COMP Performance Group Announces Plans for 2013 Power Tour
The Power Tour is considered one of the biggest and best road trips in the nation for performance enthusiasts. A variety of special events are scheduled throughout the week, including a highly anticipated cruise night in downtown Memphis (home of CPG) on the Tuesday, June 4. Among the special promotions CPG has slated for the
Sixteen-Year-Old Dirt Late Model Driver From Illinois Wins $50,000 ‘Search for a Champion’ Grand Prize
Bobby Pierce, a 16-year-old high school student who also is one of the nation’s top DirtLate Model drivers, is the $50,000 grand prize winner in the “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul’sChampion Spark Plug brand. A sophomore at Oakwood (Ill.) High School, Pierce was one of 15 finalists selected from hundreds of
HPBG: Ed Pink Racing Engines
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, CA, as their choice for the inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award – and for good reason. With a body of work going back over 50 years,
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Awards Champion Technician with a VIP Trip to NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion
Derek Martel was awarded the title based on his entry in the MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician contest which is designed to honor the skills and experience of engine technicians and specialists nationwide. Martel was selected based on his short essay submission that detailed his passion, experience and career accomplishments as a talented engine specialist.
Champion Racing Oil Announces 2013 ‘Preferred Racer’ Program
Champion Racing Oil has announced the details for its 2013 “Preferred Racer” Program, providing support for participants in almost every recognized sanctioned gasoline and diesel racing event in North America and Canada. Karl Dedolph, director of racing and performance products for Champion Oil, said the Champion 2013 Preferred Racer Program is an all-encompassing marketing program
Engine Builder Magazine Names Ed Pink Racing Engines Performance Engine Builder of the Year
Engine Builder magazine, the onlymonthly trade publication dedicated to serving the business, technical andmarketing needs of the professional engine building industry announced Ed PinkRacing Engines as the winner of its inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” contest during theInternational Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis. “Weintended The Performance Engine Builderof the Year Award to
Engine Builder Magazine To Announce Performance Engine Builder of the Year
EngineBuildermagazine, the only monthly trade publication dedicated to serving thebusiness, technical and marketing needs of the professional enginebuilding industry will announce the winner of its inaugural“PerformanceEngine Builder of the Year”contest, today,Friday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m.in the National Speed Sport News Industry Center on the trade showfloor at the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) inIndianapolis.
Prestolite Performance Launches A Search For The New ‘Mr. Gasket’
Prestolite Performance has announced the launch of the "Search for Mr. Gasket," the company’s first-ever contest that will give one lucky fan a one-year contract to become Mr. Gasket’s official spokesperson. “If you spend your weekends working under the hood, we’re looking for you,” said Rob Koller, brand manager for Mr. Gasket. “We’ve found
$125,000 for the Search for a Champion Winner
Federal-Mogul’s widely acclaimed “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest is now open, and grassroots racers can enter the contest now through December 31, 2012,by posting videos to the www.AlwaysaChampion.com website.The first 250 participants will receive free Champion “swag,” including a t-shirt, hat and a Search for a Champion racing decal. Sponsored by Federal-Mogul’s iconic
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship Coming to the PRI Show in 2013
The 26th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, will host the final round of the nation’s premier engine build competition for young automotive talent, it was recently announced. Each year hundreds of automotive technology students from high schools across the country take part in regional competitions to determine which teams can disassemble
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2012
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark the 5thanniversary for the Shop Solutions column, and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans into place to have a “Top Five from the Past Five” contest where you get to choose your favorite Shop Solution from the past five years. Send your favorite Shop Solution to
Common Coolant Concerns – Know What You Know And Question the Rest
My column on issues surrounding the PCV system may have bordered on the mundane to some of you, but there was a method to the madness. When you stop to think about how often the PCV system is the root cause of a problem you just can’t talk about it often enough. I think of
Musings on Presents, Prizes and Presidents
Sometimes these tips are of a very technical nature. Sometimes…well, not so much. “My wife decided to help me out this winter by buying me a new jacket to wear during the cold weather. She purchased a new camouflaged-colored work jacket. The jacket is just fine, except when I take it off and lay it
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2012
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark “Shop Solutions’” fifth anniversary and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans into place to have a “Top Five from the Past Five” contest where you’ll get to choose your favorite Shop Solution from the past five years. Watch this section as well as the magazine for
What You Can
To put things in perspective, .0015? isequal to 32 micron. These particles are small enough to get into that space justahead of the cam lobe and lifter contact area. Small particles can get in betweenthe roller and the axle on a roller lifter. Even worse, hard particles canscore the bore of the plunger in hydraulic
COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel Returns To NSRA Street Rod Nationals Aug. 2-5
The 2012 NSRA Street Rod National participants will get a chance to showoff their engine building skills in the COMP Cams Engine Builder Duel this weekend, Aug. 2-5, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville,KY. The event annually features over 11,000 street rods and more than 30,000 visitors. The Engine Builder Duel, presented by Snap-On
EngineQuest Announces 2012 IMCA
EnqineQuest (EQ) will launch its "Head to Vegas" promotion on July 1, 2012. The grand prize winner will receive a seven day, six night trip for two to attend IMCA’s Duel in the Desert event scheduled for November 7-10 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Grand Prize includes airfare for two to Las
King Engine Bearings Launches Facebook Page
King Engine Bearings recently launched its official Facebook page for business customers and consumers at www.facebook.com/King.Bearings. "Facebook is another way for us to get closer to our customers and fans, and obtain feedback on our products," said Limor DePetro, director of sales and marketing, King Engine Bearings. "We encourage people to visit our page to
How to Use E-Verify System to Check Employment Eligibility
The following article from SEMA eNews gives a brief introduction to the federal government’s “E-Verify” system, which allows employers to check employment eligibility documents against a federal database. The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld an Arizona law that requires employers in Arizona to use the system. In addition to Arizona, some other states have variations
Engine Bearings and Crankshafts: Best Friends Forever (BFFs)
Bearings appear to be such simple engine components. On the surface, they’re just half-circles of metal whose only purpose is to reduce friction between and support moving parts. The engine bearing has to establish and maintain a film of oil between moving and stationary parts to prevent wear to expensive engine components. They look like