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Industry Insiders – Mike Moran of Moran Motorsports

We take a trip to Taylor, MI to visit Moran Motorsports and shop owner Mike Moran. Moran is known for custom, high-end, high-horsepower engine builds and we got to discuss his career, his shop’s growth, a new injector product launch, as well as several other new developments. Moran’s new injectors are available now: https://www.moranmotorsports.com/

Melissa Scoles, QA1, President & CEO

As president and CEO of QA1, Melissa Scoles has a lot on her plate. Despite her many responsibilities, meeting people in the industry is her favorite part.

Alba Colon, Director of Competition Systems, Hendrick Motorsports

An affinity for STEM education led Alba Colon into the automotive industry where she has continuously elevated her career with GM and now Hendrick Motorsports.

Male or Female – Passion Fuels Our Industry

Whether you’re a man or a woman, you can relate to that feeling this industry gives you and you want to immerse yourself in it. That’s what makes this industry great.

Lindsay Wheelock, NHRA Drag Racer

Lindsay Wheelock is the definition of a renaissance woman. Not only is Wheelock a drag car driver, but also a dental hygienist who’s homeschooled her three kids since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kaylynn Simmons, Clutch Specialist, NHRA Top Fuel

As a clutch specialist, Kaylynn Simmons is part of an NHRA Top Fuel team that puts together a drag car to handle speeds of 330 mph.

Julie Giese, President, Phoenix Raceway

Julie Giese went from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming track president of Phoenix Raceway… and it only took a handful of rejection letters and a passion for racing to get there.

Engine Bearings: To Coat or Not to Coat?

When it comes to keeping your engine happy and operating well, engine bearings are a component that play a big role in that regard. They’re small and relatively inexpensive when compared to other engine parts, but if an engine bearing doesn’t do its job, the consequences can be many.

Nicole Murphy, iCraveBoost Performance

A passion for engine building and Mitsubishi Evos drove Nicole Murphy and her husband to open iCraveBoost Performance, where they focus on high-horsepower Japanese platforms.

Nicole Murphy
Olivia Scaffidi, Engine Builder, Racer, Influencer

Olivia Scaffidi is not someone to pass up a good junkyard find. Currently working on a 1971 El Camino and a 1971 Firebird, Olivia has aspirations to expand her engine building knowledge and racing experience.

Taking the Guesswork out of Rotating Assemblies

Rotating assemblies often turn into a guessing game as enthusiasts struggle to find the right option for their project. No matter who it is buying a rotating assembly, there are a few key factors to consider before making all your selections.

Samantha Moore, Vector Motorsports

Samantha Moore of Vector Motorsports believes she approaches tuning and racing from a different perspective than most automotive enthusiasts and her results speak for themselves.

Samantha Moore