E3 Spark Plugs Sponsors 1940 Dodge Truck Restoration By Cool Hand Customs
The highly modified Dodge truck built by Amy and EJ Fitzgerald, owners of Cool Hand Customs, will feature three E3 high-performance ignition products: E3 Billet Distributor, Race Spark Plugs and Race Wires.
Motovicity Names April Zuk As Marketing Manager
Zuk’s career at Motovicity began in 2015 as the company’s assistant marketing manager, where she was responsible for the day-to-day marketing and advertising efforts of the company.
Longtime Babcox Media Executive Becky Babcox Passes Away
Becky was well-known and respected for her contributions to the industry and made many friends among aftermarket professionals during her years of service.
OBITUARY: Frank Norfleet, Early Founder of Association of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
Norfleet will be remembered by many as the chairman and CEO of Parts Industries Corp. Parts Inc., Heavy Duty Parts Inc., Worldparts Corp., Triple T Inc., Riverside Tractor Parts, Aftermarket Inc., Motors Inc. and many other subsidiaries fell under this umbrella.
MAHLE Clevite Announces Renewed Commitment to NASCAR and Grassroots Racing
Clevite engine bearings also will remain an exclusive NASCAR Performance product — preferred by every NASCAR engine builder, according to the company. Additionally, as a Prize Money & Decal (Contingency) Program sponsor, the MAHLE decal will be displayed on participating race cars and trucks throughout NASCAR events at every level.
10th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Ends in Dramatic Fashion
This year’s event marks third consecutive win for Pro Motor Engines.
Record Number of NASCAR Engine Builder Teams to Participate in 2007 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown
Participation in the eighth annual Clevite Engine Builder Showdown — now called the MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown — presented by MAHLE Clevite Inc., is expected to be the highest since the competition was first held in 2000. Nineteen teams from 10 NASCAR engine shops will compete in building and successfully running a NEXTEL Cup 357-cubic-inch Ford engine in the shortest time possible.
Speaker Lineup Announced for 2007 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
The lineup of speakers has been announced for “Survival in a Changing Aftermarket,” the 2007 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) program, slated for May 8-9, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. The GAAS 2007 program will begin with a special opening presentation at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, featuring a new video about the GAAS scholarship, which is funded by Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). Pete Kornafel, vice chairman of CARQUEST and chairman of the GAAS scholarship committee, will announce the number of scholarship presented, including the 2007 awards.
PERA Restructures Membership Criteria
In order to better adapt to a changing business environment, the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) has restructured its membership criteria for 2007, making membership available to engine builders that are building 25 engines per month or averaging one per day.
Small Business Owners Will Suffer Without ‘Right to Repair Act’
Passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act is critical toward ensuring both the economic well being of the small businesses that comprise the independent vehicle repair industry and the affordability and convenience of maintaining vehicles for American car owners, according to leaders of several national aftermarket associations.