Tag: Racing

Yokohama Tire Named Title Sponsor of Jeepspeed Race Series

Starting in 2021, Yokohama will be the title sponsor and exclusive tire provider for the Yokohama Tire Jeepspeed Race Series, the tire manufacturer announced. Jeepspeed is a class within the Best In The Desert (BITD) racing series. In 2021, Jeepspeed will be featured in all five BITD events, plus the Mint 400. Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR M/T… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Named Title Sponsor of Jeepspeed Race Series

Athena Racing Partners with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

Athena Racing has announced that Chuckwalla Valley Raceway will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the group’s driving education track for 2021. The partnership with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CVR), which begins immediately, will provide driving education and allow participants in the program to get on-track. Due to the pandemic, the partnership will currently allow one… Continue reading Athena Racing Partners with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

NPW Companies Acquires Engine and Performance Warehouse, Inc.

Miami-based NPW Companies has acquired Denver-based Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc., the company announced. Nearly 50 years old, EPWI is an engine parts specialty warehouse distribution company. The two companies signed the deal on Dec. 4. In addition to EPWI’s focus on the western half of the United States, its footprint includes 13 warehouse locations… Continue reading NPW Companies Acquires Engine and Performance Warehouse, Inc.

Red Line Synthetic Oil Recaps 2020 Victories

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a producer of performance lubricants, recapped some of its new records and victories from Red Line-sponsored racers in 2020. James Clay The final finishing position in the last race of the season gave James Clay enough points to be locked in as the 2020 SRO TC America Driver’s Champion. In total,… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Recaps 2020 Victories

BorgWarner Makes List of America’s Most Responsible Companies

BorgWarner Inc. been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021, the company announced. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc. The awards list was announced on Dec. 2. The full list can be viewed here. America’s Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from… Continue reading BorgWarner Makes List of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Gotta Show Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports

Atech Motorsports is now offering Gotta Show Products’ line of stainless steel hose and line kits for plumbing a street rod, classic truck or other custom vehicle project, the parts distributor announced. Gotta Show kits are made in the USA and feature stainless steel braided hose and line, plus all fittings needed for installation. Atech… Continue reading Gotta Show Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports

Turn 14 Distribution Presents Collaborative Supplier Award to K&N Engineering

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded K&N Engineering with its first-ever Collaborative Supplier Award for 2020, the company announced. The Collaborative Supplier Award is presented to Turn 14 Distribution’s most collaborative supplier over the last twelve months and is influenced by growth, depth of collaboration, support and relationship strength, the company said. K&N… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Presents Collaborative Supplier Award to K&N Engineering

Volkswagen Ending Motorsports Operations

Volkswagen is ending all motorsport activities as part of the company’s realignment and will be redistributing its resources as it focuses on its line of electric vehicles, the German automaker announced. “The Volkswagen brand is on the way to becoming the leading provider for sustainable e-mobility. To this end, we are pooling our strengths and… Continue reading Volkswagen Ending Motorsports Operations

Turn 14 Distribution Honors AMS Performance with New Supplier Award

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded AMS Performance with its inaugural New Supplier Award for 2020, the company announced. Turn 14 Distribution’s New Supplier Award is a new accolade for 2020 and is presented to a supplier with who the company began doing business over the last 12 months. AMS Performance received the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Honors AMS Performance with New Supplier Award

Champion Oil Announces Autocross Racing Contingency Program

Champion Oil, a racing motor oil manufacturer, recently announced a Racing Contingency Program for next year that is specifically for Autocross teams and racers in all classes of competition in most sanctioned autocross events in North America. The 2021 Champion Autocross Contingency Program includes, but is not limited to racing series and events such as: … Continue reading Champion Oil Announces Autocross Racing Contingency Program

NASCAR Limiting Attendance for Daytona 500

The 2021 Daytona 500, scheduled for Feb. 14, will have limited attendance, NASCAR announced. The reduced venue capacity for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series opener, as well as all events part of DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth (Feb. 9-14), is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and is in accordance with enhanced safety protocols and… Continue reading NASCAR Limiting Attendance for Daytona 500

PRI Releases Virtual Education Schedule

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has released the schedule for its upcoming virtual educational seminars, which the organization is hosting in place of an in-person trade show Dec. 10-12. This year’s virtual lineup features an array of topics and speakers that will benefit motorsports businesses of all types and sizes, the organization said. The PRI Education… Continue reading PRI Releases Virtual Education Schedule