Tag: Racing

Indy Autonomous Challenge Secures New Sponsors for CES Event

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has secured ASPIRE, Cisco, and Luminar as sponsors of the Autonomous Challenge at CES at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, event officials announced. Scheduled for Jan. 7 during CES 2023, the Autonomous Challenge at CES returns to Las Vegas featuring nine teams seeking to break autonomous racing records. ASPIRE is… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge Secures New Sponsors for CES Event

NPW Hosts Charity Golf Tournament

National Performance Warehouse (NPW) hosted a charity golf tournament for more than 100 players from the automotive industry last month, the parts distributor recently shared. Hosted on Dec. 11 at Miami Lakes Golf Club, the event ultimately raised $6,000 for First Tee Miami, the company said. In addition to having more than 100 players from… Continue reading NPW Hosts Charity Golf Tournament

Sprint Car Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023 Inductees

The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame has revealed the 13 inductees for its Class of 2023, the organization announced. The Class of 2023 includes 13 drivers, owners, builders, promoters and others involved in the sprint car industry in various capacities. The following individuals will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame… Continue reading Sprint Car Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023 Inductees

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