BorgWarner--the American automotive supplier based in Auburn Hills, Michigan--has unveiled a new "eMobility" transformation through its "Charging Forward" strategy. As part of the announcement, the company unveiled a new logo, the first update in over three decades.

"Now is the right time to introduce our new logo. It signifies the tremendous progress our team has made in transforming BorgWarner from a leader in conventional propulsion technologies to a leader in mobility, including eMobility," said Frédéric Lissalde, BorgWarner's president and CEO. 

BorgWarner is on track to have at least 25% of its revenues from battery electric vehicles (EV) by 2025, according to the company.

For more information, visit borgwarner.com.

Officials with the Best in the Desert--the North American-based off-road racing organization--have confirmed the dates for its 2023 events.

The famed "Casey Folks Vegas to Reno" is set for August 16-20, and registration is open for all classes for this 28th-anniversary event. 

Meanwhile, the "American Adventure Continues" on September 22-23, for the 2023 Silver State 300, followed by the "Duel in the Desert" on October 19-22. Finally, the "Race of Champions" is set for November 9-12.

For more information, visit bitd.com.

Officials with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) have announced this year's SCCA Women on Track initiative will award its first SCCA Women on Track Time Trials Scholarships.

Two recipients of this year's SCCA Women on Track Time Trials Scholarship will each receive $1,000, with the scholarship helping fund their attendance at any 2023 Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials National Tour events, including the Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials Nationals taking place October 12-15 at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

While applicants need to have a car available for use at a Time Trials National Tour event, the recipient does not need to be a member of the SCCA to apply.

The SCCA Women on Track Time Trials Scholarship application deadline is June 20, with completed submissions to be reviewed by the SCCA Women on Track Scholarship Committee.

Apply here. 

For more information, visit scca.com.

Niterra North America Inc. (formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc.) has announced the appointment of Hemant Damani as director of Information Technology (IT). Damani, a Niterra associate for over two years, will lead the IT function and manage the infrastructure, technologies and data that enable digital transformation.

Damani will also use emerging technologies to contribute to the company’s business strategy, according to Ron Laboda Niterra, vice president of finance and IT.

With over 20 years of experience in the automotive sector, Damani also leads a Cyber Security Think Tank and is an executive council member of the Business Technology Council, which is part of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).

Niterra is based out of Aichi, Japan, with a US office in Wixom, Michigan.

For more information, visit ngkntk.com.

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), brought to you by Gran Turismo, has announced the first-ever Unser Legacy King of the Mountain Ring crafted by Jostens. The overall winner of the 2023 "Race to the Clouds"--set for Sunday, June 25--will receive the one-of-a-kind ring.

Earning 26 PPIHC crowns, the Unser family has deep roots in this race's history, with those in the industry often referring to Pikes Peak as "Unser Mountain."

"It seemed such a natural fit for the Unser Racing Museum to collaborate with Jostens to create a wearable trophy for the annual 'King of the Mountain,'" said Susan Unser of the Unser Racing Museum. "The Unser family arrived from Switzerland and settled in Colorado City in 1895. Their three sons loved racing the dirt road to the top of the mountain on their motorcycles. Next came the sons and grandsons of those three, and their love of and success on the mountain propelled them to legendary careers. Now we have fourth-generation daughters and sons who are reaching for the clouds. It's always been a magical place for the Unser family."

For more information, visit ppihc.org.

NASCAR has announced its 22nd NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) class of undergraduate and graduate students.

The class of 37 students will participate in a 10-week program that offers hands-on experience across various roles in the motorsports industry.

"This year, we're welcoming another exceptional class of college students eager to learn about our sport," said Brandon Thompson, NASCAR's Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. "As a graduate of NDIP, I know firsthand how crucial it is for students to have exposure to professional sports opportunities. We're excited to welcome this year's class and look forward to seeing them grow this summer."

