Pat Musi Racing Engines Postpones 50th Anniversary Open House
Pat Musi Racing Engines, which celebrates its 50th year in business this year, has announced its originally scheduled open house event has been postponed. Set for November 14, the event, which would have allowed fans into its facility located at 379-B Timber Road in Mooresville, North Carolina, is now postponed. “It’s obviously frustrating to postpone
Pat Musi Racing Engines Celebrating 50 Years with Open House
Pat Musi Racing Engines will celebrate another banner season and its 50th year in business with an open house at its facility, located at 379-B Timber Road in Mooresville, NC, on November 14. The open house will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines from the state health department. The
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to Have 22 Races in 2021
NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule. NHRA enters its 70th anniversary season with a new sponsor on its premier professional series—Camping World, the retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services—and an extended partnership with FOX Sports. All events will be aired on FOX Sports
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
3.6 Class Duramax Pulling Engine
When a customer’s pulling truck caught fire and caused some engine damage, Baillie Diesel got to work putting this 3.6 class Duramax engine back together. Find out what went into the rebuild.
Speed Demon Streamliner Shatters Multiple World Records at Bonneville
Lucas Oil Products, the California-based manufacturer and distributor of high-performance automotive oils and additives, completed a record-breaking run at Bonneville Speedweek at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Tooele County in northwestern Utah by successfully surpassing the AA/BFS (Blown Fuel Streamliner) two-way average and one-way last-mile records. Lucas Oil, which served as the official lubricant of
557 cid Blown Supercharged Hemi Engine
With a heavy focus on pulling applications and a bit of drag racing, Sassy Racing Engines specializes only in Hemi engines like this 557 cid blown supercharged Hemi that pumps out 3,000 horsepower! Find out what goes into the build.
Sprint Car Engine Update
Sprint Cars are exciting to watch and even more exciting to drive, but, like most other forms of racing, the costs to run a competitive car have ballooned in recent years.
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
NGK Extends Contract with Megan Meyer & Randy Meyer Racing for 2020
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. has announced a one-year partnership extension with NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster National Champion, Megan Meyer. This continues a decades-long tradition of NGK as the preferred performance spark plug for the Meyer team, as NGK sponsored Meyers’ father and team-owner, Randy Meyer, for many years. “I am so proud to defend
Monster Truck Engines & the Laws of Physics
These 1,500 horsepower trucks break the laws of physics at every show by launching 12,000 lbs. 40 feet in the air and performing mind-blowingly outrageous stunts and acrobatics.
24-Valve Super Stock Super B Cummins
When Van Haisley ran across the problem of Cummins blocks splitting apart due to immense horsepower, he set out to make a better engine. Known as the Haisley Super B, Van beefed up the block using a deck plate and many other quality components. This 24-valve Super Stock Super B Cummins is a more than 3,000 horsepower example of what Haisley Machine builds on a regular basis. Find out what went into the build!
Mechanical Injected & Turbocharged DX 460 cid Duramax
There’s not much Wagler Competition Products isn’t capable of doing at its Odon, IN-based diesel engine shop. Evidence of all those capabilities can be seen in this mechanical injected and turbocharged DX 460 cid Duramax built for Pro Pulling Leagues. Find out what went into making this a more than 4,000 horsepower Duramax monster!
Mobil 1 to Return to NHRA Racing
Mobil 1 will return to the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in 2020. ExxonMobil, in partnership with Toyota Racing Development (TRD), will become Kalitta Motorsports’ official lubricant partner in 2020.
NGK Becomes Official Spark Plug of Kalitta Motorsports
The marketing partnership, which will officially begin in 2020, will see every race car in the Kalitta Motorsports stable use NGK Spark Plugs in all NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.
LaSalle Speedway for Sale in Illinois
LaSalle Speedway, located in LaSalle, Illinois, is for sale at $2.0 million. The near 56-acre facility is located 90 miles west of Chicago and 80 miles east of Davenport, Iowa.
Bondurant High Performance Driving School Names CEO/GM
Franki Buckman, a recognized leader in track management and the racing world, is committed to retaining the school’s legacy while welcoming the next generation of auto enthusiasts and drivers.
Endurance Racing = Engine Punishment
Ten years ago, building an offshore powerboat engine was considered the most demanding job ever; Hands down. The combination of weight and size and the boat bouncing over waves causing the props to lunge in and out of the ocean, made for one tough customer. Until now.
4.500˝ Bore Space ROX Small Block Chevy
When NASCAR’s RO7 came out, there were two different cylinder heads GM had to take over the SB2, but one of them (the RO3) was never approved. Vic Hill noticed the RO3 head would be great for short track racing, so he bought up all the RO3 heads GM had and put his shop, Vic Hill Racing Engines, at the forefront of building 4.500˝ bore space ROX SB Chevy engines for dirt late-model racing. Find out what goes into these special engine builds.
Best In The Desert Sees Big First Half of 2019
Best In The Desert, the largest off-road race series in North America, has announced its seeing huge turnouts, great racing and elevated fan excitement through its first five events.
