RWB Acquires Haltech Engine Management Systems
Race Winning Brands, Inc. has announced another milestone in the expansion of their performance product offerings with the acquisition of Haltech Engine Management Systems (Haltech). Following the recent performance transmission ventures, this acquisition represents the thirteenth add-on for Race Winning Brands. Headquartered in the Sydney, Australia, Haltech specializes in electronic engine management systems for performance
Race Fans Launch Campaign to Save Palm Beach Int’l Raceway
Fans are rallying to save Palm Beach Int’l Raceway (PBIR). The IHRA-sanctioned drag strip and road course in Jupiter, Florida, formerly known as Moroso Motorsports Park, has reportedly been sold to a buyer that wants to convert it from a motorsports facility to an industrial park. Racers, enthusiasts, and fans have formed a campaign to
Noonan’s 4.8″ Billet Hemi Engine
During the 2021 PRI show, we got the chance to catch up with the folks at Noonan Race Engineering to chat about one of the shop’s best-selling engine combinations – a 4.8″ billet Hemi engine – which can be used in applications such as NHRA Pro Mod, Top Alcohol, Outlaw Pro Mod, and Tractor Pulling to the tune of 3,000+ horsepower. Find out what went into this billet build.
428 Ford FE Stroker
After finding suspicious workmanship on this Ford FE Stroker done at a shop in America, Chris Morus of Elite Engine Building in Victoria, Australia was given the engine to do the job right. See what went into this FE Stroker build!
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 Engine of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Engine of the Year for 2021 – a turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 Mitsubishi engine – built by Nicole and Schiller Murphy of iCraveBoost Performance in Denver, CO. The Murphy’s accepted the award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin Roof in Indianapolis on December 8. During
Formula One Great Frank Williams Dies at 79
Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of Formula One’s Williams Racing, has died. He was 79. Williams took his motor racing team from an empty carpet warehouse to the summit of Formula One, overseeing 114 victories, a combined 16 drivers’ and constructors’ world championships, while becoming the longest-serving team boss in the sport’s
Vote for the 2021 Engine of the Year
IT’S BAAACK! Now in a milestone 5th year, it’s time for YOU to vote for our Engine of the Year!
Lewis Hamilton Becomes First Driver to Secure 100 F1 Wins
Lewis Hamilton took his 100th Grand Prix victory in a Russian Grand Prix that started in dry conditions and ended under rain, the Mercedes driver making a late switch to intermediate tires to take the lead when pole-sitter Lando Norris literally slid out of the lead with just two laps left. Although he fell to
4.9″ Billet Hemi ‘Big Dawg’ Engine
When we spoke with Darrell Makins, shop manager of Noonan Race Engineering in Spartanburg, SC, the shop had 60 billet blocks in queue for production. Noonan Race Engineering starts each build from an 815-pound raw chunk of aluminum. With 60 engines on deck, that makes for nearly 49,000 lbs. of raw aluminum. After getting machined,
Nissan Engines
DRZA Auto is no stranger to Nissan engines, in fact, it’s one of their specialities. Read below to learn about owner Derek Cho-Sam’s experience building Nissan SR20 and RB line engines for his customers!
A Look Inside Formula Drift
Drift cars are usually light- to moderate-weight rear-wheel-drive coupes and sedans, offering a large range of power levels.
Intake Manifolds for the Modern Age
Today’s aftermarket intake manifolds offer engine builders many options, but choosing the right one for your build is more than just finding the biggest one.
Radial Motion’s 3-Cylinder Compact Radial Engine
Radial Motion’s three-cylinder compact radial engine is a four-stroke gas engine in a 120° radial configuration. Lightweight and compact, the 2.0L and 2.1L engines deliver both performance and reliability with unique visual appeal and an emotive exhaust note. The engine is capable of withstanding high cylinder pressures, making it well suited for turbocharging and supercharging. Check it out!
Race Winning Brands Hires Industry Veteran Vic Wood
Race Winning Brands (RWB), a manufacturer of high-performance engine components, has welcomed industry veteran Vic Wood as a regional tech support manager. Wood comes to Race Winning Brands with over 40 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. A native of Australia, Vic came to the U.S. in 2000 and has established a decorated history
MaXpeedingRods T3 T4 T04E Universal Turbocharger Kit
The MaXpeedingRods Universal Turbocharger kit offers users the opportunity to add substantial power for a reasonable price.
Small-Scale Race Cars
The builds feature every detail of the real vehicle both inside and out to give people the same emotions of the real car and the illusion that they’re watching a real car.
MaXpeedingRods Sponsors Two British Drift Championship Racers
MaXpeedingRods, a manufacturer of performance parts such as connecting rods, crankshafts, turbochargers, and coilovers, has announced sponsorship of British Drift Championship racers Oliver Evans and Duane McKeever. The performance parts company, established in 2006, reaches more than 4 million car enthusiasts across America, Australia, Asia, Europe and other countries. Oliver Evans, who hails from the
Engine Parts Group Adds NPW as Newest Member
Engine Parts Group, also known as Engine Pro, has announced the addition of NPW Companies as its newest member. NPW is a Florida-based automotive parts distributor with 30 warehouse locations and more than 50 store locations across the US. NPW had recently purchased Engine and Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI), a founding member of the Engine
F1’s 2021 Season to Start a Week Late
Formula 1 has revealed a revised calendar for the 2021 season. The F1 schedule retains a record 23 races, but the 2021 season will now start a week later with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28 and the Australian Grand Prix moving later in the year. Due to travel restrictions, the 2021 Chinese Grand
Twin-Turbo 13B Mazda Rotary Engine
When it comes to engines, the Mazda rotary is an entirely different animal. When Scott Molitor of Mofab, LLC contacted us and told us he was building a rotary engine for his 2000 Subaru Impreza, we had to know more about the decision to do it, and of course, we wanted to hear all about what it took to make the rotary engine a strong fit.
