Tag: Sport Compact

DEI to Sponsor The Shootout Drag Racing Event

Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) will serve as a class presenting sponsor at The Shootout 2023 drag racing event, the company announced. In its 30th year, The Shootout is a Mitsubishi and DSM racing event schedule for Sept. 15-17 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. On-track action will include competition for DSM and Mitsubishi classes,… Continue reading DEI to Sponsor The Shootout Drag Racing Event

A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Using Subaru WRXs as drift cars only created more fans of these “youngtimer” candidates. (Photo by Jason R. Sakurai)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Are millennials and Gen Zers less interested in vehicle ownership and driving? Not according to a study conducted by Hagerty Insurance titled “Why Driving Matters,” which found that 81% of millennial drivers said they “like,” “love” or are “passionate about” driving, just… Continue reading A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Registration for the 2023 SEMA Battle of the Builders is now open, SEMA Show officials announced. “The SEMA Show is synonymous with the most unique vehicles in the world, and for 10 years the Battle of the Builders program has given the builders of these vehicles an opportunity to showcase their imagination, creativity, and craftsmanship… Continue reading Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Diode Dynamics to Exhibit at Import Alliance

Diode Dynamics, a manufacturer of automotive LED lighting based just outside St. Louis, Missouri, will be attending Import Alliance at Nashville Super Speedway as a vendor later this month, the company announced. Scheduled for July 21-22, Import Alliance Nashville will allow participants to learn from experts, build connections and explore new trends in the import… Continue reading Diode Dynamics to Exhibit at Import Alliance

World Party: Sport Compacts

Sport compact customers are looking to strongly modify their vehicles. (Photo courtesy Yokohama Tire)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Monty Python gave us the phrase, “And now for something completely different.” Sport compacts started off being just that, while today—well over 20 years since their raucous entry into the automotive world—they are still around and thriving. Small but packing a big… Continue reading World Party: Sport Compacts

Petersen Museum to Attempt Record-Setting Porsche Boxster Gathering

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Porsche Boxster, the Petersen Automotive Museum will host a 30 Years of Boxster Cruise-In this Sunday, July 9, in an attempt to set a record for the largest U.S. gathering of Porsche Boxsters, museum officials announced. While no prior record exists, the museum aims to host more than… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Attempt Record-Setting Porsche Boxster Gathering

Turn 14 Distribution Adds ISR Performance to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added ISR Performance to its line card, the company announced. “With a product expertise that ranges from suspension products to engine swap components, ISR Performance has spent many years developing a strong reputation for delivering affordable products that truly perform. For many years, our dealers have requested this… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ISR Performance to Line Card