Tag: Engine Building

NASCAR Technical Institute Students Get Their Hands on Roush Yates Engines

Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is getting students geared up for careers in the motorsports industry, and industry partner Roush Yates Engines is once again helping them do it. Roush Yates Engines is letting NASCAR Tech students train with 10 of its NASCAR FR9 racing engines, and the school will… Continue reading NASCAR Technical Institute Students Get Their Hands on Roush Yates Engines

Dan Qualls Rejoins King Engine Bearings as National Sales Manager

King Engine Bearings has announced the appointment of Dan Qualls as national sales manager. Dan served from 2013-2015 as King’s national sales manager and played a significant role in expanding King’s distribution network in North America. Dan’s proactive approach and close relations with key companies in the automotive aftermarket contributed to King’s deeper market penetration… Continue reading Dan Qualls Rejoins King Engine Bearings as National Sales Manager

How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype

While the Daytona Prototype international class in IMSA’s WeatherTech Sportscar Championship may not look much like a typical production vehicle with all its winglets, air intakes and shark fins, these rocket ships have more in common with some street cars than one might think. That’s because when you look under the engine cowling, Acura’s ARX-05… Continue reading How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype

Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team

Former head of Reher-Morrison’s R&D department Darin Morgan will join the Mast Motorsports team effective immediately. The new team member has experience developing advanced cylinder heads and induction systems for engine applications for NHRA, IHRA Pro Stock, IndyCar, NASCAR Cup, powerboats, land-speed cars, high-end sportsman and bracket racing. In his latest role, Morgan welcomes the… Continue reading Darin Morgan Joins Mast Motorsports Team

Thermo-Tec Signs on as Sponsor for Hoonigan Shows

Heat shield and sound insulation product developer Thermo-Tec is partnering with Hoonigan on two of its programs: Season two of the build show Knuckle Busters, and season two of the head-to-head contest Build & Battle. “We are stoked to link up with our friends at Thermo-Tec and their complete lineup of heat shield and thermo… Continue reading Thermo-Tec Signs on as Sponsor for Hoonigan Shows

Dana Aftermarket’s Victor Reinz Partners with ‘Horsepower Wars’

Power Automedia’s “Horsepower Wars” show has announced a partnership with Dana Aftermarket’s Victor Reinz Sealing Products for its second season. “Victor Reinz is excited to serve as a premier sponsor of this year’s edition of “Horsepower Wars,” especially as we enter the 110th anniversary of Victor Reinz this season” says Beth Mooney, senior marketing manager… Continue reading Dana Aftermarket’s Victor Reinz Partners with ‘Horsepower Wars’

Evija the Latest to Stake Claim as ‘World’s Most Powerful Production Car’

British sports car maker Lotus recently unveiled the world’s first all-electric British hypercar-the Evija-at an exclusive event at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London. The Evija has a target output of 1,973 hp (2,000 metric horsepower), making it the world’s most powerful series production road car, according to Lotus. It was designed and engineered in… Continue reading Evija the Latest to Stake Claim as ‘World’s Most Powerful Production Car’