MAHLE Seeks Champion Engine Techs In Annual Contest
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently kicked off its fifth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician Contest, with the grand-prize winner receiving a VIP trip to the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas. The contest is designed to spotlight talented and forward-thinking engine technicians and specialists. An independent panel of experts will review each
Keith Dorton Honored for Half-Century of Race Engine Innovation
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Automotive Specialists, Inc.’s Concord, NC facility, ACL Distribution recently paid tribute to company founder Keith Dorton and his team.
Carburetor and EFI Conversions
Carburetors have long served the performance aftermarket and racing industry well. Although they disappeared from new vehicles back in the late 1980s to meet emission requirements, it was only a couple of years ago that NASCAR finally abandoned carburetors in favor of fuel injection.
Clint Bowyer Crew Chief Billy Scott Wins Career-First MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Billy Scott, crew chief for Clint Bowyer and the No. 15 Maxwell House Toyota Camry, won his career-first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after Bowyer made a late charge to finish sixth in Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International.
Austin Dillon Crew Chief Richard Labbe Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at New Hampshire
For the second time in three weeks, Richard “Slugger” Labbe, crew chief for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Dow Chevrolet SS, earned the MOOG Steering and Suspension brand’s “Problem Solver of the Race” award after Dillon picked up 16 positions to finish eighth in Sunday’s 5-Hour Energy 301 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Darian Grubb, Crew Chief for Carl Edwards, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Kentucky Speedway
Darian Grubb, crew chief for Carl Edwards and the No. 19 Xfinity/Minions Toyota Camry, received the MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after helping Edwards post his second top-five finish of 2015 in Saturday night’s Quaker State 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kentucky Speedway.
Joey Logano Crew Chief Todd Gordon Earns MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at Sonoma Raceway
Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion scored their third straight top-five finish and crew chief Todd Gordon earned his second MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Sonoma Raceway.
Calico Coatings Hires New GM and CFO
Calico Coatings, a performance coatings applicator, has recently hired a new general manager and new chief financial officer. Russ Salerno is Calico’s new general manager. Ambrose Kalmbach is Calico’s new CFO.
Choosing the Right Oil Pump
Choosing a replacement oil pump for an engine you are building or modifying is a process that requires some thought. Original equipment oil pumps are usually adequate for most stock applications – but some are not, especially if an engine is being modified.
Paul Menard Crew Chief Justin Alexander Wins Third MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Justin Alexander, rookie crew chief for Paul Menard and the No. 27 Moen/Menards Chevrolet SS, received his third MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award of 2015 after the 27 car improved by nine positions to finish eighth in Sunday’s rain-shortened Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Joey Logano Crew Chief Todd Gordon Earns MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at Pocono
Driver Joey Logano and crew chief Todd Gordon of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Fusion overcame two early setbacks to finish fourth in Sunday’s Axalta “We Paint Winners” 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. Following the event, Gordon became the 11th different crew chief in 14 starts to receive MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” honors.
Diesel Oils Will Soon Be Changing
With May’s Engine Builder focusing on performance diesel engine technology, it’s the perfect time to alert you of two new diesel engine oil performance categories that will appear on the market in 2017. These new categories are the direct result of our federal government asking diesel engine builders and truck manufacturers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mitee-Bite Products Becomes Preferred Work Holding Solutions of Roush Yates Engines
Roush Yates Engines has announced a new technical partnership with world-class work holding solutions expert, Mitee-Bite Products. Under this new agreement Mitee-Bite Products is now the “Preferred Work Holding Solutions Partner” of Roush Yates Engines.
Kasey Kahne Crew Chief Keith Rodden wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Dover
Kasey Kahne and the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet SS picked up 21 positions to post their second top-five finish of the season and crew chief Keith Rodden was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s FedEx 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Dover (Del.) International Speedway.
Performance Diesel Upgrades
Why should you offer more when rebuilding a diesel engine? Because any shop can rebuild the OEM block or buy a direct replacement. However, rebuilding a diesel engine with slight power modifications will get you more customers and offer you higher profits because of the modifications made that not everyone can do or has the knowledge to do.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Crew Chief Greg Ives Earns MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at Charlotte
Greg Ives, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after his fuel strategy helped the 88 team finish third in Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson Wins, Crew Chief Chad Knaus Earns Weekly MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at Kansas Speedway
Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus won this past weekend’s NASCAR SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas Speedway for their Sprint Cup Series-leading third win of the season. Following the race, Knaus received his second “Problem Solver of the Race” award of 2015 from MOOG.
Hemi Legend Tom Hoover Passes Away at 85
The man credited as the “Father of the Hemi,” who also helped develop the Max Wedge, the 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda, and the 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express truck, has died. Tom Hoover, who joined Chrysler in 1955, passed away on April 30 after a long illness. He was 85.
Paul Menard’s Crew Chief Justin Alexander Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award for Second Time
Justin Alexander, crew chief for Paul Menard and the No. 27 Quaker State/Menards Chevrolet SS, became the season’s first repeat winner of MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” honors after the 27 car finished third in Sunday’s Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
Jamie McMurray’s Crew Chief Matt McCall Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Richmond
Jamie McMurray and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 1 Energizer EcoAdvanced Chevrolet earned their fourth straight top-10 finish and the team’s rookie crew chief, Matt McCall, took home MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” honors following Sunday’s rain-delayed Toyota Owners 400.
