1st Jul 2014
Buck Parker, inductee in the NASA Technology Hall of Fame, is well known as a lubrication specialist. He has now turned his attention from rockets to race cars. His company, Daytona 1, produces lubric…
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28th Jun 2014
Wondering how we select products for the store? From the very beginning, the core purpose of starting CrateInsider.com was to provide a reliable resource for the Crate Racing Industry. We know there…
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25th Jun 2014
Hendren Racing Engines is one of the largest and most respected Crate Engine Rebuilders in the nation. We are very pleased to announce that Steve Hendren has agreed to be a technical expert for Crate…
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24th Jun 2014
This tip comes to us from Circle Racing Wheels:We all know the importance of air pressure on dirt and asphalt--1 lb can make or break the handle on the car. With this in mind we have come up with a so…
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18th Jun 2014
by Annamarie from Marketing at Full Speed (Reprinted with Permission) Many race car drivers and teams are using crowdfunding websites these days to try and raise funds for their racing through donatio…
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11th Jun 2014
Gary Winger is the owner of GW Performance. He is an authorized service center and retail supplier for Integra Shocks. He has extensive experience in the shock business.CI: As a shock guy, what is…
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11th Jun 2014
Sometimes inspiration occurs in the strangest ways. I was talking with someone in the racing industry about Crate Insider. I told them that I really wanted the site to be a resource for both seasoned…
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4th Jun 2014
Racing programs cost a lot of money. Sponsors can help support your program or elevate it to the next level. But, how do you go about getting a sponsor? We’ve talked with representatives throughout…
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1st Jun 2014
The quick answer? Not here. Nor will you find balanced cranks, reground cams, or any of the other cheater parts.The longer answer? Whether it is racing related or not, there will always be cheaters…
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28th May 2014
2014 is the first year we’ve seen sprint cars using crate engines. After further development by Race-1 and Pace Performance, the GM602 engine has been adapted for use in sprint cars and they are maki…
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21st May 2014
We asked legendary promoter, Humpy Wheeler, to take a look at CrateInsider.com and give us his opinion. What would the famous racing promoter, with experience in the NASCAR world have to say? We wer…
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14th May 2014
Bearing Spacers enable you to tighten the spindle nut completely down with a set load on the bearing which allows the bearings to last longer, maintenance is easier and the car rolls freely to go fast…
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