COMP Cams Announces $5,000 Shopping Spree
In addition to products and certificates that will be provided throughout the Hot Rod Power Tour, this year one lucky Long Hauler will be the recipient of a $5,000 COMP Performance Group shopping spree. For the 2012 edition of the Hot Rod Power Tour, main stage sponsor COMP Cams has stepped up once more to
Do You Have What it Takes to be the Performance Engine Builder of the Year?
Performance engine builders are a dedicated bunch. All they care about is winning – and sometimes they employ “creative” methods to win races. With that in mind, Engine builders of all sizes and types are eligible – and encouraged – to enter the Performance Engine Builder of the Year contest. “We are excited to be
Stock Car Engines and Sanctioning Bodies: Different Groups, Different Rules
But for engine builders, keeping up with these groups, and the many sets of rules, can be quite a task. How do you stay on top of what’s legal AND competitive? We will take a closer look at a number of groups that are off NASCAR’s beaten path and see what they have for rules.
Grassroots Ohio Drag-Racing Duo Wins $50,000 Champion Racing Sponsorship
Grassroots drag racers Corey and Kyle Michalek of Ohio-based Michalek Brothers Racing are the winners of the $50,000 grand prize racing sponsorship in the Champion brand’s 2012 “Search for a Champion” video contest from Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML). The Michalek Brothers team, based in Columbus and Canton, OH, beat out four other racers in the
MAHLE Clevite Kicks Off All-Star Sweepstakes; Prize Includes VIP?Trip
The randomly selected grand prize winner will receive a VIP trip the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race in Charlotte, NC this May. “MAHLE Clevite wanted to acknowledge the dedication and talent of the thousands of engine specialists and builders as well as automotive technicians throughout the country,” said Ted Hughes, Manager – Marketing
Holley Announces ’60 Pumps in 60 Days’ Sweepstakes
Holley Performance recently announced the launch of its "60 Pumps in 60 Days Fuel Pump Sweepstakes." The contest began Friday, March 9, 2012 and will run through Monday, May 7. Each day of the sweepstakes a winner will be selected to win one of several pre-selected electric fuel pumps (part numbers: 12-801-1, 12-802-1, 12-812-1,12-815-1). One
MME to Launch Brand New 460-plus Cleveland Block in May
Named Titus, deliveries are expected in May 2012 and the first new Cleveland blocks will be available in aluminum and then in cast iron. These newly designed blocks with deck heights of 9.2-in. and 9.5-in. to accommodate more than 460 cid, feature stronger webbing, splayed mains and a host of other improvements. MME, a consistent
HPBG:Grassroots Engine Market – The Grass MAY Be Greener
Since most people who are involved in racing do not run in NASCAR Sprint Cup, IndyCar or NHRA Top Fuel, we think that it is fair to say anything below these high profile professional racing series is a large group of grassroots racers who support the industry through the dollars they spend, not the sponsorships
Champion Oil Announces 2012 ‘Winner
Mike Reddick, VP of sales for Champion Racing Oils, announced recently that the Champion 2012 racing contingency program will pay up to $1000 product reimbursement for every sanctioned national series racing champion. He also said Champion will pay up to $500 product reimbursement for every sanctioned regional series racing champion. Cash payouts are based on
A Conversation with the MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician Winner Dave Arce
Dave is the owner of Arce Engines in El Cajon, CA. He remanufactures engines, performs general installation and repair, does engine rebalancing and has quite a resume when it comes to high performance racing engines. Dave’s daughter Hollee nominated him for the contest and wrote an excellent essay about all of her dad’s accomplishments throughout
1960 Indy 500 Winner Jim Rathman Dies at 83
Jim Rathmann, winner of both the 1960 Indianapolis 500 and the international 500-mile "Race of Two Worlds" in 1958 at Monza, Italy, died Nov. 23. Rathmann passed away in a hospice in Melbourne, Fla., nine days after suffering a seizure at his home. He was 83. Rathmann, who was inducted into the Auto Racing Hall
Five Proven Strategies to Grow Your Facebook Fan Base
According to a Hubspot study from 4,000 businesses with a Facebookpage, fan count does matter. Businesses with 501 – 1,000 fans had 3.5times more traffic than those with one to 25 fans. Businesses with morethan 1,000 Facebook fans had 22 times more traffic. Strategy #1: Link Your Business Page to Your Personal Profile. Our personal
Team EQ Racers Capture Modified, Stock Car Titles at 2011 IMCA Super Nationals
Gustin led a majority of the laps at the Boone (Iowa) Speedway in the September 10 race to earn $5,700 for the victory to become the highest paid Modified champion in IMCA history. Utilizing EQ cylinder heads, Gustin’s engine was built by Bob Heckt, owner, Heckt Power Products, Dysart, Iowa. Johnson ran in
OTC Hosts Edelbrock Carburetor Challenge at Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Ohio Technical College (OTC) has partnered with Edelbrock for the second year in a row to host a Carburetor Challenge during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011. The contest will be held on turn three in the Edelbrock trailer. OTC will award $1,500
Sources To Make Your Shop’s Facebook Page Better
With today’s easy-to-use Facebook apps, you can do neat things likesell products and services directly from your Facebook page, or conductcontests, sweepstakes, etc. Check out this blog for examples of impactful Facebook pages. Inspired now? There are a number of companies I recommend that make it easy to install Facebook apps: ShortStack I use ShortStack
EngineQuest Announces 2011 IMCA ‘Head to Vegas’ Promotion
EngineQuest(EQ) launched its "Head to Vegas" promotion on July 1. The grand prizewinner will receive a seven-day, six-night trip for two to attendIMCA’s Duel in the Desert event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway inNovember. The Grand Prize includes airfare for two to Las Vegas, groundtransportation to and from the hotel, a six-night stay at
EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour Wraps Up 2010 Season
Driver Zane DeVilbiss of Farmington, N.M. wrapped up the 2010 EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour and in the process became the first International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) national champion from New Mexico in any division. DeVilbiss is the second driver from the Western Region to win IMCA’s national Modified title. In the 2010 EQ
Michigan Racer Wins $20,000 Engine At US 131 Motorsports Park
Dave Lorentz says winning the 565 cid Big Block Chevy motor in the Engine Pro-Dart Machinery-Performance Engineering Engine Giveaway will make it possible for him to move from his 1970 Nova into a dragster. This is the third year that Engine Pro, Dart Machinery and Performance Engineering have teamed up with other engine parts
SAM to Award $200k in Scholarships to Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Finalists
Team MSD from Eastern Oklahoma Tech Center, Team Auto Meter fromLoara High School, Team ARP from East Ridge High School, Team PRW fromFremd High School, Team Edelbrock from North Orange County ROP and TeamPainless from Lakeshore High School will square off in the NationalChampionship Playoffs, Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas. “SAM is happy to
Miller to Bring 2010 SEMA Show to Welding Enthusiasts Online
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is offering a unique online destination for automotive fabricators and welding enthusiasts to follow the welding company during the 2010 SEMA Show, Nov. 2 to 5 in Las Vegas. By visiting www.MillerWelds.com/SEMA, fans can get welding news and view exclusive interviews and points of interest from the show floor communicated through