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By Counterman · Posted
WIX Filters has announced it will be partnering with World Racing Group as the Preferred Filter of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. WIX said the series has a national following and is the most viewed dirt track race series in the U.S., with more than one million fans across its 90-race schedule that spans the country. “Racers everywhere depend on the reliability of link hidden, please login to view to ensure their high-performance cars remain competitive on the racetrack,” said Tina Davis, senior marketing manager for WIX Filters. “World of Outlaws fans will have the opportunity to see the protection and reliability our filters provide in one of the most demanding racing series in the world.” link hidden, please login to viewsaid it will highlight its long legacy in racing by sponsoring the WIX Filters Heat Race #3, which is one of the ways racers can make it to the Feature race and a chance at Victory Lane. In addition, WIX Filters will sponsor a Competitor Contingency Award Program, in which winners will receive a cash prize for displaying the WIX Filters decal. “WIX Filters is an iconic automotive brand, and we’re excited to welcome them to the World of Outlaws and dirt racing community,” said Brian Carter, World of Outlaws CEO. “Many of their customers are already race fans and we look forward to entertaining them at every event and welcoming those who experience the World of Outlaws for the first time.” In addition to the series sponsorship, WIX is a technical partner of the championship winning World of Outlaws team Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR). TSR fields a Sprint Car for 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz, who holds over 300 wins in the Series and is ranked 3rd all-time. TSR has been a longtime partner with WIX, counting on WIX Filters’ advanced filtration to keep their 900-HP cars protected under the grueling conditions of dirt track racing, WIX said. The post link hidden, please login to view appeared first on link hidden, please login to view. link hidden, please login to view -
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Applications for the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are now being accepted at link hidden, please login to view. Thirteen scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, in memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, will be awarded to students preparing for automotive aftermarket careers. The deadline to enter is March 31, 2025. The link hidden, please login to view are administered by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation ( link hidden, please login to view) and are awarded to students attending a two- or four-year accredited college, an ASE certified post-secondary automotive, heavy-duty or collision technician training program or any licensed and accredited vocational school. Students graduating from high school in 2024 and heading to any of these post-secondary programs are also eligible. “It brings immense pride to everyone at Federated to provide these scholarships to exceptional applicants each year,” said Bo Fisher, chairman of link hidden, please login to view. “Awarding the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships is a way to give back, help deserving young students and honor my father’s memory.” Federated is one of more than 30 organizations that award scholarships on the UAF Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central link hidden, please login to view. As an added benefit for students who apply at AutomotiveScholarships.com, each completed application will be considered for every scholarship opportunity where the candidate meets the qualifications. The post link hidden, please login to view appeared first on link hidden, please login to view. link hidden, please login to view -
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Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) recently held its annual conference, convening 500 store owners, managers, sales representatives, suppliers and support staff under the theme “Say Yes.” The event featured an awards banquet that recognized outstanding achievements in supplier performance for 2024, among which was Gates Corporation being named Supplier of the Year. APH said its annual conference reinforced the collaborative spirit that drives APH’s continued growth and success. Corey Bartlett, CEO of link hidden, please login to view, along with key leaders including Kevin Mack, vice president of merchandising; Jim Becker, merchandising manager; Jim Gruber, general manager of BENCO Equipment; Lonnie Kocmick, president of Refinish Supply Co.; and Jason Vogel, president of APH Stores, presented the awards based on evaluations from APH’s store teams and support center staff. “We are delighted to recognize our top suppliers who exemplify the spirit of ‘Say Yes’ through their exceptional support of link hidden, please login to view,” Bartlett said. “Strong partnerships with companies such as Gates, BBB, PICO, East Penn, Bosch, the Alliance, Standard, Reelcraft, and SATA are essential to our continued growth.” Supplier Awards Presented: Supplier of the Year: Gates Corporation Spirit of APH: BBB Industries Rising Star: PICO Outstanding Sales Support: East Penn Manufacturing Outstanding Marketing Support: Bosch Outstanding Technology Support: Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Outstanding Training Support: Standard Motor Products In addition, the BENCO Equipment Supplier of the Year award was presented to Reelcraft, and SATA was honored with the Refinish Supply Co. Supplier of the Year award, according to APH. Photo (from left): John Bartlett, chairman emeritus of APH; Colby Florea, vice president of sales at Gates; Colin Foster, zone sales manager at Gates; Angela Raney, director of sales at Gates; Kevin Mack, vice president of merchandising at APH; Mike Brage, territory sales manager at Gates; and Corey Bartlett, CEO of APH. The post link hidden, please login to view appeared first on link hidden, please login to view. link hidden, please login to view -
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link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view announced the release of 181 new numbers for January/February 2025. The company said all units are in stock and ready to ship. The new parts include: 30 Complete Strut Assemblies 11 Shock Absorber Assembly Kits 3 Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers 72 Suspension Struts 40 Shock Absorbers 25 Lift Supports link hidden, please login to viewsaid these new part numbers cover over 30 million vehicles currently on the road in the U.S. and Canada. They include models like the Audi A4, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Charger, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Tacoma and more. The post link hidden, please login to view appeared first on link hidden, please login to view. link hidden, please login to view
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