Continue reading BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success

MagnaFlow Selling Equipment After Closing Georgia Manufacturing Facility

MagnaFlow will be auctioning the contents of its Lavonia, Georgia Exhaust Manufacturing Facility, the company announced. The auction will be conducted by Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers. The auction is part of MagnaFlow’s plan to consolidate its manufacturing and logistics operations to its headquarters facility in Oceanside, California, the company said. The Lavonia, Georgia Exhaust Manufacturing Facility… Continue reading MagnaFlow Selling Equipment After Closing Georgia Manufacturing Facility

Holley CEO Retires

Holley President and CEO, Tom Tomlinson, is retiring from his role and resigning from the company’s board, the company announced. Current Director, Michelle Gloeckler, has been named interim president and CEO while the company conducts a search for a permanent CEO, Holley representatives said. Gloeckler has been a member of the company’s board since July… Continue reading Holley CEO Retires

VP Racing Drops ‘Fuels’ From Name

VP Racing Fuels is launching a new identity for the corporation, its products and programs, and will be now known as “VP Racing,” the company announced. “We are excited to announce an updated identity for VP,” said Alan Cerwick, VP Racing’s president and CEO. “This change is a better reflection of the vitality of our… Continue reading VP Racing Drops ‘Fuels’ From Name

Vortech Superchargers, Paxton Automotive Join AFR Group

Vortech Superchargers and Paxton Automotive have joined the Air Flow Research, SCAT Cranks, RaceTec Pistons and Procar Seating portfolio of brands, the companies announced. Vortech Superchargers produces a lineup of centrifugal compression air management solutions for automotive, marine, industrial, aeronautical and motorsports applications. “Our organization is thrilled to have Vortech Superchargers join in. There are… Continue reading Vortech Superchargers, Paxton Automotive Join AFR Group

Mickey Thompson Expands Presence at 2023 King of the Hammers

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels (M/T) will have an expanded presence at the 17th annual King of the Hammers (KOH) scheduled for Feb. 2-11 in Johnson Valley, California, the company announced. The company will be showcasing its latest off-road products on more than 20 racecars across four classes through a new Ultra4 sponsorship program, the… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Expands Presence at 2023 King of the Hammers

Lucas Oil Adds to Leadership Team

Lucas Oil Products has made three additions to its leadership team, the company announced, naming Jason Bonikowske as general counsel, and promoting Nicole York to vice president of finance and Megan Burakiewicz to vice president of human resources. Prior to joining Lucas Oil as General Counsel, Bonikowske spent 16 years at CSM Sport and Entertainment… Continue reading Lucas Oil Adds to Leadership Team