NDIP is open to college students who fit academic requirements and are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Latino or Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

The 2023 NASCAR Diversity Internship Class

Intern Name/ Department/ School

• Abhishek Cherukara/ NASCAR Aerodynamics/ Cranfield University
• Alexandria Samuel/ Sonoma Raceway/ Columbia University
• Angelina Davila/ NASCAR Communications/ DePaul University
• Aniya Misher/ Joe Gibbs Racing/ North Carolina A&T State University
• Ava Hartsell/ Hendrick Motorsports/ Virginia Tech
• Brisia Briones/ NASCAR Sourcing and Procurement/ University of Houston
• Chandler Love/ NASCAR Human Resources/ University of Miami
• Daniel Zakhary/ NASCAR Public & Govt. Affairs/ University of Florida
• Darren Henderson/ NASCAR Multicultural & Youth Marketing/ Temple University
• DeNashia Robinson/ NASCAR Legal/ Howard University School of Law
• Didier Attipou/ NASCAR Corporate Accounting/ Morehouse College
• D'Vante Siler/ NASCAR Sales Academy/ Fort Valley State University
• Elijah Patterson/ NASCAR Marketing Services/ Johnson C. Smith University
• Elizabeth Yaboni/ NASCAR Social Responsibility/ Columbia University
• Ester Ferreira/ NASCAR International/ Nova Southeastern University
• Gift Pendleton/ Chicago Street Race/ University of Central Florida
• Haley King/ Worldwide Express/ Prairie View A&M University
• India Martin/ NASCAR Consumer Strategy/ Oglethorpe University
• Jayden Carrillo/ NASCAR Brand Marketing/ University of South Carolina
• Juliana Ashrifeh/ NASCAR Social Media/ Wayne State University
• Juliet Campbell/ NASCAR Productions/ The Ohio State University
• Lauren Allsbrook/ 23XI Racing/ University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Lauryn Carlton/ NASCAR Partnership Marketing/ Elon University
• Leticia De Freitas/ Rev Racing/ Savannah College of Art & Design
• Maya Ellison/ Motor Racing Network/ Florida A&M University
• Meg Cabras/ NASCAR Licensing & Consumer/ Florida State University
• Miranda Romero/ The NASCAR Foundation/ New Mexico State University
• Nicolas Caldwell/ NASCAR National Sales/ West Virginia University
• Niraj Panthi/ NASCAR Media and Event Technology/ Wingate University
• Oscar Casasola/ NASCAR Gaming and Esports/ University of Maryland
• Phalgunmihir Eyunni/ Hendrick Motorsports/ Florida State University
• Phillip Hall/ NASCAR Weekly Racing Operations/ St. John's University
• Salaah Khan/ NASCAR Sports Betting/ The George Washington University
• Sidney Brown/ Team Penske/ Bethune-Cookman University
• Syeda Ghazal Qadri/ NASCAR Research and Insights/ Boston University
• Tyra Blue/ NASCAR Diversity & Inclusion/ Briar Cliff University
• Victor Jackson/ Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing/ Florida State College at Jacksonville

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), brought to you by Gran Turismo, has announced a partnership with the United States Auto Club (USAC) as Pikes Peak moves into its second century of auto racing.

While the PPIHC remains a self-sanctioned motorsports event, USAC will provide added safety oversight and best practices, resulting in streamlined operations and cost savings for the historic "Race to the Clouds."

"Our relentless pursuit of safety for spectators and competitors led us to partner with USAC. We're doing all the right things, but now we're adding another layer of advisory personnel and implementing programs like RallySafe with USAC, which just makes so much sense as the best way to improve safety for our iconic event," said Melissa Eickhoff, executive director for the PPIHC.

USAC had previously served as the sanctioning body for PPIHC for nearly 25 years from 1956 to the early 1980s.

For more information, visit ppihc.org and usacracing.com.

Paul Thomas, president of Bosch Mobility Americas

Bosch has announced a realignment of its global mobility business, which beginning in January 2024, will be known as Bosch Mobility. A significant focus of the realignment is strengthening the regions to "serve existing and new customer needs even better and faster with customized technologies and solutions," a company rep stated.

