This weekend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads north to Pocono Raceway for the Party in the Poconos 400. RK Motors Charlotte is proud to make its first appearance at the Trick Triangle during its second primary sponsorship of the No. 15 Toyota Camry piloted by Clint Bowyer. Our last No. 15 sponsorship prompted some […]

Charlotte, NC – May 30, 2013 – For auto enthusiasts across the country, the first week in June means only one thing – the return of the Hot Rod Power Tour. What began 19 years ago as a humble trip from Southern California to Detroit has now amassed over 5,400 vehicles and 85,000 spectators. This […]

Martin Truex Jr. has started 261 races in his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career. Of those, 75 resulted in Top 10s; 24 brought Top 5s; and one lead to a victory at Dover International Speedway. While those are some commendable statistics, the key number for Truex this month is four – as in the 4th […]

With its manicured golf courses, fantastic dining options, beautiful homes, and genuine southern hospitality, Pinehurst, NC is the kind of town that can lull you into believing that life is a pretty leisurely affair. From our first visit forward, we knew it was a feeling we wanted to permeate our auction site. Of course, making […]

As RKM Collector Car Auctions gears up for its event on Saturday, May 4th, we wanted to take a minute and remind everyone that there is plenty of fun to be had this weekend at Pinehurst. On Friday, May 3rd,  the Iron Mike Rally will see a line of show cars, some valued at over […]

Clint Bowyer, No. 15 RK Motors Charlotte Toyota – finished second, is eighth in driver points Brian Vickers, No. 55 Jet Edge Toyota – finished 11th, No. 55 is 13th in owners points Martin Truex Jr., No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota – finished 40th, is 25th in driver points   Clint Bowyer Race Summary: […]

The #15 RK Motors Charlotte Toyota Camry NASCAR will start 15th at the Virginia 500 Sprint Cup NASCAR race in Martinsville, VA. CLINT BOWYER: “It didn’t work out as well as I would have liked. The RK Motors Charlotte was just too loose all the way around. I knew when I was loose in practice that […]

The Last HEMI, unveiled on opening day of the Food Lion AutoFair, will be on display in the Showcase Pavilion throughout the event. (Credit: CMS Photo) CONTACT: Scott Cooper Megan Johnson (704) 455-3209 – For Immediate Release EDITOR’S NOTE: High-resolution images to accompany this Food Lion AutoFair press release may be downloaded from: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/photos CONCORD, […]

RK Motors Charlotte is gearing up for another weekend of NASCAR Sprint Cup action as the series heads to Martinsville, VA for the STP Gas Booster 500. Look for our logo to make its first appearance on the #15 Toyota Camry driven by 2012 championship contender Clint Bowyer. As always, we’re honored to partner with […]

1971 Dodge Charger R/T will debut April 4th as part of the Food Lion AutoFair MOORESVILLE, N.C. – March 27, 2013 – After a year of intensive restoration work, the RKM Performance Center is pleased to announce the debut of the last documented car to leave any Chrysler plant with a factory-installed 2G 426 Hemi. […]

Clint Bowyer, No. 15 NAPA Filters Toyota – finished fifth , is fourth in driver points Brian Vickers, No. 55 RK Motors Toyota – finished eighth, No. 55 is fourth in owners points Martin Truex Jr., No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota – finished 12th, is 18th in driver points Brian Vickers Summary: No. 55 […]

RK Motors Charlotte is proud to announce its return to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend during the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Michael Waltrip Racing to sponsor the #55 Toyota Camry which will be piloted by Brian Vickers. After successful outings at Martinsville and […]

Two 1950s Chevrolets to join a show-stopping 1970 Dodge Charger as centerpiece of over 100 auction cars. Charlotte, N.C. – March 14, 2013 – RKM Collector Car Auctions today announced a stunning pro-touring 1970 Dodge Charger as one of the feature cars for their 2013 Pinehurst auction to be held May 4th.The product of a […]

We’re pleased to announce that tickets are officially on sale for RKM Collector Car Auctions’ 2013 event at Pinehurst. Held in conjunction with the inaugural Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance, the weekend is sure to be filled with some of the nation’s finest cars. The live sale will take place Saturday, May 4 at the historic Fair […]

Event schedule includes auctions at Pinehurst Resort and Charlotte Convention Center CHARLOTTE, NC — February 6, 2013 — RK Motors, the country’s leading retailer and restorer of investment-grade collector cars, today announced the launch of RKM Collector Car Auctions, the third addition to the company’s growing portfolio of successful automotive-based businesses. The auction house will […]

