Schenck ‘Balancing Workshop III’ Set for August 12 in Chicago
The one-day session is intended for those new to the balancing process, experienced personnel looking for a refresher, or those who may have specific needs to be addressed. After a brief introduction of balancing concepts, students will learn how to address different (unique) rotor configurations in one or two planes to improve unbalance reduction
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2010
Head and Block Surface Prep Most cast iron V8 heads and/or blocks usually don’t require anything more than a good cleaning. They are not as likely to warp as straight-six or aluminum heads or blocks. But it is unusual to have all the old gasket material wash away in your hot tank. Minimal surface prep
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2009
Gasket Surface Cleaning Caution Cleaning gasket surfaces can be a terrible thing to do! Many of today’s cylinder heads, and various parts are made of aluminum. The use of cleaning discs can damage the surface being cleaned by actually removing some of the surface being cleaned. There are also dangers of getting fibers from the
Shop Solutions: August 2008
Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips We recently held a series of 8 focus meetings in the Midwest. Each meeting consisted of 8 to 10 machine shop owners and a moderator. Three questions were asked during the meeting: 1) What’s working? 2) What’s not working? and 3) What do you need most to help you
Topline Automotive Buys, Reopens Hylift Facility, Engine Builder, August 2004
A full-line of flat mechanical tappets, lash adjusters and encapsulated hydraulic roller lifters are again being produced by the original Hylift machines and team. The previous Hylift OE lines that were in Zeeland, MI, have now been relocated to the Muskegon plant. “The same people who made ‘The Beautiful Lifter’ are back manufacturing with precision
Dayco Begins Full-Scale Belt Production in Mexico
At the end of 2022, Dayco, a leading engine product and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, announced it was investing in a new manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to produce its globally recognized OE-quality drive belts. Construction of the facility, which expands Dayco’s presence in North America and
Nascar Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2024 Schedule
NASCAR officials have announced the 16-race schedule for the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. For the third consecutive year, the Tour will open at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida during NASCAR’s Speedweeks, racing under the lights on Saturday, February 10. The season will conclude at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, which will host the Whelen Modified
2024 Trans Am National Schedule Boasts Addition of Two Tracks
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced the 2024 schedules for its national championship, which will visit 12 venues. Officials also announced details for its Western championship, which will stop at six tracks with its eleven-race schedule. The national championship schedule offers the return to many of the same classic venues as seasons
MAHLE Aftermarket Renews Sponsorship with Midnight Motorsports for 2nd Year
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has renewed its contract with Midnight Motorsports of Sidney, Illinois for a second consecutive year that has so far proven to be a winning year for the pulling team. Pro Pulling League 2WD Truck Championship drivers and brothers, Jeremy and Jared Nelson, along with their wives, Misty and Bethany, own the Midnight
SRX Announces 2024 Racing Calendar
Officials with the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) have announced the 2024 racing calendar, which will once again be highlighted on ESPN’s “Thursday Night Thunder.” SRX is the American stock car racing series founded by Tony Stewart, Ray Evernham, Sandy Montag and George Pyne. More information on the 2024 drivers, tracks and additional details
Death Week is a Go!
The tracks are confirmed and pre-entries have begun flowing in for the first (and only) Death Week. Death Week will be a one-off, eighth-mile event featuring four days of racing across 2000 miles of the most beautiful and extreme landscapes this great country of ours has! As well as racing, we will be visiting the
NASCAR’s Nominees for 2024 Hall of Fame Class
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel will meet in person to discuss and vote for the Class of 2023 and Landmark Award on Wednesday, August 2.
Sizzlin’ Summer Schedule
When it comes to favorite seasons among our industry, it would be tough to beat the summer months. Sure, it gets hot, but it’s this time of year that our industry is out traveling the country for various shows, events, and of course races – and we’re there for it. June was a very busy
First Winner of MAHLE Engine Giveaway Chosen
MAHLE Aftermarket announces Troy C. of Florida as the winner of the first segment of the “Powered by MAHLE” Engine Giveaway. Troy has been awarded a remanufactured Chevrolet LS3 engine built by Tri Star Engines and Transmissions of Baldwin, WI, featuring all applicable premium MAHLE components. The next segment of the “Powered by MAHLE” sweepstakes
IPD Announces Relocation of Headquarters to Carson, CA
IPD (Industrial Parts Depot, LLC), is thrilled to announce the relocation of its headquarters to a new state-of-the-art facility in Carson, CA. This momentous move marks the first time IPD has ever transitioned to a new location since its establishment in 1955, signifying a historic milestone for the company. The new headquarters, situated at 1550 Charles
Best in the Desert Confirms 2023 Race Dates
Officials with the Best in the Desert have confirmed the dates for its 2023 events. The famed “Casey Folks Vegas to Reno” is set for August 16-20, and registration is open for all classes for this 28th-anniversary event. Meanwhile, the “American Adventure Continues” on September 22-23, for the 2023 Silver State 300, followed by the “Duel in
Pennzoil and API on Developing Motor Oil Standards
For more than 90 years, Pennzoil has worked alongside the American Petroleum Institute (API) to ensure Pennzoil products meet – and often exceed – the stringent requirements of motor oil specifications implemented to best help protect the performance of your engine. With the industry ever-evolving, Pennzoil sat down with API Senior Manager, Jeff Harmening, to take a
MAHLE Aftermarket Renews Sponsorship with Drag Racer Melanie Salemi
MAHLE Aftermarket has renewed its sponsorship with renowned drag racer, Melanie Salemi, of Melanie Salemi Motorsports, for the 2023 season. The agreement includes serving as a sponsor with the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Pro Modified racecar series. In addition, Salemi plays a key role as contributor of the Team MAHLE engine parts test team.
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Expansion of NTPA Sponsorship
Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading manufacturer of diesel additives and performance racing oils and fluids, announces an expansion of their National Tractor Pullers Association Championship Pulling Series sponsorship for 2023. The new accord establishes a six-event bonus series and point fund titled the Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge. This points challenge will provide a payout in
MAHLE Aftermarket Kicks-Off Inaugural “Powered by MAHLE” Engine Giveaway
MAHLE Aftermarket officially launched its first-ever “Powered by MAHLE” engine giveaway sweepstakes, a social media driven promotion, on Monday, May 1, offering participants the chance to win a brand-new Chevy LS engine. The sweepstakes will be conducted through the MAHLE USA Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mahleusa) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mahle_mpulse_usa/) social media pages. Entry is simple – participants just