Racepak Names Burgess Product Manager
Burgess, who is co-owner of BMI Racing, will be in charge of managing and marketing the Racepak brand. Racepak, which focuses exclusively on securing and acquiring meaningful data with their data acquisition products, will expand its global marketing-focus with Burgess spearheading this effort. "The expansion of our marketing focus strengthens our ability to continue
Tom Marx to Present Buying/Selling a Small Business at Upcoming PERA Webinar
The one hour session is designed for small and midsized company owners, especially those who are thinking of selling and need information on the right way to prepare and follow through to successfully value their business. “Our research has found that 70 percent of all small and midsized businesses never sell after they are
Tuning In To The EFI Market
There are many variables that need to be calculated and calibrated when it comes to electronic fuel injection (EFI), but simple fuel flow is just the beginning. EFI goes far beyond a replacement for a carburetor, and the electronic part of the equation is where these systems seem so complicated. Many EFI systems give you
Direct Marketing
Just like an engine, there are a lot of moving parts when it comes to marketing, and postcard marketing, in particular, is no exception to that rule. There is a definite amount of strategic planning, skill, and coordination that goes into creating a perfect direct mail campaign, but if you get it right, it can
NPW’s Speed Warehouse Announces New, Larger Facility in San Jose
National Performance Warehouse Companies, with five operations in California, has announced it is opening a larger facility in San Jose. Commenting on the expansion, Larry Pacey, company president and CEO, said, “Our business in California continues to grow. As we add new linesand widen and optimize our coverage on current ones, we knew we
Setting Your Goals In 2013
When it comes to setting your long-term goals, the best advice I can give you is to make sure that they all align with your core beliefs and that they are challenging enough to inspire you. As the leader of your company, you are not only responsible for setting the goals, but it’s your job
Livin
One of the only ways you can prove your worth as a race engine builder – besides on the racetrack, of course – is on a dynamometer. Being a shop without a dyno may be akin to running blindfolded: you can surely build a good engine, even a winning engine, but you probably won’t know
SEMA Acquires The International Motorsports Industry Show
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has finalized an agreement to purchase the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), the racing trade show that has been held annually in Indianapolis since 2009. The IMIS will be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show (SEMA acquired PRI in March of this year), which returns to Indianapolis for 2013
Engine Parts Warehouse Acquires World Products
We at World are very excited because with five Engine Parts Warehouse locations across the country they stock virtually every brand of performance engine parts, including their own PBM Performance Parts and Erson Cams,” the company said in a statement. “And with more than 30 expert engine parts phone sales people available to assist you,
Variable Valve Timing Can Help Save V8s, Environment
Not that I don’t supportthe environment and being responsible in our efforts to save the planet– I do. But the passion for the thunder of a throbbing,pavement-pounding V8 is, well, similar to that of the how your heartskips a beat when you think of your first love. What if you could stillhave the power, have
Tuning Your Camshaft for Maximum Oval Track Power
Driver style plays a big part in the picture. A driver who can keep the rpm up in the turns will be able to use a bigger cam than one who drops a lot of rpm. The same cam in the car with lower turn speeds will not have enough torque at the turn exit
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Sacramento-Based Motor Warehouse
National Performance Warehouse Companieshas announced the addition of its ninth location as a result of its acquisition of Motor Warehouse in Sacramento, Calif. This is NPW’s second acquisition in 30 days. Late last month, the company announced that it had purchased Karbelt Warehouse in Ajax, Ontario. Larry Pacey, company president and CEO, had these
Edelbrock LLC Acquires SX Performance
SX Performance has been designing and manufacturing advanced fluid delivery systems for aerospace, military and automotive use for over 60 years. They have a proven track record in aerospace design, manufacturing, quality control, distribution, and customer service while serving some of the largest names in the aerospace and armed forces sector. Edelbrock is very familiar
CV Products Hires Industry Veteran Scott Highland
Over the past 20-plus years, Highland has held positions with JE Pistons, Xceldyne Technologies and CV Products. He was most recently the director of off-Road and sportbike markets for the Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), concurrently serving as the general manager of UTV aftermarket supplier DragonFire. “Scott’s experience in marketing and most recent role in developing
Monomoy Capital Buys Holley Performance Group
Founded in 1903, Holley markets its products through a portfolio of iconic brands, including: Holley, Hooker Headers, Flowtech, Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS), Earl’s, and Weiand. Holley is headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and operates two manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Mississippi. It employs approximately 350 associates. Justin Hillenbrand, partner of Monomoy, said, “We are very
Prestolite Performance Expands Sales Team
As head of the sales team, Stark brings more than three decades of aftermarket experience with his previous executive position at Corteco, which services specialty channel automatic transmission repair. He will be responsible for planning, implementing and driving sales with a short- and long-term strategic mindset. “Prestolite Performance’s priority is to remain customer centric and
Ohio Technical College Opens The Edelbrock Performance Academy
The Edelbrock Performance Academy at OTC provides students with the skills necessary to efficiently increase a vehicle’s performance through planning, installation and modification of high performance engine components, superchargers, nitrous, fuel injection systems and more. The 12-week, 300-hour course consists of nine different training modules covering intake manifolds and carburetor design, cams and lifters, cylinder
In Chrysler
The trouble with timing goes on and on. However when it comes to the right timing on engines, especially single and dual overhead camshaft engines, it is absolutely critical to be correct. There are very few OHC engines that are not interference, either, so you are very motivated to making certain that camshaft timing is
Proper Oil Recycling Techniques are Good for Business, Environment
In the city, most things are in close proximity, whether it’s the grocery store, cleaners, restaurants or even a gas station or oil changefacility. Get out into the country, though, and no matter what you wantyou are going to have to drive a bit to get there. Similarly, practices are a bit different in the
PRI Announces Transition and Sale to SEMA
With 20-plus years of publishing and management experience at PRI, John Kilroy will serve as vice president/general manager of PRI and assume day-to-day operations for the group. All the operations, employees and offices will remain intact at PRI’s current location in Laguna Beach, Calif. "Steve Lewis launched the PRI concept a quarter-of-a-century ago,