Ford Racing To Debut New FR9 NASCAR Engine for Talladega
After months of anticipation, Ford Racing has announced that the FR9 engine will make its debut under the hood of Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion and David Ragan’s No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion in this weekend’s Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. “I’m very excited about the debut of the FR9,” said Brian
MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC receives E.R.I. Outstanding Service Award
MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC received the prestigious E.R.I. “OutstandingService Award” during the annual E.R.I. convention on Saturday, October24, 2009 in Toronto. Each year, E.R.I., a large machine shop buying group in Canada, selects a candidate for its “Outstanding Service Award” based on a national poll of the entire E.R.I. membership. The “Outstanding Service Award” recognizes
Kalamazoo racer wins $20,000 engine at US 131 Motorsports Park
Justin Wanamaker’s name was the last one left as names of the other 19 top ten racers in point standings in both the Top ET and Modified classes were pulled from the hat on September 12, 2009 at the Fifth Annual IHRA Funny Car Nationals. Runners up received free racing fuel. Wanamaker’s new engine
Nominations Now Open for Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year
This award will be presented to a remanufacturer who has demonstrated leadership and vision in the industry. A committee will make the selection from among those nominated. Nominations may be directed to the attention of Bill Gager at the APRA Headquarters. According to Bill Gager, President of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA), “Four years
On-Road Diesels to Be Included in 2010 California Smog-Check Program
In 2010, the California Bureau of AutomotiveRepair (BAR) will include light- and medium-duty, on-road dieselvehicles in its smog-check program. Under the program, manufacturers ofperformance and specialty aftermarket parts for diesel applicationswill need to meet certain requirements. Specifically, the test willinclude a visual inspection for uncertified/non-OEM parts, an OBDIIreadiness check and a snap-idle tail-pipe test for
High School Engine Builders to be Featured in Competition at 2009 SEMA Show
High School students are set to race against the clock to disassemble andrebuild a Chevy 350 engine using only hand tools during the Hot Roddersof Tomorrow Engine Challenge National Championship, Thursday, November5, during the 2009 SEMA Show. The competition begins with two qualifying rounds, the first beginningWednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m., when Team Edelbrock
Carroll Shelby Engines to Offer Certified Performance Rebuild Services and Engine Tuning for Ford V8s
Carroll Shelby Engine Co., owned by Carroll Shelby who founded Carroll Shelby International Inc., has expanded its line of services at its Southern California location to include performance tuning and rebuilding of Ford V8 motors. The company also offers a line of complete aluminum 351 Windsor and big block aluminum “FE” motors and parts.
University of the Aftermarket CEUs Available for 26 Business Events at 2009 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas
The University of the Aftermarket has finalized the accreditation process for a near-record 26 business events that will take place during the 2009 AAPEX Show, Nov. 3-5 in Las Vegas. Industry professionals attending any of these sessions will be able to earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) that can be applied toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional
TDM Sales Named as Sales Representative For Texas and Oklahoma
Tiffin Parts LLC, a business unit of Pettibone LLC, which is an affiliate of The Heico Companies, has announced that TDM Sales will be their assigned sales representative in Texas and Oklahoma for the Construction, Forestry and Engine Parts markets. Mark D. Knight, President of Tiffin Parts, stated that “After redesigning our Web site
Smith Wins IMCA National Modified Championship
A division-best 28 feature wins and bonus points from three local track titles paved the way for Dylan Smith’s first national IMCA Modified championship. The Osceola, Neb., driver edged Garner’s Jeremy Mills by five points or the title. Mills won 25 features and was the only driver in the division with four track crowns to
Get Cash for your Compressor Clunker!
Kaeser Compressors is offering a rebate of $100 per horsepower – up to $1000 – towards the purchase of a Kaeser AirCenter or Airtower. Based on the replacement compressor’s motor size, you will receive a rebate of $100 per horsepower up to $1,000. Any operational air compressor qualifies for our Clunker to Kaeser program. Plus,
World Products Launches Full Circle Engine Assembly Plan
World Products, the well-known casting company and producer of thousands of hot street engines over the past decade, has made a radical change in its business practice. They are ceasing in-house engine assembly at their casting works in Ronkonkoma, NY and opening the door of opportunity to a network of engine building shops across the