New President Tapped For Prestolite Performance
Prestolite Performance,a performance auto parts manufacturer of brands including Mr. Gasket, ACCEL, ACCEL Motorcycle, Hays, Lakewood, Mallory, Mallory Marine and Prestolite Proconnect, has named Don Barry as its new president. Barry stated that he plans to accelerate Prestolite Performance growth through a focus on new products, brand marketing and world-class customer service. "Prestolite
Federal-Mogul Launches Product Technology Partnership With John Force Racing
Federal-Mogul Corp.and John Force Racing Inc. (JFR) have announced a technology partnership for the development and testing of next-generation performance spark plugs on nitromethane-fueled drag racing engines and other demanding applications. "Even the most sophisticated computer-based simulations and other advanced engineering tools can’t begin to match the operating environment of a nearly 8,000-horsepower Top
Oliver Racing Parts Names Ondercin as Vice President of Operations
Oliver Racing Parts,manufacturer of connecting rods for motorsports and other high-performance vehicles, has hired veteran manufacturing engineer Kenneth Ondercin as vice president of operations. Ondercin will oversee all production activities for Oliver Racing Parts –from design and engineering to manufacturing and quality assurance. He also will be responsible for implementing machinery and equipment upgrades
Fidanza Engineering Gets New Ownership, New Name
Now doing business as Fidanza Performance, the company will be lead by ten year company veteran, current president and now owner, Jeff Jenkins. “Lou has been producing great products under the Fidanza name for nearly 20 years and has grown Fidanza to a world recognized brand.” says Fidanza Performance’s new owner/president, Jeff Jenkins. "And we
Driven Racing Oil Unveils New Logo and Redesigned Website
Born from Joe Gibbs Racing, one of the most successful NASCAR teams of the past two decades, Driven Racing Oil utilizes cutting-edge lubricant technology and on-track research for maximum performance gains from all of its product offerings. That commitment to innovation has led to a new, simplified and sleek logo, as well as a redesigned
Trick Flow to Build Big Block Ford For 2013 Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion
Trick Flow designed and assembled the 565 cubic inch big block Chevrolet engine that was part of the prize package awarded to Tim Butler, the 2012 Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion. Outfitted with Trick Flow PowerPort 360 cylinder heads modified by two-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line, the big block Chevy made 1,103
G-OIL named ‘Official Motor Oil’ of Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona 500
G-OIL made NASCAR history last year at Daytona International Speedway when the TriStar Motorsports Toyota Camry driven by Tayler Malsam finished sixth in the DRIVE4COPD 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series event. "There is no better way to communicate that G-OIL meets the rigors of competition than by becoming the Official Motor Oil of the famed Daytona
DEI to Sponsor 2013 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge
Design Engineering (DEI) has announced their sponsorship of this worthwhile program designed to encourage high school teens to take an interest in the performance aftermarket by providing a series of competitions that exhibit their skill at breaking down and reassembling a small block Chevy according to event rules. The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine
Shell And Pennzoil Extend Alliance With Penske Racing
Penske Corp. and Shellhave confirmed a multi-year extension of their ongoing alliance in North America. As part of the agreement, Shell and Pennzoil will continue sponsoring Penske Racing entries in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series. Pennzoil will continue to be the "Official Motor Oil" of Penske Racing. Shell and
Holley Announces Trevor Wiggins As Vice President of Sales
Holleyhas appointed Trevor Wiggins as its vice president of sales. In this role, Wiggins will lead the Holley sales team in supporting customers ofHolley Fuel Systems as well as other Holley products and brands including Earl’s Performance Plumbing, NOS Nitrous Oxide Systems, HookerHeaders, FlowTech Exhaust and Weiand. “Trevor’slifetime of racing experience combined with his proven
PSI Earns EPA & CARB Certification on 2.0L & 2.4L Engines
Cleantech enginesupplier Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) has earned US Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB)certification for two of its spark-ignited industrial engines,the 2.0-Liter and 2.4-Liter. Both engines meet theCARB/EPA standards for off-road, large spark-ignited (LSI)engines for mobile applications running on propane andnatural gas. Thecertified models will in turn help end-users reduce
Robert Yates, Sunnen, Team Up For 2012
After working hard for three days to build a 600 hp and 495 ft-lbs. NASCAR-approved spec engine valued at more than $28,500 legendary engine builder Robert Yates offered apologies that only one person could take the engine home from the recent IMIS Show. Nancy Plagman of Wizmo, Inc., in Bloomington, MN, held the winning ticket,