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STOP DOING THAT…DO THIS INSTEAD: Race Car Wiring
To avoid the bird’s nest, plan ahead when building or rewiring the race car, advised our source from Ron Francis Wiring, who added that going a bit…
Read MoreNEWLY APPOINTED: Laura Wontrop Klauser
This farm-raised engineer who steered Cadillac to four Rolex 24 wins now adds Corvette Racing to her impressive portfolio. Laura Wontrop Klauser…
Read moreIndustry Insights: Chris Karamesines
Attributing his longevity in drag racing to the people who supported him, as well as an unwavering work ethic, “The Greek” has taken on a new role…
Read moreAsk The Experts: Drivers’ Suits
For a stock suit, the driver is looking for the closest match between his or her body size and the sizes offered by the manufacturer. The…
Read moreRace Team confidential: Team Haase Racing—McKenna Haase, Indianapolis, Indiana
While focused on conquering 410s, this up-and-coming sprint car driver is pursuing long-term goals while sharing her passion with today’s youth. I…
Read moreTech Update: A Primer On Harmonic Dampers
Understanding what exactly these parts do and the different types on the market will help guide racers to the right component. The harmonic damper…
Read moreProblem Solvers
Our expert source explains how to get noticed and promote your racing business online even if you don’t have a website. THE Problem: How to get…
Read moreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for March. C27S FOLDING TOOL TROLLEY…
Read moreMake The Case: Iron vs. Aluminum Engine Blocks
For many racers, choosing which engine block material to invest in often comes down to two factors: cost and strength. But as our two advocates in…
Read moreStop Doing That…Do This Instead: Prepping Race Cylinder Heads
Successful cylinder head port development depends on several critical metrics, according to our source from M&M Competition Engines, whose shop…
Read moreNEWLY APPOINTED: Gavin Carter
Officials at NMCA and NMRA created a new role specifically for this young professional who describes himself as “the one-stop shop for racers before…
Read moreIndustry Insights: David Salters
The newly installed president of Honda Performance Development shares his company’s plans for electric race vehicles, Indy cars, sports car racing,…
Read moreRace Team Confidential: Team Midwest Miata Parts—Chris Armbruster, Columbus, Ohio
With multiple irons in the fire, this “motley crew” of Miata specialists is looking forward to a full—and successful—competition schedule in 2021.…
Read moreAsk The Experts: Batteries
When choosing a battery, racers should consider future modifications and their potential impact on battery performance. As such, the team from XS…
Read moreProblem Solvers
Avoid busting knuckles with tools that slip using this creative DIY approach that originated in the Land of the Rising Sun. Problem: Slippery,…
Read moreTech Update: Which Bearing Is Best For You?
A clearer understanding of design and construction will help you determine the right part for your application. Performance engines today produce…
Read moreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for February. 409 W-SERIES BLOCK…
Read moreMake The Case: WET-Sump Vs. DRY-Sump Systems
Cost, horsepower, and placement are just some of the considerations when determining which type of oil pump is correct for a certain racing…
Read moreStop Doing That…Do This Instead: Fitting a Frontal Head Restraint
While this critical device improves driver safety, several important factors will determine optimal performance. The original HANS (head-and-neck…
Read moreNEWLY APPOINTED: Dave Furst
An award-winning TV sportscaster embraces the opportunity to promote the personalities and stories of IndyCar racing. Hoosiers—or people from…
Read moreIndustry Insights: Ben Kennedy
Drawing from his motorsports background—including 11 years as a driver—NASCAR’s vice president of racing development and his team are focused on the…
Read moreRace Team confidential: Antron Brown, Brownsburg, IN
There’s little downtime for a championship-winning driver who splits the offseason between Top Fuel and his sons’ Jr. Dragster teams. A normal…
Read moreAsk The Experts: Heat Suppression
Beyond minimizing damage from high temperatures, heat protection products can also improve performance. For example, this turbocharger blanket from…
Read moreTech Update: YOUR Oil’s Best Friend—The Piston Ring
Why this seal between the motor oil and combustion gases is so vital to your engine’s performance. Have you ever wondered why automatic…
Read moreProblem Solvers
Rick Hall came up with a creative, affordable, yet still effective option to house his trackside sales operation. The Problem: Setting up a secure…
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