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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—…

Beyond The Heartbeat

Need to rev up your knowledge of racing crankshafts? Check out these tips, tricks, and advice from experts at the leading manufacturers and…

Permission To Speed

From new materials to advanced computer simulations, the science of brake systems continues to evolve and expand, as part of a never-ending cycle…

Karting: Racing’s De Facto Entry Point

Photo courtesy of Sean Buur/Challenge of the Americas What began as a hobbyist pastime has evolved into a nuanced and highly competitive…

Sealing Science

Gasket manufacturers are putting vast resources into developing products that seal better, last longer, and are easier to work with. A big part of…

Adaptive Learning

As more electrified platforms find their way into motorsports, the demand for engineers and technicians with specialized expertise is poised to…

Building Momentum

Thinking of adding EV components to your performance racing business? Three real-world examples illustrate the benefits—and pitfalls—of expanding…

Challenging The Grid

Electric vehicles are poised to change the automotive landscape in the coming years, but there’s still much work to be done to properly integrate…

Making Inroads

Photo courtesy of Global Time Attack Autocross and time trial competitions leverage many of the strengths of a burgeoning technology, but EVs also…

Business Profile: EV West

A hot-rod rebel at heart, Michael Bream found engineering freedom on the wide new frontier of EV racing with EV West. Here, he offers us his unique…

Special Report: The Changing Landscape of Customer Service

Social media has become a dominant form of communicating throughout many industries, and now it’s increasingly a means of handling customer service…

PRI 2023: Trailer Exhibitors

Running out of space in your hauler? Then visiting Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to the PRI Show, December 7–9, should be at the top of your…

Game of Inches

From the outside it’s a rolling box on wheels. Inside, a race trailer is purpose-built to suit the specific needs of a racing discipline. Here’s how…

Power By Numbers

Intake manifold designers rely on a variety of tools when developing new products, whether using complex math formulas or simple gut instinct and…

PRI Show: 2023: Machinery Row Exhibitors

Machinery Row is a top destination spot at the annual PRI Show in December for machinists, engine builders, fabricators, race team members, and…

Special Report: Successful Sponsor Relationships

Uncovering the secrets to prosperous partnerships between race teams and sponsors. It’s no secret in the motorsports world that sponsorship…

PRI Show: 2023 Machinery Row Preview: Connect & Discover

Machinery Row at the PRI Show offers an invaluable opportunity to see ground-breaking innovations that help engine builders, racers, fabricators,…

The Next Frontier

Easily accessible horsepower has taken land speed racing to unprecedented levels of performance in recent years, but it takes more than brute…

Secret Weapon

Increased durability, reduced friction, and enhanced thermal control are just some of the benefits that can be gained from coating engine and…

Rods of Destiny

With the exception of unexpected raw material price hikes and occasional supply glitches, the domestic connecting rod market is quite stable in…

Fueling Sustainability

A wide array of newly developed racing fuels is helping reduce the overall environmental impacts of motorsports, while also bringing potent…

Diesel Power

Diesel racers seeking performance upgrades should look beyond the ordinary. Diesel racing is growing on all fronts, and the flood of parts to…

Separating Fact from Fiction

Thanks to advances in areas like engine management controllers and fuel delivery, today’s diesel setups don’t need to operate like smoke stacks on…

Changing The Game

Innovation and increased levels of aftermarket support have been key to making diesel drag racers not only quicker and faster but also competitive…

Mighty Micro Powerplants

How motorcycle engine builders find big power in small packages, keeping pace with some of their larger race vehicle counterparts. Successful…

Tech Transfer

On-track validation is still an important aspect of race car development in dirt late model racing, but data acquisition, wind tunnel testing, and…

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…