Jack Roush, one of the most famous names in the motorsports and the automotive industries, has released his 2011 ROUSH® appearance schedule. Fans and owners of ROUSH Performance products will have an opportunity to meet Roush and get a photo or autograph during ten events this year. “I always enjoy the opportunity to visit our dealers and meet the people that have purchased our ROUSH Mustangs and trucks,” said Roush. “It’s really exciting to experience the enthusiasm and passion they have for our products and to see firsthand the different type of things that they have done to personalize their vehicle.”

DC and Ken Block are proud to announce the release of the newest video in the widely successful Gymkhana franchise with Gymkhana THREE, Part 2; Ultimate Playground; l’Autodrome, France. Following up Part 1; The Music Video Infomercial, this action-packed video focuses on the acclaimed raw driving style seen in the original Gymkhana Practice. DC Co-Founder/Chief Brand Officer and World Rally Championship driver, Ken Block scoured the globe to find the “Ultimate Playground,” an amazing location that allowed Ken to take Gymkhana to a new, groundbreaking level in his Ford Fiesta. Check out the craziest Gymkhana video yet now live at http://www.dcshoes.com/gym3.

Officials with Vermont SportsCar, located in Colchester, Vermont and the Mt. Washington Auto Road, located in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, announced today that the legendary Mt. Washington Climb to the Clouds Automobile Hillclimb will be returning June 22-26, 2011 as a major motorsports event.  The Mt. Washington Climb to the Clouds, first run in 1904, is one of America’s oldest motorsports events.  The 7.6 mile Auto Road is one of the ultimate challenges for driver and automobile, the serpentine tarmac and gravel road is lined with trees and dramatic drop-offs as it winds its way to the 6,288 foot summit of the Northeast’s tallest peak.  Organized by Vermont SportsCar and sanctioned by RallyCar, the 2011 Climb to the Clouds will be a 5-day festival of motorsports that hopes to attract a 70-car competition field filled with some of the best drivers from around the world competing for “King of the Hill” honors. 

Hurst Performance, a company synonymous with speed, performance and quality, will be inducted into the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous Cruisin’ Hall of Fame® for the Manufacturer/Vehicle category, on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the California Theatre of Performing Arts. Best known for creating legendary gentlemen’s hot rods such as the Hurst Oldsmobile 442 and current collectibles such as the limited edition Hurst Camaro, Mustang and Challenger, Hurst Performance is one of the most recognized names in the automotive performance arena.  Founded in 1958, Hurst was one of the first specialty companies to partner with the OEMs and bring enthusiasts limited edition performance vehicles. Hurst is also the inventor of the Jaws of Life rescue tool.

Steeda Autosports is proud to announce the 11th Annual Steeda Stampede! Annually one of the biggest events that we host at our Pompano Beach facilities, this year’s Stampede is set for October 16, 2010 and will be extra special this year! Starting at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 2:30 p.m., the 2010 Stampede will include many special features including:

For more than 100 years, Meguiar’s, the leader in surface care, has offered automotive hobbyists the finest products and accessories for attaining a smooth-as-glass surface and stunning show car shine. That legacy continues as once again, at the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance held on August 15, 2010, the majority of the motor cars that were awarded “Best in Class,” as well as the top prize honor of “Best of Show,” achieved their flawless appearances using Meguiar’s car care products.

Expect non-stop action as Monster Energy athletes hit events across Moto, BMX, Skate and Rally at X Games 16, beginning this Thursday, July 29 through Sunday, August 1. It’s all going down center stage in the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and in and around STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. A total of eight Monster riders are competing in Moto events.  In Best Trick, Kyle Loza will be defending as the three-time Moto X Best Trick Gold medalist—after a recent wrist surgery, could we see the bike flip and the first-ever four-peat in the event? He’ll face Monster Energy Teammate Blake “Bilko” Williams, an always-exciting rider with loads of swagger.

DC’s Ken Block makes a stop at the DC Melrose Store as he comes into town for Summer X Games 16. The DC Co-Founder and Rally athlete will be meeting fans and signing autographs at the DC Melrose Store tomorrow, July 28th from 5 to 7 PM. Look for Ken at Summer X Games 16 as he is set to compete in both Rally disciplines, Rally Car Racing and SuperRally on Saturday, July 31st at the LA Coliseum.

