Intellectual Horsepower – Ep. 1
Welcome to Intellectual Horsepower, Engine Builder’s new podcast covering engine building, racing and performance topics. This episode we talk about NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, and more.
Honda Performance Development Names David Salters President
Honda Performance Development (HPD), which leads all Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs in North America, has announced David Salters as the new president. He will become the seventh president in its history and will succeed Ted Klaus, who will retire from HPD on December 1, after a 30-year career with Honda. “Ted Klaus has
First Look at NASCAR’s 2021 Cup Series Schedule
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was announced recently, and like 2020, the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious event, will kick off the season while the Coke Zero Sugar 400 will again be the final race of the regular season. NASCAR officials released the 2021 Cup Series schedule Wednesday, introducing three new tracks, expanding to six road
GM Announces Leadership for its Technical Center
General Motors has announced the leadership for its new Concord, North Carolina-based performance and racing technical center. Dr. Eric Warren of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) was named the director of NASCAR operations. In this position, he will be responsible for competition duties in the sport “as well as expanding the involvement of GM’s product development
Sonoma Raceway President Set to Retire
After nearly three decades at the helm of one of Northern California’s premier motorsports facilities, Sonoma Raceway President and GM Steve Page announced that he will retire at the end of 2020. Page’s 29-year tenure at the road course and drag strip, which began in 1991 at then-Sears Point Raceway, spanned two owners and the
No Fans for the 104th Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on August 23 without fans in attendance. All on-track activity during the month of August, including practice and qualifications, will also be closed to the general public. Track officials issued the following statement: “This tough decision was made
Wiring Harness Tips & Tricks
We recently caught up with Jeremy Gibbons of Indy Wiring Services to discuss wiring looms and what engine builders need to make better harnesses for their customers.
UK’s Motorsport Valley
British motorsport receives a tremendous boost from having a hub of specialized automotive and racing companies all clustered together in what is known now as Motorsport Valley.
Inboard Marine Engine Builds
If you build marine engines, you may already know the benefits of a blue mind. As for the engines that run on water, they are a different beast altogether than their land brethren. Building engines that live on the water is a far different challenge.
Pro Racing Rules for 2020
The top professional racing series, while they’re only a small percentage of the total racing universe, represent the trends that get passed down to other grassroots level divisions.
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
Keeping an Eye on Cooling Systems
We all know the internal combustion engine (ICE) is going through a metamorphosis these days as the OEMs carefully scrutinize and squeeze every component for maximum efficiency.
Sensory Overload
The same way these races can overwhelm your senses, here at Engine Builder, we too are delivering content for all five senses! Well, maybe with the exception of taste.
Lincoln Electric Hosts Motorsports Welding Seminar
Lincoln Electric hosted its annual Advanced Motorsports Welding Seminar in Cleveland where representatives from NASCAR, IndyCar, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and off-road racing gathered to learn about the latest in motorsports welding techniques and procedures.
Video: Engine of the Week – Mickey Thompson 3-Valve Chevy V8
Engine of the Week sponsored by Cometic Gasket and Penn Grade Motor Oil features this Mickey Thompson 3-Valve Chevy V8 engine out of a 1968 Indycar. The engine was completely rebuilt by Jason Ore of 955 Automotive in Erie, PA.
Power Up Those Engines
Selecting the Correct Power Adder for Your Customer There’s no replacement for displacement,” goes the adage. However, this may no longer true considering the kind of horsepower being pumped out of today’s boosted engines. Whether you’re building engines for stock, performance or a diesel application, chances are you’ll be working with an engine that is
Royal Purple Will ‘Pump Up the Purple’ to Support Lupus Awareness Month
Royal Purple Synthetic Oil is the Official Oil of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires and will once again headline all six rounds of competition at the hallowed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 11 and 12.
Racing Legend Dan Gurney Has Passed Away
Dan Gurney, the first driver to win in Formula One, IndyCar and NASCAR, died Sunday, January 14, of complications from pneumonia. He was 86.
Chip Ganassi Headlines PRI Grand Opening Breakfast
Motorsports legend Chip Ganassi, owner and CEO of Chip Ganassi Racing, will help kick off the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show by headlining the Grand Opening Breakfast on Thursday, December 7, 2017, in Indianapolis.
Royal Purple Presents $5,500 Donation Check to Lupus Foundation of America
Royal Purple Synthetic Oil presented the Indiana chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America with a $5,500 donation on Monday, June 12. The money was raised in conjunction with the Mazda Road to Indy at the May 11-13 Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
