{"id":70479,"date":"2020-03-26T18:48:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T01:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=70479"},"modified":"2020-06-19T11:31:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T18:31:18","slug":"covid-19-the-state-of-the-auto-industry-and-resources-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/covid-19-the-state-of-the-auto-industry-and-resources-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: The State of The Auto Industry and Resources to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70588\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/covid-19-the-state-of-the-auto-industry-and-resources-to-help\/coronavirusstate-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CoronaVirusState-min-e1585328615303.png\" data-orig-size=\"620,206\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CoronaVirusState-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CoronaVirusState-min-300x100.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CoronaVirusState-min-1024x341.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CoronaVirusState-min-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<p>RacingJunk has compiled a list of links and resources that cover the state of the auto industry, as well as a few links to sites that provide timely information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>***UPDATED 6\/18\/2020***<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Open for Business<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/is-this-business-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The businesses listed in this directory are open<\/a>. Some may have special hours or are only open online or for drive up orders. The directory is updated as new information comes in so check back for changes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/world-of-outlaws-establishes-return-to-racing-guidelines\/\">World of Outlaws Establishes Return to Racing Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/performanceracing.com\/corona-updates\/track-promoter-info.html?utm_source=ET&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=442896&amp;utm_campaign=PRI+May+20+Newsletter+V4N20\">PRI Track Promoter Hotline<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/nhra-preps-for-return-to-racing-limited-fan-attendance\/\">NHRA Preps for Return to Racing, Limited Fan Attendance<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Manufacturing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theshopmag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Shop<\/a> has an <a href=\"https:\/\/theshopmag.com\/features\/industry-updates-aftermarket-responds-to-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ongoing list of businesses<\/a> who have suspended production, or who are reassuring customers that they are still able to safely maintain production and distribution. It&#8217;s updated daily.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/03\/27\/oems-who-have-shut-down-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OEMs Who Have Shut Down Manufacturing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/01\/gm-and-ford-both-partnering-with-companies-to-create-ventilators-in-response-to-covid-19-crisis\/\">GM and Ford Both Partnering with Companies to Create Ventilators in Response to COVID-19 Crisis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/20\/71746\/\">Torq-Masters Pivot to Manufacture Face Shields<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/03\/covercraft-making-ppes-for-health-care-workers\/\">Roush Yates, Buffalo Turbine, Truck Hero Working on Health Care Related Products<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/07\/how-sporttruckrv-is-responding-to-covid-19\/\">How SportTruckRV is Responding to COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/03\/covercraft-making-ppes-for-health-care-workers\/\">Covercraft Making PPEs for Health Care Workers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/16\/five-star-fabricating-pivots-from-nascar-panels-to-ppes\/\">Five Star Fabricating Pivots from NASCAR Panels to PPEs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/24\/vp-racing-fuels-making-hand-sanitizer\/\">VP Racing Fuels Making Hand Sanitizer<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>COVID-19 and the (Small) Business of Motorsports<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/10\/small-business-association-loans-available-for-auto-industry-manufacturers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loans are available<\/a> through the recently passed CARES legislation to help small businesses (including those in the auto industry) stay afloat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedstatesmotorsports.com\/covid-19-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USMA has a list of resources<\/a> including links to public health information, safety and business operations, and small business links and guidance for loans and tax information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/usma-brings-together-industry-leaders-to-address-covid-19-effects-on-racing\/\">USMA Brings Together Industry Leaders to Address COVID-19 Effects on Racing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natda.org\/news\/active-resource-list-helpful-covid-19-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NATDA also has a list of COVID-19 resources<\/a> encompassing health and small business concerns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sema.org\/corona-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEMA published their own list of resource<\/a>s for businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak which includes information about the SEMA Show, links to lists essential businesses in the auto industry, and other industry and health links.