SuperSprings International (SSI)—the manufacturer of suspension solutions and products based in Carpinteria, California—has achieved ISO 9001:2015 Certification.

ISO 9001 is a global standard that establishes a company’s commitment to quality by meeting qualifications across multiple areas of the business. At the base of the certification is a commitment to customer focus and continued improvement to the organization.

“Achieving this certification is a validation of the high standards we’ve upheld all these years,” said SSI CEO Gerry Lamberti. “ISO standards for our business has been on our radar for quite some time and this qualification is part of our strategy for continued growth and presence internationally.” 

For more information, visit superspringsinternational.com. 

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring some of the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season.

Starting on February 3–4 at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Orlando, Florida, the season will include 46 total divisional events and 24 regional events, finishing November 3–5 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

The season will also feature nine doubleheader events, set for Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix (Feb. 23–26); The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (April 19–22); Texas Motorplex in Dallas, Texas (May 18–21); Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Oregon (July 13–16); Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas (July 27–30); Pacific Raceways in Seattle, Washington (Aug. 10–13); Yellowstone Drag Strip in Acton, Montana (Aug. 24–26); Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Sept. 21–24); and World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis, Missouri (Oct. 4–7).

The JEGS SPORTSnationals will again take place at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio, on July 12–13 as part of a weekend at the Columbus, Ohio-area facility. The event leads directly into the divisional and regional race on July 14–16 at National Trail Raceway.

The 25 regional events will also feature exciting 270-mph racing from the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes.

For the complete division schedules and more information, such as streaming options, visit the NHRA announcement here. For more information, visit nhra.com.

Aerial photo courtesy of Whiteland Raceway Park, Facebook

Whiteland Raceway Park (WRP)—the karting competition venue in Whiteland, Indiana—has broken ground on a multimillion-dollar expansion of its facility and track in an effort to make it a premier karting facility in the Midwest and known across the country.

Upgrades include:

• Nearly ½ mile of track addition
• Additional seven turns and countless race configuration options
• Additional 100+ paved and powered parking spots
• Motorhome hookups
• MPG / WPK garage and parts supply shop
• Additional 28 garages
• Covered grid staging area
• Covered tech area 
• Additional bathrooms and shower facility
• Enhanced LED lights

The site will also host satellite facilities or headquarters for four of the top karting teams in the Midwest, including MPG Motorsports, who will have a full-service race shop and take over the sales of all parts and supplies to racers on site. In addition, WRP will continue to sell fuel and tires for all competitors. 

Updates are scheduled to be completed by next April.

“Andy and I are humbled to have one of the growing cornerstones of the karting industry right here at Whiteland Raceway Park,” said WRP owner Sarah (Fisher) O’Gara, who purchased the track in 2018 with Andy Fisher. “These updates show our commitment to the growth of the sport and are a testament of the dedication of our racers.”

Opened in 1958, WRP is the country’s oldest operating go-kart track. 

For more information, visit racewrp.com.

Power Automedia has announced that James Lawrence will transition from his role of CEO at the end of the year—a decision by Lawrence, who founded the company more than fifteen years ago. Lawrence, who currently serves as SEMA’s Chairman of the Board, will continue as a senior consultant for Power Automedia. 

Power Automedia is based in Temecula, California, and includes Dragzine, LSX Magazine, Street Muscle, Off Road Xtreme, Ford Muscle, Chevy Hardcore, Diesel Army, Electrified, and new acquisition Mustang Week.

A new ownership group consisting of Scott Parker, Lloyd Hunt, Kevin McIntosh, Andrew Almazan, and Ivan Korda has acquired Power Automedia. As part of the transition, Scott Parker has been named Power Automedia’s Chief Content Officer & General Manager and Lloyd Hunt as Chief Revenue Officer.

“After guiding and owning Power Automedia since 2006, I am excited to pursue new interests,” stated Lawrence. “It has been an amazing ride and experience. It’s been a tremendous honor serving as CEO and working with so many talented people. This company has a bright future and there is no better team to help accelerate it to new heights.”

Power Automedia recently announced the acquisition of Mustang Week, one of the most popular cruise and show festival events in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information, visit powerautomedia.com.

FiTech Fuel Injection is giving away two high-horsepower fuel delivery items, along with some FiTech swag! Two winners will be able to take home products that enhance the fuel delivery in their vehicles. Follow along with PRI and FiTech EFI on Instagram, or read below, for more information! 

