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Racesaver Sprint Car Engine Part 1 – Developing the Program

The fastest way to become a millionaire in racing, of course, is to start with two million. Sprint cars are no exception but a gentleman named French Grimes came up with an affordable alternative called Racesaver. His idea was a smaller engine that could be put together by anyone and raced competitively for a number

MAHLE Motorsports Sprint Car 360ci Box-In-Box Pistons

MAHLE Motorsports now offers a Box-In-Box piston for the Sprint Car 360 series. The new 360ci Box-In-Box is similar in features to the company’s 410ci Box-In-Box. Both offer strength and durability for high output engines in a lightweight forged design that uses considerably less mass.

Victory March Continues, Ray Banyas Named 2016 Vintage Engine Builder of the Year

If you remember about a year ago in the pages of Engine Builder, we highlighted a shop in Cleveland called Victory Engines. The title of that story was ‘To the Victor Go the Spoils.’ Foreshadowing being what it is, Victory Engines’ owner Ray Banyas has again claimed a victory by being named the 2016 Vintage Engine Builder of the Year.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Returns for 35th Year

An open wheel tradition celebrating 35 years in 2017, Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will hit center stage beginning Friday evening, June 16, at Attica Raceway Park, igniting an eight-race/nine-day Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions campaign that will stretch to all four corners of The Buckeye State.

To The Victor Go The Spoils – Victory Engines

Ray Banyas was given two weeks to decide if he wanted to buy Myles Engineering and go from long-time employee to owner of the Cleveland-based engine shop. The alternative? The business would shut down after being open 70 years. “A friend of mine said, ‘You might as well try it. You’ll kick yourself if you

The Fuel Injection Phenomenon – What Normally (Naturally) Aspirated Engine Builders Need to Know

On a basic level, fuel injection just looks really cool. The intake on a fuel injected power plant is the most visible part of the engine while the ram tubes, injectors and fuel lines make it look intricately sleek. With recent developments, simple mechanical fuel injection (MFI) is also useful for a level of complex

Are Carbs Making You Look Bad? – The Best Engine Build Means Nothing If It Doesn’t Run Right

It’s hard to believe that we’re still talking about carburetors in 2017, especially since the last vehicle sold in America with a carburetor was more than 25 years ago. This seemingly rudimentary device has been fueling the internal combustion engine since its inception more than 100 years ago.

Today’s Grassroots Drag Racing Market

Bracket racing is the most popular form of drag racing. Participants in various bracket racing classes make up the majority of NHRA & IHRA land racers in the U.S. Drag races usually cover 1/8 or 1/4 mile tracks on land, a couple hundred feet for mud and usually 1/4 mile for water. Some high-powered land

Speed-Pro’s 2015 Performance Engine Builder of the Year is…

Ray Field, owner of Dougans Racing Engines, in Riverside, CA, was named the 2015 Performance Engine Builder of the Year, sponsored by Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons and Engine Builder magazine. Field was presented the fourth annual award by Engine Builder magazine editor Doug Kaufman at a press conference Friday at the Performance Racing Industry Show.

Paul Nelson Named MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician

Paul Nelson, advocate for the future of engine building, has been named the fifth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician. Nelson was selected based on his short essay submission that detailed his passion, experience and career accomplishments as a custom engine rebuilder, shop owner, and teacher.

MAHLE Seeks Champion Engine Techs In Annual Contest

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently kicked off its fifth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician Contest, with the grand-prize winner receiving a VIP trip to the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas. The contest is designed to spotlight talented and forward-thinking engine technicians and specialists. An independent panel of experts will review each

Sprintex Supercharger for the Dodge Ram 1500 with 3.6L Pentastar V6

Sprintex USA is ramming up HP and torque for the late model Dodge Ram equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 by introducing its innovative twin screw supercharger for 2012 to current models.

Building Stocks and Sprints

To be successful in the performance market, you need to deliver a product or service that a competitor not only needs, but will help make him a winner. To find that product or service, you need to spend time with them to understand the needs of the racers.

NASCAR Mandates MOOG Products for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Competitors

Beginning in 2015, all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competitors will be required to use MOOG Steering and Suspension parts in their cars, specifically MOOG ball joints and tie rod ends. This addition to the NASCAR rulebook reflects heightened awareness among team owners, crew chiefs and drivers of the critical safety and performance benefits of MOOG “Problem Solver” components.

Engine Pro Joins Must See Racing for Sixth Year

Engine Pro has renewed its marketing partnership with Must See Racing (MSR) sprint car series for a sixth year. Engine Pro president, Don Weber said, “For us, MSR represents an exciting series that is fast, fun and promotes automobile racing at the grass roots level. That’s a great venue for Engine Pro.”

Racing Engine Rule Issues for 2015

As a performance engine builder for customers driving in various racing associations, keeping up with rules changes from the numerous organizations can be a challenge. Josh Tennis, head technician at GPM Race Engines in Eagle Rock, MO, and one of Engine Builder magazine’s new advisory board members, said speaking from his experience, it’s up to the shop to investigate engine-related rule updates.

Headmaster Jagersberger – Converting Flatheads into OHV Engines

Joseph W. Jagersberger was a very early racing car driver who competed against Louis Chevrolet prior to the first Indianapolis 500-mile Race. He was also the manufacturer of early speed equipment and his RAJO heads became well known to Ford and Chevy lovers.

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Names Fourth-Annual Champion Technician

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently named Las Vegas native, Kevin Roche as the fourth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician. Roche was awarded the title based on his entry in the MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician contest, established to spotlight talented and forward-thinking engine technicians and specialists nationwide.

The Unique Engines of ARCA

ARCA uses older style NASCAR Cup cars. Specifically, they are the ones used just before the advent of NASCAR’s Car Of Tomorrow (COT) in 2007. This means teams running ARCA can do so with a safe, well-built race car without paying top dollar.

MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician Contest

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently kicked off the fourth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician Contest, designed to spotlight talented and forward thinking engine technicians and specialists who demonstrate success and creativity as it relates to advancing the field of engine development.