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Kristin Sowinski Joins Jiffy-tite As Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Kristin Sowinski this month was named Communications and Marketing Coordinator for Jiffy-tite OEM, Aftermarket and Motorsports initiatives. Kristin…

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Nominees For NASCAR Hall Of Fame’s Fifth Class Announced

NASCAR has announced 25 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s fifth induction class, and included among the diverse group are five newcomers whose…

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Hawk Expands Sponsorship With ARCA Series For 2013

Hawk Performance has expanded its sponsorship of the ARCA Racing Series for the 2013 season. The supplier of "severe duty and high-performance…

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Arias Pistons Welcomes Return Of Nick Arias III

After a nine-year hiatus pursuing other business opportunities, Nick Arias III has rejoined Arias Pistons, Gardena, California. Arias brings much of…

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TORC Off Road Series To Offer Worldwide Live Streaming

The TRAXXAS TORC Off Road Series, presented by Amsoil, recently announced a new partnership with Red Bull Media House which will offer live coverage…

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SCCA Pro Racing Names New Rally Director

Kurt Spitzner has been named Rally Programs Director for SCCA Pro Racing. The new position will serve as a liaison between SCCA Pro Racing and the…

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Sprints On Dirt Inks New Tire Agreement With Hoosier

The Michigan based Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt Presented by ARP recently announced a new tire agreement with Hoosier Racing Tire. The 360 winged…

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Heather Boyce Named General Manager Of Cottage Grove Speedway

A new chapter in the history of the Cottage Grove Speedway begins in 2013—not only will the facility have new ownership, but a new general manager,…

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Lucas Oil ASCS Updates National Schedule

The schedule for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real has changed. Events at the Tri City Speedway on Friday,…

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WKA Board Of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members

Board of Trustee elections for districts 3 (N.C.), 6 (Mich., Ohio) and 9 (Conn., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.Y., R.I., Vt.) recently concluded and, as a…

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ADRL Contingency Awards Balloon To More Than $650,000 For 2013

Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced that coming off of a hugely successful season opening Dragpalooza IX event at Rockingham…

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Racepak Names Sarah Burgess Product Manager

Racepak, an industry leader in manufacturing and marketing of data acquisition for racers, has named Sarah Burgess as Product Manager.   Burgess…

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Meyer, Leonard To Be Inducted Into Auto Racing Hall Of Fame

Legendary chief mechanic and engineer Louis “Sonny” Meyer Jr. and 1968 Indianapolis 500 pole winner Joe Leonard are the 2013 inductees to the Auto…

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Safety-Kleen Announces Partnership With Stadium Super Trucks

Safety-Kleen has announced its sponsorship of the Stadium Super Truck Series (SST), whereby Safety-Kleen will provide environmental services at all…

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ACAT Global Closes Deal On Charlevoix Production Facility

Advanced Clean Air Technologies (ACAT), manufacturers of lightweight, efficient catalytic converter products for automotive, commercial and…

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New X-DRL Names Announce Team For 2013 Season

Veteran announcer Brian Olson and seasoned drag racing guru Carl Robinson have been named as the announce team for the new X-treme Drag Racing League…

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JOES Racing Products Announces Contingency Program With ACT

JOES Racing Products has announced a season-long Contingency Program in association with all three American Canadian Tours (ACT). The JOES program…

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Marla Moore Joins The Coker Group As Marketing Director

Specialty wheel and tire manufacturer and retailer The Coker Group has named Marla Moore as its new Director of Marketing. Moore will oversee all…

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NMRA To Host All-Female Shootout At Ohio Event

Royal Purple has stepped up to the plate to present the Muscle Mustangs All-Female Shootout at the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals…

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Walt Allen Named Empire State Series Director

Walt Allen adds to his racing-related resume as new director of IMCA’s World Products Empire State Series. Allen will attend all 10 events in the…

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Online Racer Registration Officially Opens For 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 500

SCORE International’s new era continues as online racer registration officially opens for one of the most popular motorsports events in the world—the…

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PRI Debuts New-Look Monthly eNewsletter

Released on April 3, Performance Racing Industry’s redesigned eNewsletter features a vibrant new layout, easier navigation, and more entry points to…

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IHRA Reaches Sanctioning Milestone With Signing Of Atmore Dragway, Hobbs Motorsports Park

With the recent signing of Atmore Dragway in Alabama and Hobbs Motorsports Park in New Mexico, the International Hot Rod Association has set an IHRA…

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Gary Trudeau Appointed Race Director For Nitto Tires United States Touring Car Championship

Series officials have announced that Gary Trudeau has been appointed the Race Director for the Nitto Tires United States Touring Car Championship (…

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ISCARS Moving Forward For 2013 And Beyond; Clarifies ISCAR-ISCARS Name With GRAND-AM

The International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series (ISCARS) is moving forward with plans for a 2013 season while developing a long-term business…

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Industry News

Dayco New Headquarters

Dayco Announces New Headquarters, Appointments to Leadership Positions

Dayco, an engine products and drive systems supplier, is relocating its corporate and North American headquarters to Birmingham, Michigan, and has…

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Indycar Medical team

INDYCAR Adds to Medical Team

INDYCAR and Indiana University (IU) Health have appointed Angela Fiege, MD to director of medical services for INDY NXT by Firestone and added …

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Beth Paretta Joins Formula E as VP of Sporting

The ABB FIA Formula E has appointed Beth Paretta, a distinguished leader in motorsports, as the new vice president of sporting, effective May 1,…

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Lubrication Specialties Expands Marketing Team

Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot's Secret, has expanded support for Hot Shot's Secret field events with the addition of…

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Wally Dallenbach Indycar

INDYCAR Race Winner, Longtime Official Wally Dallenbach, 87

Wally Dallenbach, an INDYCAR SERIES race winner and longtime series official, passed away on April 29. He was 87. Dallenbach, a native of East…

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