MaxJet Provides Repeatable Carburetor Tuning
When it comes down to tuning at the track, carburetor jetting is one of the key components of a successful run. A mixture that’s too rich will have a severe effect on performance, and a lean condition could severely affect the long-term reliability of pistons, valves and other internal engine components. carbura The MaxJet Precision
German Oil Producer LIQUI MOLY to Invest in Development And Production
ULM, Germany – The German motor oil and additive manufacturer LIQUI MOLY says it is continuing with its growth plans. By 2015, the company will have invested nearly 20 million euros in development and production – the largest investment program in the history of the company. “This will make our production facilities in Germany fit
Racing Industry Loses Fuel Injector Pioneer with Passing of Stuart Hilborn
ALISO VIEJO, CA – Stuart Hilborn, a pioneer of fuel injection in automobiles and racing applications, died at 96 Dec.16, 2013. Family said Hilborn died of natural causes and congestive heart failure. He lived in Monarch Beach and had a manufacturing facility in Aliso Viejo. Hilborn became interested in amateur racing on dry lake
NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award Presented to Toyota, Ford And General Motors
Ford Motor Co., Chevrolet Division of General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have received the 2013 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award from Federal-Mogul’s Champion spark plug brand. The three automakers received the award in recognition of their joint development of the Generation 6 car now used in Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series competition. Presented annually
Performance Product Catalog Introduced by Fluidampr
Fluidampr announces the release of a new catalog for 2014. Inside features complete performance damper offerings and fitment applications. Highlighted sections include the circle track inspired CT Gold series, popular Honda applications and top selling Performance Diesel dampers, the Official Damper of DIESEL Motorsports. Included also is valuable content such as Why Your Engine Needs
2013 Performance Engine Builder Named at PRI Show
Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas, NV, was named the 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year at a press conference held Thursday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) tradeshow in Indianapolis. The award, presented by Engine Builder magazine publisher Doug Kaufman, was sponsored by Driven Racing Oil. The staff of Kroyer Racing Engines was
Tony Kanaan is the 100th ‘Face’ on the Borg-Warner Trophy
The Borg-Warner Trophy stays on permanent display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. The 100th image on the Borg-Warner Trophy, featuring 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan, was unveiled to the general public at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum in early December. Cast in a checkerboard pattern with the winner’s
Maserati Enters its 100th Year as a Company
Maserati produced its first car in 1926 – a race car named Tipo 26. With the month of December, Maserati officially enters the 100th year of its history. It does so in a period of unprecedented health and unparalleled growth. More than 23,000 orders worldwide up to date are propelling Maserati into a new dimension.
Holley To Hold EFI Seminar At 2013 PRI Show
The hour long seminar will begin at 9:00 a.m., Thursday morning, December 12th in Room 233 of the Indiana Convention Center. Holley EFI Technical Representative Rick Anderson will conduct the seminar covering the basic functions and capabilities that span the Holley EFI product line. Tuning will also be discussed and a fifteen minute time slot
King Engine Bearings to Sponsor Technical Racing Forum At PRI Show
Get your questions answered and hear the latest trends in engine building. King Engine Bearings is sponsoring a unique technical forum at the 2013 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show that features a rare gathering of five leading championship race engine builders. This free event will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13
LeSueur Joins VP Racing Fuels Sales Team
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced that Steve LeSueur, a fixture on the NHRA national tour for over 30 years, is the newest addition to its sales team. LeSueur will be based at VP’s Regional Distribution Center in Newark, Delaware with primary responsibility for servicing the Mid-Atlantic region, where he and his family enjoyed great
Harry A. Miller’s Masterpiece Motors
Miller’s engines and cars were – and still are – works of art Each year, in early July, some five-dozen racing relics come thundering out of the pages of history books to circle the famous one-mile long track at Milwaukee’s Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. There are Lozier, Mercer, Hupmobile, Ford, Chrysler and Kurtis creations with
