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Larry Chen Selected As Inaugural SEMA Automotive Influencer Of The Year
Content creator and world-renowned automotive photographer Larry Chen was named winner of the first annual SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year…
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Power Automedia Launches Godzilla Engine Giveaway, Set For PRI 2022
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…
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Important Resources, Information For PRI Show Exhibitors
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…
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WCSCMHoF Announces Nominations For Class Of 2023
Two NASCAR Cup Series champions are among eight first-time nominees under consideration for induction into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall…
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Co-Owner Of Joe Gibbs Racing, Coy Gibbs, 49
(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…
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Formula DRIFT Announces 2023 Schedule, Hall Of Fame, And New Initiatives
Officials from Formula DRIFT have announced its 2023 schedule during a press conference at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The venues for…
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SEMA Announces First-Ever ‘SEMA Week’ To Kick Off In 2023
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced a five-year vision to expand the SEMA Show into an “all-city” experience. Officially…
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Steve Whipple Joins PRW As President, General Manager
PRW Industries (PRW)—the designer and global manufacturer of racing and performance aftermarket engine parts and accessories in Perris, California—…
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Indy Lights Rebrands As INDY NXT By Firestone With 14-Race Schedule
The pathway to North America’s premier open-wheel racing series has a new final level: INDY NXT by Firestone. INDY NXT will feature a new generation…
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PDRA Announces Eight-Race 2023 Schedule
Officials with the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) have announced its 10th season schedule will feature eight points races for the 1/8-…
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Tommie Estes Named USAC Circle Track Competition Director
The United States Auto Club (USAC) has announced Tommie Estes as the new competition director for USAC Racing’s circle track division. Estes will…
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Phoenix Raceway (AZ) Names Latasha Causey As New Track President
Phoenix native Latasha Causey has been named the new track president at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, ahead of this weekend’s NASCAR…
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Steve Francis Named World Of Outlaws Late Models Series Director
Officials with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models have announced that current Series Competition Director Steve Francis…
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Wade Kawasaki Appointed Executive Chairman Of The Wheel Group
The Wheel Group (TWG), a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has announced that current board member Wade Kawasaki has agreed to expand his…
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RaceTec Pistons Acquired By Taglich Private Equity
RaceTec Pistons has been acquired by Taglich Private Equity. RaceTec joins the AFR, Scat Crankshafts, and Procar By Scat family of companies. The…
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Important Deadline Approaching For PRI Show Exhibitors
The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show team is looking forward to welcoming exhibitors to the 34th annual PRI Trade Show, Dec 8–10. We …
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Billy Godbold Launches Motorsports Engineering Firm
Billy Godbold, the former valvetrain engineering group manager at COMP Cams/Edelbrock Group, has announced a new venture, Godbold Engineering, based…
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New Money-Saving Benefits Available To PRI Members
SEMA and PRI have launched a new, first-of-its-kind benefits program for the automotive and motorsports communities. Through SEMA and PRI…
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Christopher Sulprizio Becomes President Of United Engine & Machine (UEM)
Scott Sulprizio, the longtime owner of United Engine & Machine (UEM), has announced Christopher Sulprizio has been named company president.…
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Honda Performance Development (HPD) Announces Talon Crate Engine
Honda Performance Development (HPD) has announced the expansion of its crate engine portfolio to include the Talon Crate Engine for off-road Talon…
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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2023 Schedule
Officials with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour have announced 19 race dates for the 2023 schedule. The season opens at New Smyrna Speedway in New…
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Lauri Eberhart To Headline Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) At PRI 2022
National Speedway Directory has announced the 11th annual Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) will be headlined by keynote speaker Lauri Eberhart…
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Formula 1 To Race In Mexico City Through 2025
Formula 1 has announced that the Mexico City Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2025 following an agreement with The Government of Mexico…
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Speedway Motors Announces Three Promotions
Betsy Grindlay, Melissa Ward, and Erin Bond. Photos courtesy of Speedway Motors Speedway Motors—the manufacturer, retailer and distributor of…
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Flatrock Breaks Ground On New Tennessee Motorsports Park
Flatrock Motorsports Park and Motorclub in Westel, Tennessee, has announced a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate its first phase of construction…
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