ASE Introduces Updated Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2) Test
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will launch an updated version of the Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2) test on January 6, 2020.
370 cid LS3 Engine
Eric Roycroft showed up to the 2019 Race Engine Challenge in Charlotte, back in mid-September, with a 370 cid LS3 engine, which he entered into the inline valve class. The part-time engine builder was an underdog among professionals, but he came out on top. Find out what went into his winning LS3 engine build!
LaSalle Speedway for Sale in Illinois
LaSalle Speedway, located in LaSalle, Illinois, is for sale at $2.0 million. The near 56-acre facility is located 90 miles west of Chicago and 80 miles east of Davenport, Iowa.
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.
EPWI Announces its Vendor & Rep of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI) named its 2018 “Vendor of the Year” and “Representative of the Year” at an Awards Dinner during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Beaver Creek, CO on Thursday, August 8th, 2019.
PRI Grand Opening Breakfast to Showcase Don Schumacher Racing Team
Seven top drivers will take part in the exclusive event to kick off the 32nd annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis.
Endurance Racing = Engine Punishment
Ten years ago, building an offshore powerboat engine was considered the most demanding job ever; Hands down. The combination of weight and size and the boat bouncing over waves causing the props to lunge in and out of the ocean, made for one tough customer. Until now.
E3 Spark Plugs Extends NHRA Sponsorship Through 2024
Supporting NHRA racing across all platforms, E3 continues the company’s longstanding and successful partnership as NHRA’s Official Spark Plug and Official Ignition Products through 2024.
Baja Racing Legend Rod Hall Has Passed Away
Hall is the only off-road racer to have participated in 50 consecutive Baja 1000 events in a four-wheeled vehicle. His last green flag was in 2017 at the 50th anniversary of the SCORE Baja 1000. Hall was 82.
555 cid Big Block Chevy Trophy Truck Engine
Everything about building trophy truck engines is difficult. The courses are extremely rough, the racing is very intense and the demands on the engine are nothing short of punishing. Due to these race circumstances, Ray Field and the guys at Dougans Racing Engines build a 555 cid big block Chevy engine with custom components from bottom up. Find out how this top-level build comes together.
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.
VP Racing Fuels Partners with Mint 400
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has been named the Official Fuel Partner of The Mint 400 held in Las Vegas this week – March 7-10.
The Race Engine Challenge Winning Small Block Ford
Greg Brown of Hammerhead Performance Engines knew he was going to build a small block Ford to compete in the Race Engine Challenge, and it would feature his specially designed Hemi heads.
AMSOIL Expands Partnership with Seehorn Rally Team
Jeff Seehorn and Karen Jankowski of Seehorn Rally Team announced AMSOIL has expanded its partnership with the team for 2019. After a rewarding 2018 season together, AMSOIL will be title sponsor for the team this season.
393 cid Small Block Ford Engine with Hemi Heads
Greg Brown of Hammerhead Performance Engines is no stranger to engine building or to engine dyno competitions. When he got the invite to compete in the inaugural Race Engine Challenge last fall, he immediately started planning out a winning engine combination. The result was this 393 cid small block Ford featuring Brown’s specially designed Hemi heads. Find out what else went into this strong build and how he faired in the Race Engine Challenge.
2019 Race Engine Challenge Dyno Rules Announced
Think you have what it takes to top Greg Brown of Hammerhead Performance Engines from Snellville, GA, and his 393 Ford Hemi engine in the 2019 Race Engine Challenge? Good luck – you’ll need to bring your A-game. Brown, winner of the of the inaugural Race Engine Challenge is selling his winning engine (the 2018
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.
Race Engine Challenge to Return for 2019
During the 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis, Greg Finnigan of the Race Engine Challenge and Doug Kaufman of Engine Builder magazine announced that the Race Engine Challenge will return for its second year in 2019 from September 30 – October 4, in Charlotte, NC.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Heads to Indy
The First Half of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2018 Dual Championship took place at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It included 27 teams from coast to coast to battle to be one of the Top 4 teams to move on and compete in the Elite 8 playoffs for the 2018 National Championship at the PRI Show.