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/02\/fca-joins-other-oems-in-offering-special-finance-options-during-covid-19-crisis\/\">FCA Joins Other OEMs in Offering Special Finance Options During COVID-19 Crisis<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>iRacing and Virtual Experiences<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Can&#8217;t get to the track? Check out all of the following virtual experiences, from F1 to World of Outlaws to NASCAR, to the Goodguys Virtual Car Show, museum tours and more:<\/p>\n<p id=\"_name1\" class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/03\/26\/roundup-of-all-the-virtual-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Activity Roundup: How the Automotive World is Adapting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/02\/bell-ivey-score-victories-at-world-of-outlaws-iracing-invitational\/\">Bell &amp; Ivey Score Victories at World of Outlaws iRacing Invitational<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/16\/petersen-automotive-museum-puts-together-first-global-cars-and-coffee\/\">Petersen Automotive Museum Puts Together First Global Cars and Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/11\/welcome-to-the-racingjunk-spring-virtual-race-and-performance-car-show-april-11-12-2020\/\">Welcome to the RacingJunk Spring Virtual Race and Performance Car Show April 11 \u2013 12, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/09\/racingjunks-march-motor-madness-final-four-results-championship-voting\/\">RacingJunk\u2019s March Motor Madness Final Four Results &amp; Championship Voting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/09\/kevin-swindell-drives-to-redemption-story-at-knoxville-raceway\/\">Kevin Swindell Drives to Redemption Story at Knoxville Raceway<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/20\/william-byron-wins-2nd-consecutive-enascar-iracing-pro-invitational-series\/\">William Byron Wins 2nd Consecutive eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dirtcar.com\/esports\/\">DIRTCAR Weekly Virtual Showdowns<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>What to Do While We&#8217;re Stuck at Home<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/03\/27\/getting-into-your-garage-projects-you-can-tackle-while-quarantined\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Getting into Your Garage: Projects You can Tackle While Quarantined<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/03\/25\/racingjunks-march-motor-madness-round-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RacingJunk\u2019s March Motor Madness Round #1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/06\/coloring-pages-help-families-celebrate-passion-for-performance-while-safe-at-home\/\">Coloring Pages Help Families Celebrate Passion for Performance While Safe at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Event Changes and Cancellations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Many car shows, races, swap meets and other events are cancelling, postponing or rescheduling their events. Check out our ongoing list here for the latest:<\/p>\n<p id=\"_name1\" class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/03\/19\/auto-events-canceled-or-postponed-due-to-covid-19-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auto Events Canceled or Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Feel Good News<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/03\/24\/how-are-we-helping-each-other\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Are We Helping Each Other?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/03\/24\/auto-industry-leaders-offering-help-to-those-in-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auto Industry Steps Up<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lostangelscp.org\/the-build\">The Lost Angels Children&#8217;s Project<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/03\/covercraft-making-ppes-for-health-care-workers\/\">Covercraft Making PPEs for Health Care Workers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/06\/scca-launches-campaign-to-support-motorsports-during-global-crisis\/\">SCCA Launches Campaign to Support Motorsports During Global Crisis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/2020\/04\/09\/hot-shots-secret-to-make-hand-sanitizer\/\"> Hot Shot\u2019s Secret to Make Hand Sanitizer<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Medical News and Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WebMD Daily Updates<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Legal Issues<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/north-carolina-track-races-in-defiance-state-authority-claims-race-as-protest\/\">North Carolina Track Races in Defiance State Authority, Claims Race as Protest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/congress-passes-second-round-of-legislation-for-small-business-association-loans\/\">Congress Passes Second Round of Legislation for Small Business Association Loans<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"page-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19: The Law and Your Legal Rights During the Coronavirus Outbreak<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Resources for news and information about auto industry related issues occuring during the current pandemic, including: Events, Business, Racing, Virtual Options, Health and Legal<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":70588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7722,3470],"tags":[7566,7567,7628,41,7580],"class_list":["post-70479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-industry-resources","category-news","tag-coronavirus","tag-covid-19","tag-industry-resources","tag-news","tag-pandemic"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CoronaVirusState-min-e1585328615303.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p42YSK-ikL","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70479"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73561,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70479\/revisions\/73561"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}