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YELLOW CRUSH

Jeff Lutz brought the remnants of his prized yellow 1957 Chevy, which sustained point-of-no-return damage during a “Street Outlaws” race in Okemah,…

Vehicle Safety Products: Safer All Around

Just count the numerous ways that vehicle safety product development is protecting today’s race car drivers. In today’s motorsports arena, there…

Driver Safety Products: Safety Engineers

Constant innovation in designs, materials, and manufacturing are pushing the development of driver protection gear beyond the minimums required by…

Special Report: Follow the Science

Outside of the limelight typically reserved for high-profile teams and drivers, medical professionals are quietly using breakthrough discoveries…

DEFEATING TURBO LAG

Problems arising from system design, parts selection, and inexperience can lead to performance left on the table—or even the failure of critical…

SPECIAL REPORT: Shifting Gears

The motorsports industry answered the challenge of the global pandemic, but are there lasting effects from this pivot to health and safety…

Cooling Cards

Marketing products that keep race engines at the right temperature involves a diverse promotional strategy that includes social media, shrewd…

Up To The Test

Photo courtesy of Eibach A behind-the-scenes look at how manufacturers of suspension parts put these components through their paces before they’re…

Business Profile: Flis Performance

Taking over production of Mazda’s MX-5 Cup cars, the Daytona Beach, Florida-based team of veteran builders and racers bring their formidable…

MAKING INROADS

Photo courtesy of Brett Becker/NASA Road racing can appear like a secret fraternity to the uninitiated, but opportunities abound for those who…

Course Work

Photo courtesy of Alliance Autosport As the 2022 season gets underway, road racing is experiencing a growth spurt, especially at the amateur levels…

No Backing Down

The RPM Act weaving its way through Congress is essential legislation to save our sport. Here’s how industry stakeholders are giving the bill a…

PRI Show Report: Solution Seekers

Whether it was adding new shop equipment or establishing personal connections, attendees at the 2021 PRI Trade Show had varying reasons for taking…

Dynos for Dollars

Beyond measuring horsepower, dynamometers can help race shops generate big profits. Our experts explain how. The dyno doesn’t lie. It’s a common…

Spin Doctors

While the basic purpose of the wheel has not changed in more than 5,500 years, more recent advances in engineering, materials, and manufacturing…

Sensible Heads

Want to go fast without flattening the wallet? These cylinder heads are designed for power with price point in mind. There’s no shortage of…

PRI Show Report: Photo Ops

A look back at some of the most memorable machines, moments, and men and women of the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, as captured by our…

PRI Show Report: Making News

Among the many highlights of PRI are major announcements by race sanctions, tracks, and teams as they make preparations and reveal new initiatives…

PRI Show Report: Trendspotting In Indy

A look at what’s new, innovative, and fueling growth in the motorsports industry. The PRI Trade Show is known across the racing and performance…

PRI Show Report: Editors’ Choice

Thousands of new products were introduced or highlighted during the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis. Following are our top picks from a bountiful…

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Shortages plagued the 2021 race season, but these manufacturers have plans to keep tires rolling down tracks this year. As PRI reported in August…

PRI Show Report: Top Products Honored

Industry insiders and trendsetters tabbed select motorsports parts and accessories, from composite engine parts to welding products, for recognition…

Business Profile: Senneker Performance

Attention to detail and out-of-the-box thinking have resulted in more than 100 victories for customers of this Michigan-based shop since the…

Exploring the Open Space

Photo courtesy of CARS Tour The shift toward spec and crate engine packages across stock car racing has reduced the number of powertrain…

Regional Claims

Photo courtesy of John Lund/CRA What distinguishes stock car competition from one area to the next? We explore the similarities and differences…

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…