SEMA Advocacy Delays EPA Tailpipe Emissions Reduction Requirements
After advocacy from small businesses across the country that represent the specialty automotive aftermarket and other key stakeholders, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is delaying its most aggressive tailpipe emissions reduction requirements from model year 2027 to model year 2030. The EPA’s final rule also slightly increased the average tailpipe emissions for light-duty vehicles,
Steve Morris Tackles a Tough Cylinder Head Repair
Cylinder head repairs like this don’t normally get done, but Steve Morris of @stevemorrisracing always seems to find a way!
Preparing for Off Season: Tips and Tricks for Fluids in Your Motorcycles, Classics, Hot Rods, Muscle and Race Cars
Join this free upcoming webinar where we will delve into essential maintenance practices to ensure your prized machines remain in top condition during the cold months.
New ProMAXX Tool Dodge/RAM 6.4L HEMI Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolt Repair ProKit
ProMAXX Tool introduces its latest innovation for repairing broken exhaust manifold bolts on Dodge/RAM 6.4L HEMI V8 Gas Engines, Model Name Chad (PMXCD200PRO). This comprehensive and easy-to-use repair kit allows technicians to quickly and accurately remove and repair broken exhaust manifold bolts. With a focus on book time saved, return on investment, and increased productivity,
EPA Pursues New Emissions Standards to Spur Transition to EVs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new federal emissions standards intended to dramatically increase sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The sales would be achieved by reducing multi-pollutant emissions, including greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutants (particulate matter (PM), ozone, nitrogen oxides (NOX) and carbon monoxide (CO) from new light-duty and medium-duty (8,501 to
Billet Cylinder Head Repair
Following the 2022 Drag Week event, Steve Morris needed to repair one of the cylinders in Drag Week winner Tom Bailey’s Sick Seconds 2.0 drag car. Watch as he walks you through the process to get this head like brand new.
Billet Engine Block Repair Continued
Steve puts finishing touches on repairing his billet aluminum engine block for the wagon’s SMX engine.
Racing Industry Prepares to Showcase New Products, Technology at 2022 PRI Trade Show
More than 1,000 of the world’s premier motorsports companies—including iconic brands, race sanctioning bodies and emerging manufacturers—are planning to showcase their newest products and technology at the 34th annual PRI Trade Show on December 8-10, 2022. Taking place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, the motorsports industry’s annual trade
Repairing a Billet Engine Block
After every connecting rod in Steve Morris’ SMX engine effectively crumbled, his SMX billet block was in rough shape. The question he was confronted with was whether to fix the block or not – he decided to make the necessary repairs. Watch below.
ProMAXX Tool Cylinder Head Repair Kit
The kit comes complete, packaged in a convenient case with a precision drill bit, tap, locking fluid, ProSerts, and insert tool, all made right here in the United States of America.
Save the Salt Foundation Repairs Breaches at Bonneville Salt Flats Motorsports Venue
The Save The Salt Foundation has made repairs to breaches at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the location of the Bonneville International Raceway.
Motortrend’s Hot Rod Drag Week Prepares for 18th Annual Event
Four cities, five days, 1,000+ miles to crown the fastest car in America. Hot Rod Drag Week returns September 18.
Jeff Phillips Departs Best in the Desert
Best In The Desert’s race operations manager, Jeff Phillips, has announced his departure from the off-road racing organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada. “While Jeff and the entire Phillips family will be missed by our staff, we understand that life often brings opportunities to do other things. We understand this is the case, and we
Diesel Laptops Continues Innovation in the Diesel Diagnostics and Repair Landscape
Diesel Laptops is proud to announce the next evolution of our Diesel Parts and Diesel Repair platforms, now accessible online via any mobile device, tablet, laptop or computer. In a rapidly growing industry with nearly 2 million diesel engines being produced per year and nearly 9 million commercial trucks operating in the US alone, one
Longtime Executive Don Hawk to Depart Speedway Motorsports
After more than 14 years in a variety of executive roles across the company, Speedway Motorsports’ Chief Racing Development Officer Don Hawk will step away to open a personal sports management firm. Hawk joined Speedway Motorsports in 2007 and was named the company’s vice president of business affairs in 2012. He was promoted to his
Crack Detection and Repair
When dealing with high-performance engines, it’s imperative to know a thing or two about crack detection!
Goodson Cold Crack Repair Kit for Cast Iron Heads
The kit includes 100 genuine Irontite .235″ x 15/16″ threaded crack repair plugs plus the drill, reamer and two taps you’ll need to insert them.
Wade Kawasaki Announces Departure from Legendary Companies
Legendary Companies, which includes Coker Tire, Wheel Vintiques, Universal Vintage Tire, Phoenix Race Tires, Specialty Wheel, MOR, Vintage Wheel Works, PS Engineering, Roadster Wire Wheel, and Paragon Corvette Reproductions, announced today that Wade Kawasaki will transition from his role of CEO while remaining a partner in the business – a decision by Kawasaki who took
SCCA Adds Two to Solo Program Departemt
SCCA’s Solo Program has announced the addition of two national staff personnel to the Solo Department. Longtime SCCA employee Rick Myers, who was region services senior manager, will now serve as director of the Solo Department. And longtime SCCA member Brian Mason, who has spent the last several years producing professional autocross events, has been
EPA Enforcement Hits Small Speed Shop with $180,000 Fine
As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targets and increases enforcement against automotive aftermarket companies through its National Compliance Initiative, the federal agency is harming legitimate businesses in the motorsports industry. Despite the EPA’s nonbinding, informational claims that it is not targeting aftermarket companies that produce parts for dedicated race cars, the EPA continues to pursue