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
Performance Icon Carroll Shelby Dies at 89
In the 1960s, Shelby raised the profile of American racing machines on the international sports-car circuit by packing powerful Ford V-8 engines into lightweight British roadsters, and by developing racing cars for Ford. His Shelby Cobras proved worthy competitors to the likes of Ferrari, Maserati and Jaguar and became prized collector’s items – today they
Stock Car Engines and Sanctioning Bodies: Different Groups, Different Rules
But for engine builders, keeping up with these groups, and the many sets of rules, can be quite a task. How do you stay on top of what’s legal AND competitive? We will take a closer look at a number of groups that are off NASCAR’s beaten path and see what they have for rules.
Liberty Engine Parts to Host Next AERA Regional Conference
AERA says engine builders can gainindustry knowledge and network with other people with the traveling expense ofgoing to a national trade show. AERA has teamed up with a regional host tooffer opportunities in different regions of the country that is closer to anumber of shops. Along with the outlined technical programs, AERA has invited leadingmanufacturers
In Memoriam: Scat
Peter Lieb is survived by his two sons, Connor and Aiden; his father Tom Lieb and wife Carrie Lieb; his mother Vernetta Lieb Crandall; his siblings Susan, Tom, Sean, Anna, Megan and Emily; his fiancé Shari; her sons Cole and Lukas; and Karen Lieb, mother of Connor and Aiden. Peter was an outdoorsman who celebrated
Babcox Media Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
AVI’s broad range of educational products for technicians and video production capabilities adds to Babcox Media’s portfolio of media properties and marketing services and will enable the company to extend its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets. Automotive Video Inc., based in Fort Myers, Fla.,
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow to Exhibit at 2011 PRI SHOW
Between August and June annually, high school students practice and prepare for the big game or the next challenge in their academic careers. High school auto-tech teams now have that same opportunity when they compete in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge. In conjunction with the PRI Show, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow will
Five Proven Strategies to Grow Your Facebook Fan Base
According to a Hubspot study from 4,000 businesses with a Facebookpage, fan count does matter. Businesses with 501 – 1,000 fans had 3.5times more traffic than those with one to 25 fans. Businesses with morethan 1,000 Facebook fans had 22 times more traffic. Strategy #1: Link Your Business Page to Your Personal Profile. Our personal
PERA Convenes Near
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) met September 20-23 in Ypsilanti, Mich. for educational and networking opportunities. “The program committee did a great job of organizing this year’s event,” said PERA President Matt Weinzapfel, Jasper Engines & Transmission Exchange. “We had three great plant tours provided by PERA member companies Melling, Mahle and Dart, which
Engine Parts Group to Support New Engine Repower Council Membership Drive
Engine Parts Group has mobilized its sales force to take the message right to shop owners about the importance of supporting ERC’s mission of consumer education about the benefits of repowering their vehicles with a remanufactured/ rebuilt engine. In addition, ERC has developed an informative website (www.enginerepower.org) geared toward educating vehicle owners about engine replacement
Do Your Customers Qualify?
If you’ve been following along the past couple years, you know that when I say qualify, I’m referring to the act of “qualifying” your potential customer. First and foremost, can they afford to pay for the work and the parts you will provide. The best test for this is to require a deposit. A down
New SEMA Show Website Launched
SEMA Show organizers recently launched a redesigned website at www.SEMAShow.com,the site’s first major overhaul in almost 10 years. The site’s enhancedonline tools, user-friendly navigation and virtual maps make it easyfor those participating in the 2011 SEMA Show to register and plan forthe event. “The new, modern SEMA Show website gives today’s Showgoers the toolsthey need
Ohio Technical College Promotes Steve McBride To Director of High Performance, Racing Program
Ohio Technical College has named Steve McBride Director of the High Performance & Racing Program, where he will oversee students as they learn skills to become a successful high performance race team technician or performance shop owner. "In the future, racing will involve learning how to incorporate today’s technology into tomorrow’s technology. For instance,
Advances in Engine Component Surface Finishes
For their part, parts suppliers are often sympathetic to the concerns of engine builders. Alan Davis from Eagle Specialty explains: “There have been a lot of ‘snake oils’ and ‘voodoo’ in the past. Any results you can’t quantify by obvious results on the dyno or by other tests are risky at best.” Anyone who has
Federal-Mogul Launches New Electronic Catalog for Performance Applications
Federal-Mogul’s new eCatalog covers all of its brands and product lines, including Carter, Champion, Fel-Pro, Sealed Power and Speed-Pro. Users can look up and store multiple part numbers for the same job without re-entering search criteria. The catalog’s comprehensive interchange and numerical lookup tools help users identify the correct part even when they don’t have
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow To Make Debut at GM Nationals in Carlisle
In conjunction with the 2011 Carlisle GM Nationals, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine building competition will take place at the fairgrounds, making Carlisle one of six regional qualifying locations. Regional winners plus two non-winning top time “wild cards” will advance to compete in the championships, November 1-4 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
PERA
PERA’s 66th Annual Convention is scheduled for September 20-22 and this year will be held in Ann Arbor, MI. “The final schedule is still being coordinated,” explains Nancie Boland, PERA Executive Vice President, “but this will be a very full meeting that our members and their spouses will not want to miss.” Following the traditional
Edelbrock to Host Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show
On Sunday May 1st, Edelbrock will host the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Car Show located at "Vic’s Garage" in Torrance, CA. Participants are invited to come out and enjoy a day of hot rods, great food, live entertainment and all around good fun. This charity fundraising event benefits The Center For Learning Unlimited, a private
GAAS Announces 2010-2011 Officers
Caracci, a retired vice president of sales at Robert Bosch LLC and past chairman of both AAIA and the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, serves as the executive director of the National Engine Parts Manufacturers Association and an aftermarket business coach. Brian Cruickshank, director, University of the Aftermarket, Northwood University was elected vice chairman and
Parts Sales and Profits: First Admit There
Yes, believe it or not, I am attempting to show a parallel between the famous Twelve-Step programs – plans designed to help one admit the size and scope of addictive or dysfunctional problems and reinforce the need to ask for help for success – and a plan we can create to resurrect parts sales and