The structure of Bosch Mobility recognizes the increased focus on and impact of software on the vehicle. Bosch Mobility aims to generate sales revenue of more than $84 billion worldwide by 2029, a more than 50% increase from 2022.

Bosch Mobility will be organized into seven divisions:

• Electrified Motion will be concerned with everything relating to electric motors, from the Bosch e-axle to seat adjusters.
• Vehicle Motion will cover vehicle dynamics, from ABS and ESP to steering.
• Power Solutions will handle combustion-engine technology, mobile and stationary fuel cells, electrolyzers and hydrogen engines.
• Cross-Domain Computing Solutions will develop solutions for areas ranging from automated parking to driver assistance and automated driving.
• Mobility Electronics will drive forward the development of control units and manage in-house semiconductor activities at Bosch.
• Mobility Aftermarket will cover the secondary parts market and the Bosch Car Service workshop franchise.
• E-Bike Systems will supply systems solutions, including drive units, rechargeable batteries, ABS, and connected displays – for e-bikes.
• The Bosch subsidiary ETAS will be given horizontal responsibility for hardware-agnostic software for operating systems and engineering tools.

In addition, Bosch has announced a new regional board to oversee its mobility business in North and South America. Beginning January 2024, Paul Thomas will step into the new role of president, Americas and lead the Bosch Mobility Americas regional board. He will oversee technology, strategy and sales for the Americas region.

Thomas currently serves as executive vice president of Bosch Mobility Solutions, Americas.

For more information, visit bosch.com.

Concept rendering of the new SPAL Automotive manufacturing and office facility in Ankeny, Iowa.

SPAL Automotive--the designer and manufacturer of high-quality electric fans, blowers and fluid pumps for vehicles and equipment--has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art manufacturing and office facility in Ankeny, Iowa.

SPAL USA, the North American subsidiary of SPAL Automotive Srl, has been providing products from Italy since 1989. The company's newly planned facility will join its current sales and distribution center in a 40,000-square-foot facility in Ankeny.

Plans for the new facility--which will help produce cooling fans for a new electric vehicle platform for a major US automaker--include green energy power from enhanced insulation, existing renewable electricity and solar panel technology. Construction is expected to begin this year, with the first of three possible stages set for completion in early 2025.

"We have always set the highest standards. We are convinced that quality, innovation and service have been, are, and always will be the main cornerstones of our history and culture. Using these cornerstones, SPAL has established its credibility over the years, presenting itself as an ideal partner for designing, manufacturing and marketing engine bay cooling and vehicle cab ventilation solutions for all means of transport," said Alessandro Spaggiari, president of SPAL Automotive Srl. 

Founded in Italy in 1959, SPAL has designed, produced and marketed high-performance axial fans and centrifugal blowers for cars, buses, off-road vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural tractors, trucks, powersports and industrial equipment for over 60 years.

For more information, visit spalusa.com.

Henry Robert "Bob" Stange, the founder of Strange Engineering, has passed away. He was 84.

Strange Engineering in Morton Grove, Illinois, manufactures performance and racing components.

After welding drag racing components to support his racing hobby for years, Stange founded Strange Engineering in 1964 with his then-wife Shannon.

"His friends recall him sitting on the floor of his newly created company, creating and modifying parts through all hours of the night. He was a true lover of his craft, and he strived to ensure that every racer who chose to run his parts would not only be faster than their opponent but also that they would be safe trusting their lives to his products," said a company rep.

"My father loved this way of life that we choose in the racing community. The racing, the industry, the innovation, and most of all, the people who make it all come alive," said Stange's son Jeff.

Stange was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 2010.

He is survived by his sons Michael and Jeff, his fiance Linda Creasy, and additional family members. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

For more information, visit Stange's obituary here or visit the Strange Engineering Facebook page here.