Holley’s MoParty Preregistration Now Open
Holley has announced that participant preregistration is live for the second annual MoParty. The all Mopar-powered event is scheduled for September 17-19th and will return to Beech Bend Raceway for more high-octane shenanigans and tire smoking festivities. For 2021, both participant registration and spectator/crew ticket purchasing will take place online only at moparty.com. The MoParty event is dedicated
Ryan Blaney is Victorious in Atlanta
Ryan Blaney scored his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2021 season at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday and recorded Ford’s fifth straight win in Atlanta. Blaney became the second Ford driver to drive a Ford Mustang to victory lane this season and sixth different Cup winner in as many races. Blaney and the
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
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
Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Swap
We dare you not to click this. What happens when you combine an H1 Hummer with a turbocharged 6.7L, 1,500-horsepower Cummins engine? You get what Mountain Machine owner Steve Ortner calls one badass machine. Ortner’s Cummins swap is everything he dreamed it would be and more.
Hone in on Honing
The key to honing is to get the rings to seal against the cylinder wall by making just enough valley depth.
Erica Enders Wins Fourth NHRA Pro Stock Championship
Erica Enders made history at the Dodge NHRA Finals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this month, clinching her fourth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship. The win puts Erica passed greats like Shirley Muldowney and Angelle Sampey, and has her in a league all her own. Not only did Enders clinch the championship, she
10 Reasons to be a Diesel Mechanic
There have never been better reasons to be a diesel mechanic than right now.
PRI’s Dr. Jamie Meyer
Now, Meyer takes on another challenge: a new position at the helm of one of the industry’s most well-respected racing organizations.
Don Schumacher Motorsports Expands Manufacturing Beyond Racing
After more than 15 years of outfitting race teams with high-performance parts, Don Schumacher Motorsports Precision Manufacturing (DSM) has announced it is expanding into the automotive, defense, equipment/manufacturing, and aerospace industries. DSM was founded in 2005 as a specialty parts manufacturer and R&D center for Don Schumacher Racing’s (DSR) fleet of championship-winning NHRA race cars,
Compound Turbo 6.4L Cummins
Looking to get the shop’s name out in public and compete in the Ultimate Callout Challenge with a true engine building statement, The Diesel Shop pulled out all the stops on this compound turbo 6.4L Cummins build. Find out why it dominated at the 2019 UCC event.
Giving Old Pistons New Attitude
I find great joy in creating the pistons I make, and in the joy they bring others. I believe every piston heading to the scrap heap has a story to tell. I try to leave behind imperfections or damage when possible to help preserve the history of the piece.
Holley’s Intergalactic Ford Festival Open for Pre-Registration
Holley’s 2nd annual Intergalactic Ford Festival lands in Bowling Green, KY at Beech Bend Raceway October 1-4. Once again, Holley is teaming up with NMRA and their All-Ford World Finals for the ultimate weekend for Ford fans! Whether you’re interested in NMRA world-class drag racing or Holley’s grand champion and autocross events, Ford Festival has
LS Fest East 2020 Pre-Registration Now Open
The largest all-LS event in the world is back and pre-registration is now open. The 11th annual LS Fest East takes place September 11-13, 2020 at Beech Bend Raceway in Holley’s hometown of Bowling Green, KY. Make sure to log on to lsfest.com and get you and your ride registered for one of the most
Update on Oil Pumps and Pans
The best way to eliminate most oiling related issues is by selecting the right oil pump, oil pan, windage tray, and pickup tube for the application.
Compound Turbo Pro Street 6.4L Powerstroke
Known for the Powerstroke platform, Rudy’s Diesel Performance has the capabilities to upgrade just about any truck. However, it’s the shop’s own compound turbo Pro Street 6.4L Powerstroke that gets a majority of the attention, and for good reason. Find out what goes into this 2,300+ hp capable diesel engine!
PRI Names Dr. Jamie Meyer as its President
Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week. Meyer, who has a long and storied history in motorsports and racing, will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the
Solid Block Triple Turbo 6.7L Cummins
Already the chassis dyno horsepower record holder at 2,760 horsepower, Shawn Baca of Industrial Injection Diesel Performance isn’t just relaxing. His truck, named Master Shredder, is getting a new 6.7L Cummins that Shawn says has enough air for 6,000 horsepower with three 106mm turbos and enough nitrous to put it into the atmosphere! Find out how Shawn is trying to crack 3,000 horsepower to the tires!
ProCharger Names Rob Kinnan New Marketing Director
Accessible Techonolgies, Inc, the parent company of ProCharger and Inovair, has welcomed Rob Kinnan as the company’s new marketing director.Kinnan has nearly 31 years of experience in the automotive publishing world, most recently serving as the editor of “Mustang Monthly” magazine. He also worked with Motor Trend Group, including a seven-year stint as the editor
50 Years of Performance Timing Sets
Timing sets aren’t the most glamorous or trick item in a racing or street engine, but it is a very necessary piece. If your timing isn’t right, the list of engine damage can get lengthy.
