Industry Insiders Archives - Engine Builder Magazine
Holley’s CEO Matthew Stevenson on Where Holley Goes Next

Taking over the President and CEO role for Holley in June 2023, Matthew Stevenson has big plans for the performance component giant. He brings a diverse background with him and a desire to go further and deeper for Holley’s brands and customers. Check out the full conversation in this latest Industry Insiders episode!

Tales of NHRA Drag Racing with Clay Millican’s Crew Chief Jim Oberhofer

Better known by many as simply Jim O, we got the chance to speak with Jim Oberhofer, Clay Millican’s NHRA Crew Chief with Rick Ware Racing, during a visit to Pro Motor Engines in Mooresville, NC earlier this year. Jim O was there along with another member of Clay’s team as one of the team’s

One-on-One with Jim Dunn Racing’s Johnna Dunn

After speaking with Kaylynn Simmons a couple years ago, we found out there are only a few women who work on the pit crews of the NHRA teams. One of those few other women is Johnna Dunn, a clutch specialist for Jim Dunn Racing. It’s a family affair for Johnna, who works alongside many family

One-on-One with Katie Coleman of LinCo Diesel Performance

We got to visit LinCo Diesel Performance in Troy, MO, just outside St. Louis, back in early 2022. It was then that we were introduced to Katie Coleman, a cylinder head specialist at the shop, but an industry vet with 15+ years of experience. She was extremely sought after when shops found out she was

One-on-One with Monster Jam Driver Kayla Blood

We’ve made it a habit to chat with a new Monster Jam driver ever year, and this year we had the pleasure of speaking with Soldier Fortune driver Kayla Blood. She multi-talented and draws from a unique background to push herself in motorsports and in Monster Jam in particular. Find out why she’s a force

One-on-One with Janine Shoffner of J2-Racing

Whether it’s motorcycles, skydiving or road racing, Janine Shoffner has an addiction to adrenaline-filled activities. For the last decade, road racing has been her biggest passion as a co-founder of J2-Racing. Watch this interview to get a glimpse into her world.

One-on-One with Hannah Maloof of Maloof Racing Engines

She’s an engine builder, a drag racer, a stunt driver, and now a Netflix star too, Hannah Maloof can do a little bit of everything, and she does it well. Along with the entire Maloof family, she helps run Maloof Racing Engines in San Gabriel, CA. Check out her story!

One-on-One with Jillian McLaughlin of Precision Machine Engine

Earlier this year we caught up with Jillian McLaughlin of Precision Machine Engine (PME) out in North Highlands, CA. Jillian is just a few years into her engine shop journey, but she’s picked up the ins and outs of numerous engine work quickly, and can be seen on Instagram doing her thing for PME. We

One-on-One with Fluidampr’s Nick Orefice

We recently had Fluidampr’s Nick Orefice visit our Akron, OH office, so we sat down with him to discuss the ins and outs of dampers and what makes Fluidampr dampers stand out among the rest.

1-on-1 with Engine Parts Group/Engine Pro President Jesse Jones

Many of you might be familiar with Jesse Jones. He’s been part of the engine parts industry and the automotive aftermarket for nearly four decades in various roles with iconic companies such as Fel-Pro, Clevite, Cometic, and now as president of Engine Parts Group (EPG) and Engine Pro. In this episode of Industry Insiders, we

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.

1-on-1 with Sick Week’s Tom Bailey

Sick Week was the newest drag-and-drive event to hit the scene back in February 2022, and the man behind it all was drag racer Tom Bailey. The two-time Drag Week winner help found Sick the Mag, specifically for coverage of drag-and-drive events and its competitors, and with it came a signature event. We caught up