If you saw the RK Motors Charlotte showroom a couple months ago, you may have noticed it was a getting a little cramped. With over 240 classic and collector cars in inventory, finding room for them was a full-time job. It was like playing Tetris every time we had to move a car in or […]

If you’re a NASCAR fan, you probably noticed Brian Vickers’ No. 55 sporting the RK Motors Charlotte colors at both Martinsville and Sonoma. It’s been a great partnership, even resulting in a top 5 finish at the Toyota/Save Mart 350. To commemorate the season, Action Racing Collectibles has created an awesome 1:24 scale die-cast model […]

Rob Kaufman, Rui Aguas and Brian Vickers head to Bahrain this weekend to compete in Saturday’s Six Hours of Bahrain. The trio will trade time behind the wheel of the No. 61 AF Waltrip Ferrari F458 Italia run by multiple-time GT champions AF Corse. In Vickers’ 24-hour debut, the team’s combined efforts resulted in a […]

The fully-documented, survivor ‘71 Plymouth comes with the lowest mileage recorded to date CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sept. 27, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte, America’s leading retailer of investment-grade classic, collector and high performance cars, has announced the newest addition to its state-of-the-art, 250-vehicle showroom in Charlotte, N.C. – an ultra-rare, fully documented, 1971 Plymouth HEMI […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sept. 12, 2012 – RKM Performance Center, a full service restoration, build and maintenance facility for classic and collectible vehicles worldwide, is teaming up with NASCAR star Clint Bowyer to customize a 2012 Toyota Prius hybrid to raise money for the Emporia Community Foundation during the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge. In […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Aug. 30, 2012 – RK Motors, LLC, the nation’s premier restorer, re-seller and servicer of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, opened the doors to its new 40,000 sq./ft. cutting-edge restoration and service shop in Mooresville, N.C., this month. Called the RKM Performance Center, the facility is a full service restoration, build and […]

Robert Kauffman and Rui Aguas are continuing their Grand Am season. Sunday, July 1st, the skilled drivers will race the “Six Hours of the Glen” (Watkins Glen, NY) in the AF Waltrip Ferrari 458 Italia. The “Six Hours of the Glen” follows a good 6th place finish in the GTE Am category of “24 Hours […]

Michael Waltrip Racing Sonoma Raceway – Qualifying Results 6/22/2012 Brian Vickers – No. 55 RK Motors Toyota – Starting 21st BRIAN VICKERS, No. 55 RK MOTORS TOYOTA:  “It was pretty good. I’m really proud of the MWR (Michael Waltrip Racing) guys. The RK Motors Toyota was good all day. It took me a few laps […]

CORNELIUS, N.C. —The AF Waltrip Racing team had one goal when it took the green flag last Saturday to begin the 80th running of the 24 hours of Le Mans. “Our goal was to be there at the finish,” said Rob Kauffman. “And, we did it!” The team’s Ferrari 458 suffered late race transmission issues […]

RK Motors Charlotte will sponsor Vickers during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Sprint Cup NASCAR race CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 20, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte, the nation’s premier restorer, re-seller and builder of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, will return to the NASCAR circuit for the second time this season as the primary sponsor of […]

If you’re heading to Road America this weekend for the Sargento 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series / GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, make sure to stop by and check out the NASCAR Performance display which will feature the RK Motors Charlotte NASCAR Edition Camry. Built as a collaboration between RK Motors and […]

Kauffman teams with NASCAR’s Brian Vickers and Le Mans Veteran Rui Aguas behind the wheel CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 14, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, is proud to announce owner Rob Kauffman will compete at the 80th running of the […]

RK Motors Charlotte is pleased to join American Roadside restaurant in celebrating the grand opening of its South Park Charlotte location on Saturday, June 9th from 11am – 9pm. Come spend your Saturday with all day food and drink specials, live music from local bands including the Blue Dogs, giveaways and classic cars from RK Motors […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – May 23, 2012 – RK Motors, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, has begun one of the most significant restorations in the classic car hobby – a complete, nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration of The Last HEMI car to roll off any Chrysler production line […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – May 17, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, will team up with “Cruise-In” television series, seen on Fox Sports Ohio and Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, starting May 21, and running until mid-September, to take viewers on a trip down […]

