Worst Engine Carnage Ever? Part 1
Following Steve’s run at the Sick Shootout, he knew he had run into an engine issue. However, it wasn’t until he got the wagon back to the shop that he found a mass connecting rod exodus and some of the worst carnage he’s seen in his career.
EB Takeover: Maloof Racing Engines
Join the Maloof Racing Engines family as they take you on a tour of the high-performance engine shop located in San Gabriel, CA. And be sure to tune into their new Netflix show “Drive Hard: The Maloof Way” premiering 8/26! EB Takeovers are brought to you by SBI and EngineQuest.
Jamie Doller’s Turbocharged 4.8L LS Engine
This gorgeous, orange ’71 Camaro with a license plate that reads “More PSI” is owned by Jamie Doller of Lowdoller Motorsports. The streetcar has a turbocharged 4.8L LS engine in it that was rescued from a junkyard and turned into an excellent drag-and-drive powerplant. Check it out in this episode of Engine of the Week.
New Owners for Byron Dragway (IL)
Byron Dragway—the 1/4-mile dragstrip in Byron, Illinois home to Glory Days Vintage Drag Racing and Fall Diesel Drags—has been sold from BJ and Rhonda Vangsness to the Robertson family. “After more than 30 years of owning and operating the dragway, BJ and Rhonda entered into a purchase agreement to sell [the track]… A heartfelt thank
ADRL Cancels Schedule, Shuts Down Sanctioning Body
The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has canceled the remaining dates of the 2022 Extreme Racing Oil & Fuel ADRL Tour Presented by RJS Racing. ADRL as a drag racing sanctioning body is also being shuttered, effective immediately. ADRL General Manager Andy Carter released the following statement: Regretfully, we have made the decision not to
565 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Looking to clinch a three peat at this year’s Summit Midwest Drags in the naturally aspirated class, Terry Miller was at the drag-and-drive event with his 1982 Pontiac Firebird that features a 565 cubic inch big block Chevy engine. Check out this 1,000-hp NA beast!
Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) Announces Modified Production Class
Officials from the Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) have announced the addition of a modified production class after Midwest Modified Production President Danny Kellams and the NDRL have agreed to merge Midwest Modified Production into NDRL. “This addition of these vintage, high-winding, wheel standing, gear slamming race cars is sure to please the fans [as] they
Terry Miller’s 565 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Terry Miller of Miller Racing was at the 2022 Summit Midwest Drags looking for a three-peat in the naturally aspirated class. He and his 1982 Pontiac Firebird with its 565 cubic inch big block Chevy engine were ready for serious racing. We caught up with Terry to get a rundown of this 1,000-horsepower NA engine.
Single-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Pro Mod Engine
Johnny Gilbert of Stainless Diesel has a brand-new setup this year to help him compete with the gas Pro Mod guys. He’s been dialing in a Pro Mod diesel Corvette featuring a Wagler Competition-built, all-billet, 6.7L Cummins engine. With 3,500 hp on hand, Gilbert is looking at 3.80s in the eighth! Check it out!
541 cid Chrysler Engine
Amongst a sea of colorful and powerful streetcars and hot rods at the Midwest Drags, Bob Larson’s “Prospector,” a 1938 Dodge coupe stood out. Under the hood is a 541 cubic inch Chrysler engine, making this coupe sound just as good as it looks. Check it out!
The Prospector – a 1938 Dodge Coupe with a 541 cid Chrysler Engine
One of the more unique hot rods we saw during the Midwest Drags was Bob Larson’s “Prospector.” It’s a 1938 Dodge Coupe outfitted with a 440 Chrysler engine that got stroked to 541 cubic inches. It’s our Engine of the Week!
1-on-1 with Tricia Musi
We recently caught up with Tricia Musi of Pat Musi Racing Engines and drag racing fame to talk about what she’s had going on lately. From working on cars and engines to drag racing with both Popeye and a new car nicknamed Double Trouble, Tricia has been keeping busy.
