Induction System Science
The complexity of cylinder head set up and flow bench testing comes in the form of math, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and the physics it takes to design the correct port and manifold design for a particular engine combination. These processes take years to master.
Rislone Celebrates 100 Years
Rislone has announced it is celebrating its 100th year in 2021. The brand’s flagship product, Rislone Engine Treatment, was one of the first automotive chemical additives when it debuted in 1921. Over the last century, Rislone has helped hundreds of millions of people around the world take care of their vehicles for maximum performance, fuel economy and durability.
Bondurant Renamed Radford Racing School
The storied Bondurant High Performance Driving School is writing a new chapter. After purchasing the school in May 2019, completing an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation and revamping its curriculum, the school’s owners – a small group of auto enthusiasts, collectors and graduates of the school – have renamed the facility the Radford Racing School. The renaming
Are Carburetors Still Relevant in High-Performance Racing Engines?
Carburetors have been forced to evolve in order to remain relevant as engine builders continue to push the limits on horsepower. This has given rise to truly custom carburetors to compliment custom engines.
Four-Valve Suzuki Racing Engine
Vance & Hines recently introduced its new four-valve Suzuki race engine, an 1,850cc motor with a new cylinder head design and 400 horsepower capability. For use in Pro Stock, Pro Mod and Pro Street motorcycle drag racing classes, the company says there’s much more to come.
Champion Brands’ 2021 Racing Contingency Program
The Champion 2021 Racing Contingency Program is an all-encompassing marketing program designed to link Champion Motor Oils directly to regional and national racers in many sanctioned racing events in North America. Champion’s new 2021 expanded contingency program supports race teams from dirt track to pavement, gas to diesel, and circle track to drag racing with contingency cash pay-out
Dayco to Back Watson Racing Cobra Jet Mustangs
Watson Racing has announced Dayco as a new sponsor. Watson Racing and Dayco will team up to compete in both the NHRA SAMTech Factory Stock Showdown and NMCA Holley EFI Factory Super Cars, with drivers Chuck Watson Sr. and Chuck Watson Jr. at the controls of two 2019 Cobra Jet Mustangs. “We’ve been competitive the
Rachel Meyer Replaces Sister Megan to Drive Randy Meyer Racing’s NTK Sensors A/Fuel Dragster
Randy Meyer Racing didn’t have to look far to find a new primary driver when Megan Meyer announced her retirement last year, as her sister, Rachel, has been named Megan’s replacement. Rachel will drive the newly rebranded NTK Sensors A/Fuel dragster tuned and owned by her father, Randy Meyer. “This is something I have always
Angelle Sampey to Return with Vance & Hines 4-Valve Suzuki backed by Mission Foods
The Vance & Hines team has announced that Angelle Sampey, NHRA’s winningest female racer, will ride the company’s new four-valve Suzuki-powered Pro Stock Motorcycle in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The team’s quest for the championship in 2021 is a partnership between Vance & Hines and global food producer Mission Foods. Sampey’s
Metalworking Fluids and Machining Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST with Ed Jones and Mike Ditzel of Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants. Ed Jones, technical director of Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants will discuss what makes metalworking fluids environmentally friendly and how they are sometimes simple and sometimes very complex formulas and technology. These technologies will
Sonoma Appoints Nick Bublitz as Drag Strip Manager
Nick Bublitz has been named Sonoma Raceway’s Drag Strip Manager and will manage the raceway’s 1/4-mile drag strip and drag racing programs. In his new role, Bublitz will be responsible for the drag strip’s day-to-day operations, including the weekly Wednesday Night Drags program, which is set to kick off on March 17. Bublitz takes over
Air Flow Research Adds to Marketing Team
Air Flow Research (AFR), a cylinder head manufacturer for street enthusiasts and racers, has announced that Alex George has joined its marketing team. George will be responsible for growing the company’s online presence and overall customer engagement in his new position. He brings over six years of automotive aftermarket experience, holding positions in sales, marketing,
MSHFA 2021 Induction Class Includes Three Women
Nine racing legends, including an unprecedented three female honorees, were named to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) as the 33rd class. The class of 2021 includes one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers, Davey Allison (Stock Cars), three-time land speed record holder John Cobb (Historic), three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon Jr.
Jill Gregory Named Executive VP & GM at Sonoma Raceway
NASCAR executive and sports marketer Jill Gregory has been named the new executive vice president and general manager at Sonoma Raceway, as announced by Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. Named by Adweek as one of “The Most Powerful Women in Sports” for the past two years, Gregory assumes leadership of the historic 1,600-acre
Intellectual Horsepower Ep. 3
This episode we discuss Romain Grosjean’s horrific F1 crash and the safety measures that saved his life, championship wins for Chase Elliott, Erica Enders and Matt Smith, our end of the year Engine Builder Award winners, Lucas Oil, Audi and VW, and much more! Oh yeah, Lake Speed Jr. of Total Seal Piston Rings joins
Facts About Fasteners
Though fasteners are often taken for granted, using quality, high-performance studs and bolts can provide engine builders with important insurance toward long-term reliability.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2020
As Late Model Engines closes in on 20 years in business, the shop continues to showcase quality machining, components and engines for the ultimate in performance, and for that, Engine Builder congratulates Late Model Engines on being the 2020 America’s Best Engine Shop in the Race category.
388 cid Whipple-Supercharged LS7 Engine
Unable to afford a COPO Camaro, Bob Reinhardt of Madcap Racing Engines decided to build an even better version. It’s a 388 cid LS7-based engine with a 4.0L Whipple on methanol fuel – and it’s injected. It’s pretty cool, and Bob expects to make around 2,000 horsepower. Find out what makes the build unique.
Engine of the Week October 2020 Recap
In this recap of October’s performance engines, we take a look at a turbocharged Evo X 4B11 engine built by 4D Engineering; an AJPE 521 cid ProCharged Hemi Pro Mod engine for Aeromotive’s NHRA race team; a 434 cid Dirt Late Model LS engine built by Blue Chip Racing Engines; and a Roots-Blown 540 cid
1,000 HP Toyota Supra B58 Inline Six-Cylinder Engine
When Toyota announced the return of the Supra sports car nameplate to the model lineup, Papadakis Racing was one of the first to modify the Supra’s 2988cc B58 inline six-cylinder engine for racing, specifically for Formula DRIFT. Boasting 335 hp from the factory, find out how Stephan Papadakis tripled the power output!