RK Motors Charlotte is pleased to join Michael Waltrip Racing for its sixth annual Fan Fest on May 23rd. If you’re a NASCAR fan, don’t miss your chance to meet MWR NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Mark Martin, Clint Bowyer, and Martin Truex Jr. who will sign autographs from 1-3 p.m. The day will also include […]

“IRONMAN” STEWART’S PPI TOYOTA TROPHY TRUCK ROLLS OUT OF RESTORATION SHOP AND INTO RK MOTORS CHARLOTTE’S SHOWROOM CHARLOTTE, N.C. – May 10, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance vehicles, is proud to announce the PPI Toyota Trophy Truck, driven by legendary racer […]

Make a Pit Stop with RK Motors Charlotte amd Visit Charlotte   RK Motors Charlotte is proud to join Visit Charlotte in welcoming travelers on May, 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If you’re heading in for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race or Coca-Cola 600, make sure to stop by the I-77 Welcome Center […]

FROM THE SPEEDWAY TO A FASHION SHOW RUNWAY RK Motors Charlotte joins the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation for the 3rd Annual Catwalk for a Cause RK Motors Charlotte is proud to join the list of sponsors for the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation’s 3rd Annual Catwalk for a Cause Fashion Show. While Truex is best known for […]

The Fun Ford Weekend Series presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven is proud to announce that the renowned RK Motors Charlotte has joined the series as a 2012 sponsor. “RK Motors Charlotte is proud to sponsor the Fun Ford Series and do our part in contributing to great events,” says Jamie […]

AF WALTRIP TO RACE AT SPA & LE MANS NASCAR’S BRIAN VICKERS JOINS ROB KAUFFMAN & RUI AGUAS IN LINEUP CORNELIUS, N.C. – AF Waltrip Racing announced today its driver line up for the 80th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 16 as well as the six-hour FIA World Endurance Championship […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – April 24, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, will sponsor the 17th annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase horse races on Saturday, April 28, in Mineral Springs, N.C. This is the first year that RK Motors Charlotte will sponsor Brooklandwood Village at the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase event.

Brian Vickers Race Summary: No. 55 RK Motors Toyota driver Brian Vickers started sixth and finished 18th in Sunday’s 515-lap NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Vickers started on the outside of row three, but dropped to 28th before he could move from the outside to the inside lane. Unfortunately, track position is key at Martinsville Speedway and the Thomasville, N.C., native spent the rest of the race fighting to stay on the lead lap. He lost a lap on lap 202 then regained it when he took the wave around on lap 360. A pit stop for gas with about 50 laps remaining cost him two laps he never made up. The No. 55 team returns to action Saturday, April 14th at Texas Motor Speedway with Mark Martin behind the wheel. Vickers next appearance in the No. 55 is June 24 at Infineon Raceway.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 29, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, has added “Junior” Johnson’s 1963 Chevrolet Holly Farms Impala No. 3 NASCAR to the company’s private collection as part of a partnership with the Johnson family. The only Impala Super Sport ever raced in NASCAR, Johnson captured an impressive seven Grand National Events and nine poles in it.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 27, 2012 – RK Motors Charlotte will be the primary sponsor on Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 55 Toyota Camry this Sunday, April 1, during the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Brian Vickers will pilot the No. 55 Toyota in his second race of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Located in the heart of NASCAR country, RK Motors Charlotte is the nation’s premier restorer, re-seller and builder of classic, muscle and high-performance cars. “This is the first time in history RK Motors Charlotte will be the primary sponsor of a NASCAR competitor,” said Joseph Carroll, RK Motors Charlotte’s president/CEO. “NASCAR is enjoyed by millions of passionate fans who love cars as much as we do. We want to connect with those fellow enthusiasts and share the NASCAR excitement with them this weekend through our sponsorship of Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 55 Toyota.”

RK MOTORS CHARLOTTE OWNER ROB KAUFFMAN TO COMPETE IN 60TH ANNUAL MOBIL 1 TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING   CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 15, 2012 – Rob Kauffman, owner of RK Motors Charlotte, the country’s premier sales and restoration shop for classic, muscle and high-performance cars, will be motoring the No. 61 RK Motors/AF Waltrip Racing […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jan. 30, 2012 Upon entering the media center after his first stint behind the wheel of the No. 56 Ferrari 458 Italia, Travis Pastrana summarized the AF Waltrip team’s first Rolex 24 race at Daytona International Speedway. “Woo…Hoo…..,” shouted Pastrana into the microphone to the 150 or so startled print reporters. […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jan. 26, 2012 – Rob Kauffman, owner of RK Motors Charlotte, the country’s premier sales and restoration shop for classic, muscle, high-performance and collector cars, will share the driver’s seat of a Ferrari 458 GT during the Rolex 24 from Jan. 28-29, at the Daytona International Speedway. Kauffman will be one of […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Nov. 18, 2011 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance vehicles, is proud to announce the latest addition to its inventory, the PPI Toyota Trophy Truck driven by legendary racer Ivan “Ironman” Stewart from 1994 to 2000. Serial-numbered as chassis #015, […]

