The Evolution of Monsters
Monster Jam drivers are constantly challenged with creating amazing spectacles for their audiences and with each successful trick, the challenge is raised to go faster, higher or farther than the time before.
Bondurant Launches F4 Racing School
The Bondurant High Performance Driving School officially announced the new F4 open-wheel race car training program, giving drivers and auto enthusiasts the opportunity to train in a competitive, modern and state of the art single-seat, open-wheel car.
Oil Starvation
“The cornerstone of any lubrication system is the engine’s demand for oil,” says Mike Osterhaus, VP Aftermarket Products, Melling Engine Parts. He explains that the engine’s highest specific rate of demand (gallons per engine revolution) is at hot idle.
6.6L LML Duramax
Travis Turner discovered there wasn’t anyone in his area working on diesels, or anyone who really knew much about them, so he set out to change that. He started Pure Addiction Diesel Performance in 2013 and has been building diesel trucks and engines ever since, just like this 6.6L LML Duramax that puts out 1,200 hp! Find out what went into this diesel build.
MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Finalists for ‘Drive with the Original’ Promotion
The four finalists for the MAHLE “Drive With the Original” Technician Promotion have been selected for this year’s grand prize drawing. These four finalists will travel to the 2019 AAPEX show in Las Vegas, where one of them will win the grand prize, a custom-built Petty’s Garage Dodge Challenger.
Fastener Fascination
According to ARP’s Chris Raschke, engine builders need to make sure to have the correct fastener for the application first. “When you get a new fastener, you need to take it out of the package, inspect the fastener, make sure there’s nothing wrong with it.
Video: Diesel of the Week – UCC 6.7L Cummins
Over the past few years, one of Armor Inc. Diesel & Suspension’s big focal points for performance engine work has been its Ultimate Callout Challenge (UCC) truck – a 2007 Dodge regular cab long box – which features a 6.7L Cummins engine.
Ode to Jessi Combs (1980-2019)
“It may seem a little crazy to walk directly into the line of fire… those who are willing, are those who achieve great things. People say I’m crazy. I say thank you.”
NHRA Stars Celebrate 50 Years of Pro Stock
To kick off the 50th anniversary of Pro Stock, the 2019 NHRA Breakfast will bring the superstars of this highly competitive category together to discuss “50 Years of Pro Stock.”
2,500 HP 7.0L Cummins
From basic repair work to full-blown competition vehicles, Derek Rose and his diesel shop, DNR Customs, does it all. They even built this 2,500 hp 7.0L Cummins engine, which makes the shop’s Dodge 2500 one of the fastest and most powerful trucks in the country! Find out what went into this diesel build!
Holley Adds Geoff Turk as COO
Holley has announced Geoff M. Turk has joined its executive management team as chief operating officer. Geoff has extensive senior level experience in operations, R&D and acquisitions with U. S. Steel, Caterpillar as well as General Motors.
Jessi Combs Killed in Jet Car Crash
While attempting to beat her own land speed record on August 27, Jessi Combs, racer, fabricator and television personality, crashed her 52,000-hp jet car in Oregon’s Alvord Desert, killing her. Combs was 36.
Speakers Announced for PRI’s 2019 Education Program
Seminars scheduled for this year’s Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis will cover sales & marketing, business operations, international trade, opportunities in racing, sanctions & tracks, and technical education.
460 cid Super Stock Duramax
When Tony Burkhard’s Super Stock truck, Last Minute Hooker, suffered from an explosion during the 2019 Ultimate Callout Challenge, he thought his engine might be toast. Luckily, the damage was minimal and his shop, Dirty Hooker Diesel, got started on a rebuild of the 460 cid Super Stock Duramax that would make it better than ever. Find out what went into this awesome diesel build!
A Look Into Manufacturing in China
The state of manufacturing in general, and engine component production these days domestically, is forcing manufacturers overseas due to many factors. We decided to take a look behind the curtain to see how some of these components are really made.
Central Illinois Dragway is For Sale
Central Illinois Dragway, a 1/8-mile, IHRA-sanctioned drag strip in Havana, Illinois is for sale at $850,000.
Magnuson Superchargers’ Kim Pendergast Seeks 2019 SEMA Board of Directors Seat
Magnuson Superchargers has been a member of SEMA for 40 years. At Magnuson, Pendergast is responsible for daily operations and overall corporate infrastructure including engineering, testing, product development, marketing, sales, distribution and finance.
Permatex to Sponsor StarCom Racing in 2019 Daytona 500
Permatex will be returning to NASCAR competition with StarCom Racing at the 2019 Daytona 500 on February 17, 2019. The sponsorship of StarCom’s 00 Camaro and driver, Landon Cassill, in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ premier event represents Permatex’s first participation as a NASCAR team corporate sponsor in almost four decades.
LS Fest West Pre-Registration Now Open
The LS Fest West event website is currently up to date with all available information on the west coast event at this time. Bowling Green registration is slated to be go live later in the year.
Street Performance Cylinder Heads Selection Guidelines
In simple terms, the cylinder head is just a casting that tops off the engine block, holds the valves and forms the combustion chambers. Working in combination with the camshaft(s), induction and exhaust systems, the head determines how the engine breathes, the engine’s power curve and personality. The “right” cylinder head will deliver peak power
