Tag: Racing

Wilwood Disc Brakes Hires Outside Sales Contractor

Wilwood’s racing division has hired Tommy Strup as its newest outside sales contractor, the company announced. Strup brings more than 5 decades of racing experience and braking technology knowledge to the Wilwood team. Strup has owned a race program and worked directly with various race teams, builders and dealers. In 1996, Tommy turned his passion… Continue reading Wilwood Disc Brakes Hires Outside Sales Contractor

VP Racing Fuels Named Official Fuel of COPO Parts Direct

VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a manufacturer of performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has been named the Official Fuel of COPO Parts Direct and Turn Key Automotive in Oxford, Michigan, the company announced. “The COPO name is recognized around the world by racers, enthusiasts, and collectors in particular since there are only 69 of these awesome… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Named Official Fuel of COPO Parts Direct

Racecar Engineering Cancels Vendor College 2021

Racecar Engineering, citing COVID-19, has canceled its annual Vendor College 2021 event during February’s Speedweeks in central Florida. To quote Racecar Engineering President, Steve Dorer, “I believe this is in everyone’s best interest to help ensure that we keep everyone safe, our doors open, and that we can continue on with ‘Business as Usual’ to… Continue reading Racecar Engineering Cancels Vendor College 2021

Legendary Pontiac Mechanic Milt Schornack Passes Away

Milt Schornack—a legendary Pontiac mechanic—passed away last November. Schornack was born in Detroit on July 8, 1935, and was 85-years-old at the time of his death. He was most famous for his work on the Bobcat GTOs that were modified for drag racing by Ace Wilson’s Royal Pontiac dealership in Royal Oak, Michigan. He also… Continue reading Legendary Pontiac Mechanic Milt Schornack Passes Away

Tony Stewart’s Short Track Series Announces 2021 Schedule

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) and CBS Sports have revealed the full schedule for the series’ inaugural season. Formed by Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, the series will debut at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut on June 12. The season will conclude on July 17 at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Other stops include Knoxville Raceway,… Continue reading Tony Stewart’s Short Track Series Announces 2021 Schedule

Champion Oil Celebrating 65th Anniversary

Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals, lubricants, brake fluids, motor oils and additives, will be celebrating its 65th Anniversary Celebration in 2021, the company announced. Highlights of the year will be sponsorship of national and regional auto races, product contests, promotions and special events. Originally Lowe Oil Co. founded by Ralph Lowe in 1956, Champion… Continue reading Champion Oil Celebrating 65th Anniversary

Carroll Shelby Foundation Continues Charitable Efforts

The Carroll Shelby Foundation (CSF) kept their foot firmly to the floor in 2020 by completing a number of donations and fundraising programs this year. The non-profit organization made several gifts and increased its annual commitments to charities such as Children’s Organ Transplant Association, Carroll Shelby Automotive Program, American Nurses Association and The Eli Home.… Continue reading Carroll Shelby Foundation Continues Charitable Efforts

DEI Continues Facility Expansion

Design Engineering Inc. is entering phase two of a three-phase expansion project that will increase capacity at its Avon Lake headquarters facility, the heat and sound management products company announced. “This expansion will allow DEI to expand our manufacturing, assembly and warehouse capabilities and grow our R&D department,” says Dave Ramirez, VP of operations. “With… Continue reading DEI Continues Facility Expansion

Champion Oil Names Distributor of the Year

Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals, lubricants, motor oils and additives, has named Stirling Lubricants of New York as its Distributor of the Year. “The Champion Racing & Performance Distributor of the Year award is our most respected and highest honor,” stated Karl Dedolph, director of racing and performance products at Champion. “Each year, the… Continue reading Champion Oil Names Distributor of the Year

Pontiac Parts Specialist Steve Ames Passes Away

Steve Ames, 78, of Marlborough, New Hampshire, passed away on Dec. 20. After graduating from Columbia University with an engineering degree, he went into the National Guard. His next job was with a large paper company in Maine. Corporate life didn’t agree with him, so he ran a machine shop and drag raced from 1961… Continue reading Pontiac Parts Specialist Steve Ames Passes Away