Pro Stock Quandary
I think a book should be written about Pro Stock drag racing. Pro Stock has existed in a quandary of constant rule changes for 47 years. I was fortunate enough to have participated in Pro Stock for about 15 of those years and have more than enough stories to fill a book!
Industry Still Strong, Say Readers
Engine Builder readers tell us business has changed, but opportunity still remains.
Champion Oil to Sponsor New York to Paris Racing Team
Champion Brands, LLC has announced the sponsorship of a race-car team from South Carolina entered in the 110th Anniversary running of the 1908 Great Auto Race from New York to Paris.
Bosch Creates BoschGasolineSystems.com Microsite
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the official launch of BoschGasolineSystems.com, a new microsite that offers consumers and technicians the opportunity to learn more about Bosch oxygen sensors, fuel pumps and injectors.
Bosch Celebrates 40 Years of the Automotive Oxygen Sensor
Robert Bosch LLC is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its invention of the automotive oxygen sensor, and is also marking the production of its one billionth oxygen sensor. An integral part of today’s sophisticated vehicles, automotive oxygen sensors are now a standard feature on all gasoline and most diesel engines worldwide.
SEMA Hall of Fame Selects Chip Foose as 2016 Inductee
Internationally acclaimed automotive designer and master fabricator Chip Foose has been selected by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as an inductee into the organization’s SEMA Hall of Fame. Foose will be honored July 29 at the SEMA Installation Gala in Pomona, CA.
Audi to Celebrate 10 Years of TDI at Le Mans
In 2006, Audi became the first manufacturer to win what is arguably the world’s toughest endurance race with diesel power. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this achievement. Today, the TDI engine is more efficient than ever before and part of a highly complex diesel-hybrid powertrain.
Bosch North America Awards Contingency Prize to Winner of the 100th Running of Indy 500
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket NA recently commemorated its history with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in celebration of the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Honoring the milestone anniversary, Bosch contributed a race contingency prize of $50,000 to Alexander Rossi, the 100th winner of the race.
Mazda to Race with New MZ-2.0T Engine
The two-car Mazda Prototype race team will be powered by the new gasoline-fueled MZ-2.0T engine this season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The engine has been in development for much of the past year and has completed nearly 4,000 test miles.
PRI Machinery Row Recalls 50 Years of Tooling Advances
Visiting Machinery Row at the annual PRI Show in Indianapolis you’ll see some mind-blowing whirring, spinning and rotating as machines like the Centroid A560 with CAD/CAM control, touch screen operation and a 24-tool automatic tool changer machine race car engines.
2016 ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest to Have 40 Winners, Record $200,000 Prize Purse
The fifth anniversary edition of the Champion brand’s popular “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest will award a record $200,000 in cash and prizes to more grassroots racers than ever, including beginners of all ages in virtually every form of engine-driven competition. The annual contest is sponsored by Federal-Mogul Motorparts.
Stage 8 Ball and Socket Locking Fasteners
Stage 8, manufacturer of effective, active mechanical locking systems, now offers locking fastener kits for all cat-back and header ball and socket applications.
Keith Dorton Honored for Half-Century of Race Engine Innovation
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Automotive Specialists, Inc.’s Concord, NC facility, ACL Distribution recently paid tribute to company founder Keith Dorton and his team.
Clint Bowyer Crew Chief Billy Scott Wins Career-First MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Billy Scott, crew chief for Clint Bowyer and the No. 15 Maxwell House Toyota Camry, won his career-first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after Bowyer made a late charge to finish sixth in Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International.
Design Engineering Inc. Announces Bill Herrmann as Vice President Of Operations
Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) has announced that Bill Herrmann has joined as vice president of operations. He joined the company in late June and will report directly to Design Engineering Inc. CEO David Markley.
Snap-on Tools Product Catalog
Snap-on Tools new product catalog (CAT1300) showcases more than 17,500 products, including the latest in hand tools, tool storage, power tools, diagnostics and shop and technician solutions. CAT1300 also pays tribute to the company’s 95th anniversary being celebrated in 2015.
North American International Auto Show Wraps Up This Week
As a certified (or certifiable) gear head, one of the things that makes winter more tolerable is seeing what the manufacturers bring to Detroit’s greatest car show – the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2015 edition of NAIAS opened its doors to media-types Jan. 12-13. NAIAS has typically positioned itself as the “strategic choice” for manufacturers from all over the globe to launch new vehicles and concepts on a world stage.
Elgin Announces New Pro-Stock Performance Catalog
A comprehensive new catalog featuring the dramatically expanded Elgin Pro-Stock line of performance components for street, racing, marine and other applications will be available at next week’s Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. The catalog will be distributed at the Elgin Industries booth (No. 5032) in conjunction with the company’s 95th Anniversary celebration.
Fuel-Saving EcoTec3 Engine Builds on Chevy Small Block Legacy
The 2015 Silverado offers a trio of EcoTec3 engines with advanced fuel-saving technologies enabling customers to choose the performance and fuel efficiency that best meets their needs. Every EcoTec3 engine features advanced technologies such as direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management to provide power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions.
Greetings From Bonneville
This year an opportunity came to go to a gathering of speed freaks drawn together from around the world. An event that I’ve now learned is on most “Motorhead’s” bucket lists, and was put forth as the background for a great movie that hit limited screens in 2005 and is recorded on DVD in many of our video libraries. The movie was “The World’s Fastest Indian,” and the event is simply called “Bonneville.”
