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Aviaid Dry Sump Oil Systems

The company offers two basic pump designs (Series 1 and Series 2), and can customize them for the application.

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Aviaid Dry Sump System for Late Viper V10 Engines

The specially engineered pan is fabricated from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and features a .250” thick rail, .125” body and a .500” plate to mount the pump.

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Former NTPA and WDI Leader David Schreier Has Passed Away

David P. Schreier, who led World Pulling International (WPI) and the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) for more than four decades, passed away on December 2 at the age of 84. Schreier served as NTPA executive director and later as WPI president and CEO, from 1986 until his retirement in 2019. Prior to serving as

Mitch Davis Returns to IndyCar’s Dale Coyne Racing

Dale Coyne Racing is welcoming back championship- and Indianapolis 500-winning team manager Mitch Davis to lead the team as it enters its 41st season of NTT IndyCar Series competition in 2024. Davis brings over 40 years of successful motorsports experience, with multiple championship and race wins. He worked for teams including Galles Racing, Patrick Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, Newman

Navistar Honors Technicians, Graduates of Second Uptime Academy

In honor of National Technician Appreciation Week from Sept. 24-30, Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) recognizes the hardworking technicians across its dealer network and announces the graduation of its second Uptime Academy class. Navistar’s dealer network employs more than 6,000 technicians, and Navistar is dedicated to the recruitment, education, and success of the vast technician network. As

Aviaid Series 2 Pump Line

With four available scavenge section widths, plus 4, 5 and 6-stage designs, Aviaid can tailor scavenging vacuum to an engine builder’s needs.

David Donohue Sets Time Attack 1 Qualifying Record at Pikes Peak 

Colorado Springs, Colorado – It’s Race Week and the 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is gearing up. The first day of practice and qualifying took place early this morning as 66 drivers got their first look at the mountain in one of three sections. LOWER

Sonoma Raceway Names Karen Davis VP, Marketing and Events

Officials with Sonoma Raceway—the road course and drag strip located in Sonoma, California and owned by Speedway Motorsports—have appointed NASCAR industry veteran Karen Davis as the vice president of Marketing and Events. “I am thrilled to take on this new role at Sonoma Raceway as it rounds out my professional experience in motorsports marketing with

Aviaid G-Line Dry Sump System

Designed for muscle car and sport compact applications, kits are available for small block and LS series Chevy engines, small block, and modular Ford, plus Chrysler “LA” engines.

David Pilgrim’s Dual Compound-Turbocharged 6.6L LBZ Duramax Engine

David Pilgrim and his wife Debbie began looking into drag racing after attending an NHRA event, which eventually led to the pair entering the Bonneville Salt Flats scene. Following a few turbocharged motorcycle builds and a C5 Corvette, David got the idea for a 1954 Chevrolet 3100 with a dual compound-turbocharged 6.6L LBZ Duramax. It’s

Aviaid Dry Sump Packages for Chevy LT

Aviaid has developed block-hugging packages for both left and right-hand pump installations.

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Aviaid on Configuring a Dry Sump Oil System

Dry sump oil systems provide many important benefits, such as the elimination of power-robbing windage, no loss of oil pressure from hard acceleration, braking or cornering, and reduced engine wear thanks to an ongoing supply of cool, clean lubricant.

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David Donner will pursue production car record at 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

When seven-time Pikes Peak winner David Donner joined Porsche collector Jim Edwards and 000 editor Pete Stout for dinner at last year’s Napa Valley 750, a vintage car rally, the conversation quickly turned to the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It wasn’t long before the trio hatched a plan that would put Donner into the ideal

Skip Barber Racing School Appoints Dan Davis as Chief Strategy Officer

Skip Barber Racing School, the fully integrated racing and driving school, has announced the addition of Dan Davis as chief strategy officer.   Davis will focus on Skip Barber’s growth strategies as it expands its national footprint in driver education and motorsports entertainment. Davis’  technical, process, and business experience will provide strategic leadership as Skip Barber’s

Jeff Gordon Leaving FOX Sports for Hendrick Motorsports

Jeff Gordon, the four-time NASCAR champion, television broadcaster and NASCAR Hall of Famer, has been named vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, which will make him the second-ranking team official to chairman and majority owner Rick Hendrick. As vice chairman and co-owner, Gordon will maintain a daily presence at Hendrick Motorsports with a focus on the

Simon Roberts is Leaving Williams F1 Team

Formula 1 has announced that the restructure of Team Williams, following the arrival of new owners Dorilton Capital, continues with Simon Roberts leaving the Formula 1 team, and Team CEO Jost Capito to absorb the team principal duties. Roberts first joined Williams last June in the newly-created role of managing director before taking over as

Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 1,250cc V-Twin, Liquid-Cooled Engine

Harley-Davidson’s Revolution Max 1250 engine was assembled at the company’s Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Wisconsin. The V-Twin features a 1,250cc displacement with a bore and stroke of 4.13˝ (105mm) x 2.83˝ (72mm) and is capable of 150 horsepower and 94 ft.-lbs. of torque with a peak rpm of 9,500 and a 13:1 compression ratio.

Aviaid Ford Coyote Aluminum Dry Sump Pan

The pan, developed in collaboration with MMR, is designed to be used with either a 3-stage dry sump pump for street or moderate competition or a 4-stage pump for all-out racing.

NMRA/NMCA Names Gavin Carter Operations Manager

The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals have announced Gavin Carter has filled the newly created Racing Operations Manager position. His full-time role at ProMedia Events/Publishing/Productions will include the Race Director spot at all NMRA/NMCA national events along with pre- and post-event responsibilities related to the competitor experience and event logistics. “I’m

Honda Performance Development Names David Salters President

Honda Performance Development (HPD), which leads all Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs in North America, has announced David Salters as the new president. He will become the seventh president in its history and will succeed Ted Klaus, who will retire from HPD on December 1, after a 30-year career with Honda. “Ted Klaus has