QualCast Debuts 2023 Heavy Duty Catalog
QualCast, a leading distributor of the best quality aftermarket engine products since 1997, is proud to share the debut of their 2023 Heavy Duty Catalog. Newly added products include heavy duty valve train kits, cast iron cylinder heads and black lightening diesel performance valves and valve train kits! This highly anticipated 2023 Heavy Duty Catalog
MAHLE Continues Partnership with Richard Petty for “Choice of Champions” Promotion
Richard Petty and his team at Petty’s Garage will play a pivotal role in the second annual “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion. In addition to participating in promotional events leading up to the grand prize drawing at the 2023 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Petty and his team have engineered one of the two
Racing Legend Willy T. Ribbs to Share Inspiring Story at SEMA Show
Legendary African American racecar driver Willy T. Ribbs will share his story of triumph and overcoming adversity during a special Fireside Chat with moderator Beth Paretta of Paretta Autosport at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The Fireside Chat will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, in the North Hall (Room N258) beginning at
Best New Vehicles for Aftermarket Announced
SEMA Show exhibitors have voted on the top trend-setting vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Voted by experts and innovators in the automotive specialty equipment industry, these leading vehicles represent the best business opportunities for aftermarket manufacturers and are vying for awards in six categories at this year’s Show. The winning vehicle in each category will
The Latest on Lifters
For racing, a common trend to eliminate the problems associated with hydraulic lifters are the use of limited or short-travel hydraulic lifters. A reduction in plunger travel, which is usually about half that of a traditional full-travel lifter, reduces the amount of oil required to fill the lifter, which in turn reduces the compression of aerated oil.
17-Race 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule Features Return to Milwaukee Mile
Officials with IndyCar have announced a 17-race schedule for the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, which includes a much-anticipated return to the historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway for the first time since 2015. The fabled one-mile oval in West Allis, Wisconsin, will showcase the NTT IndyCar Series racing with a doubleheader weekend for the first time
Adoption of Low Viscosity Grade Engine Oils
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally adopted SAE 0W-8 and SAE 0W-12 viscosity grades into API Service Category SP, the most current gasoline engine oil category. API 1509 Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) which is API’s standard defining how the API Engine Oil Service Categories and Quality Marks are licensed and displayed,
The Road to AAPEX Season 2, Ep 4
Part 1 – A good project car brings people together. Driving the rare Lincoln Blackwood into Ohio Technical College (OTC) turned heads. And once Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, and the technicians-in-training at OTC got to pop the hood and slide under it on a creeper to get their hands in it, its
632 cid Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
With a storied race history of his own, Sandy Wilkins has taken his passion for cars and engines and turned it into his life. From race teams to Roush Yates Performance to opening Wilkins Racing Engines, he knows how to build high-horsepower engines like this 632 cubic inch big block Chevy nitrous engine for No Prep drag racing. Check it out!
MAHLE Selects Second Winner of Engine Giveaway Sweepstakes
MAHLE Aftermarket announces the winner of the second segment of the “Powered by MAHLE” Engine Giveaway. The lucky winner, who is based in Missouri, has been awarded a vintage Chevrolet small block engine (1967 – 2002) built by Baldwin Racing Engines of Friedheim, MO, featuring all applicable premium MAHLE components. The next segment of the “Powered
King Bearings Introduces Stacey Stone as Technical Sales Specialist
King Engine Bearings is delighted to announce the addition of Stacey Stone to its team. As a technical sales specialist, Stacey will handle sales support, customer training, and business development. Stacey Stone brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the powertrain industry, specifically focused on engine parts. With over two decades of involvement in
MOTORTREND’s 19th Annual HOT ROD Drag Week 2023
The race to determine the title of “Fastest Street Car in America” is back as HOT ROD Drag Week 2023 Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive returns to premier tracks in four Southeast cities Sunday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 22, and made extra special this year as HOT ROD Magazine celebrates 75 years in 2023. The world’s toughest competition
LIQUI MOLY Becomes Official Oil and General Partner of Carrera Panamericana
LIQUI MOLY is delighted to confirm a cooperation with “Carrera Panamericana,” by far the most famous race series in Mexico, which is held during October and has been around for decades. From 13th to 19th of October 2023, drivers from around the globe will drive through a very special route in Mexico. Known worldwide in its initial
New Location Announced for 2023 PRI Featured Product Showcase
Get ready for the PRI Show’s highly anticipated Featured Products Showcase, returning for this year’s event, December 7-9, in downtown Indianapolis. Once again, tens of thousands buyers, enthusiasts and media members seeking the latest cutting-edge performance products are expected to prioritize this exclusive Show feature. And PRI Show organizers have exciting news for 2023: the
Fluidampr and Performance Racing Industry Since the Beginning
Established in 1985 as the performance division of Vibratech TVD. Fluidampr is a leader in viscous torsional dampers for the performance aftermarket.
Mazak Provides Competitive Edge for Manufacturers at DISCOVER 2023
Mazak will host DISCOVER 2023 the week of October 9-13 at its North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky. The largest private manufacturing event in North America, DISCOVER 2023 will feature four action areas of live machine tool demonstrations and highlight automation and advanced digital solutions designed to give manufacturers a competitive advantage. Anchored by the
19th Annual Hot Rod Drag Week Returns Sept 17-22
The race to determine the title of “Fastest Street Car in America” is back as HOT ROD Drag Week 2023 Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive returns to premier tracks in four Southeast cities Sunday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 22, and made extra special this year as HOT ROD Magazine celebrates 75 years in 2023. The world’s toughest competition to
Bryan Riske of First Brands Group Appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council
Bryan Riske has been appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council. During the appointment process, Young Suhr Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented: “I am pleased to announce that Bryan is joining the CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council representing First Brands Group. I look forward to his participation and contributions to CAWA in assisting the Association
Tim Tebow Highlights SEMA Show Main Stage Experience
World-renowned athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tim Tebow will share his mission-possible life message with attendees at the 2023 SEMA Show as part of the trade-only event’s professional-development experience. Taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show will highlight Tebow as a keynote speaker on the SEMA Show Main Stage, a new program
SCCA Announces Club Spec
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has announced its new Club Spec concept, which is “built on the success of Solo Spec Coupe,” and is “an idea that would introduce a series of spec classes over the next few years that do everything SCCA does.” “Long gone are the days where every member picks their