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Larry Chen Selected As Inaugural SEMA Automotive Influencer Of The Year 

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 1000hp 7.3L Godzilla Engine Giveaway Goes Live, Will Be At PRI 2022

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

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

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 

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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Talon Crate Engine for off-road Talon racers

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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Betsy Grindlay, Melissa Ward, and Erin Bond. Photos courtesy of Speedway Motors

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 Motorsports Park and Motorclub in Westel, Tennessee

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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Industry News

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PerTronix Appoints Sarah Lassek As Chief Brand Officer

PerTronix Performance Brands—the San Dimas, California-based provider of aftermarket automotive products, including ignition, exhaust, and fuel…

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Dayco Strengthens Team Structure

Dayco—the engine products and drive systems supplier based in Roseville, Michigan—has promoted four aftermarket team members.  Jay Buckley has…

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Chevrolet To Retire Camaro After Sixth Generation

Image courtesy of Chevrolet After nine model years in the market, with hundreds of thousands sold, the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro will retire…

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IndyCar Extends NTT, NTT DATA Entitlement Partnership With Multiyear Agreement

Officials with Penske Entertainment’s IndyCar have announced NTT and NTT data have extended the entitlement partnership of North America’s premier…

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NHRA Names Mike Eames Northwest Division Director

Officials with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) based in Glendora, California, have announced the addition of Mike Eames as the Division…

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