Executive Interview with Terry Shively, Vice President and General Manager, Clevite Engine Parts, Dana Corp.’s Engine and Fluid Management Group
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Terry Shively, vice president and general manager of Clevite Engine Parts, Dana Corp.’s Engine and Fluid Management Group. Shively is responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of Dana Corporation’s Clevite Engine Parts division products. With 11 locations across the U.S., Clevite supplies Victor Reinz gaskets, Clevite 77 engine bearings and Perfect Circle piston rings to the distributor and production engine rebuilder markets.
Magic Glass Joins Visteon GlassVantage Network
Indiana-based Magic Glass has signed an agreement with Visteon’s Aftermarket Operations, authorizing Magic Glass as a select retailer for Visteon custom auto glass products. Through the agreement, Magic Glass becomes part of a growing nationwide network that sells and installs NASCAR Performance Windshields by Visteon and other auto glass products. Magic Glass serves Indiana with 20 locations offering auto glass installation services.
Cooper Tire to Begin Race Tire Production in the U.S.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced today that it plans to begin production of racing tires at its Athens, Ga., manufacturing facility. The facility currently produces retread materials. The company said it will invest $11 million into the project during the next two years. Conversion to motorsports tires should begin immediately with developmental tire production beginning in early 2005.
Clevite Engine Builder Showdown to Air on Speed Channel
Don’t miss your chance to catch an in-depth look at one of the most unique competitions in professional racing today. Watch as the top engine builders of NASCAR compete in a head-to-head competition to assemble an engine from the block up. On Sunday, July 18, Speed Channel will broadcast a special one-hour program completely dedicated to the 2004 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown. The show is schedule to air at 8 p.m. (EST).
NAPA Returns to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series in 2005
NAPA Auto Parts has announced it will continue its sponsorship of the No. 15 Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL CUP season. Two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip is piloting the NAPA Chevy in 2005. Waltrip carries the NAPA shield for the fifth consecutive year in NASCAR’s premier series.
Unser Brothers Plan to Build Racing Museum
Al Unser Sr. and his brother Bobby are bringing to fruition an idea they’ve been kicking around for too long: building a racing museum. Soon, the two brothers born into the legendary Unser racing family will open a museum in north-central Albuquerque, NM, dedicated to their beloved sport. The museum will feature cars, driver suits, trophies and memorabilia.
Al Unser, Jr. to Retire from Racing
One of open wheel racing’s most popular competitors announced his retirement this week. Al Unser Jr., made the announcement during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the site of the two greatest triumphs of his 22-year driving career, victories in the 1992 and 1994 Indianapolis 500.
Kyle Petty to Deliver NACE 2004 Keynote Address
NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Kyle Petty will deliver the 2004 keynote address on Nov. 4 at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) in Las Vegas. NACE also announced Richard Flint, Richard Flint Seminars, as the speaker for the event’s luncheon on Nov. 5, and Jim “The Rookie” Morris, a school teacher who pursued his dream to become a professional baseball player, as the keynote speaker for the general session on Nov. 6.
ACDelco Unveils New Television Spots
As part of the recently launched “Real Car Guys Know” campaign, ACDelco is introducing two new television spots that will begin airing in June. The spots, called “Real Car Guys” and “Fantasy Camp” take a humorous look at what it’s like to be a real car guy. They will appear nationally on 2004 motorsports programming.
Visteon to Sponsor Bill Elliott and No. 91 Visteon Dodge at Brickyard 400
Visteon Corp.’s aftermarket operations will sponsor Bill Elliott and the No. 91 Visteon Dodge for Evernham Motorsports at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, August 8.