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Sept. 19, 2011, This year’s  Super Chevy Show presented by GM Performance Division at Rockingham Dragway  will blast off with a cruise from RK Motors Charlotte to one of the largest  Chevy events on the east coast. The cruise will be Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning  at RK Motors Charlotte (5527 Lakeview Rd. […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – August 30, 2011 – RK Motors Charlotte is teaming up with the Carolina Regional Mustang Club to offer local enthusiasts a chance to chat with Mustang Monthly’s Donald Farr during the series, “RK Motors Charlotte Shop Talk: Donald Farr and the Mustang.” The Q&A seminar is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, at […]

Charlotte, N.C. – July 14, 2011 –RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, is teaming up with Adam’s Premium Car Care Products to offer two free informational, automotive seminars on Saturday, July 23. From proper washing and drying techniques to polish, glaze and wax, […]

SALISBURY, N.C. – July 6, 2011 –The North Carolina Quarter-Midget Association (NCQMA) has announced that RK Motors Charlotte has signed on to be an official track sponsor of the NCQMA Speedway, the only quarter midget track in the state of North Carolina.  The organization provides and maintains a clean, safe and healthy sport to be […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 28, 2011 –The NASCAR Automotive Group invites NASCAR fans and automotive enthusiasts in the Charlotte, N.C. area to get their July 4th weekend in top gear this year by heading out to the NASCAR Performance Auto Show, hosted at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Ceremonial Plaza on Saturday, July 2, 10:00 […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 9, 2011 – Competing in one of the oldest, most celebrated automotive race circuits in the world, Rob Kauffman, owner of RK Motors Charlotte, the premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, will take the driver’s seat of a Ferrari F458 during the prestigious 24 Hours of […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 1, 2011 – NBA all star and LA Clippers point guard Mo Williams entrusted the team at RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, to update and restore his personal 1972 Buick Centurion muscle car.  The Buick has been owned […]

CLEVELAND, OH – May 13, 2011 – Last Cavaliers off-season, FOX Sports Ohio’s Jeff Phelps took fans on a ride throughout Ohio searching for classic cars. This off-season, FOX Sports Ohio is excited to announce the return of Phelps’ classic car show with a new name, “Cruise-In”, premiering Monday, May 16, at 8 p.m. EST. […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – April 5, 2011 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, will sponsor the 2011 Super Chevy tour, including Super Chevy Palm Beach and Super Chevy Rockingham. Both events are part of the RK Motors Charlotte car show tour scheduled throughout […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 31, 2011 – The team at RK Motors Restoration, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, is proud to announce their latest project: a 1971 Ford Torino convertible GT. The Ford Torino was given as a special gift more than 30 years ago […]

SEBRING, Fla. – March 21, 2011 – The Ferrari F430 of the Italian team AF Corse was the fastest car in the qualifying of the “12 Hours of Sebring” with a Ferrari F430 that proudly wore the RK Motors Charlotte logo. AF Corse’s drivers, including Giancarlo Fisichella, Gianmaria Bruni and Pierre Kaffer, exchanged driving responsibility […]

• RK Motors Charlotte   kicks off its car tour at Detroit AutoRama on Feb. 25-27 • ‘68 Dodge HEMI Charger Pro-Touring from RK   Motors Design/Build division will be on tour • The East Coast tour will stop at more than 15 different venues Charlotte, N.C. – Feb. 24, 2011 – RK Motors Charlotte, […]

Charlotte, N.C. – Feb. 16, 2011 – Michael Waltrip Racing will include RKMotorsCharlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, on its No. 56 and No. 00 Toyota Camrys during the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The RK Motors Charlotte logo makes its first appearance in NASCAR’s […]

Charlotte, N.C. – Jan. 10, 2011 – RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and providers of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, will be a part of the nation’s largest auto show with their one-of-a-kind custom Toyota Camry. Toyota requested the RK Collection NASCAR edition Toyota Camry to be a part of […]