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The Science Behind Dirt Late Model Suspension Setup

With largely unencumbered rule sets in top tier series, suspension tuning has become a focal point for many dirt late model teams’ programs,…

Still Spiking

Motorsports parts sales have surged since the pandemic shutdowns. How long can it go on? By now, it’s a familiar story for just about every company…

Blockbuster Developments

Discover how manufacturers of cylinder blocks and related components are tapping into their collective creativity by expanding applications and…

Business Profile: Longhorn Chassis

One of the preeminent families in NASCAR has shifted its heralded paved stock car operations to dirt ovals, producing dominant dirt late model…

Innovation vs. Regulation: How Dirt Late Model Racing Is Finding A Balance

Photo courtesy of World of Outlaws As teams look to the gray areas of the rulebook to find a competitive edge, sanctioning bodies are walking a…

Special Report: Eyes on the Prize

Purse structure is really not all that complicated, but that doesn’t mean there is a one-size-fits-all solution to how payouts are determined, or…

First Look: PRI MEMBERSHIP

Businesses may now show their support and commitment to the motorsports industry by joining together under Performance Racing Industry’s…

Thunder and Lightning

Photo courtesy of Hyper Racing Micro, mini, and Lightning sprints offer big fun and competitive racing at budget prices. And with steadily…

HEATING UP THE 410 COMPETITION

Ford Performance and Toyota Racing Development are both putting the finishing touches on their purpose-built 410-cubic-inch sprint car engines. With…

Race Team Profile: Clauson Marshall

Partnerships play an integral role for this championship-winning open wheel operation, from team members to sponsors and even a veteran engine…

SECURITY FORCES

Manufacturers are meeting new standards with lighter and more advanced materials, while premium features are migrating to lower-priced driver safety…

Operating Systems

Seats, harnesses, and other vehicle safety equipment are now designed as a system, giving racers their best opportunity ever to walk away from on-…

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION

Though valvetrain parts probably break down more often than any other engine component, when subject to constant testing and improvement they are…

When Too Much Is Never Enough

Driveshaft manufacturers are taking a strategic approach to design in order to deliver lightweight components that are both reliable and cost-…

DRAG RACING EURO STYLE

Photo courtesy of Lena Pena, Speedgroup Competitors and fans—from Scandinavia to the UK—are passionate about their sport, and that means a world of…

A Look Inside NHRA's EV Evolution

Photo courtesy of Chevrolet As the motoring public warms up to electric vehicles and automakers continue to invest billions in their development,…

Special Report: Spheres of Influence

Armed with massive followings, racing and performance content creators are extending their reach from social media to the real world. So how much “…

Hitting Pay Dirt

Suppliers are leveraging the latest technology and machinery to up the ante in the dirt modified market, from the entry-level ranks to the upper…

Paving the Way

Photo courtesy of Stafford Motor Speedway How asphalt modified event organizers are working to keep car counts up while smoothing out any rough…

Business Profile: GRT Race Cars

Building winners for nearly three decades, GRT Race Cars has emerged from recent tragedy with renewed focus. When your company slogan is “We Build…

FLUID DYNAMICS

Photo courtesy of Lucas Oil Products How lubrication companies are adapting to changes in the performance industry, and the products they’re…

Power Forward

Cylinder head development drives winning engine combos, and manufacturers are busier than ever feeding the demand for performance. Cylinder head…

FASTER, STRONGER, EASIER: THE EVOLUTION OF EFI

Bolstered by enhanced functionality and more approachable system design, interest in electronic fuel injection systems has never been higher. There…

READY TO ROLL

Photo courtesy of NCMA Three new sprint car series starting up in California and the Southwest promise affordability and ease of entry. Upended by…

BRONCOS UNLEASHED

Ford takes us behind the scenes for an exclusive look at two new models built for Ultra4 racing. While most of the motoring public will have to…

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…