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Sunnen Acquires German Dealer Hommel Präzision

Photo courtesy of Sunnen Sunnen Products Company—the St. Louis, Missouri-based manufacturer of innovative honing solutions—has acquired German…

Nominations Open For SEMA Hall Of Fame

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame program, now through March 17, 2023. The award…

Swainsboro Raceway (GA) Reopens With New Owner

Photo courtesy of Swainsboro Raceway, Facebook Swainsboro Raceway—the 3/10-mile dirt oval in Emanuel County, Georgia—has been purchased by J.J.…

Holley Announces 2023 Event Dates

Holley Performance Parts has revealed the dates for its popular high-performance race events. Holley is again bringing its LS Fest to the west for…

2023 Drive For Diversity Driver Development Class Announced

NASCAR and Rev Racing have announced the next generation of drivers participating in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program.…

Virginia Governor Pledges To Repeal Internal Combustion Engine Ban

Photo courtesy of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin During his annual State of the Commonwealth address, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin reaffirmed…

NASCAR To Sanction New River All-American Speedway (NC)

Jacksonville, North Carolina-based New River All-American Speedway, formerly known as Goodyear All American Speedway (and Coastal Plains Raceway…

Northern Radiator Adds Dave Amato

Northern Radiator—the Willmar, Minnesota distribution-based supplier of cooling system components for high-performance, automotive, and more markets…

Venom F5 Revolution Coupe by Hennessey Performance

Hennessey Performance Unveils Venom F5 ‘Revolution’ Hypercar

Hennessey Performance—the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator—has unveiled a new, lighter-weight, track-focused…

New Owner For Ohio Valley Speedway (WV)

Ohio Valley Speedway—the 3/8-mile dirt track located just south of Lubeck, West Virginia—has a new owner. Rich Michael Jr., of Ischua, New York, has…

2023 SEMA Scholarship Applications Now Open

The 2023 SEMA Scholarship application period for students preparing for careers in the automotive or performance parts industries is now open and…

Jesel Valvetrain Founder Dan Jesel, 81

Jesel—the valvetrain parts manufacturer based in Lakewood, New Jersey—has announced the passing of company founder Dan Jesel. He was 81. “With…

NHRA Releases Nine-Race Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced the nine-race schedule for the 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will feature a…

Meyer Distributing Announces New Waterbury, CT Location

Jasper, Indiana-based Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of its Waterbury, Connecticut cross-dock. The facility will have a direct feed…

K&N Engineering Enters Restructuring Agreement

K&N Engineering—the Riverside, California-based manufacturer of air filters, cold air intake systems, oil filters, and more performance parts—…

Updates Announced For R&D Tax Credit For Businesses

PRI’s DC-based advocacy team has announced an important update for businesses that make research and development (R&D) investments. When the “…

New Ownership Group For CARS Tour

Former and current NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, and Justin Marks have announced their acquisition of the Solid…

Cody Pollage Named IHRA Southern Divisions Director

Cody Pollage has been named the International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA) new Southern Divisions director of tracks. Prior to the appointment,…

Yokohama Tire Announces Promotions

Yokohama Tire Corporation recently announced a trio of organizational changes. The following executives have been promoted to new positions: …

Menlen Named Series Director For CRA

Track Enterprises and Champion Racing Association Powered by JEGS (CRA) have announced that Scott Menlen will take over as series director for CRA…

LSI Promotes Josh Steinmetz To Hot Shot’s Secret Brand Manager

Lubrication Specialties (LSI)—the manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of additives, oils, and fluids—has announced the promotion of Josh…

AAM Group, Engine Parts Group Finalize Agreement

The AAM Group—the automotive aftermarket program distribution group and specialty marketing firm based in Piney Flats, Tennessee—has finalized an…

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Off-Road Racing Pioneer Robbie Pierce, 63

Image courtesy of Jimco Racing Robbie Pierce, the off-road racing pioneer, has passed away after an accident while scuba diving on Tuesday. He was…

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ACT Announces New Mighty Mini Series For 2023

Photo courtesy of Erik Tavares, ACT The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) has announced a new stock car touring division called the Mighty Mini Series,…

New Law Passed To Protect Manufacturers, Retailers

A new law has been passed that will help protect consumers from bad actors peddling counterfeit and stolen goods. The PRI-supported INFORM Consumers…

All Star Circuit Of Champions Promote Kevin Nouse As Series Director

Officials with the Brownsburg, Indiana-based Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 organization have announced Kevin Nouse has…

NASA Names Replacement For Retiring Jerry Kunzman

Officials with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) have announced co-founder and executive director, Jerry Kunzman, will retire in 2023. He…

Formula DRIFT Outlines New Format, Technology Set For 2023

Officials with Formula DRIFT have announced updates ahead of the opening of its 20th anniversary season in 2023. A brand-new qualifying format…

IMCA Announces Composite Body Panel Mandate

Officials with IMCA Racing have announced mandates for the composite body panels allowed beginning this season in the Modified and Late Model…

Formula 1 To Launch Female ‘Formula Academy’ Series In April

Officials with Formula Academy—the Formula 1-backed all-female driver series—have confirmed five teams will compete during its inaugural season,…