Calico Coatings Moving to New, Larger Facility in North Carolina
“We have been planning this move for more than a year now,” said Calico Coatings president, Tracy Trotter. “We’re having our best year since we’ve been in business and it was crucial that we completed this expansion in order to keep up with current demand and accommodate future growth opportunities.” Headquartered in the Denver area,
Rick Morley of Michigan Wins $20,000 Race Engine from Engine Pro
Rick Morley of Allendale, MI had plenty of luck on his side when he won the $20,000 race engine at the Fifth Annual Engine Pro/Dart/Performance Engineering Engine Giveaway. Jim Sebright of Holland, MI was the runner-up. Sebright won an intake manifold courtesy of Profiler Performance. Kalamazoo driver Christine VanderSloot walked away with a six-switch panel
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship Coming to the PRI Show in 2013
The 26th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, will host the final round of the nation’s premier engine build competition for young automotive talent, it was recently announced. Each year hundreds of automotive technology students from high schools across the country take part in regional competitions to determine which teams can disassemble
Engine Rebuilders Council to Co-host New Reman Section at AAPEX
The Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC), along with the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), will co-host the 8,000-square-foot Remanufacturing Section at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Oct. 30 – Nov.1. This new section will be centrally located on the main show floor and will focus on the economic, environmental and product performance benefits
Pennzoil to Conduct Twitter Chat with Company’s Lead Scientists
In an effort to continue providing fans with motor oil advice, Pennzoil will be conducting a Twitter Chat with some of its lead scientists. Pennzoil fans will be able to ask questions to its top scientists, Dr. Sutherland and Dr. Falender. This event marks the next wave of social media engagement for Pennzoil as a
Broad Spectrum of Speakers to Address Advanced Engineering Technology Conference
Hundreds of race engine builders will arrive early in Orlando the week of the Performance RacingIndustry Trade Show to attend the three-day Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC). It is the oldest and most respected race engine conference in the world, and will feature a broad spectrum of speakers this year. With more speakers yet to
PRI to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary at Orlando Trade Show
“A lot has changed over 25 years, but one thing that has stayed constant is racers always want to go faster,” said John Kilroy, vice president/general manager of PRI. “That motivation powers the ingenious innovations on display every year at the PRI Trade Show. Attending buyers will find the latest racing technology and the suppliers
Head to Vegas with EngineQuest
If all signs point to “yes”, head over to www.enginequest.com/headtovegas and you and a friend could win the Grand Prize that includes a trip to Vegas to attend the IMCA “Duel in the Desert” at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 7-10, 2012. EngineQuest is also throwing in a pair of their awesome
Torque Wrench Maintenance and Usage Tips
Guidelines are typically provided noting acceptable torque ranges, theorder in which specific fasteners are tightened and the number of timesa fastener must be tightened and loosened to ensure uniform torqueapplication. Failure to properly torque fasteners can lead toequipment damage, personal injury or worse. It is important to follow acceptable maintenance and use practices, such as:
Humpy Wheeler to Share Insights at Race Track Business Conference During PRI Race Industry Week
An outstanding panel of presenters is being assembled for the inaugural Race Track Business Conference-2012 to be held on Wednesday, November 28th, announced Tim Frost, publisher of National Speedway Directory. The event will be held just prior to and in conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry Show, the centerpiece event for Race Industry Week 2012.
MAHLE Clevite Second Annual Champion Technician Contest to Reward Talented Engine Specialist
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently announced the second annual MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician Contest, a contest designed to honor the skills and experience of engine technicians and specialists nationwide. Through a short essay submission, a winner will be determined and receive a VIP trip to the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas,
AN vs. NPT: Understanding Port Threads, Adapter Fittings and Line Sizes
AN specifications are apopular standard met by all companies that manufacture AN styleperformance fuel hose and accessories. For many there has been muchconfusion about the subject of AN lines, NPT and ORB ports, and how allof this works together. Here are the answers for those wanting to know. The flare angle used to seal AN