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Signing Off On The Setup

Initially a point of contention for some dirt late model racers, the “droop rule” gets updates for 2023 and puts the major series on the same page…

Get A Grip

New race track surfacing technologies and a specialized approach to the needs of different motorsports disciplines is helping to topple…

Squeeze Play

Nitrous oxide is a simple, proven way to economically add significant power, but it must be set up and managed properly to safely achieve its full…

Fuel To Fire

EFI supports more horsepower now than ever, and aftermarket companies are racing to develop larger and improved injectors along with more…

Going The Distance

While some budget-focused endurance series take an anything-goes, lap-time-based approach to eligibility and classing, others use price caps or…

Open Season

How today’s race series, engine builders, and drivers are working within rule sets to ensure the continued growth of dirt late model racing. …

Local Variables

From the red clay of Georgia to Ohio’s black dirt, late model racers across the country must adapt to conditions that fluctuate by region or, in…

Special Report: Degrees of Safety

Fire imparts fear in the hearts of even the most confident racers. So, how well-prepared are today’s drivers, especially in the grassroots and mid-…

Taming Torque

How some of today’s leading manufacturers are helping customers fine-tune their setups to put power squarely where it belongs. Regardless of…

Rock Steady

Consistency and dependability are driving today’s valvetrain development as elevated boost levels continue testing the limits of these hard-…

Rapid Evolution

As engine technology changes, oil and lubrication technology must change with it to keep up with increased protection demands, higher temperatures…

Making Waves

While the similarities between these powerplants competing on the water and combinations found in the automotive drag racing world might surprise…

Return of the 410s

Increased purses and new promotional strategies are helping to revitalize sprint car racing’s premier division. Like so much in motorsports, 410…

Speed Trap

Promoters, sanctioning bodies, and racers alike are exploring options to make sure open wheel racing remains a vital and flourishing part of…

Special Report: Help Wanted

It’s probably not exaggerating by much to observe that “Now Hiring” signs appear to be as plentiful as sponsor decals in today’s motorsports world.…

Compounding Interest

Still rebounding from pandemic-related supply chain and labor issues, race tire manufacturers are working to meet current demand while bringing…

Titans Of The Top End

Big power and minimal restrictions equate to some seriously fast machines in half-mile and roll racing. Over the past few years, half-mile and…

Business Profile: Legacy Motorworks

Specializing in a growing grassroots category, this Northern California-based shop builds cars with a no-frills focus on speed while earning…

POWER STATIONS

As more and more battery-powered vehicles enter the automotive market, racers are starting to figure out where the bourgeoning technology can…

Drag vs. Downforce

As in so many motorsports, aerodynamic trends are trickling down from the highest professional tiers to the grassroots, but none more so than in…

Skilled Workforce

More engine shops and aftermarket manufacturers are embracing new CNC machines and their cost-saving, production-boosting features. The speed and…

On A Roll

From the entry-level ranks to premier road race events across America, car counts have rebounded to—or even exceeded— pre-pandemic levels. Here’s…

Shock Value

How today’s suspension specialists have become a critical conduit between manufacturers’ product offerings and the exacting setup requirements of…

Special Report: More Than Just Pretty Faces

These content creators and influencers can also race… and build engines… and fabricate…. discover how they are using their platforms to expand…

PRI Show Report: Attention Spanning

Buyers can bank on a prodigious supply of new parts and solutions designed to drive sales—and podium finishes—in 2023 and beyond. Demand for “late-…