IndyCar Releases Complete 2023 Schedule
IndyCar has announced a 17-race schedule for the 2023 NTT IndyCar Series as the sport’s athletes will be showcased with traditional weekend dates, 13 races on NBC and a late-summer swing leading to another climactic ending to the 2023 championship. The 2023 season opens Sunday, March 5, on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. Racing
Single Turbo LML-Based Duramax Engine
Walking the grounds of Lucas Oil Raceway during the 2022 Ultimate Callout Challenge, we spotted Brett Deutsch’s 1969 C10 outfitted with an LML Duramax engine. Naturally, we had to stop and fid out more of the details of this badass truck. It’s our Diesel of the Week brought to you by AMSOIL INC.
NMRA, NMCA Release 2023 Event Schedules
ProMedia has released the 2023 schedules for the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals series and the Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals series. The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals series will celebrate its 25th year in 2023, with several special features and celebrations planned to mark the occasion. “From kicking off our silver-anniversary season by returning
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
Elgin PRO-STOCK Valve Lifter and Guide Sets for GM LS Based Engines
Elgin Industries has introduced genuine original equipment Elgin® PRO-STOCK® valve lifter and guide sets for a broad range of General Motors LS Series engines. Now available through leading engine parts distributors, Elgin PRO-STOCK lifter and guide sets are available for engines with or without GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology. The sets are not designed
Larry Jeffers Purchases IHRA from IRG Sports + Entertainment
World championship car builder Larry Jeffers has taken over ownership of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) from IRG Sports + Entertainment. Jeffers is the owner of the House Springs, Missouri-based Larry Jeffers Race Cars. Jeffers, who will serve as IHRA President and CEO, wants to grow the sanctioning body’s bracket and grassroots racing efforts
Johnny Gilbert’s All-Billet 6.7L Cummins-Based Pro Mod Engine
We got to catch up with Johnny Gilbert of Stainless Diesel during the 2022 Ultimate Callout Challenge. He was there for the weekend with his team and a brand new Pro Mod Corvette, which houses an insane, all-billet, 6.7L Cummins engine built by Jeremy Wagler of Wagler Competition Products. It’s our Diesel of the Week, which
Justin Zeigler’s 3,336-HP Record-Breaking 6.7L Cummins-Based Enforcer Engine
We’re fortunate that Justin Zeigler’s diesel shop, Zeigler Diesel Performance, is down the road from us in Ohio. As such, we’ve gotten to know Justin well over the years, so it was extra special when he recently broke the horsepower/dyno record at the 2022 Ultimate Callout Challenge on his way to a repeat overall victory.
Edelbrock Announces Next Phase of HQ Relocation, Renovation
Edelbrock enters their next phase of their recent renovation and relocation with a ribbon cutting June 11 after the company started in 2020.
Automotive Speciality-Equipment Sales Increase to $50.9 Million
Sales of specialty-equipment parts reached a new high in 2021, increasing to $50.9 billion in retail sales for the first time in history—up from $47.9 in 2020. The finding comes from the new “2022 SEMA Market Report,” which is available for download at www.sema.org/research, and provides the automotive aftermarket industry a comprehensive review of the specialty-equipment
Kenny Koretsky and Family Purchase Maple Grove Raceway (PA)
Veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family, including his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle, have purchased Maple Grove Raceway, located near Reading, Pennsylvania. The track has hosted NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events for nearly four decades and will host the opener to the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, the
Cliff Flannery Purchases Crandon International Raceway
Crandon International Raceway management has announced that the historic facility in Crandon, Wisconsin, and all its assets have been purchased by Cliff Flannery, the longtime track president. Since opening in 1984, the 400-plus acre track located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has hosted some of the largest off-road races in the sport, including June’s Forest County
Chase Briscoe Scores First Cup Win at Phoenix
Chase Briscoe won the Ruoff Mortgage 500 race on Sunday, marking his first NASCAR Cup Series win and becoming NASCAR’s 200th different winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. This victory comes after 40 Cup series starts and being named Rookie of the Year in 2021. “Congratulations to Ford Performance, Gene, Tony, John, Chase, and everyone
Track Enterprises Purchases Champion Racing Association (CRA)
Macon, Illinois-based Track Enterprises has purchased the Champion Racing Association (CRA), as announced by both organizations. CRA—the Salem, Indiana-based sanctioning body—operates four touring divisions, including the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS, the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour presented by Chevrolet Performance, Van Hoy Oil CRA Street Stocks Powered by JEGS, and the Vore’s CRA Late
Specialty-Equipment Industry Supply Chain Issues Expected to Ease by End of 2022
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has released its “SEMA Future Trends – January 2022” report. The in-depth report, conducted by the SEMA Market Research Team, provides valuable insight and information to help the specialty-equipment industry make vital decisions and plan for the future. The SEMA Future Trends report provides a detailed analysis of the industry’s
Aeromotive Releases New Phantom Drop-In Fuel Pump Modules for the 2015-20 Ford F-150
Compatible with both gasoline and E85 ethanol fuels, these pump modules are available with either dual or triple 450 liter-per-hour fuel pumps.
Goodson Releases 2022 Catalog
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has released its 2022 Catalog. This catalog features approximately 5 thousand tools and supplies for engine builders including several new products. Among the new products featured in the 138-page catalog are:▪ The SABER TOOTH SERIES Valve Seat Cutter Blades▪ A redesigned 3-D Fast CutTM Setting Micrometer (MGA-MIC)▪ Replacement
Elgin Releases 2022 PRO-STOCK Performance Catalog
Elgin continues to expand its coverage of GM LS Gen III, IV and V engines, with available parts including camshafts, lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, head bolts, connecting rod bolts, main bearing cap bolts, oil pumps, timing chain sets, top-end kits, valves, valve springs, valve spring retainers, and more.
Mattox-Gorby Promotions Purchases United Rebel Sprint Series
Terry Mattox and Kerry Gorby of Mattox-Gorby Promotions have purchased the United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) 305ci winged sprint car racing series with events in Kansas and Missouri. The pair plan to cross-promote races with the Oil Capital Racing Series, also owned by Mattox-Gorby Promotions. “Our goal is to continue to develop the series and 305
Jasper Purchases D&W Diesel
Jasper Holdings, Inc. ihas announced the purchase of D&W Diesel. D&W is a premier remanufacturer and distributor of a full line of diesel engine components, including fuel injection components, turbochargers, rotating electric, air compressors, and much more. They offer a full line of industrial products and services, including custom-built air compressor systems from Gardner Denver,