April Has Been Good to Me
Two years ago this month, I was promoted to editor of this fine publication and brand we call Engine Builder. After having been in the managing editor role for the five years prior, I got my chance to run the ship, as they say, when Doug Kaufman accepted an editorial director role within Babcox Media
Shop Solutions April 2021
Disassembling an old stuck engine can be challenging. When valves are stuck in the valve guides, try welding a nut to the face of the valve.
F1 to Race Miami Grand Prix in 2022
Formula 1 has announced that the brand-new Miami Grand Prix will join the F1 calendar in 2022. The race, which is set to be the first one hosted in Florida since 1959, will be held on a new layout at the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins franchise.
BluePrint Engines’ Builder Series 632 Engine & Transmission Packages
The 632 ProSeries stroker big block is the largest displacement crate engine that BluePrint Engines produces.
PRI Announces Return of In-Person Trade Show for 2021
With its mission to build, promote, and protect the racing community, PRI is focused on uniting motorsports professionals and enthusiasts in 2021 through both traditional platforms and newly introduced initiatives and services. Atop the list is this year’s return of the world’s premier event for motorsports professionals—the PRI Trade Show—which takes place December 9-11 at
J&D Performance Sprint Car Engine
In a $60,000 Sprint Car engine with more than 900 horsepower on tap, experiencing wide open throttle for 7-9 minutes at a time, every little detail counts! Find out what kind of attention to detail goes into J&D Performance Inc.’s Sprint Car engines.
New SoCal Sportsman Sprint Car Series Launched
Perris Auto Speedway (PAS) promoter Don Kazarian has released the rules for the brand new SoCal Sportsman Sprint Car Series that will debut in 2021. The series will hold races at The PAS in Perris, CA and the nearby Ventura Raceway. Kazarian will serve as the director of the series alongside Jim Naylor of Ventura
PRI’s Dr. Jamie Meyer to Host SEMA YEN Facebook Live
The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) will host Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Dr. Jamie Meyer during the network’s upcoming Facebook Live Chat on January 13, 2021, at noon PST. Meyer has earned a Ph.D. in anatomy and cell biology while studying to become a medical doctor before changing careers into the racing industry. In
Understanding Valve Springs – Part 2
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris picks up from the Part 1 video to explain what you need to know for proper valve spring set up and how to prevent spring surge.
Understanding Valve Springs – Part 1
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris explains selecting the proper valve springs, how to set up your valve springs and common misconceptions.
PRI Set for Race Industry Week
While the industry typically gathers at the Indiana Convention Center during the week of the PRI Trade Show, this year’s Race Industry Week will take place entirely online. The program will consist of live presentations from the Race Track Business Conference and the ICMS Annual Congress, followed by three days of new educational seminars from
PRI Announces First-Ever Road Tour
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is launching a new cross-country campaign to gather and share news and updates from dozens of racing-related businesses. Dubbed “The PRI Road Tour,” the campaign is an all-out content creation bonanza that takes the PRI team directly to manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, race teams, race tracks, and more, over a two-month span.
PRI Show 2020 Health & Safety Update
The number one priority of PRI is the health and safety of all those attending the trade show, including exhibitors, attendees, and all employees of PRI and the Indiana Convention Center (ICC). As a result, PRI is working closely with the City of Indianapolis and the Marion County Public Health Department on detailed safety guidelines, which
PRI 2020 Attendee Registration Now Open
PRI’s goal has been to serve the racing community with a safe and professional trade show in Indianapolis on December 10-12. Register
PRI’s Dr. Jamie Meyer
Now, Meyer takes on another challenge: a new position at the helm of one of the industry’s most well-respected racing organizations.
PRI’s President on the 2020 PRI Show
Thank you for your continued interest and support of the PRI Trade Show. I have been attending the PRI Show for over 20 years, but there has never been a year like this. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all aspects of American life, including the racing industry. This letter is intended to
PRI’s New Ambassador Program Helps Race Tracks
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has launched a new program to help track promoters navigate evolving and often confusing local, state and federal rules that will allow them to keep their tracks running. Through the Ambassador Program, PRI is actively reaching out to track operators throughout the country to help them reopen and host events. “Race
PRI Launches New Website
PRI has announced it recently launched a new website to better serve the racing community. Features include business tools and resources, the latest PRI Trade Show information, industry jobs, a decade of PRI Magazine archives, and more. VISIT PERFORMANCERACING.COM
Mahle to 3D Print Aluminum Pistons
The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car.
PRI Names Dr. Jamie Meyer as its President
Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week. Meyer, who has a long and storied history in motorsports and racing, will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the