Delphi Launches 2010 ‘Destination: Victory Lane’ Technician Promotion
This year’s winner’s circle includes more grand prizes, bigger weekly prizes, including 25 Plasma TVs, and cool instant prizes of Delphi merchandise and gift cards.
International Speedway Corp. Announces First Daytona Elite Automotive Aftermarket Partner
Brakes USA has signed a long-term agreement to manufacture and distribute a premium line of brakes under the Daytona Elite brand name.
IZOD Indycar Series Announces Objectives for New Chassis to Debut in 2012
The league is in discussions with Dallara, DeltaWing, Lola and Swift about designing, manufacturing and supplying the new chassis, focusing on two parallel paths — one radical and one more evolutionary in design.
International Speedway Corp. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of Fiscal 2009
For the year, total revenues were $693.2 million, compared to $787.3 million in 2008.
Federated to Sponsor NASCAR’s Kenny Wallace in 2010
Veteran driver to serve as official spokesperson for Federated Auto Parts.
OBITUARY: Industry Pioneer Dick Wells Dies at 75
Named SEMA Person of the Year in 1977, Wells was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1993, received the International Specialty Car Association Founder’s Award in 1994 and was among those honored in 2001 with the NHRA’s Pioneer Award.
Affinia Appoints Josh Russell to Director of Sales and Marketing for Online/Internet, Performance and Racing
In his new position, Russell will be responsible for developing new business models, introducing new product lines and generating sales across the online, performance and enthusiast markets. In addition to developing Affinia’s online efforts, Russell will also oversee Affinia’s motorsports relationships, which include current partnerships with NASCAR, the Indy Racing League and several race team technical partners, such as NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR).
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Design Engineering Inc. Appoints ProRep Marketing for Representation in the New England States
ProRep Marketing, established in 1975 and headquartered in Enfield, Conn., is a full-service sales agency specializing in the high-performance automotive market.
Continental Tire to be Title Sponsor and Official Tire of 2010 GRAND-AM Sports Car Challenge
The five-year agreement is the latest development to come from Continental’s strategic vision for growth within North America.