Hot Roddin’ Ray Evernham
Inspired by the 1950s and ’60s Hot Rod era, the former NASCAR crew chief and team owner turned local racetrack owner and ESPN broadcaster is living it up these days as proprietor of a 42,000-sq.-ft. nostalgic slice of American pie.
AAIA Recognizes World Class Technicians
Of the more than 850,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 17 outstanding individuals have qualified for the AAIA World Class Technician Award, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announced recently. Each of these professional technicians tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2008 test administrated by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Chip Foose to Appear at Mac Tools Macstravaganza in Gillette, Wyoming
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, Chip Foose, well-renowned automotive designer and fabricator, and star of a hit TV show, will make the trip from Orange County, CA, to Gillette, WY, to attend a Mac Tools Macstravaganza hosted by Earl French, Mac Tools Distributor ….
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Ken Peavy, owner Peavy’s Garage Katy, TX www.peavys-garage.com Peavy’s Garage is a family-owned and operated shop, AAA approved since 1970. We also have Peavy’s Tire & Automotive in Houston. About five years ago, we discovered BG products and equipment, which increased our business by 30% and profits greatly. General service techs operate the equipment, which
Mopar Value Line A/C Evaporators Offer Mopar Quality Priced to Compete
Mopar has launched its new Value Line A/C Evaporators, one of more than 20 new Value Line products that will arrive throughout 2007. These A/C Evaporators, like all Mopar Value Line products, offer a great-value alternative Mopar part to service Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.
East Penn Partners with Evernham Motorsports for 2007
East Penn recently announced another year of partnership with Evernham Motorsports and their NASCAR Busch series program. The Deka logo appears on the B-Post (between the driver’s window and the back window) of the No. 9 Ultimate Chargers Dodge Charger, which runs a full time Busch series schedule.
Ray Evernham Speaks at Valvoline’s Valvapalooza
Ray Evernham, president and CEO of Evernham Motorsports, recently spoke at the Ashland/Valvoline New Product Development Laboratory in Lexington, KY, as part of Valvoline’s "Valvapalooza 2006: FutureTech" event. The company has joined forces with Evernham to form Valvoline Evernham Racing.