Universal Technical Institute and Peterbilt Celebrate 1000th Graduate Joining Skilled Trades Workforce
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, along with industry partner Peterbilt, is celebrating several milestones for the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI). The 1000th graduate has completed the program, which is offered by UTI’s Lisle, Ill. and Dallas, Texas campuses to help meet Peterbilt’s ongoing demand for diesel
Shop Solutions September 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
The Good Side of Private Equity?
It’s no secret that the performance industry and engine building industry has been consolidating for quite some time. It’s occurring on just about every level – shops, manufacturers, distributors, etc. Most evident recently has been private equity firms buying up manufacturers, as well as other large performance groups merging with various brands within this space.
How to Properly Crate a Performance Engine for Shipping
PPLUS Global Logistics, a freight management provider, recently released a guide outlining the proper steps for crating a performance engine for shipping. Obviously, given the expense and potential for damage to these high-value engines, shipping them requires careful attention to detail to ensure their safe transportation. These engines are not just valuable investments, they are
Stanadyne Partners with Wesley Motorsports to Provide High-Performance GDI Fuel Pumps
Stanadyne is partnering with Wesley Motorsports to provide the American racing company with its high-performance gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel pump technology. Wesley Motorsports will use Stanadyne’s 350-bar, high-flow GDI pumps on its custom-built T6 Hurricane HO engine being featured in its 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak specialty vehicle. “Partnering with Wesley Motorsports allows us to
COMP Cams HRT Camshaft for Gen III Hemi
Swap your Gen III Hemi’s factory cam for a COMP Cams HRT Camshaft and you’ll boost horsepower without beating up your valvetrain. The hydraulic roller cams have COMP’s Low Shock Technology profiles designed to maximize horsepower, improve stability at higher RPM, and are gentle on the valve springs for longer life. The COMP Cams HRT
Scat Enterprises To Move Into Vortech Engineering Facility
Scat Enterprises will be moving headquarters from Redondo Beach, CA to Oxnard, CA by March 2024.
Cup Series’ Legacy Motor Club Announces Executive Changes
Legacy Motor Club (Legacy M.C.) CEO Cal Wells III has announced two key executive promotions within the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing team based out of Statesville, North Carolina. Bill Scott, formerly executive vice president and general counsel of Legacy M.C., has been named chief operating officer. He will oversee all the Club’s business
Truck Series’ GMS Racing to Close After 2023 Season
GMS Racing officials have announced it will cease operations at the conclusion of the 2023 race season. GMS Fabrication, a separate entity that has operated alongside the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race team, will also close its doors following the championship race at Phoenix Raceway. “During the past nine years, GMS Racing has become
Graymills BTU Series Digital Ultrasonic Benchtop Washers
Small footprints make these units ideal for job site “cell” cleaning applications or where space is critical.
The Lincoln Highway Leads to Las Vegas in ‘The Road to AAPEX’ Season Two
Another automotive adventure is about to unfold as Babcox Media presents “The Road to AAPEX Season Two, The Lincoln Highway.” This year, the spotlight shines on the remarkable 2002 Lincoln Blackwood as it travels on a historic journey along the iconic Lincoln Highway – the first transcontinental highway in the United States, running coast-to-coast, designed
New Location Announced for 2023 PRI Featured Product Showcase
Get ready for the PRI Show’s highly anticipated Featured Products Showcase, returning for this year’s event, December 7-9, in downtown Indianapolis. Once again, tens of thousands buyers, enthusiasts and media members seeking the latest cutting-edge performance products are expected to prioritize this exclusive Show feature. And PRI Show organizers have exciting news for 2023: the
Turbocharged and Nitrous-Assisted 6.8L Cummins Engine
Ryan Milliken and Rod MacMaster teamed up to build a diesel-powered Corvette to compete with the best of the PDRA Pro Boost class. Thanks to Freedom Racing Engines and Midgets Diesel Performance, among others, the turbocharged and nitrous-powered 6.8L Cummins engine was showing great signs of success. However, its now back to the drawing board for this Diesel of the Week.
Speedmaster Top End Engine Kit
Kits include fully assembled PCE cylinder heads, intake manifold, valve covers, intake manifold gaskets, roller rockers, guide plates and screw-in studs.
Shop Solutions August 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
BlueDEF Platinum Diesel Exhaust Fluid
BlueDEF Platinum reduces future deposits that build up in your diesel exhaust system.
Rebuilding Chevrolet’s Gen VI Big Block Engine
Following Chevy’s introduction of its popular small block V8 in 1955, the OEM needed something larger to power its medium-duty trucks and the heavier cars that were
on the drawing board at the time. Enter the big block!
Tickets on Sale Now for Inaugural SEMA Fest
Tickets for the inaugural SEMA Fest, a two-day full-throttle festival that fuses car culture and music, are on sale now at www.semafest.com. Held November 3-4 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, Nevada, SEMA Fest is a must-attend event open to the public and featuring world-class musical acts Imagine Dragons, Incubus, Wiz Khalifa, AJR,
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Announces $89 Million Transformation
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMS Museum) has announced an $89 million capital campaign to fund a complete transformation of the Museum, its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years. Called “The Stories Behind the Spectacle,” the campaign will feature new exhibits and experiences to bring to life a global destination that provides interactive, immersive
New Rislone DPF Clean Restores Diesel Power and Performance, Clears Clogged DPFs
New Rislone DPF Clean™ Diesel DPF, Exhaust & Emissions System Cleaner cleans the fuel, exhaust, and emissions systems of diesel vehicles to restore power and performance, reduce regeneration cycles, extend diesel particulate filter (DPF) life, save fuel, and turn off check engine lights. It unclogs blocked DPFs and reduces the need for frequent highway driving to accelerate regeneration,
