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Tracking legal, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting the racing and performance industry. PRI’s dedicated advocacy team based in…
Read MoreNewly Appointed: Peter Hopelain
With a class win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill to his credit, the new head of NASA’s West Coast endurance series is all-in on “car count and…
Read moreStop Doing That…Do This Instead: Track Prep and Maintenance
Proper track preparation often requires costly labor, but this static drag from Total Venue Concepts, which can easily lay rubber for weekly bracket…
Read moreMake The Case: Air-to-Air vs. Air-to-Water Intercoolers
Proper charge temperature cooling plays a crucial role in today’s high-horsepower forced induction engines. As racers seek out ways to squeeze every…
Read moreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for June. GS1R & CF1R BEADLOCK…
Read moreProblem Solvers
Understanding your company’s objectives, clearly communicating them, and tracking your partners’ progress can make all the difference for a…
Read moreTech Update: Demystifying Shock Dynos
A leading manufacturer breaks down exactly how these valuable tools can be used to optimize performance for better on-track results. The technical…
Read moreAsk the Experts: Mufflers
Burns Stainless offers this flow-through, open-core absorption muffler that “flows like an open pipe. As long as the system length remains the same…
Read moreRace Team Confidential: Factory BMW Driver—Connor De Phillippi, Charlotte, North Carolina
Adaptability is key for this American sports car racer as he improves his technical knowledge, embraces a new language, and expands his sim racing…
Read moreIndustry Insights: Megan Leatham
As executive director of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, this dynamic leader shares her view from 14,000 feet, including how the event…
Read moreRace Team Confidential: Boehm Racing—Kevin Boehm, Columbus, Ohio
As engineer and driver, this SRO TC America Series road racing competitor remains “very hands-on with the car, both on and off track.” I compete…
Read moreAsk the Experts: Manufacturer’s Reps
Consider a manufacturer’s rep as another tool in the proverbial tool chest. One rep explained, “We’re only as good and as useful as how many times…
Read moreTech Update: Upgrading The Fuel System
How to determine when your engine has reached its limit and which solutions will yield the desired results for your particular high-performance…
Read moreProblem Solvers
Race track management does have another option for an effective barrier system that falls in between traditional tire systems or metal railing and…
Read moreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for May. PRO28 WELDING TABLE Strong…
Read moreMake The Case: Piston Coatings
When it comes to pistons, it’s no secret that friction and heat can affect performance and overall longevity. In this month’s column, Swain Tech’s…
Read moreStop Doing That…Do This Instead: Turbocharger Installation
Turbo manufacturers and installers frequently troubleshoot problems for end users. Two common issues, seen here from left to right, involve using a…
Read moreNewly Appointed: Nick Bublitz
Having earned his rookie stripe as a drag racer at Sonoma Raceway, this lifelong enthusiast returns 10 years later to manage that same quarter-mile…
Read moreIndustry Insights: Mark Maynard
A champion for racing and performance, this state senator is making a positive impact on West Virginia’s motorsports community through business-…
Read moreRace Team Confidential: Don O’Neal, Evansville, Indiana
This triple threat drag race team focuses as much on preparation for the track as it does on how well it represents its marketing partners once they…
Read moreAsk the Experts: 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing has helped level the playing field in motorsports, as our source from Hoosier Pattern explained, “3D printing lets the little…
Read moreTech Update: Selecting The Right Spark Plugs
It’s well worth the effort to understand what different material, design, gap, and heat range options are available and ideal for your combination…
Read moreProblem Solvers
A veteran promoter shares how he drew fans to his three Texas tracks last year, all while keeping everyone safe and at an adequate “social distance…
Read moreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for April. FUEL CELL SURGE TANK…
Read moreMake The Case: Prepped vs. No-Prep Drag Racing
With grassroots credibility, big payouts, and the prospect of television notoriety, it’s no surprise that interest in no prep-style racing has…
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