IndyCar Updates its 2024 Hybrid Unit
IndyCar’s new hybrid unit is expected to debut after the 108th Indianapolis 500 for the second half of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, according to the series. IndyCar is working with Chevrolet and Honda to develop the hybrid unit and has completed testing sessions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Milwaukee Mile, World Wide Technology Raceway,
Lucas Oil Makes Two Key Appointments
Joel Feldman was appointed Vice President of Product Development and Brandon Greene promoted to Vice President of Customer Solutions.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2023 | Warren Diesel Injection
For 13 years, Jesse and the team at WDI have been putting out stellar fuel system products and compete engines to the diesel community.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2023 | Noonan Race Engineering
Today, Noonan Race Engineering sits on 6.5 acres and has an 18,000 sq.-ft. manufacturing shop and a 16,000 sq.-ft. engine development shop, both of which are absolutely stunning, and the shop employs 13 full-time people.
Athenian Moves to Huntsville, AL
BeAthenian.org, an organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation through immersive STREAM education, has announced its strategic move to Huntsville, Alabama. Positioned at the heart of the Tennessee Valley region, Athenian is poised to catapult its growth by tapping into the unparalleled opportunities available in proximity to key players in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Shop Solutions December 2023
Check out the latest shop solutions from builders around the country.
NASCAR’s 2024 Drive for Diversity Driver Development Class
NASCAR and Rev Racing have named the 2024 class of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. The drivers were evaluated and selected after participating in the Advance Auto Parts Drive for Diversity Combine. Andrés Pérez de Lara, Lavar Scott, Nathan Lyons, Regina Sirvent and Eloy Sebastián López Falcón, will be returning to the
Component Cleanliness
It can’t be overstated how important the cleaning machines are in the modern engine shop. Shop owners who prioritize effective and efficient cleaning techniques will find success in a more streamlined process.
Rebuilt 4B Cummins Engine
R&R Engine and Machine is a quality engine rebuilding shop right in our backyard of Akron, OH! They work on all kinds of engine platforms, but Cummins is one of their specialities. They recently rebuilt this 4B Cummins that came out of a wood chipper.
Billet Blocks and Heads vs. Cast Iron
Billet aluminum has a lower yield strength or higher modulus of elasticity, meaning it will flex, or absorb energy easier under tension or stress than cast aluminum, without incurring permanent damage.
Shop Solutions November 2023
Many times, the flange diameter of the rod nuts will contact the radius around the nut seat on some rods. Some jobs may not warrant the expense of spot facing the nut seat on the connecting rods. In that case, it can be quicker and more effective to just machine a chamfer on the ARP rod nuts.
The CNC Landscape Continues to Grow Inside Engine Shops
Several manufacturers named automation as one of the biggest continuing trends surrounding CNC equipment these days, and it’s clearly a key contributor to a CNC machine’s ability to do more without human interference.
New Team/Driver Coordinator for Joe Gibbs Racing’s Xfinity, ARCA Menards Series Programs
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has announced that crew chief Jason Ratcliff is set to take on the new role of team/driver coordinator with the team’s NASCAR Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series programs following the completion of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship race in Phoenix, Saturday, November 4. Ratcliff will leverage his 24 years of experience
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Storm to Pro Stock Motorcycle World Championship
Gaige Herrera won his first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Championship and 11th race of the season as he faced off against his Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki teammate Eddie Krawiec for a fourth-straight race at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, CA, on Sunday. Race Highlights Riding a
500 cid Top Fuel Hemi Engine
Boasting 10,000-12,000 horsepower, Top Fuel dragsters run a supercharged, nitro-breathing, billet Hemi engine. To keep these engines living throughout the season, shops like Pro Motor Engines are part of the engine program. Shop owner Dennis Borem walks us through how he helps Rick Ware Racing and Clay Millican’s Top Fuel Hemi engines.
Fluidampr Harmonic Damper from Summit Racing Equipment
The factory harmonic damper on your modern GM, Ford, or Mopar V8 are ‘tuned’ to absorb what’s called torsional vibration in the engine’s normal operating RPM range. Performance modifications, particularly ones that increase torque, produce added vibration in an RPM range that the elastomer damper wasn’t designed to handle. That vibration will accelerate component wear,
Brent Berman Appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Specialty Products Company
Brent Berman has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing of Specialty Products company, a Longmont, Colorado-based manufacturer of vehicle alignment tools, suspension components and oil/fuel system products. Berman, who joins Specialty from First Brands Group, will oversee sales, marketing and other key functions across Specialty Products Company, SPC Performance and Peterson Fluid Systems.
Motul USA Inc. Welcomes Amber Bates as New General Manager
Motul USA is pleased to announce Amber Bates as the newly appointed General Manager. Carrying over a decade of powersports industry experience from her time at Harley-Davidson, Amber brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to Motul’s initiatives. While with the Harley brand, she acted as Director of Sales – West Region and
Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine
With around 2,000 horsepower on display, Nathan Wheeler’s Cummins-powered F-250 is a testament to the quality work of Truck Source Diesel. This truck is a monster on the track!
Understanding Crankshaft and Bearing Load Cycles Webinar
Randy Neal of CWT Industries, Dan Begle of MAHLE Aftermarket and Nick Norris of Callies Performance Products will cover yet another new topic in balancing that has not been touched on in the past. They will be combining their vast knowledge to connect the dots of how the current designs of crankshafts and bearings handle