Think You Got What it Takes to Brawl?
First things first, I’m not referring to a fist fight, but I’m sure most of this crowd could hold their own. Rather, I’m referring to a new drag race event called Builder’s Brawl.
Royalty Return to Pikes Peak for 100th Running
There have been 98 King of the Mountain titles awarded and one Queen of the Mountain since the inaugural Pikes Peak National Hill Climbing Contest in 1916. On June 26, the 100th King of the Mountain will be celebrated by race fans around the globe when The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you
LS Fest West 2022 Results
LS Fest West 2022 is a wrap. It’s safe to say everyone involved had a blast soaking up the action and the energy that both participants and spectators brought in all weekend long. Holley is looking forward to not only the remainder of its 2022 shows, including the first LS Fest Texas that will be held June
Lingenfelter Raffles Eliminator Spec Engine to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Lingenfelter is more than turning innovative engineering into winning performance; they like to get involved, and this time, they are helping children with critical illnesses make their life-changing wishes come true through the Make-A-Wish foundation. Priceless wishes are granted for children, plus the winner takes home a $30,000 Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Eliminator Spec Engine built
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 Diesel of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Diesel of the Year winning engine – a sleeved and turbocharged 6.7L Cummins – built by McCoy Black of MB Diesel Performance in Gold Hill, NC. Members of MB Diesel Performance accepted the Diesel of the Year award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 Engine of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Engine of the Year for 2021 – a turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 Mitsubishi engine – built by Nicole and Schiller Murphy of iCraveBoost Performance in Denver, CO. The Murphy’s accepted the award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin Roof in Indianapolis on December 8. During
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 America’s Best Engine Shop Winners
Engine Builder magazine has announced the three winners of its 2021 America’s Best Engine Shops contest, sponsored by Autolite. The three winners, Moran Motorsports (Race), LinCo Diesel Performance (Diesel) and Workshop 5001 (Vintage), accepted their awards during Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin Roof in Indianapolis on December 8. Engine Builder magazine
IRG Agrees to Sell Cordova Dragstrip
An agreement has been reached between the International Race Group (IRG) and Dan and Shelly Crownhart’s 1320 Promotions to acquire the historic Cordova Dragstrip, the IHRA-sanctioned ¼-mile dragstrip in Cordova, Illinois. Closing is expected to occur before the end of the year. The Crownhart family has been involved in drag racing for generations on many
Turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax Engine
When Chris Karges got his hands on both a vintage 1957 Chevrolet 210 and an old diesel-powered ambulance, he knew he had the opportunity to make something special. With plans to craft a car more than worthy of praise, Karges enlisted the help of Hausmann’s Diesel Performance to undertake the engine build – this turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax. Check it out!
Formula One Great Frank Williams Dies at 79
Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of Formula One’s Williams Racing, has died. He was 79. Williams took his motor racing team from an empty carpet warehouse to the summit of Formula One, overseeing 114 victories, a combined 16 drivers’ and constructors’ world championships, while becoming the longest-serving team boss in the sport’s
Vote for the 2021 Diesel of the Year
Our Diesel of the Year contest, sponsored by AMSOIL INC., is now open, and this year’s crop of diesel engines are top notch!
Vote for the 2021 Engine of the Year
IT’S BAAACK! Now in a milestone 5th year, it’s time for YOU to vote for our Engine of the Year!
ARCA Menards Series 2022 Schedule
The ARCA Menards Series has released its 2022 calendar, which features 20 events across 19 tracks and opens with the series’ 59th visit to Daytona International Speedway on February 19. The season-opener will be held the same day as the NASCAR Xfinity Series race and the day before the Daytona 500. Other superspeedway events will
SEMA Concludes Online Search for Top Young Vehicle Builders
Golden Tickets have been awarded to three aspiring young vehicle builders to compete in SEMA Battle of the Builders, a coveted competition open only to builders with vehicles at the SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 2-5, 2021, in Las Vegas. The 2021 Young Guns regional winners are: Thomas Dickerson, of Athens, Ga. (Eastern Region)–1967 Ford
Olivia Scaffidi, Engine Builder, Racer, Influencer
Olivia Scaffidi is not someone to pass up a good junkyard find. Currently working on a 1971 El Camino and a 1971 Firebird, Olivia has aspirations to expand her engine building knowledge and racing experience.
393 Small Block Ford with Hemi Heads
Having had experience in engine dyno competitions before, Greg Brown felt confident in his abilities to compete at the inaugural Race Engine Challenge. He had left Jon Kaase, after 13 years in 2016, to start Hammerhead Performance Engines in Snellville, GA. Looking to win the Race Engine Challenge, Brown began building a small block Ford
Texas Motorplex Adds New Operations Manager
Texas Motorplex, home of the new Stampede of Speed event and the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, has hired Charles Myers as operations manager. In the newly created position, Myers will work with the sales manager on new sponsor recruitment as well as current sponsors support. He will also focus on production aspects of events, including planning,
Holley’s MoParty Preregistration Now Open
Holley has announced that participant preregistration is live for the second annual MoParty. The all Mopar-powered event is scheduled for September 17-19th and will return to Beech Bend Raceway for more high-octane shenanigans and tire smoking festivities. For 2021, both participant registration and spectator/crew ticket purchasing will take place online only at moparty.com. The MoParty event is dedicated
DENSO Revs Up its Sponsorship for Las Vegas NHRA Race
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has supercharged its sponsorships for the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. In addition to serving as the event’s title sponsor and the primary sponsor of Matt Smith Racing for the full season, DENSO is the primary sponsor of Clay Millican’s Top Fuel dragster and Greg Anderson’s Pro Stock Chevrolet throughout the April 16-18 competition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We are thrilled
Fans Welcomed for 2021 Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will host the 105th running of the Indy 500 with limited fans in the grandstands, according to reports. The decision comes after the 104th event, which typically occurs the Sunday before Memorial Day, was postponed to August 2020 without fans in attendance. Several details – including the number of fans