Heidts Automotive Acquires Alston Racing
The acquisition adds a well-respected and established lineup of Alston racing components to its existing lineup of Heidts hot rod, muscle car and performance suspension systems and components.
Chip Foose to Design, Build This Year’s WD-40/SEMA Cares Vehicle
The vehicle, which will be unveiled at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas Nov. 1-4, will appear at select West Coast auto-related events and then be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Show and Auction Jan. 21 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds of the sale of the vehicle will go to Childhelp and The Victory Junction Gang Camps children’s charities.
The AMN Week in Review (Aug. 1-5, 2011)
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CARDONE Announces Classic Distributor Coverage
Expanded A1 CARDONE classic distributor coverage now includes many popular Corvette, Mustang and Camaro vehicles.
Donald Trump to Drive 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Pace Car
A native of New York, Trump is the chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization, the pre-eminent developer of quality real estate around the world. Trump is also a world-class golf course developer, best-selling author, successful television producer and star of the hit reality television series, “The Apprentice.”
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Names Mike Copeland Operations Manager
With more than 25 years of experience at General Motors, Copeland brings a wealth of knowledge to the position.
Toyo Tires Announces 2011 Contingency Programs for Motorsports
Amateur racers in a variety of disciplines such as autocross, Time Attack, road racing and desert off-road racing will have the opportunity to win cash and prizes while running on race-proven Toyo tires.
The AMN Week in Review (Feb. 21-25, 2011)
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WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang Raises More Than $200k for Charities
Proceeds from Barrett-Jackson auction to benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang.
O’Reilly to Hold 51st Annual AutoRama Event in Dallas
Taking the stage during the Dallas AutoRama is the Roswell Rod, a “Ratical” Bubble Top, built with a cast-off ’70 Buick Skylark front frame clip. Fritz Schenck, who was inspired by “Big Daddy” Ed Roth, took on the project of modifying the unique bubble top.