DynoMax Sponsors Exciting XORRA Series for 2010 Season
DynoMax Performance Exhaust, a leader in the performance exhaust market, has announced its sponsorship of the exciting Xtreme Off-Road Race Association (XORRA). Rancho, a sister brand to DynoMax, has also extended sponsorship for its sixth consecutive year.
Firestone Industrial Products Releases 2010 Air Helper Springs Catalog
The 58-page catalog features detailed descriptions of Firestone’s air helper springs, which are designed to help level your vehicle, maximize load capacity and improve a vehicle’s ride.
AP Auto Markets New StormShield Premium Wiper Blade Program
Atlantic Pacific Automotive, LLC (AP Auto) has introduced its new StormShield premium wiper blade program. StormShield is the latest addition to AP Auto’s family of private label brands, that include Master oil, lubricants and chemicals, Pro Gauge filters, Armor paint, Fade Free friction, E-Tron ignition, and AmGauge bearings, seals, chassis and suspension parts.
ASE Discontinues Some Certification Tests
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced recently that, effective December 31, 2010, it will no longer offer the Truck Aftermarket Brake Parts (P3), Truck Aftermarket Suspension & Steering (P9), or the Engine Machinist (M-Series) tests as part of its certification program.
After Winning Rookie of the Year at 58, Stott Back Behind Wheel
After spending most of his career working in the automotive field, 58-year-old Hank Stott decided to go racing. A recent article on The Boston Globe website profiles how Stott took home NASCAR’s 2009 Rookie of the Year trophy in the Limited Sportsman Division at Thompson International Speedway and is now preparing for his second year on the track.
Z Sport, Part 2: Powering Subaru WRX Engine & Chassis Upgrades
A few months back, I highlighted a project car being built by Z Sport. The car is now back together and running. Charles Damewood, the car’s owner and a principle at Z Sport, has been driving the car to break in the engine, and get an idea of what needs to be sorted out as far as engine management before doing a full on dynamometer test. As soon as fuel mapping and software issues are resolved, we will get full performance testing data and publish a follow up.
Paul Menard Posts Impressive Top-5 Finish, Crew Chief ‘Slugger’ Labbe Wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Atlanta
Paul Menard posted the best overall performance of his Sprint Cup racing career and his crew chief, Richard “Slugger” Labbe, won his first NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after Menard’s #98 Ford finished fifth in Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Rancho Promotion Offers Consumers Up to $500 Visa Pre-Paid Rewards for Product Purchases
Participants in the Rancho “Extreme Deal” promotion will be able to earn a $500 Visa pre-paid debit card when they purchase a qualifying Rancho suspension system and four Rancho RS9000XL shocks.
Bendix Brakes Announces ‘The Passion that Drives You’ Scholarship Winners
The scholarship contest ran from Sept. 22 to Dec. 1, 2009 and asked participants to answer three questions regarding their passion for vehicles.
Jeff Burton Crew Chief Todd Berrier Receives MOOG NASCAR ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Auto Club 500
The MOOG award is presented following each NASCAR Sprint Cup event to the crew chief whose car posts the largest increase in average lap speed from the first half to the second half of the race while finishing on the lead lap.