VP Tank Guardian Diesel Contamination Prevention System
Many owners and operators of diesel equipment have experienced clogged filters, poor engine performance and subpar mileage due to water and other contaminants in their fuel. Such problems are costly and at worst, render equipment inoperable. Fortunately, these problems can now be easily prevented with a new system introduced by VP Racing Fuels.
VP Madditives and VP Small Engine Fuels Now at Autozone
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., has announced its “Madditive” line of gas and diesel additives and its VP Small Engine Fuels product family are both now available at AutoZone stores throughout the U.S.
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
HPBG: The Power of Racing Fuels
An engine’s power potential depends on how much air it breathes and the fuel it burns. Engine modifications such as larger bores and longer strokes add displacement, which increase airflow and power. Bigger valves, CNC ported heads and a hotter camshaft with increased lift and duration also increase airflow for more power as engine rpms
The Impact of Fuel Type on Engine Performance
When it comes to choosing the right fuel for your vehicle, several factors should be taken into consideration. These factors include the vehicle’s engine design, manufacturer recommendations, intended usage, and personal preferences.
2024 Score World Desert Championship Schedule Announced
Officials with SCORE International have announced the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship schedule. This is the earliest the season schedule has been announced in the series’ 51-year history. Mexico’s Baja California peninsula will again host the official four-race schedule. The newest event on the schedule is the SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Fuels,
IMSA Announces Finalists for Diverse Driver Development Scholarship
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has announced the seven finalists for the second annual IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship. Two women and five men were selected from dozens of applicants to contend for one scholarship worth upwards of a quarter million dollars in value toward an entire season of competition in the IMSA WeatherTech
Speedway Motors to Celebrate Customers, 70th Anniversary
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced today they will celebrate their customers and 70th anniversary during Customer Appreciation Week, July 25-31, with discounts, giveaways and a Cars & Coffee celebration. Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith, Speedway Motors started as a tiny parts
Total Seal Piston Rings Hosts “Fuel Facts” Webinar
Join Total Seal Piston Rings and PERA on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10:00AM CST for a new topic – Fuel Facts – 5 things You Should Know About Gasoline & Diesel Fuels. Did you know diesel in the US is different than diesel in the UK? This and other facts related to fuels will
PRI Honors Top Products at 2021 Trade Show
The motorsports industry’s best and brightest products were honored at the 33rd annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis earlier this month. In all, nearly 30 exceptional parts and accessories were recognized by a panel of 12 judges representing traditional and new media, as well as sanctioning bodies and race tracks, from more
Humberstone Speedway Under New Ownership
Humberstone Speedway in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, will resume operations in 2021 with new ownership. Local business owner and engine builder Terry Vince will take over as the new owner and track promoter of the 3/8-mile clay oval track. Vince is the owner of Competition Speed Supply and CSR Engines (Competition Speed Racing Engines).
Company-by-Company Coronavirus Response: Update
Racing businesses and manufacturers have altered production, including making PPEs and medical supply components, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the latest updates on different industry companies’ responses to the pandemic. 3-Dimensional Services GroupLocated near Detroit in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Urgent Plastic Services, a branch of 3-Dimensional Services Group, has halted regular production to
Coronavirus and the Engine Building Industry
We hope the industry as a whole is taking the necessary precautions to remain safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. While we are sure that is the case, many engine and machine shops have been deemed ‘essential’ and remain open. Here is how other engine-related companies have been handling the Coronavirus pandemic. Champion Brands
Race Engine Challenge Resets Charlotte Dyno Dates
In order to accommodate the schedules of builders and technical presenters, the staff at the Race Engine Challenge (REC) has moved the date of the second annual American Iron 2-valve Shootout Race Engine Challenge presented by VP Racing Fuels and Lubricants forward two weeks, to the week of September 16-19, 2019. “We’ve listened to our engine builders and by
Race Engines Roar in Charlotte
Inaugural Challenge Brings Out The Best in Competitors and Combinations It may have been unseasonably warm in Charlotte, but engines (and builders) from around the country stayed cool under pressure as they were pushed to their limits in the inaugural Race Engine Challenge presented by VP Racing Fuels and Lubricants. After multiple days of pulls,
Inaugural Technical Engine Conference Slated For Charlotte Oct. 3-5
The Technical Engine Conference (TEC) being held in conjunction with the Race Engine Challenge, open to all competitors and their team members, is now open to a limited number of visitors.
Race Engine Challenge Announces Competitors and Sponsors
Engine building experts will put their reputations on the line when they meet in Charlotte, NC for the inaugural Race Engine Challenge, Oct. 2-6.
MLS Gasket Update 2017: Is there anything the MLS gasket can’t do?
Sometimes, the less you know the better. I’ve spent the last 50 or so years punishing all types of engines with insane compression ratios, huge doses of nitrous oxide, and virtually every type of supercharger I could get my hands on.
Edelbrock Cross-Ram LS3 Intake Manifold
The Edelbrock Cross-Ram LS3 intake manifold is ideal for anybody ready to combine dynamic looks with outstanding performance between 1500-7000 rpm. The unique dual-plenum design features 13″ long runners with flanges that will accept 90mm GM LS3 throttle bodies.
Besides Octane, What Else Should You Consider When Selecting a Race Fuel?
It’s entirely possible to generate more horsepower with a lower octane fuel if it’s designed properly with respect to its other key properties. It’s also possible for two fuels to have the same octane rating, but perform very differently due to their other key properties.?? 1. OCTANE: Octane is simply a rating of a fuel’s ability to