Desert Thunder Raceway, located in Price, Utah, is for sale at $250,000.

The 28-acre facility features a 3/8-mile dirt oval and is home to some of the best dirt track racing in the West. It is also known as the fastest and largest dirt track West of Denver.

Ricky Thornoton Jr., Zane Devilbiss, William Gould and Jeff Taylor are just a few of the many well-known racers that compete at the track regularly.

The track's most popular event is the Castle Country Clash, a three-day race traditionally at the end of each racing season. The event has drawn huge crowds over the years and has featured six classes including IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sports Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars. The Castle Country Clash has also been one of the last races of the IMCA points season, attracting talented racers from all over the country.

The facility comes ready to operate and includes several track equipment, including a Grader (4-71 Detroit), Mack 4500 gallon water truck with distribution pump, John Deere generator (115 KW, 3 Phase, 6 Cylinder), Chevy tow wrecker, multiple ticket booths, concession stand with equipment, sound system for announcing, septic tank for concession and communication radios.

Interested buyers can contact Brian Jortner at brian.jortner2@gmail.com or at 440/935-7460.

Chris Gabrelcik, founder and president of Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), was the recipient of the Smart 50 Innovation Award during the recent Smart Business Magazine Columbus Smart 50 Awards presented by Hylant in Dublin, Ohio. In addition, Gabrelcik was honored as one of the top 50 executives leading organizations in Central Ohio.  

“It was a true honor to stand with so many smart, bright executives in Ohio last week to be honored as a Smart 50 winner. One of our company’s core values is innovation as every product we develop is based on solving a problem significantly better than the competition. Being honored with the Smart 50 Innovation Award amongst this gathering of Ohio’s top companies is humbling and a testament to decades of staying true to our core values, and to the many fine and smart people we have working at LSI,” Gabrelcik said.

LSI manufactures performance oils, additives and lubricants in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, for automotive, motorsports, power sports and more markets under its Hot Shot’s Secret brand. Additional LSI marketed brands include Frantz Filters, Fluid Recovery, GREM and Microwave Renewable Technologies.

Gabrelcik started the business in his home garage in 1997, primarily developing lubrication solutions for industrial purposes. In 2005, LSI launched the Stiction Eliminator oil additive to remove stiction from injectors and the fuel system to restore power and compression, as well as reduce lifter and valve noise.

Gabrelcik is both a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and Oil Management Analyst (OMA). He is also a member of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) and Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS).

For more information, visit lubricationspecialties.com or hotshotsecret.com.

The 12th edition of zMAX Dragway's showcase of nitro-fueled excitement and nail-biting championship drama has a new name. NTK, a line of premium technical sensors and a division of NGK Spark Plugs, will serve as entitlement sponsor of the October 11-13 NHRA NTK Carolina Nationals.

NTK's sponsorship comes on the heels of NGK Spark Plugs having sponsored the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway for two years.

The third race in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ six-event Countdown to the Championship promises to offer drivers cool October temperatures, providing the potential for track-record speeds when nitro-powered Top Fuel and Funny Car machines scorch zMAX Dragway’s pavement in search of a coveted Countdown triumph.

"We are excited to add the NTK Carolina Nationals as a complementary event to our NGK Four-Wide sponsorship with Charlotte Motor Speedway," stated NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc., Vice President of Aftermarket, Brian Norko. "We expect the same success we’ve gained with our NGK product line to translate over to our premium sensor line at NTK. It’s only fitting that we showcase our world-leading brands as the kick-off and finale for these two, world-class NHRA events at zMAX Dragway."

The NHRA NTK Carolina Nationals roars to life with the first night of qualifying on October 11. Every ticket is a pit pass, giving fans access to the drivers and crews who tame the 10,000-horsepower machines and push them to their limits after the tree illuminates.

“Charlotte Motor Speedway is privileged to have NGK Spark Plugs support one of the NHRA’s premier playoff events,” said Greg Walter, the speedway’s executive vice president and general manager. “NTK offers race fans the ultimate in technical sensors and I sense a lot of excitement emanating from the Bellagio of drag strips when racing gets underway in October.”

VP Racing Fuels announced the expanded distribution of their VP Consumer Products line through the 4 Wheel Parts nationwide chain and TransAmerican Wholesale distribution network.
 
“We’re known for making the best performance products, but easy access is just as important,” said Andy Deel, Division Manager of Consumer Products for VP. “4 Wheel Parts has 94 retail stores and service centers across North America. They specialize in getting off-road parts to customers quickly by stocking inventory in six distribution centers located around the country. 4 Wheel Parts will make our popular VP products even easier for consumers to get their hands on.”
 
VP’s diverse consumer products line was developed to improve performance and appearance. With enhanced distribution channels, VP’s popular Madditive line and other consumer products are easy to use and now easier to buy.
 
“4WP is excited to add the VP Racing line of products to our retail store locations,” added Adam Trowbridge, Senior Director of Category Management. “Their line of performance additives, lubricants, containers, and cleaning products deliver the results discerning customers expect from a premium line. We always strive to offer our customers the very best products we can find and are proud to partner with VP Racing to do exactly that.”
 
For more information about VP and its products for racers, enthusiasts, and general consumers visit vpracingfuels.com.

