Federated Auto Parts 400 Set For Sept. 10 At Richmond International Raceway
The Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the NASCAR regular season finale, is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). The Federated Auto Parts 400 will be televised nationally by NBC Sports Network, with a start time of 7:30 p.m. EST. “Our members have really turned our sponsorship of
Federated Honors Car Care Program Supplier Partners
Suppliers who support the Federated Car Care program were recently honored by Federated Auto Parts with special recognition for their participation in the complete support program for leading automotive service providers. “Our Federated Car Care Centers provide value and trust to their customers and are the unsung heroes in our industry,” said John Marcum, director
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces Officers, Trustees For 2016
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees has elected its officers for fiscal year 2016. An official confirmation vote was held during the recent University of the Aftermarket Foundation annual board of trustees meeting. The new slate of officers are: • Chairman – Tim Lee, MAAP, president, Lang Distributing • Vice Chairman –
Federated Members, Customers Enjoy Exciting Federated Auto Parts 400
A night of exciting racing was only one of the highlights of the Federated Auto Parts 400. A vendor expo, fun-filled hospitality and the official start of the Toys for Tots fundraising season were also part of the race day festivities. Matt Kenseth won the Federated 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race in front of an
Federated Recognizes Car Care Vendor Partners
Federated Auto Parts recently recognized its supplier partners that support the Federated Car Care Center program. “We are very fortunate to have so many outstanding vendor partners that not only supply Federated with top quality name brand parts, but also support Federated Car Care Centers by providing helpful merchandising aids, training materials, technical and specification
Two Students Awarded Automotive Communication Council Scholarship
Alyssa Anderson of Brookings, S.D. and Alexis Withers of Collierville, Tenn. are the 2015 recipients of the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) scholarship. Anderson and Withers will receive a $500 scholarship to advance their educations. “ACC is proud to support Alyssa and Alexis in the pursuit of their education, and to have the opportunity to help
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board announces the recipients of its 2015 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $28,000 in scholarships. Recipients of scholarships include: High School: • $3,000 – Sarah Koepsell-Schmieg; GM Automotive Service Educational Program at Dakota County Technical College
Steve Forbes Tells 1,200 AAPEX Attendees: Aftermarket Can Impact Change
During his keynote address at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, connected with attendees as he spoke of a new business-friendly environment for the aftermarket due to recent election results. Forbes delivered his address to more than 1,200 attendees during the all-new, free AAPEX General Session on
Aftermarket Vendor Expo Featured At The Federated Auto Parts 400
The more than 2,000 Federated members and customers who were on hand last weekend at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) to watch the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup event also enjoyed a fun-filled day of hospitality activities, including the exclusive Federated Aftermarket Vendor Expo. “We want to thank our vendors, Brembo, Dayco, Denso, East
2014 Is Record-Setting Year For Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
The Class of 2014 set a new record in the scholarships awarded through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) scholarships and collaborating organizations at the automotivescholarships.com website: 295 awards for a total of $320,050. The previous record set in 2013 was 250 awards for $264,050. This year’s recipients include