2022 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Three industry legends will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame: Walker Evans, Jack Roush, and Robert Eugene “Gene” Winfield. Created in 1969, SEMA Hall of Fame honors are bestowed on trailblazers who have significantly impacted and enhanced the growth of the automotive industry. Its members are considered heroes, and each individual has a
1,400-HP 6.4L Cummins Engine
Justin Zeigler of Ziegler Diesel Performance has proven time and time again he knows how to build an engine. This 6.4L Cummins he just finished for customer Travis Richards is one more example of that. Check it out!
Lubrication Specialities Inc. Announces 25th Anniversary
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has announced the company’s 25th anniversary. The company owned by CEO Chris Gabrelcik began modestly as a home-based business in 1997. Gabrelcik, who holds certifications as a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and Oil Management Analyst (OMA), initially developed lubrication solutions for major industrial clients. The company’s mission was to solve real world industry
The World of Off-Road Race Engines
While there’s no concrete formula for building a quality off-road race engine, some shops follow individual steps that help them to craft the perfect engine for the customer.
Single Turbo 444 cid 7.3L Powerstroke Engine
Brian Jelich of JeliBuilt Performance has owned a 2000 F-350 with a 7.3L Powerstroke for half his life. As such, in those 18 years he’s owned the truck, he’s continued to push the performance of the 7.3L, and today it’s the fastest 1/8th-mile 4×4 Powerstroke out there. Check it out!
355 Small Block Chevy Demolition Derby Engine
If you aren’t familiar, there’s a lot more to a demolition derby than most people might think. There’s also a lot more to the engines in these high-dollar competitions than you might think. Just check out this Baldwin Racing Engines-built 355 small block Chevy! It can run with no water for an hour!
Rematec Undergoes Management Change
Rematec, the Remanufacturing event portfolio of RAI Amsterdam, will see a change of management per the 21st of February. Yorien de Ruijter, Director Rematec will leave RAI Amsterdam to pursue her career outside the remanufacturing and event industry. Responsibility of all Rematec activities will be transferred to Nynke Lipsius, Group Director Mobility at RAI Amsterdam.
Wössner Pistons Strengthens U.S. Team with New Powersports Industry Specialists
As Wössner North America (N.A.) continues to increase its presence in the North American piston market, the company has chosen to add two powersports industry specialists to its U.S.-based team to help lead the way. Wössner has over 40 years of experience in the high-performance racing industry. Used and endorsed by top U.S. teams like
America’s Best Engine Shops 2021 | LinCo Diesel Performance
LinCo Diesel Performance does it all, whether that be transmission work, maintenance and repair, or performance builds. Their prowess in Duramax and Cummins applications make them one of America’s Best Engine Shops!
America’s Best Engine Shops 2021 | Workshop 5001
Automotive restoration is the name of the game at Workshop 5001. Owner Marlon Goldberg’s beautiful Porsches and equally attractive engines make Workshop 5001 one of America’s Best Engine Shops.
Vintage Engines: Rebuilt to Drive
Classic and vintage car culture in is a diverse one. It’s more than just muscle cars. In addition to the unmistakable rumble of American V8 power, vintage European and Asian marques are part of the regular scenery too, and there are premium events around the world that bring out some of the most sought-after models
New Xtreme Outlaw Series for Midgets, Non-Wing Sprint Cars
World Racing Group (WRG) CEO Brian Carter has announced the addition of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series. The company behind the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, DIRTcar Racing, and more made the announcement during the 2021 PRI
Bonnier Events Adds Kyle Cunningham to Motorsports Team
Bonnier Events, producer of the Off-Road Expo, Sand Sports Super Show, Street Machine Nationals and 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals, has hired longtime motorsports professional, Kyle Cunningham, in the role of Special Features Manager. Cunningham will work closely with each of the aforementioned motorsports entities within the Bonnier Events portfolio, focusing on event features. Cunningham, who will be
Turbocharged & Nitrous-Boosted 6.7L Cummins Engine
Looking for a badass street/strip truck, a customer recently chose LinCo Diesel Performance to do the engine, transmission and truck work. The result was this 6.7L Cummins build that goes a few steps beyond what LDP regularly churns out. Find out what went into the build.
Not Your Father’s Engine Builder
I’ve actually lost track of how long it’s been since people started claiming print was dead. It’s been a while! Now, I understand the ‘print is dead’ claim might be different for newspapers than it is for magazines, but I can tell you this – the content landscape has certainly been shifting. When I look
Triple-Turbo Billet 5.9L 12-Valve Cummins Engine
Sick and tired of increasing horsepower only to have another cast iron block blow up, Richard Mead of RPS Diesel, went looking for a solution. He helped design a billet 5.9L block that would do the trick, and built this triple turbo billet 5.9L 12-valve Cummins engine, which is one of the fastest diesels in the Northern Hemisphere.
2,000+ HP Capable GT500 Short Block
Starting out building custom drag race engines, Fast Forward Race Engines has transitioned into doing batch engine work for other shops the last decade. One of it’s best-selling short blocks is this 2,000-HP capable GT500 and we’ve got all the details.
PRI Education To Deliver Solutions For Motorsports Professionals
As part of its commitment to help motorsports businesses and competitors succeed, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is bringing leading experts and professionals to the upcoming PRI Show in downtown Indianapolis, where they will share business strategies and technical skills that will help participants increase brand awareness and improve performance behind the wheel. Taking place December
Shop Cleanliness and Efficiency
Cleanliness and efficiency go hand in hand, and often help to churn out a better product for the customer.
Four-Cylinder 2.5L “Polo” Porsche Engine
This build of a 1963 356 B Cabriolet Porsche done by Marlon Goldberg of Workshop 5001 features a four-cylinder 2.5L engine called the Polo engine. It uses mixed and matched parts from almost every generation of air-cooled 911 engine ever built, as well as parts from some of the water-cooled era. The result is this oddity Porsche powerplant, and it’s awesome!
