Success On – and Off – the Track for Dayton, Ohio Engine Builder Bobby Jacks
It isn’t often that successful performance on the track and effective engine building skills come from the same individual. But for Ohio resident and Daytonian Bobby Jacks who, after many decades of experience, has proven that one can have considerable talent in both.
In Memoriam: Kevin Fitzgerald, Remanufacturing Veteran; PERA Fixture
Kevin Fitzgerald, one of the engine remanufacturing industry’s old guard, died April 12 at the age of 60. Kevin took his first and only full-time job as an inexperienced 17-year-old at Parnes Rotary Engineering rebuilding Mazda engines in December 1974, ultimately turning that job into a 43-year career.
Wards Announces its 10 Best Engines for 2018
This year’s list sees the return of the fuel cell, as well as the V8. Jaguar and Kia win their first trophies. Half the winners are turbocharged, and Toyota wins for a hybrid that’s not a Prius.
Honda Engine Production in Ohio Reaches 25 Million
Associates at Honda’s Anna, Ohio engine plant, the largest Honda engine plant in the world, have celebrated the 25 millionth engine produced since Honda of America Mfg., Inc. opened the facility in 1985.
King Engine Bearings Appoints Operations Manager
King Engine Bearings has announced that David M. Karpatkin has joined its team as operations manager. David has more than 20 years experience in various industries.
Aluminum SBC Cylinder Heads
A lot has changed in the performance cylinder head market since my last head story in EB in 2010. First of all, 600hp is the new 500hp, and if a power adder is involved, you’d better be packing 800hp to have any bragging rights at all.
Tracing The Pathway To The Presidency
Without speeches, fanfare or so much as a single balloon drop, one presidential candidate is quietly preparing to take the reins of leadership this fall. Unlike other much more public political battles being waged across this great nation this year, Scott Miller, incoming president of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) is winning WITH his
NHRA Announces Extension Agreement with Traxxas
NHRA has announced that Traxxas has agreed to an extension agreement, including a renewal of the popular NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout.
ASC Announces New Mobile-Optimized Website
ASC Industries, a worldwide innovator in water pump design and manufacturing, has enhanced its website at asc-ind.com to make it easy to find water pump and timing kit parts and important information quickly.
Airtex Products Announces New Website
Airtex Products and ASC Industries, North America’s top fuel pump manufacturer and technical resource, has enhanced its website at airtexproducts.com to make finding important fuel pump information fast and easy.
King Engine Bearings Relocates to SEMA Show in 2016
King Engine Bearings moves from AAPEX to the SEMA in Las Vegas, November 1-4. King’s new bearing designs and materials will be positioned front and center in its booth at SEMA. Additionally, King will display bearings featuring new coating technology that provides more than just surface protection.
NPR of America Appoints Pim van den Bergh Manager, Business Development
NPR of America has announced that Pim van den Bergh has joined the firm to further develop its growing market share in piston rings, pistons and cylinder liners.
King Bearings 2016-2017 Race Application Guide
King Engine Bearings has announced its new and updated race bearing application guide. It offers expanded coverage for many new vehicles, and explains all of King’s most advanced bearing technologies and designs.
Brad Keselowski and Roush Yates Engines Win Back-to-Back
Brad Keselowski wins in Kentucky! The No. 2 Team Penske Ford Fusion with the power from the Ford FR9 race engine finds itself in victory lane for the second weekend in a row. Keselowski is officially the first driver to secure his place in the Chase.
Three Events a Charm as Georgia Team Qualifies for Dual National Championship
After teams competed at the Lane Automotive Car Show in Watervliet, Michigan this past weekend, two more schools made the cut to compete in the Dual National Championships held later this year at the SEMA Show & PRI Show. With the addition of these two Schools, the playoff team count now stands at 38. Persistence paid
King Bearings Receives Jasper Overall Quality Award
King Engine Bearings has received its fourth consecutive Supplier Quality award from Jasper Engines and Transmissions. In 2012 King received Jasper’s Outstanding Service award. Now, for the third consecutive year, King has earned Jasper’s Overall Quality award.
Race Themed TI Automotive Exhibit Moves Outside for SEMA 2015
TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology, will showcase its high performance fuel delivery systems at its first-ever outdoor exhibit (#61039) at the 2015 SEMA Show.
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.
Toyota’s Answer to the 1.0L EcoBoost Engine
Toyota has unveiled its latest engine, called the 8NR-FTS. A 1.2L turbocharged, four cylinder engine, the power-plant produces 116 peak horsepower between 5,200 and 5,600 rpm. Peak torque is 136 lb. ft. between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm. An answer to Ford’s EcoBoost?
VP Out, Sunoco In as NHRA Official Fuel For 2015
The NHRA has announced an agreement whereby Sunoco has been named the official fuel of NHRA beginning in 2015. The following is a response to the announcement by VP’s president, Alan Cerwick: As NHRA’s official fuel through the end of the 2014 season, VP Racing Fuels will continue to service the remaining NHRA races in
