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The Aeromotive Group Acquires VaporWorx, Adds New Engineering Director
The Aeromotive Group, the Lenexa, Kansas-based provider of aftermarket fuel delivery products and additional performance brands--has acquired…
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Chevrolet Reveals Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype
Chevrolet introduced its Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype ahead of this weekend's running of the DAYTONA 500. The Blazer EV.R is an example of Chevrolet…
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Richard Childress Racing Promotes Mike Verlander to President
Richard Childress Racing, the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series team based in Welcome, North Carolina, has promoted Mike Verlander, previously…
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Free Webinar for PRI Members: Understand Tariffs and the Evolving U.S. Trade Policy Landscape
Join the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) on Tuesday, February 18, for a webinar to hear attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg discuss the…
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Trump Administration Announces New Aluminum, Steel Tariffs
President Trump has announced new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, two important raw materials used in the manufacturing of motor vehicles,…
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Corvette ZR1 Sets Five U.S. Lap Records
Chevrolet has announced the Corvette ZR1 has secured five new production car lap records during a U.S. track tour with four different General Motors…
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New Owners, Name for Historic NY Dragstrip Under WDRA Sanction
Skyview Drags, the Tioga Center, New York, dragstrip, will have a new name and management team in 2025. Now known as Skyline Motorsports Park, the…
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Formula DRIFT Announces 2025 Pro-Am Licensing Options, New HOTPIT Autofest Partnership
Formula DRIFT officials have established an enhanced route for amateur drivers to reach the series and gain a full Formula DRIFT license. There are…
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Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd, Ralph Moody Inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd and Ralph Moody have been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the Class of 2025. Dr.…
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Chris Pook Named 2025 MSHFA Bob Russo Heritage Award Winner
Chris Pook, the founder of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, will be presented with the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Bob Russo…
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PMH Partners With LiveRaceMedia, Ralph Sheheen for 2025 Live Stream
Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), the producer of the SpeedTour racing event series, has partnered with Green Bay, Wisconsin-based LiveRaceMedia…
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Doug Boles Named President of INDYCAR, IMS
Penske Entertainment, the Indianapolis-based parent company of INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), has named Doug Boles as president…
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Watch: PRI General Manager Jim Liaw on The Creative Drive Podcast, Recorded at PRI 2024
At the recent PRI Show in downtown Indianapolis, PRI General Manager Jim Liaw sat down with The Creative Drive, the podcast hosted by…
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WDRA, IHRA Unite Sanctioning Bodies Ahead of 2025 Season
In a groundbreaking move for the world of drag racing, the World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) have…
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Bipartisan Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus Takes Shape in Congress
U.S. Reps. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) and Sanford D. Bishop (D-Ga.) are leading efforts in Congress to speak on behalf of the automotive industry and…
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Future Investment: Education at the PRI Show
Knowledge was the most valuable commodity at the 2024 PRI Show. The constant buzz heard throughout the Indiana Convention Center (ICC) and Lucas…
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Wildest Dreams: Exploring the Outer Limits of Piston and Ring Development
Photo courtesy of Speed of Air Engine Technologies LS engines making 3,000 horsepower. Diesel pulling engines making more than 5,000 hp. Endurance…
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Sprint Car Pioneer Howard Kaeding, 92
Howard Kaeding, the West Coast sprint car legend and founder of Kaeding Performance, has passed away, the company confirmed in a social media post.…
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NASCAR Defines OEM Penalty Structure Ahead of 2025 Season
NASCAR officials have introduced specific penalty options for manufacturers in an update to the NASCAR Rule Book in case the sanctioning body finds…
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Ford Announces Key Leadership Changes
Ford Motor Company has announced several key changes to its leadership group. Sherry House, who has served as vice president, finance, since June,…
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Brembo Celebrating 50 Years in Motorsports in 2025
Brembo, the Italian brake manufacturer, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in motorsports in 2025 and will be marking the occasion with a series of…
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SCCA Presents Top Honors at National Convention
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) wrapped its 2025 virtual National Convention, a yearly event to celebrate notable achievements throughout the…
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Five Reasons Why the SBN Women's Leadership Forum Is a Must-Attend Event
Strong leadership is the backbone of any organization's success. As women in the automotive aftermarket industry continue to break barriers as…
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Trans Am Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
The Trans Am Series has announced the 18 inductees that will make up the inaugural class of the Trans Am Hall of Fame. Members of the new Trans Am…
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MAHLE Motorsport Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2025
MAHLE Motorsport North America--the manufacturer of pistons technology based in Fletcher, North Carolina--is celebrating the company's 25th …
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