The rule pertaining to the Harder Compound of Hoosier Right Rear Tire was recently updated for all ASCS competition.

The Hoosier 105 x 18.0-15 Hard was discontinued, and the office of the American Sprint Car Series has been notified that remaining supplies have been diminished. The old compound will no longer be allowed in ASCS competition.

The updated compound is the Hoosier 105/18.0-15 F85A. This is the same tire utilized in USAC Silver Crown competition.

Any questions regarding the updated tire can be directed to ASCS National Director Matt Ward at 918/995-1650.

For more information on the American Sprint Car Series, log on to ascsracing.com.

Auto parts manufacturers are invited to learn about new trends and materials in 3D printing during a free seminar hosted by Stratasys at the SEMA Garage, Tuesday, July 30.

Participants will discover how developing prototypes and parts through the efficiency of additive manufacturing saves time and money. During the half-day seminar, engineers will demonstrate the benefits of 3D printing and explain how the technology is superior to fabricating/machining prototypes by hand.

There is no cost to attend the seminar, and lunch is included. Participants will also be able to tour the SEMA Garage and learn about the complete lineup of services available for product development, including dyno and emissions testing services, 3D scanning and more.

Register here for the Statasys seminar on “Additive Manufacturing in Automotive.”

The Federation Internationale De L’automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 have revealed changes to the pinnacle of motorsports that will be implemented in 2021.

The aerodynamic regulations for 2021 will be designed to address difficulties following and “attacking” rival cars. Currently, the airflow channel has an effect of reducing downforce on the following car, making it hard to stay close and making the car move around more, leading to overheated tires.

In place of the complex front wings and bargeboards, Formula One will also pursue a ‘ground effect’ solution that will see downforce generated underneath the car.

“There’s a diffuser going right under the car, with a Venturi-type channel running through it. The tunnels go right from the front to the back,” FIA Head of Single-Seater Technical Matters, Nikolas Tombazis, explains. “[With the 2021 car] typically, we will go from about a 50% loss of downforce for the following car at two car distances [in 2017] to about a 5-10% loss. So we have a massive reduction of the loss of downforce for the following car.”

One element still under discussion, however, is the final specification of the front wing.


Additionally, officials have outlawed the use of tire blankets in 2021 and beyond.

For more information on the changes, visit fia.com or f1.com.

The Internet Brands Auto Classifieds group, led by RacingJunk.com, has announced three new additions to its team.

Race and performance industry veterans Yvonne Bowe and Al “Big Al” Liebmann have been added to the company’s sales team, while auto industry veteran Mark Menadier has been appointed as its new Manager of Business Development.

Bowe previously held positions with Kook’s Headers and Exhaust and Steele Rubber. She has a passion for drag racing and classic cars along with knowledge of the aftermarket category.

Liebmann, who is an avid drag racer, crew member, Frantic Ford and Super Camaro Funny Carpromoter and enthusiast with 30 years of hands-on experience, previously held a position with NEC AMERICA.

Menadier comes to the group with years of mechanical, motorsport and marketing experience. He got his start turning wrenches in his hometown Ford dealership before going on to work for Trader Publishing as an ad executive. He also served as an account director with Automotive Dealers Marketing and was the Marketing Director & Motorsport Division Crew Chief with Ecology Auto Parts for over a decade.

For more information, visit internetbrands.com and racingjunk.com.

The National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) and the National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA) will honor the late Bob Curran, a former NMCA champion, during this year’s Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing held July 25-28, 2019, at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois.

Moving forward, the NMRA vs. NMCA match race at the Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing will be known as the Bob Curran Memorial Super Bowl Shootouts. The event, which takes place at Curran’s home track, was one of his favorite events on the schedule.

In celebration of his life, the Curran family is offering a $500 bonus prize to each match race winner on top of the winning team winning the prestigious Nitto Tire Diamond Tree ring.

For more information and advance tickets for the Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway, visit NMRAdigital.com/IL.

Coker Group and its group of companies have rebranded under the name Legendary Companies to better represent the depth and variety of the growing enthusiast car market, according to a published release.

Coker Group is the holding company comprised of manufacturers of wheels and tires including Coker Tire, Wheel Vintiques, Universal Vintage Tire, Phoenix Race Tires, Specialty Wheel and Roadster Wire Wheel.

The rebrand represents a major expansion in potential scope for Legendary Companies, particularly in the fast-growing performance vehicle and late-model aftermarket sectors. These sectors are expected to be major targets for Legendary Companies and its private equity firm partner Irving Place Capital in future acquisitions.

“We’re proud to announce our rebranding of Coker Group as Legendary Companies and excited for this chance to expand Legendary Companies into diverse markets while remaining true to our core consumers,” Coker Group President and CEO Wade Kawasaki said. “The naming was very intentional; we chose the word ‘Legendary’ because we see our diverse, vibrant enthusiast customer base as the real legends in our industry. Now with this change, we will be positioned to bring our direct to consumer expertise and global distribution model to enhance the efforts of the performance brands we personally use and admire.”

This announcement comes after several months of expansion for Legendary Companies, including subsidiary Coker Tire’s acquisition and integration of German-based classic and vintage car tire distributor, MOR.

For more information, visit legendarycompanies.com.