MAHLE Aftermarket Renews Sponsorship with Midnight Motorsports for 2nd Year
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has renewed its contract with Midnight Motorsports of Sidney, Illinois for a second consecutive year that has so far proven to be a winning year for the pulling team. Pro Pulling League 2WD Truck Championship drivers and brothers, Jeremy and Jared Nelson, along with their wives, Misty and Bethany, own the Midnight
QualCast Launches New Texas Warehouse
QualCast, a leading distributor of the best quality aftermarket engine products since 1997, announces the launch of a new warehouse located in Amarillo, TX. This will be the company’s ninth warehouse spanning over 11,000 square feet. The new warehouse location at 401 S Monroe Street, Amarillo, TX, 79101, serves as another ship point for QualCast
Universal Technical Institute and Peterbilt Celebrate 1000th Graduate Joining Skilled Trades Workforce
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, along with industry partner Peterbilt, is celebrating several milestones for the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI). The 1000th graduate has completed the program, which is offered by UTI’s Lisle, Ill. and Dallas, Texas campuses to help meet Peterbilt’s ongoing demand for diesel
Shop Solutions September 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
The Good Side of Private Equity?
It’s no secret that the performance industry and engine building industry has been consolidating for quite some time. It’s occurring on just about every level – shops, manufacturers, distributors, etc. Most evident recently has been private equity firms buying up manufacturers, as well as other large performance groups merging with various brands within this space.
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
Stanadyne Partners with Wesley Motorsports to Provide High-Performance GDI Fuel Pumps
Stanadyne is partnering with Wesley Motorsports to provide the American racing company with its high-performance gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel pump technology. Wesley Motorsports will use Stanadyne’s 350-bar, high-flow GDI pumps on its custom-built T6 Hurricane HO engine being featured in its 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak specialty vehicle. “Partnering with Wesley Motorsports allows us to
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
Formula 1 And LIQUI MOLY Extend Partnership in Multi-Year Deal
LIQUI MOLY has been an “Official Partner” in the globally popular racing series since 2019. As an Official Partner, LIQUI MOLY will continue to have physical and virtual trackside signage at select race events. Additionally, as part of the extension, LIQUI MOLY will have the opportunity to build on their growing business networking programme, by hosting
4 Piston Racing’s NA USAC Midget Honda Engine
The guys at 4 Piston Racing in Danville, IN crank out some seriously impressive Honda engines and components. We got to see the shop for ourselves this summer and we were treated to a full rundown of a naturally aspirated USAC Midget Honda engine they had in development. Check it out!
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
600-HP 427 cid Ford Engine
We recently visited Charlotte, NC to check out a few engine shops in the area, and one of the first was Prestige Motorsports. This engine machine shop also does a ton of car work too, and just finished upgrades to a 427 cid Ford engine for a 1968 Shelby Mustang. Check it out!
Turn 14 Distribution Purchases Tucker Powersports
Turn 14 Distribution, a performance parts distribution company, has purchased Tucker Powersports, a 56-year-old leader in powersports distribution. The company, founded by Ed Tucker, is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and operates in Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. Turn 14 Distribution will acquire its inventory, intellectual property and private label brands, which include well-known marques such
Shelby Mustang 427 cid Ford Engine
We were recently in Concord, NC and had the opportunity to visit Prestige Motorsports to see what the latest was with the engine and machine shop. Owner Doug Aitken walked us around, showed us some new developments and gave us the details of a customer’s 1968 Shelby Mustang with a Prestige-built 427 cubic inch Ford
PRO, Drag Illustrated to Host $1.3M Superstar Shootout at Bradenton
The Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO), in partnership with Drag Illustrated and Florida’s Bradenton Motorsports Park, has announced the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout, a high-stakes, big-money race featuring the stars of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock. Set for February 8-10, 2024, at Bradenton Motorsports Park, the PRO Superstar Shootout is set to pay
Inside Pro Motor Engines in Mooresville, NC
During our recent trip to Charlotte and Mooresville, NC, we got the opportunity to tour Pro Motor Engines with owner Dennis Borem. This engine machine shop has a rich 40-year history of building engines for all three top NASCAR Series as well as ARCA, SCCA and NHRA. PME focuses on high performance engine building and
CEO of Lucas Oil Transitions to Chairman
Lucas Oil Products–the Indianapolis, Indiana-based distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants–has announced the transition of Forrest Lucas from CEO to chairman of Lucas Oil. In his new role, Lucas will step away from the day-to-day activities and move into an advisory role to help guide the company’s strategic direction. The transition also gives Lucas
Ultimate Motorsports Park Set for Grand Re-Opening on August 26
Ultimate Motorsports Park–the 3/8-mile dirt oval in Elkin, North Carolina, formerly known as Friendship Motor Speedway–will host its grand re-opening event on Saturday, August 26, headlined by a $7,500-to-win/$500-to-start Ultimate Super Late Model Series program. The track is now owned by Bobby and Jessica Koehler, owners of the Koehler Motorsports team fielding Dirt Late Model entries for their
NASCAR Xfinity Series to have a New Home on the CW Network
The CW Network will become the exclusive home to the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 season. The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races annually and practice and qualifying events each weekend. Starting in 2025, for the first time in series history, every NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be available on
Shop Solutions August 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