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GO FUEL IN TANK DUAL PUMP MODULE WITH 2 INCH FILL

If you’re looking to update your fuel cell or a custom tank with an internal electric fuel pump, turn to FiTech for their new Fuel Cell Pump Modules.

Go Fuel In Tank Dual Pump Module With 2 Inch Fill dual pump supports up to 1600 HP.

The Dual Module is supplied with two 340 LPH pumps and has dual outlets.

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GO FUEL DUAL PUMP FORCE FUEL SURGE TANK

The new FiTech Dual Pump Force Fuel System makes the upgrade to EFI easy while supporting serious horsepower—up to 1,600 horsepower!

With a strong, versatile mounting bracket, the Force Fuel System easily mounts under the hood. The assembly holds half a gallon of fuel to submerge the efficient pumps with no chance of fuel starvation. It is the easiest way to deliver fuel to your serious, fuel-hungry engine.

HOW TO ENTER

To enter the sweepstakes, you must follow both FiTech EFI (instagram.com/fitech_efi) and PRI (instagram.com/myprishow) on Instagram, "like" the sweepstakes post, and tag three (3) friends. For an additional entry, tag three (3) more friends. 

The giveaway will close on Thursday, December 1, at 8:00 a.m. PST. A winner will be chosen at random on Friday, December 2. The winner will be notified through direct message along with an update on the original post. For the complete rules and regulations, visit performanceracing.com/socialcontestrules. 

Visit FiTech at the PRI Trade Show in Booth #2113. For more information, visit fitechefi.com. 

Content creator and world-renowned automotive photographer Larry Chen was named winner of the first annual SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award. The award was created to honor a content creator or influencer who has built an engaged audience and used his or her platform to positively impact car enthusiasts of all ages.

The award is a result of the rise of content creators’ and social media influencers’ impact on the industry. Finalists for the award were selected based on their presence and influence across social media channels, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more. This year’s finalists, which included Larry Chen, ChrisFix, TJ Hunt, Adam LZ and Alex Taylor, were recognized at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet for their impact on growing the $50.9 billion automotive specialty-equipment industry.

“It is a huge honor to be nominated for this award, especially being alongside my peers. I am a content creator through and through, and I love telling the stories of backyard and garage builds along with the grandest collections,” said Larry Chen. “I enjoy that my audience follows along and appreciates the content I create. For me, this is about doing my best and playing my part in saving the culture that we love so much.”

Chen’s work has graced the covers of numerous magazines, and he is well known for his work with Hoonigan, Hagerty, and other top automotive media companies. He also shoots for major OEMs, top builders, multiple race and event series, and top automotive brands around the world. Chen is also a Canon Explorer of Light, teaches photography classes, and shares his knowledge and passion with aspiring content creators. As an enthusiast himself, Chen hosts car meets, has collaborated on vehicle builds, and has shown his own creations at the SEMA Show.

“Larry embodies what it means to be an ambassador for the automotive industry and car culture. He is a true enthusiast, and his contagious passion for the subject matter has not only been embraced by the car community but also continues to bring new people into our hobby,” said SEMA Chairman James Lawrence. “On behalf of SEMA and the aftermarket industry, I want to thank Larry for his ongoing contribution and can think of no better person to recognize as our first winner.”

Chen’s work can be seen on his website, Instagram page, Facebook, and other social media channels.

Power Automedia has announced the acquisition of Mustang Week, one of the largest all-Mustang events in the world. The annual, week-long event has been held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for 21 years, growing each year. However, after suffering through Hurricane Dorian and the pandemic, it was announced that 2022 would be the final year. Ford Muscle will be the presenting magazine for the revamped event, which is booked for September 4–10, 2023.

In other news, Power Automedia has launched the EngineLabs Engine Giveaway presented by Summit Racing Equipment. The Ford 7.3L V8 “Godzilla” engine is the largest displacement gasoline engine offered by Ford Motor Company.

Late Model Engines (LME) will take a Ford Performance Parts crate engine and build it into a 1,000hp-capable twin-turbo engine live on the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show floor in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 8–10. Enthusiasts will have a chance to see a powerful example of this new platform come together before their eyes, and maybe even take it home!

The 1,000hp twin-turbo 7.3L Ford engine will get some upgrades thanks to this year’s participating sponsors: ATI Performance, BOOSTane, Brian Tooley Racing, Callies, Cometic, Deatschwerks, Design Engineering Inc, E3 Spark Plugs, Ford Performance Parts, Indy Power Products, Johnson Lifters, K1 Technologies, Klotz Synthetics, Kooks Headers, LTA Manufacturing, Manton Pushrods, Operational Speed Supply, Precision Turbo, Ryno Classifieds, SCT Performance, Summit Racing Equipment, Wiseco, and Wrenchers.

