Roush Yates Engines Wins MAHLE Engine Builder of the Year for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity Series

Doug Yates (left) of Roush Yates Engines accepts the MAHLE Engine Builder of the Year Award for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and for the NASCAR Xfinity Series from Ted Hughes, manager – marketing, MAHLE Aftermarket.

MAHLE Aftermarket announced the 2018 MAHLE Engine Builders of the Year for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series.

The MAHLE Engine Builder of the Year award is presented to the engine builder who accumulated the most points based on qualifying, laps led and finishing position.

Doug Yates of Roush Yates Engines received the MAHLE Engine Builder of the Year Award for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The award for the Monster Energy Cup Series was based on the outstanding performance of Kevin Harvick’s No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Yates and Roush Yates Engines also received the MAHLE Engine Builder of the Year Award for the NASCAR Xfinity Series based on the performance of No. 22 Penske Ford Fusion, driven by Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Paul Menard, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney.

“On behalf of all the employees at Roush Yates Engines, we want to thank MAHLE for recognizing the team for their efforts in both the Cup and Xfinity series,” said Yates. “Receiving the MAHLE Engine Builder of the Year in both series takes great employees, teams, drivers, and suppliers like MAHLE. We look forward to our continued collaboration and innovative products from the employees at MAHLE.”

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) announced the launch of its 65th-anniversary fundraising initiative. Running through July 1, 2024, the campaign aims to raise $65,000 through 1,000 donations of $65 each. This impactful effort highlights the industry's commitment to taking care of its own, the AACF said.

From sudden illness and death to natural disasters, the foundation has provided assistance to industry professionals and their families during their darkest hours. As AACF celebrates its 65th year of service, it remains steadfast in its mission to provide financial support and resources to those in the automotive aftermarket industry in need, the organization said.