Media Expert Desser Named to NHRA Board of Directors
Television and new media expert Ed Desser has been elected to the NHRA Board of Directors, announced NHRA Chairman of the Board Dallas Gardner.
Melling Performance to be Title Sponsor of Erica Enders
The sponsorship began with last weekend’s 20th annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago and continuing through the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indy.
In the Agricultural Market, Engine Building is a Growing Business
Unlike other markets in this industry, agricultural engine work doesn’t rest. Customers getting engine work done can’t afford to be down for long. In this market, time truly is money. We spoke with Jay Foley, owner of Foley Engines, in Worchester, MA, about the benefits of the agricultural engine market.
The Rotary Engine Might Not Be Dead
With the landscape of automotive power-trains continuing to evolve, one contender whose future looks as uncertain as ever is the Wankel or rotary design. But uncertain as its future may be, the prospects of the Wankel might have just improved. It seems Mazda has yet to give up on the rotary engine.
Mazda Still Hopeful for Rotary Engines
With the landscape of automotive power-trains continuing to evolve, one contender whose future looks as uncertain as ever is the Wankel or rotary design. But uncertain as its future may be, the prospects of the Wankel might have just improved. It seems Mazda has yet to give up on the rotary engine, according to recent
Turning Over Industrial Engine Business
Engine builders today are diversifying their businesses in order to maintain a healthy, steady stream of business and cash flow. One such area of opportunity lies within the industrial engine market. Industrial engines are a broad category that essentially covers any off road engine. Read how your shop can get in on the action.
Company Innovations
While technology in general was the primary answer to what innovations helped grow the industry over the past 50 years, when asked about innovations within their own companies that have helped the industry, the answers were more specific to certain engine parts. “Over the years a number of Sunnen innovations have been standards of the
Honoring Horsepower History in Horse Country
Nestled next to King’s Florence Speedway in Walton, a half-mile, clay, oval track carved into the top of a hill, sits the Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame – a 2,500-sq. ft. building that seems to be bursting at the seams with racing late model history and memorabilia. Everything from helmets, clothing and trophies of racing legends to parts and complete vehicles themselves, pack this pole building.
Engine Builder 50th Anniversary
The next time you’re on a TV game show or playing trivia with friends, and the question is, “What is the most significant month in the history of the transportation industry?” let me suggest that you answer, “October 1964.” May I present the evidence for my argument? October 1, 1964: The world’s first high-speed rail
Propane Industry Unveils ‘Propane Clean American Energy’ Tagline
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced the launch of a new logo and brand identity for propane, PROPANE Clean American Energy. The logo, anchored by the iconic image of an American bald eagle, highlights propane as an increasingly American-made alternative fuel at a time when U.S. propane production from natural gas liquids
Kaase Introduces Boss Nine Engine Kits for Common Ford 429-460 Big Blocks
For engine builders, and enthusiasts with ambitions in hot rod engine assembly, Jon Kaase has introduced the Boss Nine in a new kit form. Among the kit’s more prominent components, Kaase includes his noted semi-hemi cylinder heads with accompanying pistons, pins and rings as well as pushrods, shaft-mounted rockers and induction system. Everything to complete
Hydrocarbon Heartburn? — Effects of Sulfur Reduction in Motor Oils
Let’s face it, things change. Not only have the prices of gasoline, diesel and motor oils changed in the last decade or so, the chemical makeup of these products have all changed, too. The reduction of sulfur in diesel fuel, gasoline and motor oil has had measurable effects on fuel injectors and other vital engine
Hail to the Chiefs
With all of the talk of special interests, pork barrel spending and polarization, the political landscape across America seems hopelessly mired in rhetoric. But while it may be politics as usual in Washington, DC, on the airwaves and at both of the major party conventions, constituents of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) will celebrate
GRAND-AM Road Racing, American Le Mans Series Announce Historic Merger
Plans for a landmark merger of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) were unveiled Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway. Under terms of the merger, the following entities will combine with GRAND-AM: the American Le Mans Series; the International Motor Sports Association, which sanctions ALMS events; the Road Atlanta race track
Facebook Timeline Design: How To Make Your Page Look Nice
Well, we’re going to teach you where each feature is and how to use it, so you don’t need to waste your time trying to figure things out! ?? First of all, if you haven’t already done so, DON’T change your Business Page to Timeline design just yet. Use it in Preview Mode until you
Magnum Gaskets Expands Product Line with New Head Gaskets and Head Sets
Magnum Gaskets,an MSI brand, has announced plans for a major product line expansion inthe fourth quarter of 2012, which the company says will more than double the gasket sales potential for Magnum’s aftermarket distribution partners. “Magnum’s entry into the premium-quality head gasket/head set market is the most important change to the gasket supply landscape
Are You Ready for More Business?
There are a lot of positive economic signs that consumers are becomingmore comfortable with their financial situation and are beginning toopen their wallets. A recent report states that department stores, grocery chains and eventoy stores are seeing consumers move toward higher-priced andhigher-quality items. As an example, cashmere is gaining in popularityand a New York coffee
Performance Warehouse Association Expands 2010 Annual Conference
Due to economic, legislative and technology issues, the globalautomotive aftermarket will experience more change in the next 10 yearsthan it has in the past 50. Already, the landscape of the distributionchannel has shifted dramatically. In an effort to fulfill its missionstatement, and to be inclusive of all companies in the business ofwholesale distribution of performance,
AWDA Announces the Executive Briefing Session for its 2009 Annual Conference
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) will present its popular Executive Briefing during the 2009 AWDA Business & Education Conference, in conjunction with AAPEX, this November in Las Vegas, Nev. Produced by the University of the Aftermarket for AWDA, the briefing will be OE Dealer Contraction: Aftermarket Threats & Opportunities. The briefing will take
Education Session Scheduled for AAPEX 2008
AAPEX attendees will learn what to expect in the next three to five years in the vehicle market and how to prepare for our rapidly changing industry, during an educational program presented by Mark Seng and David Goebel, R. L. Polk & Co., entitled, "The New Change in the Vehicle Market – What Does It