Performance Racing Industry

Visit with Elgin in booth 5032. We are located at the inside corner of Machinery Row, and the concessions. Stop by for good conversation, new products, decals & catalogs, or just a breath mint.

About the PRI Show

Since its inception in 1986, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has served as the motorsports industry’s key source for trends, merchandising ideas, new products, business strategies, and more. Through the world’s premier auto racing trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as PRI’s award-winning monthly business magazine, digital platforms and social networks, motorsports industry members from all over the world remain at the cutting edge of the worldwide racing marketplace. Founded by racing entrepreneur Steve Lewis, PRI was purchased by SEMA in 2012.

The annual PRI Trade Show features over 1,000 companies exhibiting in more than 3,400 booths and showcasing the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers for the racing industry at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Launched in 1988, the Show encompasses all forms of racing and attracts attendees from all 50 states and across the globe, including professional race teams, retail shops, warehouse distributors, engine builders, fabricators, dealers, installers, jobbers and media.

PRI, whose sphere of influence includes drag racing, short track, stock car, road racing, off-road, vintage, endurance, karting, truck and tractor pulling, performance marine, and more, is known as the leading publishing and events company for racing and performance professionals. Value-added services include an extensive PRI Education program at the annual Trade Show, regular networking events at major racing hubs across the US, and hosting of best-in-class conferences during Race Industry Week, among others. The company is based in Aliso Viejo, California, with offices in Indianapolis.

Performance Racing Industry means business!

Elgin, IL…Elgin Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engine and chassis components for the automotive, heavy duty and industrial markets, has introduced original equipment replacement multi-layer-steel head gaskets for 2011-2020 Ford 6.7L diesel engines.

Multi Layer Steel Ford Gaskets

The new gaskets – EHG-26661 (left) and EHG-26662 (right) – match the design, fitment and quality of the original equipment gaskets for these engines. Assembled thickness of the MLS gaskets is 1.26mm.

6.7L Ford Engine Parts

In addition to OE-quality head gaskets, Elgin offers an extensive range of premium replacement engine parts for these engines, including camshafts; lifters/tappets; push rods; sprockets; valve guides, locks, springs and retainers; and valve stem oil seals.

For more information on these and other Elgin parts for today’s leading diesel engines, please use the company’s electronic catalog at https://catalog.elginind.com and/or contact your Elgin supplier.

About Elgin Industries

Elgin Industries is a Tier One supplier of original equipment engine and chassis components to organizations such as Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, Mack and Navistar. Elgin has earned dozens of quality awards and has received its certificates of registration to the IATF16949:2009 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System. It also has achieved Ford Q1 Quality Certification. To learn more about Elgin, please call 1-800-323-6764, email sales@elginind.com and visit www.elginind.com.

Overseas Automotive Council celebrates 100 years

Made in Elgin USA : Shipped Worldwide

OAC 2023 Global Reception at AAPEX

Overseas Automotive Council since 1923

Celebrating 100 years of Industry Networking

550 attendees from more than 30 countries

About OAC

The Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) will celebrate its 100-year anniversary at the OAC Global Reception at AAPEX in Las Vegas on October 31, 2023. The Global Reception is one of the only events in North America that brings together aftermarket buyers from a diverse range of countries with over 500 attendees from more than 30 countries attending each year. This year’s can’t-miss Global Reception will be held at a new location: The San Polo ballroom in the Venetian, located on the third level of the Venetian Expo.

The Global Reception will give OAC members the opportunity to connect with buyers from across the globe, making it the premier international networking event of the year. The new reception location will allow attendees to network and meet customers in an easy-to-navigate open-floor ballroom.

“We are excited to celebrate OAC’s centennial celebration with an upgraded location for its Global Reception at this year’s AAPEX,” said Ben Brucato, vice president of membership & engagement at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. “For 100 years, the council has brought together international importers, distributors, and agents who participate in the aftermarket, making it the premier international community for North American manufacturers and exporters.”

Domestic and premier international OAC members can register for the reception for free. Learn more about the reception and pricing here. For more information about the OAC, visit mema.org or contact Ben Brucato.

AAPEX will take place Tuesday, October 31 through Thursday, November 2 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Learn more here.

About AAPEX

AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from around the globe that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road. AAPEX provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level. Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.

AAPEX was recently honored by Trade Show Executive (TSE) as one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in 2022. The event also made TSE’s list of the top U.S. trade shows in 2021.  

AAPEX is a trade-only event and closed to the general public.

AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. For more information, visit AAPEX 2023 or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX23.

About MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products, an important part of the automotive parts manufacturing industry which supports 907,000 American jobs in all 50 states. MEMA Aftermarket is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members across all areas of the aftermarket including light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and remanufacturing.

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, is the leading trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. Automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers are the largest manufacturing sector in the United States and lead the way in new vehicle innovations. MEMA has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Its more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association.

Members supply the aftermarket with the parts that keep millions of vehicles on the road, fueling international commerce and meeting society’s transportation needs. MEMA members are committed to safety and sustainability.

 MEMA has offices in Southfield, Mich.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. Learn more at mema.org/aftermarket-suppliers.

Booth 4416

Visit with Elgin in Las Vegas at the AAPEX Trade Show, located at the Venetian Hotel :

Engine & Chassis Parts / Auto & Truck

Import & Domestic / Heavy Duty Truck

Manufacturing & Distribution in the USA since 1919

About the AAPEX Show

• AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive
  aftermarket industry and is co-owned by the Auto Care
  Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.
• Historically, AAPEX features 2,500 exhibiting companies
  representing 40+ countries. The latest products, services
  and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles
  on the road are displayed in more than 1,300 product
  categories.
• The AAPEX show floor has previously included 5,450 booths
  and 33 pavilions, occupying 560,000 net square feet of
  exhibit space.
• Historically, AAPEX draws approximately 49,000 targeted
  buyers from 110+ countries. Targeted buyers include
  automotive service professionals, automotive parts retailers,
  independent warehouse distributors and automotive parts
  program groups. Buyers also include jobbers, national
  service chains, vehicle dealers, engine builders, fleet buyers
  and paint and body personnel.
• An extensive onsite education program includes 100+
  training sessions (combined AAPEX-programmed and
  exhibitor supplied), as well as online training and webinars
  throughout the year.
• More than 162,000 automotive aftermarket professionals
  are in Las Vegas during AAPEX and the SEMA Show.

Dan started cleaning the offices at Elgin when he was in high school, quickly moving into the Mar-Sko box production. He was accepted into college engineering programs where he learned heat treat, and metallurgy. Today, Dan is Vice President of Operations here at Elgin.

We proudly celebrate Dan’s contributions to a half-century of the Automotive Industry, and more importantly, his positive leadership over generations of our Elgin family!

Thank you Dan!

Watch this colorful technical video from Elgin and the AERA Engine Builder’s Association. Topics include Active Fuel Management valve train and AFM Delete, analysis of Made in China parts, compatibility of components across GenIII/IV/V platforms, performance upgrades, and overall discussion of latest technologies for previous engine generations. Presented by Scott Stier, aftermarket tech advisor from Elgin Industries, a Tier 1 OE supplier to General Motors.

Contingency Connection Sponsorship

Congrats to everyone at Kingsport Speedway!

Elgin Industries was proud to sponsor a night of racing through Contingency Connection.

Along with hats, shirts and other prizes, Elgin awarded a winner with a Sloppy Stage 2 Camshaft with matching Valve Springs!

Enjoy these pictures!

Elgin Industries Introduces Custom Push Rods for GM LS Engines Fitted with Steep-Ramp-Profile Performance Camshafts

Elgin, IL…Elgin Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engine and chassis components for the automotive, heavy duty and industrial markets, has expanded its industry leading Elgin PRO-STOCK® 500 Series range of push rods with a new, custom-length 5/16” diameter push rod engineered specifically for GM LS performance engines.

Longer LS Hardened Pushrods

The new, 7.450”-long Elgin PRO-STOCK PR-515 push rod adds .050” to the popular stock rod length for LS engines to provide additional lifter pre-load lash needed for steep-ramp-profile performance camshafts used in conjunction with non-adjustable LS rocker arms. Read more about LS engine lifter lash in this tech article.

Elgin Performance Pushrods

As with all Elgin PRO-STOCK 500 Series push rods, the new PR-515 rod features .075” wall thickness, providing 20% greater column strength than stock push rods. 500 Series push rods are manufactured from heavy-wall 1010 carbonitrided steel tube for exceptional wear properties, and are rated for spring pressures up to 400 lbs.

To learn more about these and Elgin’s other world-class parts for LS engines, please use the company’s electronic catalog at https://catalog.elginind.com and/or contact your Elgin supplier.

About Elgin Industries

Elgin Industries is a Tier One supplier of original equipment engine and chassis components to organizations such as Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, Mack and Navistar. Elgin has earned dozens of quality awards and has received its certificates of registration to the IATF16949:2009 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System. It also has achieved Ford Q1 Quality Certification. To learn more about Elgin, please call 1-800-323-6764, email sales@elginind.com and visit www.elginind.com.