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.
Debunking CNC Abrasive Finishing Tool Concerns
Machine shops are increasingly turning to abrasive finishing tools that can be easily integrated into CNC machine carousels or tool holding systems.
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.
Cam Software 5-Axis Programming Strategies
CAM programming for 5-axis machining should include strategies for steep wall cavity machining, concave and curved surface machining, as well as the ability to produce superb finishes.
Rebecca Starkey, VMP Performance
Rebecca Starkey has always pushed herself to succeed. She’s a mom, racer, midwife/nurse and owner of VMP Performance.
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.
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.
Shop Solutions August 2021
When doing port work and rolling the short turn radius, sometimes it’s difficult to get a good angle with the burr or sanding roll. Use a tapered cone type cartridge roll, but flip it backwards on the mandrel.
