Tag: Racing

VP Racing Fuels Launches New Renewable Fuel

VP Racing Fuels is expanding its renewable fuel initiative with the launch of a new, renewable fuel, EcoGen, the company announced. EcoGen is a renewable, non-alcohol alternative to ethanol and butanol-based fuels found at the pump, the company said. VP Racing has engineered high-octane renewable gasoline components incorporated into gasoline to help meet the increasing… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Launches New Renewable Fuel

PRI Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Seminars

PRI is now accepting applications for 2023 PRI Show seminars, the organization announced. The organization is accepting proposals for educational programs that reflect current trends, ideas, best practices and processes, new techniques and discoveries within the racing and performance industry. Potential topics include sponsorships, hiring and employee management, branding, content creation, youth engagement, small business… Continue reading PRI Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Seminars

A Hard Look at Drag Racing

Kelly Anderson has fun and entertains fans with her wheel-standing “Stacy 2.0” Camaro at events like the weekly Thursday Night Thunder at Irwindale Drag Strip.

This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. “Is drag racing dying or is it dead?” That’s a real question, believe it or not, I often get asked and it’s darn hard to answer. After attending the opening night of the weekly Thursday Night Thunder at Irwindale Drag Strip in… Continue reading A Hard Look at Drag Racing

Turn 14 Distribution Adds UMI Performance to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has broadened its selection of suspension components with the addition of UMI Performance to its line card, the company announced. “UMI Performance adds a unique addition to the Turn 14 Distribution line card with its high-quality domestic performance suspension components. The company has smalltown roots but the highest machinery,… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds UMI Performance to Line Card

Austin Hatcher Foundation to Present Awards at Rolex 24 at Daytona

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be presenting IMSA and Hixon Motor Sports with awards recognizing their contributions to the organization ahead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the organization announced. For the 2023 season, the Foundation is continuing in its role as an official charity of IMSA for the ninth season. During… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation to Present Awards at Rolex 24 at Daytona

HOT ROD Power Tour Releases 2023 Schedule

The HOT ROD Power Tour has revealed its 2023 event schedule. Scheduled for June 12-16, the HOT ROD Power Tour will kick off at Atlanta Motor Speedway and will wind its way north through the Carolinas before concluding at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway, organizers said. At each stop, the traveling car show will include activities… Continue reading HOT ROD Power Tour Releases 2023 Schedule

Hankook Named Exclusive Tire Supplier of Lamborghini Super Trofeo

Hankook Tire has been named an official technical partner and exclusive tire supplier of Lamborghini Super Trofeo, the tire manufacturer announced. The international one-make cup comprises three series, held on four continents, and will feature a new high-performance race tire developed by Hankook, the Ventus Race tire, which is specifically tailored to the Lamborghini Huracán… Continue reading Hankook Named Exclusive Tire Supplier of Lamborghini Super Trofeo

New Sports Car Development Series to Launch in 2023

The Masterclass of Racing (MCoR), a new sports car development series, will launch later this year, the series announced. The series will feature homologated factory cars including but not limited to: GT3, GT4, TCR, LMP3, TCA, and NP01. Events will include a 50-minute sprint race and 4-hour short format endurance racing. “It is the expectation… Continue reading New Sports Car Development Series to Launch in 2023