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Beyond the Anvil

Photo courtesy of Miller Electric Current cutting-edge trends in metal fabrication and welding are focusing on more compact designs, automation, and…

Business Profile: Five Flags Speedway

The “Home of the Snowball Derby” is alive with activity beyond the popular end-of-season event. “We like to experiment,” said Tim Bryant, who, with…

PRI Show Report: Pole Position Tech

With a cautious eye toward the 2024 season as the economy recovers and the election looms, the racing aftermarket released cutting-edge innovations…

Build An Effective Fuel System

Between ever-increasing power levels and the variety of fuels racers are using, choosing the right fuel system components is more important than…

In The Hot Seat

HOW RECENT ADVaNCES IN COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF TODAY’S Race cars. Targeting the cooling system as part of a…

Training Camp

With the software continually reaching new levels of accuracy and the hardware more accessible than ever before, simulators are becoming an…

Hit the Dirt: How Rally Is Making Inroads In The US

Despite its longstanding popularity in Europe, rally racing has struggled to gain traction in America. But thanks to new strategies and formats that…

Business Profile: Nesbitt Performance Engines

The slogan on the website says it all:“It’s about engineering and win lights.” “If you’ve got reliability, and you’re out there winning races…

660 Revival

Does eighth-mile racing hold the secret to drag racing’s long-term success? “Drag racing is such a sensory experience—the sights, the sounds,…

Special Report: Improving Driver Performance

Today’s driver training regimens incorporate much more than just extra laps on the track. Like every aspect of racing, the quest for improving…

PRI Show Guide: Beyond the Checkered Flag

Attendees from around the world find numerous benefits to engaging with companies and experts at the PRI Show, such as extensive networking,…

Business Profile: SRC Motorsports

For more than four decades, Wally Stroupe has been building championship drag race cars deep in the heart of NASCAR country. It’s not bragging if…

Win on Sunday, Post on Monday

Influencers are an increasingly important component in a performance business’s marketing strategy. Here are some tips to get the most out of that…

Regional Report: Puerto Rico

This island jewel in the Caribbean is more than just a sunny vacation getaway—it’s also a hotbed of motorsports competition, where passionate…

Show & Go: Big Wheel Drag Racing

Thanks in part to a rapidly developing aftermarket, these purported show cars are bringing some serious hustle to the drag strip. Initially…

When Opportunity Knocks

The off-season doesn’t have to be met with dread as these three track promoters make these precious few months work to their advantage. Drag…

Money Machines

Technology never sleeps in the motorsports industry, and a timely investment in new machinery can pay big dividends. Walk down the aisles of…

Preparing the Future Workforce

Once primarily focused on creating industry standards, the Society of Automotive Engineers has become a driving force in the effort to provide…

Formula For Race Control: The F1 Safety Car

The Formula 1 safety car has proven not only an indispensable tool for race officials but also a popular icon among racing fans. September 23,…

Building Connections

First-time exhibitors explain why they’re headed to Indianapolis in December for the 2023 PRI Show. The roar of the engines falls silent each…

Showtime: What’s New at the 2023 PRI Show

It’s just about showtime. Here is a summary of the new features at this year’s PRI Show in Indianapolis—including the return of live racing action—…

Utilitarian No More

As side-by-sides get sportier by the year, aftermarket opportunities abound to turn them into dedicated racing machines. “I’m old enough to…

To Finish First . . .

A new wave of cutting-edge technology in off-road racing is helping teams go faster with better control, improving their odds of making it to the…

Special Report: Family Business

Working with family can be beneficial and prosperous—if done correctly. These owners of family-run motorsports businesses provide a behind-the-scenes…

Efficiency by Design

Class rulesets often require compromises in the combination, but advances in design and tuning strategies are making superchargers more efficient—…

Understanding the Dynamics of Midget Racing

Although the segment faces some challenges at both regional and national levels, midget racing continues to serve as a springboard into…

Gamblers and Outlaws

Can High Limit Racing challenge the World of Outlaws’ grip on national touring 410 sprint car racing, and what will this “split” mean for the…

Torque Tips

Clutches, driveshafts, and axles are on the receiving end of growing amounts of power. Driveline component manufacturers are stepping up to the…

Grind Game

Custom camshafts are gaining popularity as racing needs become more specific and engine builders feel more confident that they can find a winning…

Fluid Solutions

Racers want more power and better protection from their lubricants. Here’s how the racing oil companies are responding. How often should oil…