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Speed Trap

Promoters, sanctioning bodies, and racers alike are exploring options to make sure open wheel racing remains a vital and flourishing part of…

Special Report: Help Wanted

It’s probably not exaggerating by much to observe that “Now Hiring” signs appear to be as plentiful as sponsor decals in today’s motorsports world.…

Compounding Interest

Still rebounding from pandemic-related supply chain and labor issues, race tire manufacturers are working to meet current demand while bringing…

Titans Of The Top End

Big power and minimal restrictions equate to some seriously fast machines in half-mile and roll racing. Over the past few years, half-mile and…

Business Profile: Legacy Motorworks

Specializing in a growing grassroots category, this Northern California-based shop builds cars with a no-frills focus on speed while earning…

POWER STATIONS

As more and more battery-powered vehicles enter the automotive market, racers are starting to figure out where the bourgeoning technology can…

Drag vs. Downforce

As in so many motorsports, aerodynamic trends are trickling down from the highest professional tiers to the grassroots, but none more so than in…

Skilled Workforce

More engine shops and aftermarket manufacturers are embracing new CNC machines and their cost-saving, production-boosting features. The speed and…

On A Roll

From the entry-level ranks to premier road race events across America, car counts have rebounded to—or even exceeded— pre-pandemic levels. Here’s…

Shock Value

How today’s suspension specialists have become a critical conduit between manufacturers’ product offerings and the exacting setup requirements of…

Special Report: More Than Just Pretty Faces

These content creators and influencers can also race… and build engines… and fabricate…. discover how they are using their platforms to expand…

PRI Show Report: Attention Spanning

Buyers can bank on a prodigious supply of new parts and solutions designed to drive sales—and podium finishes—in 2023 and beyond. Demand for “late-…

PRI Show Report: Staged for Success

A photographic look at the “excitement, energy, and passion” on display at the annual PRI Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis. In addition to…

PRI Show Report: Prize Packages

From adaptive gearboxes to battery relocation kits, engine control systems, and pocket tire gauges, PRI’s Featured Product Award winners are “…

PRI SHOW REPORT: Power Structures

Whether naturally aspirated or propelled by nitrous, turbos, or superchargers, race engine technology was front and center at the industry’s…

PRI Show Report: First-Class Education

Quality learning opportunities at the annual PRI Trade Show cover critical subjects across business, tech, and EV performance—many of which can be…

PRI SHOW REPORT: Show-stopping Innovations

Speed merchants will be busy this year making sure high-horsepower engines don’t get thirsty, and that the growing Godzilla family will have…

Tailor-Made Boost

Turbo design is more sophisticated than ever, but so are the rule sets and demands in many racing disciplines. To meet requirements while…

Open Gates

Test-and-tune events at the drag strip offer a ground-level snapshot of the state of the sport. Healthy numbers of competitors for test-and-tune…

Safety First

Industry experts reveal when helmets, fire suits, and other pieces of critical protective gear should be replaced. Hint: It doesn’t always align…

Data Driven

As racers gain experience with what the numbers can teach them, system manufacturers are upping their game to provide more information that’s…

Business Profile: Van Doorn Racing Development

Founded on the independent spirit of brothers John and Butch VanDoorn, this late-model specialist has run the short track to success with race-…

Balancing Act

As rule sets continue to tighten the playing field, chassis setup is becoming a core focus in the hunt for a competitive edge in stock car racing…

Unified Front

Photo courtesy of Track Enterprises With the newly formed STARS National Series kicking off its inaugural season, and the expansion of A…

Ready for Green

Fresh racing surfaces, new grandstands, and better customer service: How track promoters and facility owners are preparing for the 2023 racing…

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…