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Engine Refresh Season

Turn-around time for a complete engine refresh varies, depending on their workload and also the parts they need.

The Coronavirus Impact on Racing in 2020

In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several racing series and event organizers have decided to modify, postpone or cancel industry gatherings. The following is a running list of official statements from race organizations regarding their operations as of Monday, March 16. In addition to the major race organizations below, several tracks across the

376 cid LS3 Engine

According to Brandon Tyson, there’s good power in small cubic inch. Everybody always thinks bigger is better, but in reality, one thing he proved is there’s also big horsepower in a well thought out, designed and built engine. Using Brandon’s roots as an all-motor guy coupled with a basic engine design, he had this dream of seeing what kind of power you can make with a stock cubic inch LS. Find out what went into this 376 cid LS3 build and how much power it ultimately made!

Oil Starvation

“The cornerstone of any lubrication system is the engine’s demand for oil,” says Mike Osterhaus, VP Aftermarket Products, Melling Engine Parts. He explains that the engine’s highest specific rate of demand (gallons per engine revolution) is at hot idle.

RPM Act is Reintroduced in the US Senate

Several senators have reintroduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 (RPM Act). This bipartisan bill protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports parts industry’s right to sell products that enable racers to compete.

Diamond Park Speedway in Nashville, AR for Sale

Diamond Park Speedway in Nashville, Arkansas is for sale at $375,000. Arkansas’ premier racing facility features a 3/8 mile dirt oval and sits on 32 acres of land.

Building an ASCS Sprint Car Engine

Salina Engine’s primary focus is on racing engines, with its main market being sprint car engines for various sanctioning bodies.

Salina Engine

Are you one of America’s Best Engine Shops? If so, see how you might stack up against Salina Engine located in Salina, KS. They have entered the Race category.

433 cid Ford Dirt Late Model Engine

Opting to work on “nice, pretty race motors over diesels,” Jack Cornett founded Cornett Racing Engines to do just that. His shop now builds race engines for all kinds of applications like this 433 cid Ford Dirt Late Model engine. Don’t miss the details of this build!

Selling Internationally

The internet has changed the way we do everything. Cultures are blending and business has transformed into a global market. Make no mistake, taking the step into international sales will require some preparation, but the tools are at your fingertips like they never have been before.

Duck River Raceway Park for Sale

Duck River Raceway Park, a 1/4 mile dirt oval in Lewisburg, Tennessee is for sale at $650,000.

ASCS 360 Sprint Car Engine

Adam Cofer and the folks at Salina Engine focus on race engine builds, specifically engines like this ASCS 360 Sprint Car engine. The intent of this build was to attempt to curb the cost of 360 Sprint Car engines while still delivering a very competitive package. Find out how this engine came together and how it does on the track!

UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute Partners with NHRA

Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the newly-named Official Technical School of NHRA, is giving students all over the country the opportunity to get an up-close look at the opportunities provided by a quality technical school education.

Holley EFI Releases Terminator X & X Max Systems

Holley has announced the release of its all-new Terminator X and Terminator X Max electronic fuel-injections systems. Developed specifically for LS engines and available in 12 different variations.

Holley EFI Releases Terminator X & X Max Systems

Holley’s all-new Terminator X and Terminator X Max electronic fuel-injections systems were developed specifically for LS engines and available in 12 different variations. They’re superior to ordinary stand-alone LS engine-management systems and compatible with numerous applications.

Valley Performance and Machine Service’s 376 cid Mopar Engine

Building engines for customers is what pays the bills, but it’s not very often that engine builders get to go head-to-head for bragging rights outside of the racetrack.

Houston Raceway Park Now Powered by Pennzoil

Houston Raceway Park, the iconic drag strip located in the Houston suburb of Baytown, welcomes Pennzoil through a new multi-year relationship that changes the name of the 30-year-old facility to Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil.

GM 604 RUSH Engine

Every year, Ingram Engines pumps out an average of 130 engines. Of those 130 engines, nearly 100 of them are GM 604 engines built for racing series such as RUSH, Crate USA, SECA and FastTrak. Find out what goes into making this engine such an impressive powerplant out on the track.

376 cid Mopar Engine

Building engines for customers is what pays the bills, but its not very often that engine builders get to go head-to-head for bragging rights outside of the racetrack. So when Jack Barna of Valley Performance and Machine Service heard about the Race Engine Challenge, he wasted no time putting together this 376 cid Mopar engine. Find out what went into the build and how he faired on the dyno!

Patterson Elite Builds LS Factory Showdown Champions

NHRA Factory Showdown pits 2008 and newer Camaros, Mustangs and Challengers that meet the COPO, Cobra Jet and Drag Pak designations against each other. Patterson Elite builds some of the best.