A Hell of a Good Year
The folks at Dougans Racing Engines won a lot in 2015. A banner year, according to Ray Field, owner of Dougans. It was this success coupled with the shop’s rich history that helped Dougans’ nomination get selected as the 2015 Performance Engine Builder of the Year, sponsored by Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons and Engine Builder magazine.
Champion Oil Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Champion Brands, LLC celebrated its 60th anniversary with a factory open-house event on May 5-6. Champion’s open house included factory tours, gifts, picnics, car shows, road rally, special wholesale pricing, drawings, media coverage, press releases, dinners, trade shows, and special mailings.
AER’s McGraw Lauded For Lifetime Service to PERA
Robert G. (Bob) McGraw, CEO of AER Manufacturing in Carrollton, TX, was presented with the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s (PERA) Lifetime Achievement Award during the recent PERA Convention in Nashville, TN.
Wisconsin Winners
NVR is a race-oriented engine shop that builds mostly circle track and drag vehicle engines. With more than 40 years in the industry, Tom Nickerson works with his wife Cindy handling mostly Chevrolet builds, as well as other nameplate engines. NVR was named the 2014 Performance Engine Builder of the Year and we took a look at its operation.
Engine Builder 50th Anniversary
The next time you’re on a TV game show or playing trivia with friends, and the question is, “What is the most significant month in the history of the transportation industry?” let me suggest that you answer, “October 1964.” May I present the evidence for my argument? October 1, 1964: The world’s first high-speed rail
2013 Performance Engine Builder Named at PRI Show
Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas, NV, was named the 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year at a press conference held Thursday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) tradeshow in Indianapolis. The award, presented by Engine Builder magazine publisher Doug Kaufman, was sponsored by Driven Racing Oil. The staff of Kroyer Racing Engines was
Engine Builder Magazine Updates its Website
Engine Builder magazine is proud to announce it has launched its redesigned website. Featuring an updated look for the news and products sections of the website, the launch was scheduled to coincide between the industry’s top engine building and performance tradeshows that occur in late fall. The website is a true resource for engine builders
Join Speedville Pit Crew And Immediately Earn Rewards
New automotive enthusiast website to hold contest giveaway to the “Big Race” in Daytona. Launched on Nov. 1, Speedville.com, the Internet’s new address for performance, will give away a vacation package to Daytona as part of its “Big Race” contest. To enter, visit Speedville.com and become a “Pit Crew” member by clicking “Join the Pit
Babcox Media Announces New Appointments to Engine Builder Magazine Staff
Company also unveils new online destination — Speedville.com — that’s geared to automotive professionals and automotive enthusiasts. Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Doug Kaufman to Publisher of Engine Builder and the company’s newest online destination, Speedville.com. Kaufman has been with the company for more than 20 years, most recently serving as Associate Publisher and Editor of Engine Builder magazine
Don’t Delay! — Deadline Approaching to Nominate A Shop as Top Performance Engine Builder
Online applications for the second annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, presented by Engine Builder and Driven Racing Oil, are being accepted thru Sept. 30 at topperformanceshop.com. If your shop, or a shop you do business with is tops in the nation, it’s time that it gets recognized. Online applications are being accepted
Top Performance Engine Builder to be Named at AETC in Indy
Applications for the second annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, presented by Engine Builder and Driven Racing Oil, are now being accepted at topperformanceshop.com. The winner will be announced at a special presentation during the 2013 Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) in Indianapolis, December 8-11. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize, an
HPBG: Ed Pink Racing Engines
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, CA, as their choice for the inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award – and for good reason. With a body of work going back over 50 years,
Engine Builder Magazine Names Ed Pink Racing Engines Performance Engine Builder of the Year
Engine Builder magazine, the onlymonthly trade publication dedicated to serving the business, technical andmarketing needs of the professional engine building industry announced Ed PinkRacing Engines as the winner of its inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” contest during theInternational Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis. “Weintended The Performance Engine Builderof the Year Award to
Engine Builder Magazine To Announce Performance Engine Builder of the Year
EngineBuildermagazine, the only monthly trade publication dedicated to serving thebusiness, technical and marketing needs of the professional enginebuilding industry will announce the winner of its inaugural“PerformanceEngine Builder of the Year”contest, today,Friday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m.in the National Speed Sport News Industry Center on the trade showfloor at the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) inIndianapolis.
Engine Builder Magazine To Host Free
Engine Builder magazine will host a free seminar titled “Race Engine Roundtable: Real World Tips to Take the Checkered Flag” on Friday, December 7, 2012, during the International Motorsports Industry Show in Indianapolis. Scheduled to participate are champion engine builders including Tony Bischoff, BES Racing Engines; Matt Dickmeyer, Dickmeyer Automotive Engineering; Jim Feurer, Animal Jim
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
Engine Options Abound In The Street Rod Market
The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) provides the best definition of what street rods are all about. “By definition a street rod is an automobile of 1948 or earlier manufacture which has undergone some type of modernization to include any of the following; engine, transmission, interior refinements, and any other modifications the builder desires. In
Engine Builder Publisher To Retire After 30 Years
At year’s end, Dave Wooldridge, Publisher of Engine Builder, will round out a nearly 30-year career with the company. In conjunction with this milestone, Wooldridge has announced plans to retire at the end of 2012. Wooldridge joined Babcox in 1983 as Managing Editor of Heavy Duty Marketing magazine. A year later, he was promoted to
Engine Rebuilding Technical Guide 2011
November 2011 GM 3.4/3.5L Back in 1980, GM introduced an all newV6 that originally displaced 2.8L/173 cubic inches, but over time it grew into a 3.1L/191 cid, a 3.4L/207 cid, a 3.5L/213 cid and finally a 3.9L/237 cid version in 2006. Contributing Editor Doug Anderson takes us through the
LKQ
Peter Butterfield, regional vice president of LKQ Remanufacturing, says the purchase of ATK North America (Dallas,TX), PROFormance Powertrain Products (Springfield, MO) and Yamato Engine Specialists (Bellingham, WA) are a sign of continued industry consolidation but one that should, in the long run, benefit the entire industry. “It’s no secret that this industry has contracted dramatically