Experience React4Racing at the PRI Show!
React4Racing is the newest experience at this year’s PRI Show! As a part of the Save Our Race Cars initiative, Total Seal, Melling, and NHRA have partnered to bring you React4Racing! React4Racing gives you, a PRI Individual Member show attendee, the opportunity to donate to the PRI PAC and test your reaction time against some
Funny Car Chaos Forms East Coast Partnership with Maryland Int’l Raceway
The Funny Car Chaos (FCC) Championship Drag Racing Series has announced a new partnership with Maryland International Raceway (MIR). The five-year agreement names MIR as the exclusive East Coast facility for FCC through 2027. “There are dozens of Funny Car teams on the East Coast who are held back only by travel expenses inherited to
Engine & Hub Dynos: Necessary Tools and Additional Revenue
Being able to see the horsepower and the direct correlation to what is lost in the driveline is invaluable – dynos offer a myriad of benefits for the modern engine shop.
Race Winning Brands Helps Power the Cure with Pink Piston Project
Race Winning Brands, Inc. (“RWB”) has ramped up its cancer research and awareness support efforts in 2022 with its Pink Piston Project℠ by partnering with the American Cancer Society (“ACS”) to raise funds through donations. Encouraged through its core automotive performance piston brands – Diamond Racing, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, and Wiseco Performance Products –
Autolite Sponsors TechForce Mobile STEM Career Center at AAPEX 2022
Autolite has announced it will participate as the presenting sponsor for the TechForce Mobile STEM Career Center at the AAPEX 2022 trade show, November 1-3 in Las Vegas. “TechForce Foundation is honored to welcome Autolite as a new partner. As a national nonprofit that champions technical careers so communities thrive, this support is critical to
Total Seal, Melling & NHRA Announce React4Racing to ‘Save Our Racecars’
Total Seal, Melling, and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)—all PRI Members—have volunteered to host “React4Racing” at the 2022 PRI Show. As a part of the Save Our Racecars initiative, React4Racing gives PRI Show attendees the opportunity to test their reaction times against some of the best race car drivers in the industry. Total Seal and
Elgin Industries Partners with Main Street Capital Corp. to Fund Long-Term Growth Strategy
Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, today announced that it has partnered with Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) to help fund the Company’s long-term growth strategy. Main Street, which has acquired an equity position in Elgin, is a leading principal investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs, business owners and
632 Big Block Reher-Morrison Nitrous Engine
Swamp Thing is a well-known drag car, and thanks to Joey Baroni, the car is getting back out to race tracks across the country. Check out Swamp Thing’s 632 big block Reher-Morrison nitrous engine!
Giant Finishing’s Centrifugal Barrel Series Machines
Each barrel is loaded approximately 50-80% full of media, parts and water. During operation, rotation of the large turret creates a centrifugal force.
Ultra4 Racing Announces 2023 Schedule
Ultra4 Racing—the national race series featuring unlimited 4-wheel drive race vehicles—has released its eight-race schedule for 2023. “New places, new races, it’s going to be a hell of a year,” Ultra4 Racing Race Director JT Taylor said. More than $815,000 in series payouts will be on the line on the 2023 schedule, which begins with
632 Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
Looking to run 5.75-5.80 in the High 5 class of the 2022 Builder’s Brawl, Mike McCoy showed up with his 1966 Chevy II Nova and a BluePrint Engines 632 big block Chevy nitrous engine under the hood. Check it out!
Godzilla Billet Valve Covers
With the bigger cubic inches, LME decided to increase the breather size to -12ANs as opposed to the normal -10AN breathers on the LSs and GEN V LTs.
Tips and Techniques from Lucas Oil to Keep Vehicles and More Protected During the Cold
Supercars, motorcycles, hot rods and even riding lawn mowers all have engine oil systems, fuel systems, transmissions and other components that require winter prep.
WDRA Announces Sportsman Bracket Drag Racing Series
The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) announced the creation of the Sportsman Drag Racing Series for bracket racers competing at WDRA member tracks in 2023. WDRA member tracks will contest the Sportsman Drag Racing Series during local points races in 2023, and each member track will crown champions in eligible classes. Qualified winners will then advance to
Engine Oil for Performance Import Engines
Making that right oil selection isn’t always as easy as it may seem. Multiple viscosities, grades and the choice between conventional and synthetic make it a bit more complex.
Entries Open for the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA
The 1000 Miglia, that traverses Italy each year, has been hailed as “the most beautiful auto race in the world.” The event now holds a United States edition, the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, in and around Middleburg and into Washington, D.C. It returns this year from October 18-23 and is now open for entries.
2022 SEMA Show New Products Showcase Expands
Consistently voted as the No. 1 destination by SEMA Show buyers and media, the 2022 New Products Showcase will expand to include two new product categories. Showgoers will find products related to electric vehicles (EV) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) along with products in 16 other categories, in what is the world’s largest display
Antron Brown Warns Congress that Motorsports is at Risk
Just days after winning the NHRA Top Fuel Race in Indianapolis, Ind., Antron Brown made his way to Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to pass the SEMA-supported Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, the three-time Top Fuel world champion, who began his racing career nearly 40 years ago, appeared
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Battle Scarred Motorsports Scholarship Donation and Contest
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced a $6,000 donation to Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM) and a new online contest open to veterans and first responders. Battle Scarred Motorsports, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides veterans and first responders a once-in-a-lifetime motorsports experience either racing on a track or working in the pits. A long supporter of veteran causes
SEMA Offers Worldwide Recognition through Ultimate Vehicle Competition Battle of the Builders
SEMA is calling all SEMA Show car builders to register for SEMA Battle of the Builders, the aftermarket industry’s ultimate vehicle competition. Open exclusively to builders with a car or truck displayed at the annual trade show, the competition celebrates and honors top builders for participating in what many consider to be the pinnacle of automotive