NASCAR Contingency Awards to be Streamed Live Today at NASCAR.com
Awards presentation to feature well-known aftermarket execs from some of the industry’s biggest brands.
Lotus to Build Engine, Aero Kit for 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series
Manufacturer to join Honda, Chevrolet as competition heats up.
IZOD IndyCar Series to Have Manufacturer Competition in 2012
Chevrolet to return with new twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V-6 racing engine.
Women’s Board Recognizes Katie Noga as the 2010 Aftermarket Woman of the Year
Noga has held her current position at SKF since 1992. She is responsible for supporting the North American automotive, NAPA and heavy-duty distribution/OES markets. She also heads program development and management for SKF’s media relations campaigns, national/regional sales promotions, trade shows and event management, merchandising, websites and product launches. Noga also oversees program management for the SKF NASCAR Sprint Cup program and develops regional programs utilizing racing sponsorship and coordinating driver appearances.
Delphi Launches New Global Advertising Campaign and Website
‘High Standards, Below the Surface’ advertising campaign and website based on technician feedback.
Richard Petty to Sign Autographs at Affinia Group Booth No. 2638 at AAPEX
WIX has partnered with Richard Petty Motorsports multiple times during the past two years, with promotions and car sponsorships that have benefited both the brand and WIX’s loyal customers.
Veteran Race Broadcast Producer Named VP of Programming and Production for SPEED
Patti Wheeler, who has produced every major racing series for every broadcast and cable network that has ever done motor sports, started her career at age 22 as a producer/director of live NASCAR races. She later served as director of motorsports and executive producer for TNN. Prior to founding her own company, Wheeler Television Inc., she was president of World Sports Enterprises, the leading motorsports television production company in the U.S.
New for AAPEX 2010: Engine Rebuild Demo Area
This new section on the show floor will feature live engine rebuilding demonstrations by Hendrick Motorsports technicians, as well as information on the benefits of repowered engines.
NASCAR Trailblazer Max Siegel to Receive Pioneer Award at 15th Annual Urban Wheel Awards
As NASCAR’S highest-ranking African-American executive, Siegel oversaw the entire Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) organization, including competition, marketing, sales, sponsorships and distribution for all DEI’s properties including motorsports teams, licensing, promotion, business development and the Dale Earnhardt Foundation. In 2009, Siegel formed the 909 Group, a marketing firm catering to companies and individuals in the sports and entertainment industries. NASCAR retained the firm to administer the motorsports industry-wide “Drive for Diversity” initiative, aimed at developing and introducing minority and female drivers and crew members to competitive NASCAR opportunities.
Kumho CEO Reflects on Company’s 50 Years
This 50th anniversary year provides an ideal opportunity to look back on half a century of Kumho Tires and its business up to the present day. In an interview with Tyres & Accessories, the South Korean manufacturer’s CEO, Jong-Ho Kim, shares how the company has developed, what plans it has for the near future and the importance of its soccer sponsorship.