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In the realm of custom manifolds, a good compromise may just be the best power solution. “There’s a lot of power in the intake manifold, and that…

Collaborative Effort

Producing customized exhaust solutions requires a team-oriented approach between component manufacturers and their customers that begins with just…

Special Report: Course Correct?

Across the US, drag strips are closing at an alarming rate, and with far-reaching consequences. Here, industry insiders weigh in on what can be done…

Work-a-haulics

The market for motorsports trailers is not only blistering hot, it’s a microcosm of the political, industrial, and competitive landscapes in racing…

Ground Gains

Interest in off-road motorsports was already on the rise prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns, but it boomed after folks around the country who were…

Business Profile: Oddball Motorsports

When they switched Oddball Motorsports’ focus from drag racing to off-road racing, Garrett and Monica Stanley learned all they could about the sport…

Ready To Rumble

Thanks to their impressive capability and surprising affordability, UTVs have taken the off-road world by storm in recent years. Still, racers are…

PRI Motorsports Retail Business Survey: Social Media

Planning for business success through digital marketing and content creation requires the use of various platforms that offer different solutions to…

New To Market

SCE Gaskets photo courtesy of ACE Racing Engines Rising power levels and a growing diversity in engine components make gasket development more…

Tailor Made

Manufacturers continue to report strong demand for one-off crankshafts across various applications, even as the lines between custom and off-the-…

Direct Connection

Properly installing rods will help ensure optimum race-engine longevity and performance, and our expert sources are here to provide best practices…

Business Profile: Neil & Parks Racing Enterprises

Photo courtesy of Chris Graves / Jim Murphy’s WW2 Front Engine Dragster team Over the past 42 years, Neil & Parks has evolved from a humble…

Nostalgia Drags: Time Marches On

While great care is taken to capture the look and feel of these old-school race cars, a peek underneath the bodywork reveals a range of modern…

PRI 2022: Machinery Row Preview: Case In Point

Ever wonder how the equipment on Machinery Row can enhance your company’s bottom line? Here, a half-dozen entrepreneurs reveal how machines that…

Special Report: Getting CARB Certified

Understanding the ins and outs of the California Air Resources Board certification process is essential for today’s performance parts manufacturers…

PRI Motorsports Retail Business Survey: Turning Away Business

“Parts issues are huge,” said Dan Nudelman of Dan’s Machine Shop in Livermore, California. Saying “no” to a customer isn’t easy, but, as he explained…

Establishing Roots In Indiana

PRI strengthens its commitment to the motorsports industry with the grand opening of its 42,500-square-foot Membership headquarters in the Racing…

Custom Combinations

Oil system component manufacturers work painstakingly to provide tailor-made solutions to complex lubrication scenarios. Amid all the bromides and…

Keeping the Past Alive

Photo courtesy of Canepa Those who maintain vintage race cars face some of the same challenges as contemporary speed shops—with the added…

Old Cars, Young Stars

As some drivers age out of motorsports and more platforms become too valuable to put on track, organizations have turned to the next generation of…

PRI Motorsports Retail Business Survey: Websites

Many race businesses still don’t have them, so PRI asked some that do, as well as professional web developers, to share tips on what an effective…

Diesel Directional

Photo courtesy of Firepunk Diesel Competitors are laying down times on par with their gasoline-powered counterparts. We uncover more than a dozen…

Product Focus: Diesel Motorsports Parts & Accessories

From connecting rods rated at 225 hp per cylinder to oil filters engineered to withstand 450 psi maximum burst pressure, the aftermarket continues…

Business Profile: Stainless Diesel

This former gasoline-powered racer is filling the need for those in the turbodiesel market and setting blistering times to match. Adapting to the…

Special Report: Community Relations

Alaska Raceway Park’s Michelle Lackey Maynor, at left, provides Speedy Bears to children at Patient Housing at Alaska Native Medical Center. Being a…

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…