ALLDATA Manage Online Now Includes Five New Parts Catalogs, New Scheduling Features
ALLDATA Manage Online users can now order parts from AutoCat+, Epicor (IAP), Federated Autoi, TurboParts (DST) and WHI directly from Manage Online, in addition to the option of ordering parts from AutoZone. ALLDATA says users also can better manage bay productivity with the new Advanced Scheduler feature, and enhance profitability with new price matrix features
‘The Group’ Leadership Meets To Chart Growth Strategy
A strategic planning session for the recently formed Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) was held Feb. 9-11 in Costa Rica. The Group was formed through the merger of the Pronto and Federated program groups with a goal to maximize effectiveness through a combination of efforts and resources. With a focus on continued collaboration, the
Fuse5 Supports Ken Schrader Racing’s Pink Campaign
Fuse5, an associate sponsor for the Ken Schrader Racing, Inc. team, has been supporting the annual KSR PINK campaign with its pink decals on Schrader’s Federated Auto Parts cars during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ken Schrader Racing/Fuse5 fans can purchase a PINK ribbon that will be included on Schrader’s car ($10 each) by visiting http://givenortheastfoundation.org/donate.
Another Career First For Aric Almirola Crew Chief Trent Owens: MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Honors
With just one week to go before his first Chase for the Sprint Cup, Trent Owens, crew chief for Aric Almirola and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 43 Eckrich Ford, added another highlight to his resume: the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award. Owens picked up the weekly MOOG award after the 43
Vaca Valley Customers Enjoy Trip To Las Vegas As Winners Of ‘Spring Into Green’ Promotion
Federated member Vaca Valley Auto Parts in Fairfield, CA, likes its customers so much that it gave them two chances to win in its “Spring into Green” contest. Customers Josh Branco of Branco’s Lube n Tune in Dixon, CA, and Mark Elcsisin of Cecil’s Hi-Tech in Vacaville, CA, each won a trip for two to the recent AAPEX and SEMA shows as grand prize winners of the second chance raffle.
Ryan Newman Crew Chief Matt Borland Grabs Lead In Race For $100,000 MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Year’ Award
Ryan Newman crew chief Matt Borland grabbed the lead in the race for the $100,000 MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Year” Award after the No. 39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet SS picked up 21 positions and improved by a race-high 0.203 seconds in the second half to finish third in Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. Borland left Richmond with his fourth MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award, giving him a one-win advantage over Joey Logano (No. 22 Ford) crew chief Todd Gordon in the battle for the most prestigious year-end honor for NASCAR Sprint Cup series pit professionals.
Joey Logano Secures First Career Spot In Chase For The Championship After A Hard-Fought Battle At Richmond
Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS), finished 22nd in the Federated Auto Parts 400 on Saturday night. The result at Richmond International Raceway helped Logano secure a top ten finish in the point standings after the first 26 races of the NSCS season and a coveted position in the 2013 Chase for the Championship.
Mallory Ignition Congratulates Ken Schrader For His ARCA Win
One thing that should be abundantly clear is that Ken Schrader loves racing. Whether on the dirt tracks across our great nation, or in the ARCA and NASCAR racing series, the 57 year old, Missouri born driver is out there behind the wheel as much as possible. His career in the NASCAR Sprint (Nextel, Winston) cup spans almost 30 years, and has seen him capture the pole in the Daytona 500 in 3 consecutive years (’88-’90).
Get Dirty With Kenny And The ‘Two Guys’
It’s time to “Get Dirty with Kenny” and this year Kenny Schrader is bringing along his friends, Kevin Byrd and Willie B., the hosts of the Federated-sponsored SPEED show “Two Guys Garage.” Kenny and the Two Guys will be taping a special on-location episode of “Two Guys Garage” as Federated entertains the winners of this exclusive Federated Car Care promotion.
Three Crew Chiefs Deadlocked at Top of MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Standings Heading Into Chase for the Sprint Cup
NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chiefs Steve Addington, Chad Johnston and Steve Letarte are deadlocked at the top of the standings for the $100,000 MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Year” Award as NASCAR heads into its season-ending 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup. Addington, crew chief for defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart and the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, captured his share of the lead by winning his fourth MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond (VA) International Raceway.