Update on EPA Proposal to Prohibit Race Car Conversions
Last week SEMA informed its members and the racing public of an important proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation aiming to make it illegal to convert street vehicles into cars used exclusively at the track. The proposed regulations have been met with overwhelming opposition.
EPA Proposed Regulation Has Consequences for the Performance Industry
Under the EPA proposed regulation, certified motor vehicles and engines and their emission control devices must remain in their certified configuration even if they are used solely for competition. Violators would be subject to the fines and penalties included in the tampering prohibitions.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Crowns 2015 Engine Challenge National Champion
While the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show did not officially start until Thursday, December 10, students from across the nation convened in Indianapolis on Tuesday to kick off the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Dual Championship. The winner was crowned on Saturday.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual Championship Winners Announced
The first half of the 2015 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Dual Championship is complete. Twenty-two teams competed in the Engine Challenge, held at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. These teams—comprised solely of high-school students—faced off against each other and the clock to complete performance engine rebuilds and, for the first time, also took a 50-question written exam to further test their knowledge.
Edelbrock’s LS3 Cross-Ram Intake
Edelbrock’s new cross-ram intake for LS3 engines incorporates dual 90mm throttle body mounts, and is ideal for max-effort LS engines.
Edelbrock’s Steve Whipple Honored as PWAs Person of the Year
Edelbrock’s own Steve Whipple has been selected Performance Warehouse Associations 2015 Person of the Year. Every year, the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) announces its Person of the Year award at the annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.
The Legacy of George Barris
George Barris, the legendary King of Kustomizers passed way quietly at age 89 on Nov. 5. Ironically, Barris’ passing came about during the SEMA Show, a venue where he put in celebrity appearances for many years.
Art Chrisman Receives the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
Few names in hot rodding and drag racing carry the cachet of Art Chrisman. The Petersen Automotive Museum honored him with the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual SEMA Awards Breakfast.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Closes in on Championship Weekend
In 2015 The 2nd Annual Dual Championship will return to the SEMA and PRI Shows in November and December. There, qualifying teams will compete in semi-final championships at each show.
Chevy’s New ZZ6 Engine Celebrates 60 Years of V8 Power
Developed with contemporary technologies, including a high-rpm valvetrain, Chevrolet Performance’s new ZZ6 engine offers builders a modern twist on the classic Chevy Small Block 350. It uses updated Fast Burn cylinder heads with beehive-style valve springs inspired by the LS engine family.
Foreign Exchange – Profiting From Import Engine Rebuilds
Today, vintage European cars are once again becoming popular, and often for the very same reasons that made them take off almost 60 years ago. Happily, along with increasing interest in such cars comes a rise in demand for engine rebuilding services.
Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair
Bar’s Leaks has introduced a repair option for vehicles that burn up to one quart of oil per day. New professional-grade Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair restores valve seals that have shrunk, hardened or cracked due to age, high mileage or extended vehicle storage.
Sourcing Engine Blocks
Production engine builders today want engine cores that match a very specific vehicle application. In many cases, they also want the tinware that goes with the engine because the oil pan, valve covers and timing cover are also year, make and model specific. That has changed the way core suppliers have to inventory their stock.
Royal Purple to Offer Automotive Enthusiast’s Dream Trip to Vegas
Royal Purple has announced its latest The Royal Purple Treatment Sweepstakes, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas to attend the 2015 SEMA Show on November 3-6 as a guest of Royal Purple as well as VIP access to the Red Bull Global Rallycross championship on November 4.
Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day
The SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced that the next “Collector Car Appreciation Day” will be celebrated on July 10, 2015. The date marks the sixth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.
Design Engineering, Inc. Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
Design Engineering, Inc. has announced the company’s 20th anniversary. Formed in 1995 by Dale and Nancy Markley, the company continues to expand and thrive under the leadership of their son, David Markley.
PRW Welcomes Jim Trent as New National Sales Manager
PRW Industries Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for hot rods and race cars, welcomes Jim Trent to join the PRW team as our new National Sales Manager. Jim is a 20-plus-year veteran of the aftermarket in performance, traditional hard parts, tools and equipment.
Twenty Teams Now Qualified for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Finals
With five of 12 events complete in the 2015 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Season, 20 teams have earned their way to the Dual Championship roster. The teams continue to pull out amazing performances at each stop, besting times from last year and increasing the intense level of competition at each Engine Challenge.
WELD-Sponsored Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Team Records Fastest Time at Texas Motor Speedway
The WELD-sponsored Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center Team recorded the fastest time at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge program regional event held March 20-22 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth. The team of five high school students from Choctaw, Okla. competed against the clock in a total engine rebuild and took first place.
WELD Announces 2015 Sponsorship of Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
WELD has renewed its sponsorship of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge program. WELD has been a sponsor of the organization since 2013. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is a nationwide high school engine building competition that challenges youth to pursue an automotive career.
