Tag: Racing

Pennzoil Q&A with Larry Chen

Pennzoil recently sat down with photographer and automotive content creator Larry Chen for a Q&A session that provided some insight into the SEMA Influencer of the Year’s career, skills and more. In the interview, Chen discusses some of the challenges and highlights of his career, his background in photography and how he developed his skills,… Continue reading Pennzoil Q&A with Larry Chen

SEMA Now Accepting Nominations for MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting nominations for the MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award through Jan. 2, the organization announced. Presented by the SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), the award honors a member of the print, online or broadcast media who has made a substantial contribution to the industry within… Continue reading SEMA Now Accepting Nominations for MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award

Vintage Parts of Arizona

Vintage Parts of Arizona

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. “Change is the only constant in life,” said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. I doubt he was even aware of the performance aftermarket 500 years before Christ, but he was right on the money. Change is constant in our business and staying on… Continue reading Vintage Parts of Arizona

Michigan Automotive Country Club Nears Construction Phase

Motorsports Gateway Howell will begin construction next month on its 273-acre automotive district, developers announced. Located only one mile from downtown Howell, Michigan, Phase 1 of the district will include a 2.2-mile performance driving circuit, members clubhouse, paddock, member rentable garages, track-fronting private garage condos, and a public nature trail. The first section of the… Continue reading Michigan Automotive Country Club Nears Construction Phase

SEMA Issues Statement on Status of RPM Act

Despite backing from SEMA and PRI, the RPM Act is unlikely to pass during the 2021-2022 Congressional session, the trade organizations announced. According to a statement from SEMA regarding the status of the legislation, key negotiators in Congress could not reach an agreement on bill language that balanced the need for federal law to protect… Continue reading SEMA Issues Statement on Status of RPM Act

Report: Falken Ending North American Motorsports Programs

Falken Tires is ending its North American motorsports programs, according to a new report from Tire Business. Falken, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, will no longer participate in Formula DRIFT or the Amsoil Championship Off-Road series beginning in 2023, the report said. However, the company told Tire Business that it will continue some support… Continue reading Report: Falken Ending North American Motorsports Programs

Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids

Performance oils & fluids make a real difference.

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Performance oils and fluids are protection for your customer’s power investments. Engineered for specific uses and backed by lab and real-world testing, these products are a fun and vital part of a speed shop’s offerings. From supply chain issues to common misconceptions,… Continue reading Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids

F1 Establishes All-Women Academy Development Series

Five teams have been confirmed for the new Formula 1 all-women Academy Series, the series announced. Five veteran outfits in junior categories have confirmed their entries for next year with ART Grand Prix, Campos Racing, Carlin, MP Motorsport and PREMA Racing fielding three cars each to form the 15-car grid, the series said. F1 Academy… Continue reading F1 Establishes All-Women Academy Development Series

Eldora to Host $1M Winged Sprint Car Race

Eldora Speedway will host winged sprint cars for the richest purse in sprint car history for its third version of the Eldora Million, track owner Tony Stewart announced. Set for July 12-13, the unsanctioned event will feature a winner’s purse of $1,002,023 from a total purse of $1.4 million and is a cooperative effort with… Continue reading Eldora to Host $1M Winged Sprint Car Race

Hot Shot’s Secret Named ODSS Title Sponsor

Hot Shot’s Secret has signed a two-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) for 2023 and 2024, the company announced. Hot Shot’s Secret also recently announced title sponsorship for the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for 2023. With title sponsorship confirmed for ODSS and NHRDA, Hot Shot’s… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Named ODSS Title Sponsor

Holley Appoints New CFO

Holley has appointed Jesse Weaver as the company’s new chief financial officer, the company announced. Weaver will succeed Stephen Trussell, who has served as the company’s interim chief financial officer since September 30, 2022. Trussell will continue as the company’s vice president of finance, a role he has held since 2009. Weaver, who has nearly… Continue reading Holley Appoints New CFO

Kyle Fickler Joins ProCharger

Accessible Technologies, parent company of ProCharger and Inovair, has named Kyle Fickler the ProCharger director of business development, the company announced. Fickler previously served as the director of sales and business development at Driven Racing Oil, director of business development at Aeromotive and vice president of marketing at Weld Racing, the company said. Fickler is… Continue reading Kyle Fickler Joins ProCharger