NASCAR Performance Offers Ultimate Car Makeover Sweepstakes
NASCAR Performance, NASCAR’s exclusive automotive marketing program, is inviting NASCAR fans to enter the Ultimate NASCAR Performance Makeover Sweepstakes at www.NASCAR.COM/makeover between Aug. 23 and Oct. 19. The grand prize winner will receive a complete vehicle makeover, courtesy of Goodyear Gemini, with parts provided by NASCAR Performance automotive partners. The winner will also receive apparel and accessories of their favorite driver, a Sprint FanVie and a VIP trip to the final race of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.
SEMA Awards More Than $130,000 in Scholarships
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is awarding 93 students more than $130,000 in scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund began awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in the automotive industry in 1984. As a benefit of SEMA membership, SEMA also presented the Loan Forgiveness Scholarship Award to qualified graduates with outstanding student loans, who have worked at a SEMA member company for at least one year.
Indy Racing League Announces Multi-Year Media Partnerships with ABC and VERSUS
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League has announced multi-year media partnerships with ABC and VERSUS. The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race will remain on ABC, continuing one of the longest partnerships in television sports, while the move to VERSUS, home to the National Hockey League, the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, college football, Davis Cup and Tour de
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Adds Two Execs to Management Team
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has added two executives to its management team in an effort to further support its plan to achieve $1 billion in sales by the end of the decade. The North American leader in active safety and brake system technologies has appointed Robert Legato as vice president of integrated supply chain. Bill Mossing has been promoted to vice president and general manager of modules.
IndyCar Series Takes to the Gold Coast this Fall
The IndyCar Series will travel to Surfers Paradise, Australia, for the Gold Coast Indy 300 on Oct. 26, the first IndyCar Series event in the country. The 2.75-mile, 14-turn street circuit in Queensland has hosted Champ Car and CART events since 1991. Following the event at Surfers Paradise, the IndyCar Series will continue its post-season celebration with a championship banquet in Las Vegas.
SKF Vehicle Service Market Launches New Web Site
ELGIN, Ill. — SKF recently launched a new Web site for its Vehicle Service Market (VSM) division at www.vsm.skf.com. The Web site provides users with the most current information about SKF products and services, including its wheel end hub units, Scotseal PlusXL wheel seals and new Rebuild kit for PreSet hub assemblies. "The launch of
Mark Brebberman Named CFO of Hayes Lemmerz
Hayes Lemmerz International has promoted Mark Brebberman, 47, to vice president and chief financial officer. Brebberman succeeds James Yost, who left the company in May. Brebberman originally joined Hayes Lemmerz in December 2001 as controller for the company’s North American Wheel Group Business Unit. He was promoted to corporate controller, operations and corporate controller in April 2004 and July 2007, respectively.
The Week in Review (May 26-30, 2008)
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IndyCar Series Holds Automotive Manufacturer Round-table to Discuss New Specs, Encourage More Participation
With the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the cusp of celebrating two significant centennials, and the unification of open-wheel racing in North America complete, the IndyCar Series has announced plans to define its next generation of technical competition rules with the ultimate goal of encouraging new manufacturer participation within the series. An ‘IndyCar Automotive Manufacturers Round-table’ targeting senior level automotive executives will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in late June to openly discuss future IndyCar Series concepts. The series has targeted introduction of new specifications for the 2011 season, the 100th anniversary of the first Indianapolis 500-Mile Race with a desire for multiple automobile manufacturer participation.
Executive Interview with David Mestdagh, Director, North American Aftermarket Business, Continental Automotive Systems
David Mestdagh is director of North American aftermarket business for Continental Automotive Systems. He is responsible for overall business strategy, product quality, and performance; as well as development of effective sales and marketing activities in North America for the Continental, ATE, and VDO brand of products. Join us as Mestdagh brings us up to speed on Continental’s plans for the future, following last year’s acquisition of Siemens VDO.