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LUNATI TO GIVE FREE CAMS TO 30 LUCKY GEARHEADS
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but with a new promotion from Lunati, there is such a thing as a free camshaft because the legendary performance parts company has teamed with PowerTV to reward 30 lucky fans with a camshaft of their choice. If the Lunati Great Cam Giveaway sounds too good to be true, keep reading. Continue Reading »
MidWest Truck & Auto Parts Acquires Richmond Gear
Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Richmond Gear from Regal Beloit Corporation for an undisclosed amount.
Richmond Gear, located in Liberty South Carolina, manufactures and distributes ring and pinion gears, transmissions and traction-control devices for the racing, hi-performance and off-road aftermarkets. Midwest’s acquisition of Richmond Gear also includes the Powertrax and Lock-Right product lines. Continue Reading »
PTE Now Stocking ProTorque Torque Converter Line
While many manufacturers are focused simply on stall-speed (the amount of slip), ProTorque understands that torque multiplication and efficiency are the key to performance. ProTorque builds torque converters to the customer’s exact vehicle specification using state-of-the-art equipment and latest design techniques.
Offering the best in proven performance, guaranteed durability, unbeatable value and unmatched service, ProTorque’s converters are found on many of the quickest and fastest vehicles in the world. Continue Reading »
NHRA Fans Win with JFR and BrandSource
When Robert Hight qualified his AAA Auto Club Ford Mustang Funny Car No. 1 at the season-opening NHRA O’Reilly Auto Parts Winternationals, he started a domino effect of prize winning for fans.
As soon as Hight earned the pole position award, Michelle Pettipas of Hesperia, Calif., had her name drawn as the winner of a front-loading washer and dryer from John Force Racing (JFR) team sponsor BrandSource. The very next day, John Duffy of Tustin, Calif., signed up to win prizes at the “Win With Force” display on the NHRA midway, and won a 55-inch flat screen TV from BrandSource when John Force won the Funny Car class. Continue Reading »
Robertson Showing A/FC at Detroit Autorama
Todd Robertson
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Todd Robertson and his Pro Power Motorsports team will debut their Eaton-sponsored National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Detroit Autorama, February 24-26, 2012, at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.
With Eaton as its major sponsor in 2012, Pro Power Motorsports will use the most attended event in America’s Premier Customer Car Series to showcase its readiness for one of NHRA’s most competitive classes. Continue Reading »
Glidden Gets M/T Backing Renewed
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Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has renewed their long-time partnership with Bill Glidden Racing again this year.
Part of the Big Tire Development Program, Bill Glidden Racing will continue to work closely with Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels to provide product development staff with evaluation results of tire and wheel products in real-world racing. Mickey Thompson will provide support to the Bill Glidden Racing team as they compete in the Extreme 10.5 class of the 2012 ADRL drag racing series. Continue Reading »
Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro Tire Inducted to Hot Rod Hall of Fame
The Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro tire was among five legendary speed parts to be inducted into the Hot Rod Magazine Speed Parts Hall of Fame for 2011.
Originally introduced in 1991 as the widest high-performance street legal tire, the Sportsman Pro’s specially designed tread, unique “hot and sticky” drag tire compound, and flexible wrinkle wall construction was revolutionary for the time providing Pro Street racers a tire for both on and off the strip. Continue Reading »
New ‘ProFlow’ Carbon-Fiber Scoop from Spitzer Composites
The aerodynamic experts at Spitzer Composites have developed a sleek new scoop for Top Dragster, Competition Eliminator and Super Comp applications. The ProFlow features a 46 square inch opening and is engineered to effectively flow necessary air to the carburetors while maintaining a compact profile for aerodynamic efficiency. Continue Reading »
Mark Williams Introduces New Modular 9-Inch Ford Housings
Mark Williams Enterprises, the originator of modular aluminum rear end housings for 9″ Ford applications, has introduced a number of refinements to expand use of the units with new chassis configurations. M-W housings are now offered with 4-link centers as narrow as 16″ and overall widths to 43″. They are also available for solid-mount use and street setups. Continue Reading »
Manley Releases New Lightweight ‘NexTek’ Dual Valve Springs
The valve train experts at Manley Performance have developed a series of new compact, lightweight dual valve springs with open pressures up to 1300 lbs. that can be used in lieu of larger diameter triple springs. By reducing the active mass by up to 30% they provide improved valve train control and higher RPM potential. Continue Reading »
