The Road to AAPEX Season 2, Ep 4
Part 1 – A good project car brings people together. Driving the rare Lincoln Blackwood into Ohio Technical College (OTC) turned heads. And once Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, and the technicians-in-training at OTC got to pop the hood and slide under it on a creeper to get their hands in it, its
The 12th Annual Race Track Business Conference Set for 2023 PRI Show
Officials with the National Speedway Directory have announced that the 2023 Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) will take place on Wednesday, December 6, at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual RTBC event provides a platform for industry leaders to collaborate, analyze and conceptualize around the business of motorsports. Shared insights from all forms
Dayco Expands Product Mix Through Summit Racing Distributor
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is pleased to announce that Summit Racing Equipment has expanded its offering of Dayco products. With locations in Ohio, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas, Summit Racing is well-known for fast shipping, customer service and tech expertise. The company offers a full line
Universal Technical Institute and Peterbilt Celebrate 1000th Graduate Joining Skilled Trades Workforce
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, along with industry partner Peterbilt, is celebrating several milestones for the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI). The 1000th graduate has completed the program, which is offered by UTI’s Lisle, Ill. and Dallas, Texas campuses to help meet Peterbilt’s ongoing demand for diesel
The Good Side of Private Equity?
It’s no secret that the performance industry and engine building industry has been consolidating for quite some time. It’s occurring on just about every level – shops, manufacturers, distributors, etc. Most evident recently has been private equity firms buying up manufacturers, as well as other large performance groups merging with various brands within this space.
BoostLine Connecting Rods from Summit
BoostLine Connecting Rods are designed to survive under big boost and large hits of nitrous oxide. The 4340 steel rods have a hybrid design that combines the strength of an I-beam rod with the light weight of an H-beam rod. They also have triangulated pockets where the big end meets the beam area. This arrangement
Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 Plus Engine Management System
Edelbrock’s Pro-Flo 4 Plus Self-Learning Engine Management System makes it easier than ever to swap a Gen III Hemi into your classic Chrysler, Dodge, or Plymouth car or truck. The self-learning ECU adjusts the fuel map as you drive, providing optimum performance with no need for laptop tuning or costly dyno sessions. You can use the
MAHLE Selects Second Winner of Engine Giveaway Sweepstakes
MAHLE Aftermarket announces the winner of the second segment of the “Powered by MAHLE” Engine Giveaway. The lucky winner, who is based in Missouri, has been awarded a vintage Chevrolet small block engine (1967 – 2002) built by Baldwin Racing Engines of Friedheim, MO, featuring all applicable premium MAHLE components. The next segment of the “Powered
Jesel Camshaft Belt Drive Systems
Built with the finest materials available, our Camshaft Belt Drives feature several performance and valve train stability enhancements over traditional timing chains and gear drives. The Gates patented High Torq Drive™ reinforced belt spins dry on a steel crank pulley and a hard coated aluminum upper pulley and helps isolate crankshaft harmonics to the valve
The Road to AAPEX Season 2, Ep 3
Just 3,356 Lincoln Blackwoods exist in the world. For comparison, the Ford F-150—the Blackwood’s inspiration—has spawned more than 40 million since its launch in 1948. Guess which one is harder to track down parts for? Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, has tracked down his fair share of elusive parts, but fixing up a
Hot Shot’s Secret Introduces Adrenaline R82+ Competition Diesel Performance Additive
Hot Shot’s Secret extends the company’s Adrenaline® Racing product line with a new competition diesel performance additive – ADRENALINE R82+™. Formulated for competitive off-road vehicles, ADRENALINE R82+ combines a powerful cetane improver with Hot Shot’s Secret’s new ADRENALINE Racing Top Lube fuel lubricant to decrease wear by up to 41% in ASTM testing. The result is a diesel
IndyCar to Host $1 Million Challenge in 2024 at Thermal Club
The NTT IndyCar Series will bring its pulsating, wheel-to-wheel action to The Thermal Club in Riverside County, California for a unique, made-for-TV racing exhibition during the 2024 season. The special event from sunny Southern California will offer a $1 million prize to the winner, and will receive a network broadcast showcase on NBC. Race Day