For a chance to enter the contest, visit EngineLabsGiveaway.com. For additional build details and giveaway updates, follow EngineLabs.com.

The 2022 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show—Dec. 8–10 in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana—is gearing up to be the best to date. To help exhibitors with their Trade Show experience, below is a list of essential resources ahead of the world’s largest gathering of motorsports professionals.

• Booth Resources: Visit the Exhibitor Resources page to place booth orders prior to arriving in Indy, including booth needs like Wi-Fi, electrical, carpet, A/V, furniture, banners, etc. Take advantage of the exhibitor incentive discount, which ends on Thursday, Nov. 10. 
• Exhibitor Staff Registration: Register your staff by Thursday, Nov. 10, and receive your badges in the mail. After, credentials may be picked up in Express Badge Pick-Up at the Indiana Convention Center. 
• Highlight Your Products In The Featured Products Showcase: This exclusive display of the hottest products from throughout the Show is a “must” destination for attendees and media. Note: Products do not have to be new to be entered into this program. 
• Update Your PRI Virtual Showroom Today: Upload press releases, guest appearances, and Show specials.
• Announce Your Breaking News At PRI 2022: PRI’s dedicated Press Conference Center is available by reservation during all three days of the Trade Show. Or, host a session straight from your booth. Contact dellad@performanceracing.com for more details.

For questions, contact your sales representative, call 949-499-5413, or email mail@performanceracing.com. We can’t wait to see you in Indy!

Two NASCAR Cup Series champions are among eight first-time nominees under consideration for induction into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame (WCSCMHoF) in 2023.

The inaugural nominees are:

• Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner
• Dick Cobb, winner of multiple weekly track championships in Las Vegas and California 
• Matt Crafton, three-time NASCAR Truck Series champion
• Davey Hamilton, pavement supermodified champion and Indianapolis 500 veteran
• Kevin Harvick, the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of all four “crown jewel” races
• Jeff Jefferson, three-time NASCAR Elite Series Northwest Tour champion
• Lyn St. James, Daytona 24 and Sebring 12-hour class winner and Indianapolis 500 rookie of the year. A proponent of women in auto racing
• Jimmy Vasser, 1996 Championship Auto Racing Teams champion – the last American-born competitor to win a CART title

Nominated again after appearing on previous ballots are Austin Cameron, Ken Boyd, Ernie Cope, Mike David, Eric Holmes, Lance Hooper, Tony Hunt, Brent Kaeding, Brad Noffsinger, Greg Pickett, Nick Rescino, and Sean Woodside. 

Read all nominees’ bios here.

Five inductees will be named in early 2023, following two rounds of voting by the organization’s Board of Directors. First-round voting begins next week.

The organization will also induct its sixth Heritage class of five individuals whose careers largely began before 1970. The five Heritage inductees will be named in spring 2023.

The 2022 induction ceremonies, presented by World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, will be held Thursday, June 8, as part of the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and ARCA Menard Series West weekend at Sonoma Raceway. The gala will be held in Sonoma Raceway’s Turn 11 Club and will feature the naming of the 3rd Annual Knockin Doorz Down Philanthropist of the Year presented by 51FIFTY.

For more information, visit westcoaststockcarhalloffame.com.

(Left to right) Coy Gibbs, Ty Gibbs, and Heather Gibbs
 

Coy Gibbs—the co-owner, vice chairman, and chief operating officer (COO) of Joe Gibbs Racing—has passed away at 49, as announced by the racing team.

“It is with great sorrow that Joe Gibbs Racing confirms that Coy Gibbs (co-owner) went to be with the Lord in his sleep last night. The family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers and asks for privacy at this time,” the team wrote on Twitter.

Coy Gibbs is the son of Joe Gibbs and the father of Ty Gibbs, who secured the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday. Coy Gibbs was in attendance. 

Coy Gibbs also raced for his father’s NASCAR organization, finishing second in the Xfinity Series’ Rookie of the Year standings to David Stremme in 2003. He made 39 Xfinity starts and 58 Truck Series appearances from 2000–2003, netting a best finish of second place in a Truck event at Texas Motor Speedway in September 2002.

He also found success in football as a standout linebacker for the Cardinal and Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh, and later served as an assistant coach with his father’s return to the football sidelines in Washington.