Subaru of America, Inc. is inviting fans to participate in an hour-long interactive conference call featuring Subaru Rally Team USA drivers, Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra, Monday, July 26 at 6 p.m. EST. On the call, fans can ask questions and hear Travis and Dave talk about their preparation and plans for X Games 16, their love of Rally and the launch of the all-new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX and STI. “Travis and Dave love their fans and this is a unique way to connect with them on a more personal level,” said Todd Lawrence, promotions and sponsorship manager, Subaru of America, Inc. “They are looking forward to talking about what’s going on with the Subaru Rally Team and are eager to drive their Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally cars at X Games in Rally Car Racing and the all-new SuperRally event.”

Mecum Auction will offer the Ed “Big Daddy” Roth Tweedy Pie - a 1923 Ford T-bucket - at its second annual Mecum Monterey Auction, August 13-14, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa. Tweedy Pie became an instant American hot rodding icon when replica model car company Revell issued it as a car kit in 1963.  “All enthusiasts from that era remember wanting this particular model car,” said President Dana Mecum.  “That first year, millions of Tweedy Pie model cars flew off the shelves comparable to record sales from such pop phenomenon as The Beatles, immediately catapulting this vehicle into mainstream culture.”

Classic Industries, the recognized leader in GM restoration parts and accessories worldwide, today announced that in honor of Collector Car Appreciation Day, it will offer customers 20% off of their entire order during the weekend of July 9, 2010. The United States Senate recently passed Senate Resolution 513, designating Friday, July 9 as official Collector Car Appreciation Day. Collector Car Appreciation Day was created to raise awareness of the vital role that the automotive restoration industry plays in American Society. This first-of-its kind event will serve as a great excuse for enthusiasts everywhere to take their cars out of the garage for all to enjoy. The day will be celebrated in locations all over the country with car shows going on just to honor Collector Car Appreciation Day.

Nearly 2000 enthusiasts gathered amongst over 1000 Subarus at Wachusett Mountain Ski area for the 5th annual Wicked Big Meet, the largest gathering of Subarus in the make’s history on US soil. Subaru of New England presented the event and enthusiasts drove from as far as Oklahoma to view each other’s cars despite the fog and rain. Says Robert Champion, the director of Wicked Big Meet, “The day was so incredibly foggy that you truly couldn’t see more than a few rows of cars at a time. You could think that you’d reached the edge of the show over and over - with more cars to see each time.”

DC launched the official Gymkhana THREE Project blog today at http://www.dcshoes.com/gym3. This blog will serve as the place for all of the latest news on the highly anticipated new Gymkhana project from DC and Ken Block. Coinciding with the blog launch is the announcement of the first Gymkhana THREE Project contest, which will run for a week beginning today, June 1st and end next Tuesday, June 8th. 

Mecum Auction sold more than 1,000 vehicles at their 23rd Annual Original Spring Classic Auction, May 19-23, 2010, in Indianapolis, Ind., where they offered an eclectic mix of classic muscle, race cars, trucks and even a Howard airplane.  Total gross sales (excluding buyer’s premium) for the five-day auction were $41.7 million. “A high-energy crowd and eager bidders participated in our flagship Original Spring Classic Auction, which had a final sell-through rate of 66%,” said President Dana Mecum.  “As our largest annual event, we strive to give enthusiasts a wide variety of vehicles to see, enjoy and purchase.  The buildings at the Indiana State Fairgrounds were packed wall to wall with everything from rare pace cars, exotic Mercedes-Benz and Model T’s to wooden boats, tractors and neon signs.  There truly was something for every taste and budget.”

The awards ceremony at the close of the GoodGuys Orange County Get Together Street Challenge Autocross was nearly an all-Hotchkis affair as Hotchkis Sport Suspension equipped cars took home gold in the Participant, Vendor and Truck classes. The Hotchkis family - a team of over a dozen customer cars from all over California and Colorado - competed in the autocross throughout the two day event, including several Mopars, new and old Camaros, Chevelles, a pair of C10 pickups and more.