5th Apr 2014
Daytona 1's products are developed by NASA Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductee, Buck Parker. Parker is an expert on lubrication, especially in applications to reduce parasitic drag. The XL-1 Engi…
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1st Apr 2014
On December 6th, 2013, the Charlotte Auto Racing Show provided a venue to bring all interested parties together to talk about the challenges, issues, and the future of Crate Racing. It was spurred du…
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18th Mar 2014
This tip is from an interview we conducted with Steve Hendren of Hendren Racing Engines: "I see guys who don't run any type of cold air box. If you show me a guy who has his air cleaner half under the…
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18th Mar 2014
This tip comes to us from an interview we conducted with engine builder Brad Hibbard from Race-1: "We constantly see engines with non-shielded breathers, dirty breathers and breathers that are shielde…
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18th Mar 2014
Today's tip comes from an interview we conducted with Mike Ingram from Ingram Racing Engines: "Ignition timing is an area where racers cost themselves on a weekly basis. I know guys who hear a tip fro…
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11th Mar 2014
Size does matter. But, bigger isn’t necessarily better. Today we’re talking about carburetor spacers. Recently, I took a trip to High Velocity Heads (HVH) in Knoxville, Tennessee to learn more a…
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11th Mar 2014
Even though we're dealing with electronics, it's important to inspect your ignition system. Remember that the ignition system, at least the high voltage side, requires maintenance. Over time, the roto…
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11th Mar 2014
Your suspension system isn't only your shocks and springs. Other critical items include rod ends, ball joints, steering linkages, and brackets. If these items are loose, worn, or not aligned, you coul…
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6th Jan 2014
Willy's Super Bowl is truly an innovation for the racing industry. It is the first carburetor bowl with no float and no needle and seat. Check out the video links below to see it in action.Fuel ente…
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